Your Next: A Guide to Finding Fulfillment After Your Exit Hosted by Jerome Myers
Jerome Myers - Advisor to exiting founders
374 episodes
1 day ago
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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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.
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Family Business Transition with Amy Wirtz
Your Next: A Guide to Finding Fulfillment After Your Exit Hosted by Jerome Myers
58 minutes
2 months ago
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Family Business Transition with Amy Wirtz
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/amywirtz
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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.
