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Your Next: A Guide to Finding Fulfillment After Your Exit Hosted by Jerome Myers

Are you a business owner, entrepreneur, or executive who’s navigated a successful exit and now finds yourself wondering, “What’s next?” Hosted by Jerome Myers, Your NEXT is the ultimate podcast for those seeking not only financial success but deeper post-exit fulfillment, legacy-building, and a purpose-driven life after stepping away from their business.
Each episode unpacks the emotional and psychological journey of life after a business exit, addressing the Founder’s Exit Paradox—the often-overlooked challenges that come with leaving behind the company you’ve built. From grappling with identity loss, self-doubt, and relationship impact to discovering how to turn wealth into a meaningful legacy, Your NEXT provides a blueprint for thriving beyond financial success.
Through expert interviews, real-life stories, and actionable strategies, Jerome Myers dives into key topics such as entrepreneur transition, life after business, wealth with meaning, and building a legacy beyond profit. Whether you’re looking to rediscover your purpose, manage uncertainty in the next phase, or simply understand your new identity after exit, Your NEXT is your trusted guide to crafting a fulfilling and impactful next chapter.
Join us every week to learn how you can:

Reclaim your entrepreneurial purpose and reignite your passions

Redefine your identity and self-worth beyond business success

Transform financial wealth into lasting impact

Navigate personal transitions and enhance relationship dynamics

Build a purposeful legacy that resonates far beyond your exit

If you’re ready to turn the page and start your next great adventure with confidence and clarity, tune in to Your NEXT: A Guide to Finding Fulfillment After Your Exit. Because fulfillment isn’t the end goal—it’s the journey.

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Control Is Not the Same as Clarity - Jerome Myers Oct 05, 2025

Show notes

Exiting a business is never just about the deal, it’s about who you become on the other side. In this episode, Jerome Myers, America’s Leading Exit Authority, explores the unseen emotional and psychological realities of selling a company. From the illusion of control to the founder’s exit paradox, Jerome explains why independence can’t carry you through the transition and why trust, guidance, and proven frameworks are essential for a fulfilling next chapter.

If you’re approaching an exit, or even just thinking about it, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and invite you to prepare in a way that safeguards not only your wealth, but also your peace, relationships, and purpose.

[00:00 – 01:09] Introduction to Business Exits

Exits are more than transactions; they’re transformations
Many founders believe they can handle the process alone
Independence created success, but it can also create blind spots

[01:09 – 03:06] Illusion of Control & The Trust Gap

Control brings results in business, but doesn’t guarantee clarity in exits
Spreadsheets can model finances, but not emotions
Past betrayals create fear and isolation, blocking growth
Real safety comes from trust—self, others, and frameworks

[03:06 – 04:47] The Founder’s Exit Paradox & The Guarantee Fallacy

Selling your company also means letting go of the version of yourself it represents
Perfect deals can still leave founders unfulfilled
Chasing guarantees fuels regret; preparation reduces it
Exiting alone costs more than money—it risks peace, clarity, and purpose

[04:47 – 06:26] Common Objections and Misconceptions

Privacy vs. secrecy: why keeping plans hidden creates isolation
“No one understands my business,”—but the process is about you, not the business
“I just need one more deal”—a dangerous trap leading to burnout“I don’t trust anyone”—trust is the doorway to healing and legacy

[06:26 –08:11] Invitation to Action & Next Steps

Independence built your empire, but interdependence builds legacy
You don’t need another consultant—you need a guide and a framework
Take the Exit Readiness Assessment to discover where you stand
Explore The Next Intensive to gain clarity in the emotional, strategic, and financial dimensions of your transition

Key Quotes:

“The exit isn’t just a transaction, it’s a transformation, and no one transforms alone.” - Jerome Myers

“Independence built your empire, but interdependence will build your legacy.” - Jerome Myers

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ICYMI - Exit to Excellence: Breaking Free from the Illusion of Wealth with Jerome Myers Sep 28, 2025

Show notes

You got the money. Now what?

That’s the question too many founders face when the wire hits and the silence sets in.

In this episode of Your Next, the mic flips, as Jeroeme sits down with JR Lay for a no-BS conversation about what really happens after you sell your business. Spoiler: it’s not champagne and sunsets.

