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Episode Synopsis
Most people think money is the biggest barrier to leaving their job—but they’re wrong. In this powerful mastermind session, Jerome Myers joins real estate investors and corporate pros to reveal the real cost of walking away: emotional, mental, and operational.
Drawing from his leap from corporate at the peak of success, Jerome shares hard-earned lessons on why most exits fail, the myths of passive income, and what truly makes wealth worth building.
If you're dreaming of leaving your W2 or already have, this conversation will shake your assumptions and refocus your purpose.
Press play and discover what it takes to build a life of freedom and fulfillment.
[00:00 – 04:57] Real People at the Edge of a Leap
Investor intros: career paths and exit goals
Common thread: W2 jobs and uncertainty
Jerome sets the tone for real talk
[04:58 – 11:45] Jerome’s Exit Story
Built a $20M division—then told to downsize
Choose values over comfort and quit
Faced with cash flow struggles with no plan
[11:46 – 20:59] Freedom Numbers & False Starts
Most don’t know their real “freedom number.”
Passive income takes time and capital
Going from six figures to zero is a real risk
Know what life—not lifestyle—costs
[21:00 – 34:15] Chief Everything Officer
Startup life is messy, lonely, and intense
You’ll do everything—from admin to investor calls
Visibility is leverage, not vanity
Faceless brands fail in today’s market
[34:16 – 48:15] Purpose Over Passive
Real estate cash flow isn’t instant
Wealth comes from exits and expertise
Consulting often beats syndication
Purpose fuels fulfillment; money alone doesn’t
[48:16 – 59:00] Doubt, Purpose & the Real Work
Doubt lingers, even with a plan
Mission matters more than ego
Money without purpose leads nowhere
We exit to do our real work
Key Quotes:
“The biggest mistake I made in my transition from an employee to a founder was trying to build a faceless brand.” - Jerome Myers
“The only way your life ever matters is if you are positively impacting the lives of other people.” - Jerome Myers
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Drawing from his leap from corporate at the peak of success, Jerome shares hard-earned lessons on why most exits fail, the myths of passive income, and what truly makes wealth worth building.
If you're dreaming of leaving your W2 or already have, this conversation will shake your assumptions and refocus your purpose.
Press play and discover what it takes to build a life of freedom and fulfillment.
[00:00 – 04:57] Real People at the Edge of a Leap
Investor intros: career paths and exit goals
Common thread: W2 jobs and uncertainty
Jerome sets the tone for real talk
[04:58 – 11:45] Jerome’s Exit Story
Built a $20M division—then told to downsize
Choose values over comfort and quit
Faced with cash flow struggles with no plan
[11:46 – 20:59] Freedom Numbers & False Starts
Most don’t know their real “freedom number.”
Passive income takes time and capital
Going from six figures to zero is a real risk
Know what life—not lifestyle—costs
[21:00 – 34:15] Chief Everything Officer
Startup life is messy, lonely, and intense
You’ll do everything—from admin to investor calls
Visibility is leverage, not vanity
Faceless brands fail in today’s market
[34:16 – 48:15] Purpose Over Passive
Real estate cash flow isn’t instant
Wealth comes from exits and expertise
Consulting often beats syndication
Purpose fuels fulfillment; money alone doesn’t
[48:16 – 59:00] Doubt, Purpose & the Real Work
Doubt lingers, even with a plan
Mission matters more than ego
Money without purpose leads nowhere
We exit to do our real work
Key Quotes:
“The biggest mistake I made in my transition from an employee to a founder was trying to build a faceless brand.” - Jerome Myers
“The only way your life ever matters is if you are positively impacting the lives of other people.” - Jerome Myers
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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