In this episode of the Exit Planning Coach Podcast, host John F. Dini welcomes back Joe Markovich, who shares both a personal and professional transition—from relocating from Vancouver to Maryland to launching a new collaborative effort with Ennis Legacy Partners. The conversation centers on a challenge many business owners face after exiting their companies: loss of identity, purpose, and structure. Joe introduces The Next Act, a structured program designed to help owners rediscover meaning in life after business using the Japanese concept of ikigai—the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and how you’re rewarded. Together, John and Joe explore why traditional retirement thinking often fails entrepreneurs, why “filling time” isn’t the same as fulfilling it, and how purpose-driven planning can dramatically improve post-exit satisfaction. The episode reinforces a powerful message for advisors and owners alike: a successful exit isn’t complete unless life after the business is intentionally designed.