Confidently Evolve from Business Operator to Legacy Builder
Conquer the Founder’s Exit Paradox &
Craft Your Purpose-Driven Legacy
Ready to move beyond traditional business strategies and face the emotional and psychological challenges of stepping away from your business?
Explore our holistic approach to guide you through every phase of your exit, helping you transition smoothly into your NEXT chapter.
What is the Founder’s Exit Paradox?
The Dirty Little Secret About Exiting: Why Most Founders Aren't Exit Ready
Exiting a business isn’t just about financial gain. Exiting a business is an emotional journey, and our approach guides you through the personal challenges while keeping your financial goals in sight!
It's about navigating emotional challenges, evolving your identity, and finding new purpose. We blend rigorous research with real-world founder experiences, helping business owners balance strategic decision-making with personal growth.
The 8 Exits of a Founder
Our ‘8 Exits of a Founder’ framework provides a comprehensive roadmap to guide you through each critical phase of your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you’re stepping away from corporate life or building a post-exit portfolio, this model ensures personalized guidance tailored to your unique path.
KEY EXITS:
Leaving Corporate America: Embrace the unknown and step out of your comfort zone.
CEO 1.0 (Chief Everything Officer): Lay the groundwork for your venture’s core identity.
Product Manager / Thought Leader: Carve out a niche and refine your distinctive voice.
CEO 2.0 (Chief Executive Officer): Evolve into a visionary leader, crystallizing your company’s mission.
Board Chair: Focus on long-term strategies that align with your aspirations.
Exit: Celebrate your achievements—whether through a sale or scaling.
Building Your Post-Exit Portfolio: Plan for future financial moves and mentor the next generation.
Philanthropy and Legacy: Craft a legacy that transcends business achievements.
Overcome the 6 Challenges Every Founder Faces
Overcome the 6 Challenges Every Founder Faces
The journey through each exit is accompanied by the 'Six Centers of Doubt.' These critical challenges are crucial for every founder to confront, comprehend, and conquer to successfully navigate the paradox of parting with their business.
The journey through each exit is accompanied by the 'Six Centers of Doubt.' These critical challenges are crucial for every founder to confront, comprehend, and conquer to successfully navigate the paradox of parting with their business.
Take the First Step with N.E.X.T.
The N.E.X.T. INTENSIVE provides business owners with unparalleled clarity and direction.
Through two meticulously designed sessions, this process intertwines…
The N.E.X.T. INTENSIVE provides business owners with unparalleled clarity and direction.
Through two meticulously designed sessions, this process intertwines…
Nourishing your soul helps you reconnect
with your passions.
Evaluating your resources ensures you make the right financial moves.
Xploring new opportunities opens
doors for your next venture.
Transcending takes you beyond financial
success to true fulfillment.
See What Our Clients Are Saying
Asia
Entrepreneur
"Working with Jerome at Exit to Excellence was a game-changer; his genuine empathy and actionable guidance not only earned my trust but also propelled my personal and business growth. I highly recommend their transformative services to anyone looking to advance professionally and personally."
Amy
Business Owner, Investor
"Working with Jerome has been a pivotal chapter in my journey as the head of a real estate investment company. His guidance has not only doubled my net worth but also opened doors to invaluable opportunities and connections, like CPAs and investors. Jerome's intuitive and humble approach made me feel comfortable to be vulnerable, enabling real growth."
A. K.
Founder, Investor
"Jerome's thought-provoking questions and empathetic, nonjudgmental approach created a transformative space for me, fostering significant personal and business growth. His straightforward guidance during critical decisions has proven invaluable, truly enhancing my resilience and professional success."
Meet the Team Behind Exit to Excellence
We are a collective of experienced advisors, strategists, and mentors dedicated to
guiding business owners through the 8 Exits of a Founder. Our team is passionate about helping leaders discover what’s N.E.X.T after their business, providing both the emotional and strategic tools to navigate the transition with ease.
Our Founder
At Exit to Excellence, we believe every transition is not just an ending but a beginning—a chance to redefine your purpose and embrace a new chapter. Our founder, Jerome Myers, transformed his own exit experience, after leading a team of 175, into a mission to eliminate the Founder's Exit Paradox—the hidden struggles of selling a company that few discuss. Using his expertise, Jerome developed frameworks that guide our team in helping founders achieve meaningful transitions.
His thought leadership, books, workshops, and the top-rated podcast “Your NEXT” have established him as a trusted voice. Exit to Excellence offers the “8 Exits of a Founder” framework, highlighting dimensions like financial independence and personal reinvention, alongside tools like the NEO assessment & N.E.X.T. Intensive. These tools provide founders with a clear roadmap for financial success and personal growth, supported long-term by the NEO Navigator program.
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