Did you sell your company or are you considering?  

If you are an entrepreneur who is successful in his or her company have to sell? That's why you're proud of, and rightly so. You're used to for many years, great performances and artists, and be focused, to work, risk, and the opportunity to work closely with a team of trusted employees, and stakeholders. Sometimes it's your life, even together with your company. And that's the way to after-sales. As an entrepreneur, you can get a sense of emptiness experienced. For the world to see in a privileged businessman, a number of practical and operational choices to make, which is primarily of a financial nature. Certainly, if that is the case. But you, as an entrepreneur, it also faces other challenges. On a more personal and emotional level.

Meaning 

Selling your business is a life-changing event that can be accompanied by a variety of emotions. But this experience—with the right mindset—can lead to personal growth and a renewed sense of purpose.
Ultimately, you long for a new balance:

• Spending time on things that truly matter
• Connection with loved ones
• Focus on energy-bringers
• (social) Involvement
• Personal growth
• Self-reflection
• Being meaningful to others
• Using expertise and experience with pleasure and passion
• Control over your schedule
• Enjoying (financial) freedom
• Vitality and health

Pitfalls & challenges

Finding a new balance involves trial and error. Consider, for example:

• Your relationships with loved ones are changing.
• Your old routine no longer suits you
• . You feel time pressure and jump into new adventures too 
• .
• You doubt whether you've made the right choice.
• You miss your status.
• You feel burdened by the question "so what do you do now?"
• You experience emptiness

On retreat with like-minded people.

Twice a year, we take a group of entrepreneurs on a retreat to discuss finding meaning after selling your business. Or during the phase when you're considering an exit.
In complete safety and privacy, we reflect on this theme with a small group of successful, inspiring people. Not because there's a problem, but because we want to learn from each other.

Bert Fransens, program leader

Bert: "After selling our company in 2015, I learned that it's essential to take the time to decompress emotionally. After a period of reflection and introspection, I embarked on new adventures with renewed energy. "Not right the first time; it takes time to find a new, meaningful balance that truly feels right."

Bert: "I'd love to invite you to Ibiza, and I look forward to a wonderful get-together—entrepreneurs among us—at a beautiful country estate with excellent facilities."

For who? 

This program is for entrepreneurs who want to reflect together on finding a new balance in the life phase after an exit.

Participants about the retreat

'Leveling and sparring with like-minded people was the best part of the retreat. It's very relaxing to talk with people who truly understand each other. You can share your story honestly and safely'

'Gained a lot of impressions, learned a lot, and became more in tune with my feelings. I talked a lot with my partner.'

"The guidance was expert, experienced, and engaged."

What do Enterpreneurs say?

It's like suddenly coming to a stop at 200 kilometers per hour'

'It's no longer about how many people, how much turnover, how many countries and more of that kind of small talk, but about you and your new life. That takes some getting used to. For me, but also for those around me'

'I had to learn to be bored'

'The new owner made different choices. Why hadn't I seen and done that? That bothered me'

'Everyone around you thinks you'll be fine because you've cashed out. But believe me, that's not where real happiness lies'

'It feels like you have a baby, and everyone tells you that you should be very happy, but inside you're not happy. You're insecure, searching and tired. When you exit, you can also experience a certain degree of emptiness, while everyone congratulates you. You then only feel understood by like -minded people'

"You are not only saying goodbye to your company, but also to a phase of life, and a part of your identity. Because you are partly your company'

'The company gave me status, identity and meaning. All of that fell away. For a while, I didn't really know how to continue'

"I have learned that building in a transition phase can work well. You don't have to have your new meaning and narrative in order in one go'

'Now that I am no longer 'the boss', I am going to 'play the boss' at home, says my partner'

'You know what you have, you don't know what you are going to get.'

'Before the sale I was the hard-working managing director, now I am the man of X million. Unfortunately, that is now my label'

After the acquisition, I continued working for the acquiring company for another three years. But the smile on my face disappeared.'

'Money alone doesn't make you happy.'

'I was terrified of the black hole.' 

Program

• Unique interaction with a small group (6 people) of like-minded, inspiring entrepreneurs .

• A safe environment with room for self-reflection, inspiration and vulnerability.

• SIDA method

• Situation

• Individual experience

• Drivers & values

• ​​Action

• Working methods: Exchange experience and knowledge, learn from each other, interactive exercises and work on a personal (master) plan

• Signing a code of conduct to ensure confidentiality of the conversations

• Program leads Bert Fransens and Marian Pronk

Practical 

• We work in (the garden of) a beautiful villa

• High level catering, in the villa and at the prettiest spots on Ibiza

• Sporty activity in the breathtaking nature of Ibiza
  

13-17 Oktober 2025

Locatie: Cala Llonga area, Ibiza

Prijs op aanvraag

Meer info? Stuur een mail naar bfransens@icloud.com of vul onderstaand formulier in.

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