The Exit Experience.

Why Founders Leave Advisors After an Exit | Founder Observatory

Jerome Myers

Published on: 01/10/2026

Jerome Myers explores why founders often need more than financial planning after selling a business and how advisors can better prepare clients for the transition beyond the transaction.

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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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The Questions Founders Ask Before They Consider an Exit

Jerome Myers

Published on: 16/08/2026

Most founders don't start by asking whether they should sell their business. They begin with deeper questions about purpose, identity, fulfillment, and what's next.

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Financial Advice Doesn't End at Closing. Neither Does the Founder's Journey.

Jerome Myers

Published on: 06/08/2026

Jerome Myers explores why founders need preparation beyond the transaction and how advisors can better support the transition after selling a business.

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The Relationship Nobody Talks About

Jerome Myers

Published on: 19/07/2026

Most founders think they own a business. Few realize they are in a relationship with it. Learn why understanding that relationship changes everything.

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