Life After the Exit: What Comes Next for Founders and Families

Succession planning is often treated as a technical process, but for many leaders and families, the real challenge begins after the plan is in place. In this episode of the StoryLens Podcast, the StoryOne team sits down with Dan Deeble of Lost Ball Consulting to explore the deeper realities of leadership transition, business exit, and life after a liquidity event. The conversation focuses on the shift from building something for yourself to investing in others, and why identity, purpose, and family dynamics ultimately determine whether succession leads to continuity or disorientation. For founders, family enterprises, and family offices navigating transition, this episode highlights why clarity of purpose is essential to making any succession plan actually work. You can connect with Dan on LinkedIn or reach out to him directly at [email protected]