The discussion revolves around The Founder’s Exit Paradox, that sinking feeling of confusion, disconnection, and loss that arises when the work is gone, yet you're still searching for meaning and worth. This is for every visionary who built a mountain, reached the top, and thought, “Is this it?”

Jerome shares his raw, personal journey through post-exit chaos, identity unraveling, and the scars that success leaves behind, and how he helps other high-achieving founders find meaning after the money.

If you’re building toward an exit, don’t just listen to this episode; study it.

[00:00 – 12:00] Time Over Money

Why tracking days off beats tracking dollars
The hidden cost of chasing success
How entrepreneurs trade presence for provision
Time is your most valuable asset; treat it like one

[12:01 – 20:00] After the Exit

What no one tells you about the emotional crash
The Founder’s Exit Paradox: money in the bank, purpose on empty
Identity, fear, and the myth of “finally relaxing”
Why exiting from is never enough, you need an exit to

[20:01 – 33:00] Energy, Identity, and Attachment

How mismanaged energy leads to implosion
The trap of tying your self-worth to your business
Childhood attachment styles are playing out in your exit
From significance through status, to significance through service

[33:01 – End] Scars, Significance, and Exit Readiness

The 5 hidden scars driving high achievers
Why success without purpose leaves you empty
Exit readiness is personal, not just financial
Take the free assessment to map your next chapter

Key Quotes:

“Money is just a tool, no different than hammers or saws in a shed.” – Jerome Myers

“The title that you had gave you the illusion of significance.” – Jerome Myers

Connect with JR!

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jrwlay

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LevelUpBusinessVideos

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Less Than 1%: Changing the Story of Women and Exits with Carrie Kerpen Sep 21, 2025

Show notes

Selling your business won’t save you if you’re not ready for what comes after, and most founders aren’t.

Less than 1% of women founders successfully exit their businesses. That story is changing, and Carrie Kerpen is leading the movement.

In this episode of Your Next, I sit down with Carrie Kerpen, founder of The Whisper Group and a successful agency exit veteran, to explore how women are rewriting the rules of business, building companies designed to sell, and creating exits that unlock freedom, legacy, and purpose.

We go deep into the reality of life after a big sale: the loss of identity, the challenges of integration, and the path to reclaiming power on your own terms. If you’ve ever wondered what happens after the wire hits, this conversation will change how you think about exits.

Press play now, and step into the conversation that could redefine how you see your next chapter.

[00:00 – 12:00] The Agency and the Exit

Carrie’s journey from co-founding Likable to an 8-figure exit
How Built to Sell became her roadmap to acquisition
Why do women approach exits differently than men

[12:01 – 20:00] Life After the Sale

The emotional crash that follows even a successful exit
The reality of working for “the mothership” after selling
Why community and support matter most post-exit

[20:01 – 25:00] The 3 Ds + B Every Founder Faces

The 3 Ds that threaten every founder: Divorce, Death, and Disability, plus the B: Burnout
Why lump sums bring more fear than freedom if you’re not prepared
How The Whisper Group equips women for the full journey, not just the transaction

[25:01 – End] Building a Sellable Business and Lasting Legacy

The three biggest mistakes that kill value
Carrie’s WHISPER framework for creating a sellable business
Why legacy is built through resilience, profit, and purpose

Key Quotes:

“Nobody was really speaking to them in a way that matters.” - Carrie Kerpen

“Women-owned businesses, fully female-founded businesses, account for fewer than 1% of total exits.” - Carrie Kerpen

Connect with Carrie!

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carriekerpen

Website: carriekerpen.com/

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What You Really Gain from Exit to Excellence - Jerome Myers Sep 14, 2025

Show notes

You planned the deal. You closed the transaction. Everyone’s congratulating you.

But then... silence.

In this revealing solo episode, Jerome Myers explores the Founder’s Exit Paradox, that unexpected disconnect between financial success and emotional fulfillment.

Through real stories and powerful insights, Jerome shares why so many high-performing founders regret their exits and what you can do to avoid that fate.

If you’ve sold your business or are planning to, this episode offers the roadmap to reclaim clarity, purpose, and peace on the other side.

Tune in now to discover what you really need to prepare for, before, during, and after the exit.

