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The Exit Expedition: How to Sequence Decisions Before, During, and After the Deal

The Exit Expedition: How to Sequence Decisions Before, During, and After the Deal

The Exit Expedition: How to Sequence Decisions Before, During, and After the DealJerome Myers
Published on: 30/07/2026

Most exit plans prepare the company for closing but leave the founder unprepared for what follows. Jerome Myers explains how ascent, summit, and descent change the decisions founders face.

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New The Depletion Window: Why the First Season After Selling a Business Can Be So Dangerous Post

New The Depletion Window: Why the First Season After Selling a Business Can Be So Dangerous Post

New The Depletion Window: Why the First Season After Selling a Business Can Be So Dangerous PostJerome Myers
Published on: 08/07/2026

The Depletion Window is the vulnerable season after a founder sells the business and loses structure, identity, and direction. Learn how to prepare before the exit.

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