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Episode Synopsis
Most founders chase the exit as if it’s the ultimate destination. But what happens when the deal closes and you’re left asking, "Who am I without my business?"
In this crossover episode from The Amazing Marketing Show, Jerome Myers joins hosts Dmitri Smirnov and Chris Gray to reveal why 75 percent of business owners regret selling their companies, and what the other 25 percent did differently. Jerome shares hard-won wisdom on exit readiness, identity, purpose, and redefining wealth beyond money. He invites listeners to see freedom not as walking away from something, but as stepping into the next meaningful chapter.
00:00 – 04:15 The Reality Behind Business Exits
Only 25% of founders who sell their company feel no regret
Success without purpose can lead to depression, not freedom
True exit readiness requires planning on both financial and emotional fronts
04:16 – 09:30 Loneliness After the Exit
Up to 60% of personal relationships fade after leaving a company
Without intentional community, many founders experience isolation
Redefine your “Top Five” relationships for the post-exit phase
09:31 – 17:45 Identity, Self-Acceptance, and the Founder’s Paradox
Many founders only feel loved through achievement—a “scar of success”
Real acceptance begins with forgiveness and releasing old expectations
Your worth isn’t tied to titles, deals, or results—it’s intrinsic
17:46 – 26:15 From Exit to Impact
Jerome shares his own painful corporate exit and the six centers of doubt: identity, relationships, health, prosperity, motivation, and significance
Purpose-driven legacy starts when you exit to something, not from it
“Enough” isn’t stagnation, it’s the foundation of real freedom
26:16 – 34:00 Freedom, Legacy, and the Power of Choice
Real wealth is the ability to choose how you use your time, talent, and treasure
Money is a tool; freedom is the measure
True success is living a life that others want to honor and remember
34:01 – 47:00 Exit Readiness and Higher-Level Leadership
Jerome’s Exit Readiness Assessment measures seven areas of preparedness
Great leaders focus on the upper tiers of Maslow’s hierarchy: impact, fulfillment, transcendence
Marketing that proves understanding creates trust faster than persuasion.
Key Quotes:
“Only 25% of people who sell their company don’t regret it.” - Jerome Myers
“It’s not about doing more, it’s about becoming more. - Jerome Myers
Connect with the Amazing Marketing Show!
Website: https://amazingmarketingshow.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBn-qDCWMXR7jrHiE1YvXg
Ready for your next chapter?Start Your Assessment Now 👉 https://theexitparadox.com/assessment
Leave a Review + Help Others Achieve a Great Legacy
If you found this episode valuable, leave us a review and share it with someone who wants to expand their business growth.
Your Next is more than a podcast—it’s a community that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and ages, united by a shared passion for personal growth and achieving excellence.
🎧 Explore our previous episodes or learn more about our mission at https://exittoexcellence.com. Your next chapter starts here!
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In this crossover episode from The Amazing Marketing Show, Jerome Myers joins hosts Dmitri Smirnov and Chris Gray to reveal why 75 percent of business owners regret selling their companies, and what the other 25 percent did differently. Jerome shares hard-won wisdom on exit readiness, identity, purpose, and redefining wealth beyond money. He invites listeners to see freedom not as walking away from something, but as stepping into the next meaningful chapter.
00:00 – 04:15 The Reality Behind Business Exits
Only 25% of founders who sell their company feel no regret
Success without purpose can lead to depression, not freedom
True exit readiness requires planning on both financial and emotional fronts
04:16 – 09:30 Loneliness After the Exit
Up to 60% of personal relationships fade after leaving a company
Without intentional community, many founders experience isolation
Redefine your “Top Five” relationships for the post-exit phase
09:31 – 17:45 Identity, Self-Acceptance, and the Founder’s Paradox
Many founders only feel loved through achievement—a “scar of success”
Real acceptance begins with forgiveness and releasing old expectations
Your worth isn’t tied to titles, deals, or results—it’s intrinsic
17:46 – 26:15 From Exit to Impact
Jerome shares his own painful corporate exit and the six centers of doubt: identity, relationships, health, prosperity, motivation, and significance
Purpose-driven legacy starts when you exit to something, not from it
“Enough” isn’t stagnation, it’s the foundation of real freedom
26:16 – 34:00 Freedom, Legacy, and the Power of Choice
Real wealth is the ability to choose how you use your time, talent, and treasure
Money is a tool; freedom is the measure
True success is living a life that others want to honor and remember
34:01 – 47:00 Exit Readiness and Higher-Level Leadership
Jerome’s Exit Readiness Assessment measures seven areas of preparedness
Great leaders focus on the upper tiers of Maslow’s hierarchy: impact, fulfillment, transcendence
Marketing that proves understanding creates trust faster than persuasion.
Key Quotes:
“Only 25% of people who sell their company don’t regret it.” - Jerome Myers
“It’s not about doing more, it’s about becoming more. - Jerome Myers
Connect with the Amazing Marketing Show!
Website: https://amazingmarketingshow.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBn-qDCWMXR7jrHiE1YvXg
Ready for your next chapter?Start Your Assessment Now 👉 https://theexitparadox.com/assessment
Leave a Review + Help Others Achieve a Great Legacy
If you found this episode valuable, leave us a review and share it with someone who wants to expand their business growth.
Your Next is more than a podcast—it’s a community that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and ages, united by a shared passion for personal growth and achieving excellence.
🎧 Explore our previous episodes or learn more about our mission at https://exittoexcellence.com. Your next chapter starts here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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