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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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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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 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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