[00:00 – 02:00] The Regret No One Talks About

75% of founders regret their exit
Why selling your business is more than just a financial move
The Exit Paradox explained

[02:01 – 04:45] Four Founders, Same Pattern

James, Sarah, David, and Maria: different exits, same emotional fallout
What financial success can't fix
How identity, relationships, and purpose suffer when unprepared

[04:46 – 06:30] What Most Advisors Miss

Why traditional deal-making leaves founders unready
The 6 Centers of Doubt: the real threat to your post-exit fulfillment
The emotional cost of ignoring the inner transition

[06:31 – 08:30] Exit to Excellence: A Different Approach

Readiness Assessments, NEO Profiles, and the Freedom Compass
Measuring clarity, alignment, and energy, not just money
A roadmap to identity and legacy beyond the business

[08:31 – End] Real Results, Real Transformation

30–50% jump in exit readiness in 90 days
80% report reduced stress and fear of irrelevance
Why clarity and confidence, not just capital, define a successful exit

Key Quotes:

“Freedom stretches in every direction, but that very freedom can feel like a prison.” – Jerome Myers

“You don’t cling to the wreckage of your old identity. You step through the portal into freedom: clear, confident, and aligned.” – Jerome Myers

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The Illusion of “I’ll Be Happy When” - Jerome Myers Sep 07, 2025

Show notes

You sold it. You won. So why does it still feel hollow?

In this deeply emotional and life-changing solo episode, Jerome Myers dismantles one of the most seductive lies in high performance: “I’ll be happy when…”

Through the raw and revealing story of James, a founder who reached the summit only to find it silent, Jerome explores the emotional collapse that often follows external success. This isn’t just about exits. It’s about identity, meaning, and the quiet ache of disconnection.

This episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and realign. If you've ever said, “I’ll be happy when…” this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about success and might just change your life.

[00:00 – 03:00] The Happiness Horizon Trap

“I’ll be happy when…” - the emotional illusion
Why milestone-chasing masks deeper emptiness
The horizon always moves until you stop chasing

[03:01 – 06:30] The Exit Paradox in Action

Why freedom often feels like invisibility
The emotional fallout after success
What founders truly miss after the deal closes

[06:31 – 08:30] Timing vs. Readiness

When market windows close before you’re “ready”
How waiting for happiness can cost you more than money
A lesson from 2021–2023 exits you can’t ignore

[08:31 – 10:30] Stop Chasing. Start Aligning

Why alignment is the new definition of wealth
The emotional safety in clarity
3 powerful questions to reconnect with what matters

[10:31 – End] The Path to Real Fulfillment

From exit strategy to life strategy
The tools that create emotional stability post-exit
Design a legacy rooted in influence, not just income

Key Quotes:

“I've seen founders who waited for the exit to fix everything, only to wake up with money in the bank and the emptiness in their hearts.” - Jerome Myers

“Happiness doesn't live in the next milestone. It lives in clarity. It lives in alignment, and it lives in the influence you create every day.” – Jerome Myers

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Using F.I.S.H.E.S. to Create a Lasting Legacy with Charlie Garcia Aug 31, 2025

Show notes

Wealth fades. Legacy endures when it’s rooted in more than money.

In this episode, Jerome Myers sits down with Charlie Garcia, a West Point graduate, decorated combat veteran, entrepreneur, and managing member of R360, one of the world’s most exclusive communities of ultra-successful families. Charlie introduces the F.I.S.H.E.S. Framework (Financial, Intellectual, Social, Human, Emotional, and Spiritual capital), a guide for shaping a legacy that goes beyond accumulation into alignment and impact.

From his military discipline to global philanthropy and the creation of R360, Charlie reveals why true wealth is measured not in what you keep, but in what you give, nurture, and leave behind.

Tune in now to learn how to move from business owner to Legacy Builder.

