EP02: The Exit Isn’t the End: How to Sell Smart, Stay Sharp, and Thrive After the Deal

You’ve spent decades building.
You sacrificed time, sleep, and sometimes health for the sake of the business.
Liquidity was always the goal.

But when the deal closes, and the calendar clears… reality hits.

Suddenly, you're not sprinting anymore. And instead of peace, you feel...

• Fatigue that won’t go away

• Mental fog in conversations you used to dominate

• A loss of structure, identity, and purpose

• Deep questions like: “Who am I now?” or “What’s next?”
  
  

Steve Adams, Tiger Medical’s founder, experienced this firsthand after selling his national retail company. Despite a finance background and a high-performing life, he found himself drained, unhealthy, and uncertain.

“I had more liquidity than ever… but I didn’t feel like myself. I was tired. I was foggy. I didn’t even know what to do with my time.” – Steve Adams

This isn’t just anecdotal.

Studies show that men who retire without new cognitive or physical challenges experience faster cognitive decline, more health problems, and greater risk of depression. The body slows. The mind fades. And the default answer from standard healthcare?

“Just part of getting older.”

But it’s not.

You spent years preparing your business to sell. But what about you?

Mike Sciortino, a 40-year industry veteran who advises high-net-worth clients on exits, revealed that the biggest regrets aren’t about money.

They’re about:

• Not preparing mentally or emotionally

• Letting their health deteriorate during the sale

• Selling to the wrong buyer and feeling misaligned with the outcome

• Losing their sense of identity when the title disappears
  
  

In one story, Mike shared how a client accepted a $52M offer… only to find out—3 months later—that another buyer was willing to pay $70M.

Why the gap?

Because the client’s advisor knew how to shop the deal and frame the value—something the seller wouldn’t have done alone.

That $18M difference? It wasn’t just money. It became the fuel for philanthropy, multi-generational wealth planning, and kingdom impact.

This is the ripple effect of smart exit planning.

2024 marked a major demographic shift: The last baby boomers turned 60.

The result? A wave of businesses hitting the market—and buyers are now more selective than ever.

Scorino explains:

“If your company isn’t positioned well—strong systems, documented processes, minimal dependency on the owner—you won’t get the valuation you think you deserve.”

But here’s what most founders miss:

The buyer isn’t just evaluating your business.
They’re watching you, too.

• Do you look energetic?

• Are you sharp in meetings?

• Are you clear and optimistic about what’s next?
  
  

If you appear mentally foggy, overly stressed, or checked out, they may doubt the stability of your company or assume you're trying to jump ship too fast.

This is why your personal health is part of the deal.

Imagine walking into a management meeting with buyers while secretly battling:

• Midday exhaustion

• Poor sleep

• Brain fog during due diligence calls

• Stress that spikes cortisol and tanks your mood
  
  

Now imagine your competitors—other sellers—are showing up clear-headed, energized, and confident. Which business do you think gets the better offer?

Most men assume they can just power through the sale. But in reality, neglecting your health costs you:

• Negotiation clarity

• Stamina for the process

• Time to actually enjoy the fruits of the deal
  
  

This is exactly why Tiger Medical exists.

“You mastered your business. Now it’s time to master your health.” – Steve Adams

You’ve done the estate planning.
The deal structure.
The tax strategy.

But have you done the lab work?

Have you optimized the machine—you—that will be carrying this legacy forward?

Tiger’s clients consistently report:

• Sharper mental clarity

• Improved sleep quality

• Energy levels that feel like their 40s

• Deeper purpose in retirement

• Confidence in their next move
  
  

These aren’t guesses. These are data-backed transformations powered by personalized diagnostics and coaching.

You wouldn’t take your company to market with unknown liabilities.
So why take yourself into this next chapter without knowing what’s really going on inside?

If you're nearing an exit—or already post-sale—ask yourself:

• Can my business run without me?

• Am I emotionally ready to step away?

• What will my days look like a year after the sale?

• How do I want to feel—and be remembered—in this next season?

• Have I invested in optimizing my health and clarity like I did my company?
  
  

If those questions hit a nerve, you're not alone.
But you're not stuck either.

Here’s the good news:

Whether you’ve sold already or the sale is still months away—you can design what’s next.

With data.
With purpose.
And with the vitality to fully enjoy it.

Because when your health is optimized:

 ✅ You think clearer
✅ You sleep deeper
✅ You show up sharper
✅ You inspire others
✅ You make legacy-level decisions with confidence

This is about more than biohacking or supplements. It’s about becoming the steward of your next season.

A season marked not by decline… but reinvention.

If you're ready to reclaim your energy, sharpen your mind, and take the first step toward a stronger second chapter, start with the Tiger Health Assessment.

For $497, you get:

• ✅ A comprehensive 70+ biomarker lab panel

• ✅ A private 1:1 consult with a Tiger-trained health professional

• ✅ A personalized health optimization blueprint—mapped to your data
  
  

It’s your baseline.
It’s your first investment in you.
And it’s the smartest move you can make to ensure this next chapter of life is one you’ll actually enjoy.

🧬 Don’t wait for a health crisis. Start with clarity. Start with Tiger.

👉 Take the Tiger Health Assessment now » www.tigerhealthassessment.com

You didn’t work this hard to feel foggy in retirement.
You didn’t sell your business to slide into decline.
You didn’t exit to fade.

You exited to thrive—in health, in purpose, and in legacy.

Tiger can help you do exactly that.