Month: July 2026

From C-Suite to Investor: Redefining Purpose After a Sale (Ep. 27)

From C-Suite to Investor: Redefining Purpose After a Sale (Ep. 27)

What happens when the career that shaped your identity, routine, and sense of purpose comes to an end? For executives preparing to retire, sell a business, or step away from leadership, financial planning is only one part of the transition. Finding purpose in what’s next can be just as important.

In this episode, Danton Troyer and Kyle Luetters explore what life after a leadership role can look like. They discuss why retirement and business transitions often bring unexpected emotional challenges, how identity is often closely tied to work, and why creating a thoughtful financial plan gives you the flexibility to pause before deciding what’s next. Learn why purpose, relationships, and meaningful experiences deserve just as much attention as your balance sheet when planning for the next chapter.

Key takeaways:

  • How retirement and business transitions can reshape your identity, relationships, and daily purpose
  • How financial planning creates the flexibility to pause before making your next major decision
  • How a personal board of directors can help you prepare for life after leadership or selling a business
  • How family, travel, philanthropy, and meaningful work can help build purpose after retirement
  • How planning for both life’s challenges and unexpected opportunities creates greater confidence for the future
  • And more!

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Wealth and Identity: Who Are You Without the Title? (Ep. 26)

Wealth and Identity: Who Are You Without the Title? (Ep. 26)

What happens when the title you’ve worked decades to earn no longer applies to you? For many executives and professionals, career transitions, retirement, AI-driven workplace changes, and unexpected life events force a deeper question: Who are you without the title?

In this episode, Danton Troyer and Kyle Luetters explore the connection between wealth, identity, and career fulfillment. Through stories of executives navigating career changes, discussions about AI’s impact on the workplace, and real-life examples of retirement decisions, they examine how titles can influence decision-making and why knowing what matters most is often more important than chasing the next promotion.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why many executives tie their personal identity to their title.
  • How career decisions can impact fulfillment beyond compensation.
  • Why direction matters more than a rigid financial plan.
  • How to navigate unexpected life changes with confidence.
  • The value of having a trusted guide during major transitions.
  • And more!

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