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The Transaction Illusion: A Deal Can Close Before the Founder Is Finished

The Transaction Illusion: A Deal Can Close Before the Founder Is Finished

The Transaction Illusion: A Deal Can Close Before the Founder Is FinishedJerome Myers
Published on: 01/09/2026

Jerome Myers explains the Transaction Illusion and why a successful business sale cannot design the founder’s identity, structure, or next life.

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The Founder’s Exit Paradox: When a Successful Deal Is Not Enough

The Founder’s Exit Paradox: When a Successful Deal Is Not Enough

The Founder’s Exit Paradox: When a Successful Deal Is Not EnoughJerome Myers
Published on: 30/07/2026

A business sale can succeed while the founder’s personal transition remains unfinished. Jerome Myers uses founder testimony and field research to explain what must be rebuilt after liquidity.

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