The Exit Experience.

The Successor Is Not the Only One Being Tested

Jerome Myers

Published on: 15/10/2026

Successor readiness is not a personality verdict. This field case shows how to test the leader, the seat, and the organization with observable evidence.

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Why Great Founders Eventually Stop Being the Hero of the Story

Jerome Myers

Published on: 04/10/2026

Every founder begins as the hero. The healthiest founders eventually become stewards. This article explores the identity shift required to build a company that thrives beyond its founder.

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The Relationship Every Founder Has with Their Business Eventually Changes

Jerome Myers

Published on: 29/07/2026

Every founder's relationship with their business changes over time. Learn why that shift often begins years before an exit and how recognizing it can help you navigate your next chapter with greater clarity, purpose, and intention.

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Exit to Excellence Guides Owner Through 503-Home Portfolio Transition Using a 721 Exchange

Jerome Myers

Published on: 01/07/2026

Most founders spend years preparing to close the transaction and almost no time preparing for everything that comes after it. This case study examines how one real estate entrepreneur navigated the sale of a 503 unit multifamily portfolio while confr

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When Your Relationship with Your Business Changes

Jerome Myers

Published on: 01/07/2025

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