Legends and Leaders,

We build businesses for success. More people. Bigger buildings. Higher revenue.

We build our lives for comfort. Vacations. A second home. Ivy League Schools for our kids.

But when it’s all said and done, what will truly matter?

At your funeral, people won’t talk about your net worth. They’ll talk about:

• The personal qualities that defined you.
• The impact you had on others.
• The lasting change you created.

That’s the difference between success and significance.

Key Actions to Live a Life of Significance

• Define Your Values, Purpose, and Uniqueness: Before you exit, gain clarity on what truly matters to you. What personal qualities do you want to be remembered for? What kind of impact do you want to make?
• Align Your Present Calling & Envision Future Possibilities: Your business is a platform for more than profit—it’s a vehicle for impact. Identify ways to start making a difference now while also mapping out what life after the exit could look like.
• Produce a Future Budget: Most business owners plan financially for retirement but don’t structure their wealth to support their deeper goals—whether it’s philanthropy, impact investing, or family legacy.
• Find a Community to Stay the Course: The transition from business ownership to post-exit life is one of the biggest shifts you’ll ever face. Having the right people around you will keep you accountable to living a life of significance.

Success is easy to measure. Significance requires intention.

You have the opportunity to design a post-exit life that reflects your deepest values. The question is: What will you do with it?

If you want to ensure your exit sets you up for a Life of Significance, let’s talk.

Until next time—keep building with purpose.