Ep. 87 Ten Years Post Exit: 3 Lessons

In this special episode of the Rocket Ship Founder Podcast, we mark a significant milestone: the 10th anniversary of my first startup exit. Join me as I share the emotional rollercoaster of that momentous day and reflect on the journey of exiting a business. Exits can be life-changing, but they are rarely "you changing" Understand that while a successful exit can bring financial transformation, it may not necessarily change who you are as a person. The Work is actually the Thing Embrace the journey and the daily grind, as the process of building and growing your business is where true fulfillment lies. Everything is a Series of Offers Learn to see every opportunity, negotiation, and decision as part of a series of offers, helping you navigate the entrepreneurial landscape with more clarity and purpose. Episode Highlights A personal recount of May 31, 2014, the day of the exit. Emotional insights and the mix of feelings experienced during the exit. The reality of post-exit life and the lessons learned over the past decade. This 13-minute episode offers a unique perspective from the other side of an exit. Tune in to gain valuable insights and lessons that can help you on your entrepreneurial journey.

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