The Guidelight
The Guidelight — Hosted by Jason Trent
The Guidelight is for leaders like you — business owners, presidents, and CEOs who’ve built something remarkable and are now asking, “What’s next?”
Hosted by Jason Trent, each episode dives beyond the spreadsheets to explore what truly matters when selling, scaling, or reshaping your company — your people, your purpose, and your next chapter.
You’ll hear real stories and expert insights from those who’ve stood where you are, uncovering how to protect what you’ve built while stepping confidently into the future with clarity and peace of mind.
If your company’s EBITDA is between $2 and $10 million, this is your space to gain perspective that goes far beyond the deal. Because your next chapter matters just as much as the one you’ve built.
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The Guidelight
Life After Exit and Why Selling Doesn't Always Bring Peace
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What really happens after you sell your business?
In this episode of The Guidelight Podcast, Jason Trent shares why selling a business doesn’t automatically bring fulfillment. Drawing from personal experience and years in the M&A world, he explains how many owners tie their identity to the company they built and why the transition after an exit can feel surprisingly uncertain.
This conversation goes beyond transactions and valuations. It’s about stewardship, purpose, and preparing your inner life before the deal ever closes. Because the real question isn’t just “Can you sell your business?” — it’s “Are you ready for life after it?”
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Jason Trent is the founder of Guidelight Legacy Advisors, where he helps business owners prepare for, execute, and transition through the sale of their life’s work. With over 25 years of experience as an owner, operator, and advisor, Jason understands that an exit is never just a transaction—it is a defining leadership moment that affects identity, family, culture, and legacy. Unlike traditional M&A firms that focus solely on valuation and close, Guidelight Legacy Advisors works upstream, helping owners build transferable businesses and downstream, helping them navigate the personal and strategic realities of life after exit. Through his advisory work and The Guidelight Podcast, Jason equips leaders to move from success to significance with clarity, conviction, and purpose.
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