Designing Your Life After Business – Free Download

For many entrepreneurs, building a successful business is a lifelong pursuit—one that defines their identity, purpose, and daily rhythm. But what happens when it’s time to step away? The transition out of business ownership can be jarring if not approached with intention. That’s where the concept of life after business becomes essential.

In Designing Your Life After Business, we highlight a key insight: while financial planning is crucial, personal planning is what gives your post-exit life meaning. Research shows that 75% of business owners regret selling their businesses within the first year—not because they lack financial security, but because they haven’t clearly defined what comes next.

To navigate this transition successfully, the guide presents a “Three-Legged Stool” approach:

1. Personal Plan – Clarify passions, purpose, and what your ideal day looks like after exiting.

2. Financial Plan – Align resources to fund your envisioned lifestyle.

3. Business Plan – Maximize your company’s value before the transition.

The guide includes practical worksheets to help business owners explore their passions, social connections, health and wellness, continued learning, and ways to give back. Whether it’s through travel, mentoring, volunteering, or rediscovering hobbies, life after business is an opportunity to intentionally craft a joyful and meaningful future.

Ultimately, your exit isn’t an end—it’s a pivot point. With thoughtful planning, you can shift from making a living to truly making a life.

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