The Exit Experience.

The Dependency Trap for Business Owners

Jerome Myers

Published on: 22/07/2026

The Dependency Trap happens when a business owner builds a company for freedom but becomes the reason it cannot grow, sell, or survive without them.

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Why Founder Exit Regret Starts Before the Sale

Jerome Myers

Published on: 15/07/2026

Founder exit regret often begins before the sale, when the owner becomes disconnected from customers, meaning, and the work that once made the business matter.

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

Jerome 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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Why Founders Feel Lost After Selling Their Business

Jerome Myers

Published on: 01/07/2026

Many founders prepare the business for sale but never prepare themselves for what the exit will change. Learn why post-exit identity loss happens and how to avoid it.

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