If It Was a Problem Before the Exit, It’s Still a Problem After with Tad Fallows

What happens when the finish line finally arrives, only to leave you asking, What now? Jerome Myers talks with Tad Fallows, founder of Long Angle, about building and selling a company on his terms and the surprising challenges of life after the deal. They reveal the truth about “work optional” wealth, finding meaning beyond money, and what comes after you win. Listen now to uncover life after success. [00:00 – 12:00] From Harvard to High Growth Tad’s unconventional path from Ivy League to McKinsey to co-founding a SaaS company in an unlikely market Why early success is more about relationships than résumés How bootstrapping through the 2008 downturn shaped his approach to risk [12:01 – 24:00] Scaling Without Selling Out Growing 40–50% every year without venture capital Why an unsolicited offer wasn’t enough to pull the trigger How a year of preparation expanded their market story and increased exit value [24:01 – 36:00] The Exit on His Terms Choosing the right buyer over the highest bidder Why does Tad want all of his chips off the table, not half The surprising upside of post-sale stock grants [36:01 – 46:00] Building Long Angle The sudden wealth questions no one prepares you for: estate planning, alternative assets, and raising grounded kids Why peer-to-peer wisdom beats Wall Street advice How a Slack channel for friends became a thriving founder community [46:01 – End] Redefining “What’s Next” The Founder’s Exit Paradox: when money solves the math but not the meaning Why purpose doesn’t have to be permanent to be valid Finding fulfillment in family, community, and building again Key Quotes: “If you have 10 times as much wealth, you’re probably 2x as happy.” – Tad Fallows “The hardest part of the exit is what happens next.” – Tad Fallows Connect with Tad: Website: longangle.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fallows Don’t miss The Entrepreneur Event of the Season, the $100M Money Models Book Launch streaming live on YouTube, Aug 16, 2025.  Register Here for Free 👉 https://shop.acquisition.com/pages/register?via=jerome11 Ready for your next chapter? Start Your Assessment Now 👉 https://theexitparadox.com/assessment Leave a Review + Help Others Achieve a Great Legacy If you found this episode valuable, leave us a review and share it with someone who wants to expand their business growth. Your Next is more than a podcast—it’s a community that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and ages, united by a shared passion for personal growth and achieving excellence.  🎧 Explore our previous episodes or learn more about our mission at https://exittoexcellence.com. Your next chapter starts here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices