TimeTopic / SegmentKey Takeaways0:00Welcome & July-4th setupWhy founders start thinking about “life after the sale” over holiday downtime1:30Sell-In vs Sell-Out 101Minority recap = keep equity & help scale; full sale = plan your next move now4:45Identity shift after selling-inAccept you’re “not the final veto” and learn to lead through others8:00Culture makes or breaks integrationsRevenue Rocket’s culture-scoring rubric and red-flag examples12:50Planning the personal sideTake real think-time, schedule a post-close celebration, and set fresh goals16:40Earn-outs & risk management86 %+ of well-structured earn-outs pay—stay involved to land them21:20“Project Neptune” case study180 buyers → 60 NDAs → 12 IOIs → one ideal partner; why a full process matters27:30Bridging valuation gapsEducation, comps, and competition beat wish-list multiples29:45Life after the wireNew opportunities, family-office dreams, or a fresh start—just have a plan33:00Final adviceFind an advisor whose depth, track-record, and personality align with yours

 

Actionable Nuggets

Draft two roadmaps: a 90-day integration game-plan and a personal “what’s next” list.

Pressure-test cultural alignment early—values mismatches cost more than deal points.

Treat the earn-out like your new bonus plan: stay plugged in or negotiate influence levers.

Celebrate intentionally: marking the exit helps you mentally close one chapter and open another.

Use these insights to ensure your own exit isn’t just a payout, but the prologue to an even bigger success story.