Did you know that only 20% of businesses sell... and 75% of owners express regret after selling?  Dive in as Succession Stories host, Laurie Barkman, talks with Jerome Myers about why just 5 out of 100 of businesses exit with excellence. Jerome is the founder of Exodus and an award-winning engineer turned business strategist who helps leaders navigate post-exit transitions. Through his NEO Navigator program and DreamCatchers podcast, he guides founders through key life transitions, aiming to help them build a lasting legacy and contribute meaningfully to their communities. He brings extensive experience from leading a $20M operation in a Fortune 550 corporate startup, and guides founders through key life transitions, aiming to help them build a lasting legacy and contribute meaningfully to their communities. This episode will get you thinking about how you can exit with excellence! Topics: The Founder's Exit Paradox: Dive deep into the emotional and psychological challenges founders face when exiting their businesses and how to navigate this transition. Planning for Post-Exit Fulfillment: Discuss strategies for aligning new ventures and personal passions after exiting a business to ensure continued fulfillment. Creating a Purpose-Driven Exit Strategy: Share insights on building an exit strategy that not only maximizes financial returns but also aligns with long-term personal goals. The 8 Exits of a Founder: Introduce and explain the framework Jerome developed to help founders understand the different types of exits and how to choose the right one. Navigating Identity Realignment After Exit using the N.E.X.T. Framework: Talk about the importance of recalibrating personal identity after leaving a business and how founders can thrive in their next chapter. Links: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers  Website: exittoexcellence.com   Succession Stories is Sponsored by The Business Transition Sherpa®  Consider this: 100 percent of owners will leave their business one day. But few are prepared. Are you? Learn how to build business value and plan for succession, transition, or selling the business on your terms.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebusinesstransitionsherpa/  Website: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/  Book: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/the-business-transition-handbook/ Course: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/course/  _______________________________________ 📣 Leave a Review on Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/successionstories