[00:00 – 12:00] Introducing Charlie Garcia & the F.I.S.H.E.S. Framework

Charlie’s journey from military service to entrepreneurship and leadership at R360
The six forms of capital that shape a flourishing life
Why legacy is about alignment, not accumulation

[12:01 – 24:00] Writing, Speaking, and the Power of Ideas

Charlie’s upcoming book and the role of storytelling in shaping culture
MarketWatch column “Charlie Garcia’s Market Sense” and his satirical approach to finance
How humor and honesty open deeper conversations about wealth and meaning

[24:01 – 36:00] R360: The World’s Most Exclusive Legacy Community

What sets R360 apart, and why even billionaires get turned down
Designing 100-year family plans across financial, emotional, and spiritual dimensions
Preparing the next generation through the Rising Leader Program

[36:01 – 48:00] Purpose, Resilience, and the Next Mountain

How members reinvent themselves after business exits
Using entrepreneurial skills for philanthropy and global impact
Why purpose, not profit, fuels the next chapter

[48:01 – End] Faith, Mentorship, and Building a Force for Good

Charlie’s perspective on Matthew 25:14 and God-given purpose
Mentorship, coaching, and accountability as keys to growth
Inspiring stories of resilience and possibility

Key Quotes:

“Legacy is not about accumulation, but alignment.” – Charlie Garcia

“Everybody comes with a unique gift they can use to help others.” – Charlie Garcia

Connect with Charlie!

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlespgarcia

Website: http://R360Global.com

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Exit to Excellence Workshop - Relationship Building and Family Dynamics with Ruschelle Khanna Aug 24, 2025

Show notes

The greatest risk to your business exit is relational.

When you exit your business, it’s not just a transaction. It is an emotional shift that can ripple through your marriage, your family, and your identity. In this episode, Jerome Myers speaks with Ruschelle Khanna, psychotherapist and author of Inherited Trauma and Family Wealth, about the emotional complexity of exiting a business and why unspoken dynamics can quietly sabotage even the best-laid plans.

Listen now to discover how to protect both your legacy and your relationships.

[00:00 – 13:00] Exit as Emotional Death

Why a business exit mirrors grief and identity loss
Common signs of resistance: sabotage, denial, and clinging to control
The emotional weight on both the exiting founder and the heir

[13:01 – 26:00] Marriage, Misalignment, and Mutual Resentment

How exits reveal cracks in communication and shared meaning
What Gottman’s 7 Principles reveal about post-exit stress
Why many spouses feel excluded, even when they say they’re fine

[26:01 – 36:00] Emotional Needs and Adult Tantrums

HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired): decoding emotional outbursts
Reparenting your partner: how trauma shows up in conflict
Why emotional regulation is critical in post-exit life

[36:01 – 50:00] Family Tension and Generational Distance

How adult children emotionally react to legacy decisions
Spotting the signs of withdrawal, resentment, or performative agreement
Avoidance, silence, and the cost of not asking hard questions

[50:01 – End] Trauma, Transition, and Transcendence

The 5 trauma liabilities: chaos, procrastination, fawning, and more
Inheriting more than money, modeling emotional clarity
Choosing joy, presence, and intentionality in your next chapter

Key Quotes:

“A business exit is a tiny death.” – Ruschelle Khanna

“The definition of a healthy mind is to be able to hold onto two ideas at the same time.” – Ruschelle Khanna

Connect with Ruschelle!

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruschelle-khanna-lifestyle-for-legacy

Website: https://www.lifestyleforlegacy.com/

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Family Business Transition with Amy Wirtz Aug 17, 2025

Show notes

The biggest threat to your family business is the unspoken tension inside your family.

Jerome Myers talks with Amy Wirtz, senior consultant at The Family Business Consulting Group and Exit Planner of the Year, about navigating family succession with clarity and compassion. With deep experience as a lawyer, mediator, and strategist, Amy offers real-world wisdom for business owners struggling to pass the torch without burning bridges.

Listen now for frameworks that demystify legacy, reveal blind spots, and offer new ways forward.

[00:00 – 12:00] Family Businesses Aren’t Broken

Why family businesses matter more than you think
The emotional dream behind succession
What sparks (and delays) transition planning
Owners think about it long before they talk about it
Outside advisors often prompt the first move

[12:01 – 24:00] Power, Voice, and Money

Ownership is power
Equal shares ≠ equal results
Gifting vs earning the business
Who gets to vote, who gets a say
When silence costs more than taxes

[24:01 – 36:00] Ego, Exit, and Expectations

Letting go is harder than you expect
The myth of "work optional" retirement
Why selling to your kids might be best
Salary vs financial freedom
What happens when you don't diversify

[36:01 – 46:00] New Generation, New Vision

Founders vs. next-gen work styles
The “lazy” label, and what’s behind it
Redefining hustle in a digital world
Lifestyle over grind
Learning from past downturns

[46:01 – End] The Process Behind the Plan

Amy’s consulting roadmap
Building healthy governance systems
Coaching families through tough transitions
Why change takes time
Empowering families to lead their future

Key Quotes:

“You work for your money. You don’t get money just because you’re an owner.” – Amy Wirtz

“There is help out there for family businesses. They're really smart, capable people who actually support the backbone of the economy.” – Amy Wirtz

Connect with Amy!

