The Founder's Exit Paradox (Feat: Jerome Myers)

Exiting a business is often seen as the ultimate milestone — but for many founders, it’s just the beginning of a more complex, emotional journey.

In this episode of Advance Your Wealth, I sit down with Jerome Myers, one of the country’s leading experts on business exits and the psychology behind them. After building a $20M division of a Fortune 550 company, Jerome walked away to help high-achieving entrepreneurs confront what he calls the Founder’s Exit Paradox — the unexpected void that can follow even the most successful exits.

We discuss the emotional challenges leaders face when stepping away, his N.E.X.T. framework for navigating life after business, and how to move from success to true significance. Whether you're nearing your exit or simply contemplating what comes after the grind, this episode offers a rare look at how to plan not just financially, but personally, for what's next.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

2:14 - The Founder's Exit Paradox

9:45 - Planning for your business, but not your life

17:00 - A portal to personal evolution

22:53 - Closing remarks