v5200
Dryer sheet wannabe
- Joined
- Sep 11, 2008
- Messages
- 21
Well it's hard for me to believe, but it's finally happened... last month I sold a majority stake of my business to a Private Equity firm. This has been months and months in the making, and anyone who has gone through this can probably relate to the sky high anxiety levels towards the end of the process.
I am so fortunate, it's hard for me to get my arms around it at this point. When I look back at my first post here, it's taken a little longer than I originally planned, but the delay resulted in a more lucrative liquidity event, so it's all good. I'm not a religious man, but the word "blessed" comes to mind. I will still be participating in the company on a limited basis (board level, and 4-6 days/mo), and I still own a significant minority stake, but for the most part the end game is finally here.
It's mind numbing to think about all of the things that are now available to me, and how I will construct the next phase of my life. I have good advisors, and money will not be an issue. Over the years, while I have not posted much, but I have consistently checked back with this forum for advice and inspiration. I hope this does not come across as bragging... these are all topics that are difficult to discuss with existing friends and co-workers- the people who I have been surrounded with for the last several years. I am hoping to learn from this group and others about how to adjust to the next phase of your life, how to manage sudden wealth and a change in lifestyle, and how to find your path after the big event.
Thanks all!
I am so fortunate, it's hard for me to get my arms around it at this point. When I look back at my first post here, it's taken a little longer than I originally planned, but the delay resulted in a more lucrative liquidity event, so it's all good. I'm not a religious man, but the word "blessed" comes to mind. I will still be participating in the company on a limited basis (board level, and 4-6 days/mo), and I still own a significant minority stake, but for the most part the end game is finally here.
It's mind numbing to think about all of the things that are now available to me, and how I will construct the next phase of my life. I have good advisors, and money will not be an issue. Over the years, while I have not posted much, but I have consistently checked back with this forum for advice and inspiration. I hope this does not come across as bragging... these are all topics that are difficult to discuss with existing friends and co-workers- the people who I have been surrounded with for the last several years. I am hoping to learn from this group and others about how to adjust to the next phase of your life, how to manage sudden wealth and a change in lifestyle, and how to find your path after the big event.
Thanks all!