Website: thefbcg.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amywirtzcepa

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If It Was a Problem Before the Exit, It’s Still a Problem After with Tad Fallows Aug 10, 2025

Show notes

What happens when the finish line finally arrives, only to leave you asking, What now?

Jerome Myers talks with Tad Fallows, founder of Long Angle, about building and selling a company on his terms and the surprising challenges of life after the deal. They reveal the truth about “work optional” wealth, finding meaning beyond money, and what comes after you win.

Listen now to uncover life after success.

[00:00 – 12:00] From Harvard to High Growth

Tad’s unconventional path from Ivy League to McKinsey to co-founding a SaaS company in an unlikely market
Why early success is more about relationships than résumés
How bootstrapping through the 2008 downturn shaped his approach to risk

[12:01 – 24:00] Scaling Without Selling Out

Growing 40–50% every year without venture capital
Why an unsolicited offer wasn’t enough to pull the trigger
How a year of preparation expanded their market story and increased exit value

[24:01 – 36:00] The Exit on His Terms

Choosing the right buyer over the highest bidder
Why does Tad want all of his chips off the table, not half
The surprising upside of post-sale stock grants

[36:01 – 46:00] Building Long Angle

The sudden wealth questions no one prepares you for: estate planning, alternative assets, and raising grounded kids
Why peer-to-peer wisdom beats Wall Street advice
How a Slack channel for friends became a thriving founder community

[46:01 – End] Redefining “What’s Next”

The Founder’s Exit Paradox: when money solves the math but not the meaning
Why purpose doesn’t have to be permanent to be valid
Finding fulfillment in family, community, and building again

Key Quotes:

“If you have 10 times as much wealth, you’re probably 2x as happy.” – Tad Fallows
“The hardest part of the exit is what happens next.” – Tad Fallows

Connect with Tad:

Website: longangle.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fallows

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Who Am I Without What I Built? with Jerome Myers Aug 03, 2025

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You built it. You exited. Now what?

In this raw and revelatory solo episode, Jerome Myers introduces the Founder’s Trauma Tree: a framework that exposes the emotional crash most Apex performers aren’t prepared for after the exit.

Through the real-life story of James, a founder who spiraled into anxiety six months after his 8-figure win, Jerome reveals why success doesn't silence inner wounds; it amplifies them. And more importantly, how you can begin to heal.

There’s a story beneath your success: one about pressure, pain, and the parts of you that never got to breathe. This is where healing begins.

Success checked every box, but something still feels off? This is the conversation that explains why.

[00:00 – 04:30] When Success Feels Like Collapse

The post-exit silence no one prepares you for
Why founders often mistake trauma symptoms for personality
Introducing the Founder’s Exit Paradox

[04:31 – 08:00] The Founder’s Trauma Tree

PTSD, anxiety, addiction: what lies beneath these symptoms
A visual model of the emotional fallout after high achievement
Why does unprocessed pain surface only after the pressure lifts

[08:01 – 10:30] Coping or Healing?

The 4 escape strategies: busyness, deal-chasing, giving, isolation
Why these distractions work—until they don’t
The lie of high performance as emotional wellness

[10:31 – 14:30] Growing the Healing Tree

What emotional integration means post-exit
From numbness to nourishment: James’ healing journey
How to grow peace, purpose, and legacy from the inside out

[14:31 – End] Beyond the Paradox

The 6 Centers of Doubt: self-image, relationships, work, health, prosperity, significance
From survival mode to alignment
An invitation to stop pretending and start becoming

Key Quotes:

“What you’re feeling isn’t failure, it’s feedback.” – Jerome Myers

“Your identity is not your title. Your value is not your valuation. Your worth was never up for negotiation.” – Jerome Myers

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