EP 02: How to Prepare for the Biggest Liquidity Event of Your Life—Without Losing Your Health, Legacy, or Sanity

Episode Summary:You built the company. You sold the company. But what comes after the liquidity event?In this episode of The Next Chapter: Health, Wealth & Legacy, host Steve Adams sits down with Mike Sciortino—40-year financial industry veteran—to unpack what it really takes to sell your business successfully… without sacrificing your health, purpose, or peace of mind.From emotional readiness to finding the right buyer (not just the highest one), this conversation is packed with tactical wisdom, surprising truths, and legacy-first thinking for any high-performing man navigating life post-exit.🎧 Whether you’re 6 months from a sale or already holding the wire confirmation—this episode will shift how you think about your future.🔑 Key Takeaways:✔️ The real reason most founders feel lost after selling—it's not what you think ✔️ Why liquidity ≠ legacy—and how to sell without regret ✔️ How to prepare your body and mind for the most important deal of your life ✔️ What strategic buyers are looking for (and how to command a higher multiple) ✔️ Why personal health is the invisible risk during exit planning ✔️ How to tell if your business is too dependent on you ✔️ How one advisor helped a founder go from a $52M offer to $70M—with a bigger mission in mind00:00 Welcome & Purpose01:15 Meet Mike Sciortino03:33 Exit Planning Insights08:13 Market Outlook12:30 Seller Readiness20:15 Increasing Value24:12 Telling Your Story27:31 Managing Buyers35:00 Final Thoughts41:14 Closing ReflectionsIf you’re a man 60+ who’s built wealth… but feel stuck in fatigue, fog, or post-exit drift—Tiger Medical can help.Book your Tiger Health Assessment here - https://www.tigerhealthassessment.com/ Learn more here: https://www.tigermi.com/