To the external world the sale of a business is the culmination of a lifetime of hard work.  But to the business owner, it can be both the happiest day of their life as well as the saddest day.   

Once the business is sold, business owners very often lose their identity.  They struggle to keep themselves busy and become paralyzed financially not knowing if the sale proceeds will allow them to maintain the standard of living that the business afforded them.  They are also unsure if they will be able to gift to their children and give to causes they are passionate about.