Elizabeth Shea chats with Sara Evans, founder of Sara G. Evans Consulting and an industrial-organizational psychologist, to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of selling a business: preparing yourself for life after the exit. Drawing on her experience leading succession planning for Marriott's executive team and coaching founders through major transitions, Sara explains why so many business owners achieve the financial outcome they wanted yet still struggle with a loss of identity and purpose. She shares how she helps owners prepare years in advance by strengthening both their organizations and their personal vision for what's next. Through compelling client stories, Sara also reveals why understanding what truly motivates you— not just what you think you enjoy doing —can make all the difference after a sale. This episode is for founders who want to prepare not only their business for an exit, but themselves as well.
