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You are now rich and successful. One of the few founders to exit. Huge congrats. And now…
Real founders. Real behind the scenes exits. Real talk.
Created for scaling founders and entrepreneurs who want the real playbook and nuanced insights. Post exit founders pay it forward in relaxed, no fluff conversations you could have over a coffee or a beer.
We bring you unfiltered conversations where they break down how they built a sellable business, how the deal went down, and the reality of what came after... aka the nex(t)Chapter (see what we did there?) ;)
Mistakes, learnings, the good stuff, and the bad. All in 35 to 45 minutes. All to help other founders on the journey, potentially towards an exit.
Our podcast is for founders who have exited or want to... you'll hear about the 3Ts
The three big decisions and plays that built a business worth buying
How the deal really happened and the move that shifted the number
The reality after the exit and what is working now... the NexChapter.
skip the scars
preparation. negotiation. surprises.
beer at the bar energy
guests (and a host) you would actually grab a drink with
get through the messy middle after exit
the stuff that matters
useful for pre exit and post exit founders
big value in 30 to 45 minutes
just real talk
what actually worked
Selling and or exiting your business was supposed to be the dream, right. But now what. Are you of no use anymore. Here is what we hear and talk about all the time.
The champagne wore off quicker than expected. The honeymoon blip is over and now reality sets in.
You have more money than you ever had, yet are more cautious than you have ever been. Weird, right.
You do not miss the grind, but you do miss being needed and being part of something with purpose and momentum.
This is your chance to try new things, explore different paths, and reinvent yourself without the pressure of the past.
Finding what truly matters now. Creating impact beyond the business and discovering purpose in this next chapter.
You've learned so much on your journey. Now it's time to give back, share your wisdom, and help others navigate their path.
You are not alone. And that is why the podcast exists. To share. To help others.
To feel connected again. To share your wisdom with others.
I've been on the build, sell, and transition rollercoaster myself for nearly two decades. I founded and scaled two international businesses in the pharma services niche, and sold a big chunk of one of them to a private equity partner. I've also hosted 250 plus episodes of the Molecule to Market podcast, so this whole podcasting malarky is not my first rodeo 😂
Now I'm living the post-exit transition in real time. Going from the intensity and relentlessness of a scaling founder to a more tranquil second curve that feels less fun and purposeful some days... but a lot less stressful. I'm investing, advising, and also building community as Toronto Chapter Lead at PEF (Post Exit Founders).
I created NexChapter because I wanted to share what I've learned but also amplify it through the wisdom of founders who have been there, done the deal, and are now figuring out what comes next. These are the conversations I wish I had, or heard earlier. Practical, no nonsense wisdom with relaxed delivery. The kind that would have helped me build value quicker and smarter.
So pull up a chair. Coffee or beer. And let's fkin' go...
