If You Can Dream It, You Can Achieve It - Michelle Jacobik

Your Next: A Guide to Finding Fulfillment After Your Exit Hosted by Jerome Myers

What if the life you've carefully built suddenly changes—whether through divorce, a business exit, or an unexpected transition? How do you redefine success when everything familiar is gone? Michelle Jacobik, a financial expert and entrepreneur, shares her firsthand experience of navigating these pivotal moments. She and host Jerome Myers discuss rebuilding financial stability, rediscovering personal identity, and cultivating a mindset that fosters lasting success. Expect raw honesty, practical guidance, and an inside look at the steps needed to create a fulfilling next chapter.

Tune in to gain the confidence and strategies to embrace change and turn uncertainty into opportunity.

[00:00 - 03:14] - The Power of Support & Mindset Shifts

• Purpose, values, and gifts define contributions
• Support systems are essential for growth
• Mindset impacts success

[03:15 - 12:29] - Navigating Divorce and Financial Transitions

• Divorce is both emotional and financial
• Plan for financial stability post-divorce
• Avoid emotional spending

[12:30 - 24:39] - Redefining Success: Money as a Tool, Not Security

• Money offers stability, not identity
• Financial habits shape outcomes
• True success aligns with values

[24:40 - 35:49] - Avoiding Burnout and Planning Your Exit

• Burnout signals need for change
• Build a business with an exit plan
• Seek support for smoother transitions

[35:50 - 44:19] - Financial Runway & Business Success

• Businesses take time and money
• Have at least a one-year financial cushion
• Align business and personal finances

[44:20 - 49:26] - Creating a Business by Design, Not Default

• Business models should align with goals
• Core values guide strategy
• Growth comes from learning and mentorship

Key Quotes:

"If you can dream it, you can achieve it." – Michelle Jacobik

"A business built for cash flow alone is a trap. A business built to exit is freedom." – Michelle Jacobik

Connect with Michelle!

Website: https://michellejacobik.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejacobik/

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