The Exit Experience.

Why Most Entrepreneurs Hate the Idea of Retirement

Jerome Myers

Published on: 18/10/2026

Most founders don't want retirement. They want freedom, purpose, and the opportunity to contribute differently. This article explores the difference between retirement and transition.

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Why Successful Entrepreneurs Keep Rebuilding the Same Life Over and Over Again

Jerome Myers

Published on: 11/10/2026

The business is sold. The goal is achieved. Freedom finally arrives. So why do so many founders immediately start building another company? This article explores the trap of serial achievement and how founders accidentally recreate the life they want

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Why Financial Freedom Doesn't Guarantee Happiness After Selling Your Business

Jerome Myers

Published on: 13/09/2026

Financial independence creates freedom. It does not automatically create purpose. This article explores why many founders discover that money solves the financial problem while leaving the transition problem untouched.

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Who Are You After Selling Your Business? The Identity Challenge Most Founders Never Expect

Jerome Myers

Published on: 06/09/2026

Who are you when you're no longer the CEO, founder, or owner? This article explores the identity gap every founder eventually faces and why role changes often create deeper questions than expected.

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Why Successful Entrepreneurs Stay Busy Instead of Asking What's Next

Jerome Myers

Published on: 30/08/2026

Packed calendars. New projects. Endless opportunities. For many founders, activity becomes a substitute for purpose. This article explores the hidden danger of the Noise Stage and why staying busy may be preventing clarity.

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Why Successful Founders Quietly Lose Interest in Their Business

Jerome Myers

Published on: 09/08/2026

Many founders begin pulling away from their businesses long before they consider an exit. Discover why attention shifts before decisions do and what it means for the next chapter.

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