Exit Is Now - Plan Accordingly With Scott Snider

Join us for a compelling episode of the Exit Is Now podcast as Scott Snider sits down with M&A advisor and author Scott Bushkie for a candid conversation on what it really takes to sell a business. Scott shares insights from 25 years in the trenches—from his early days as the “gas station king” to building a boutique investment bank serving the underserved lower middle market. They explore how the M&A profession has evolved...

Join us for an exclusive episode of The Exit Is Now podcast as Joe Slatter, founder of Better Practice, takes the host chair in a special Flip the Script edition. Joe and Scott Snider explore the evolution of EPI’s culture from a tight-knit team of friends to a scalable organization of 50+ employees. Scott opens up about his transformation as a leader, the challenges of maintaining soul while scaling excellence, and the tools that ...

Join us for an exclusive episode of The Exit Is Now podcast as we flip the script with 2025 Exit Planner of the Year, Joe Seetoo. Joe steps into the host chair to interview Scott Snider in a personal, behind-the-scenes conversation that covers everything from business growth and family dynamics to mental health and financial clarity. Scott opens up about building EPI alongside his father, finding balance through elite goalkeeper tr...

Join us for an exclusive episode of the Exit is Now podcast, broadcasting from the highly anticipated Exit Planning Summit. Scott Snider welcomes Renee Russo, Ken Sanginario, and representatives from ELLA to the show. Renee, recently named Thought Leader of the Year, shares how she’s leveraged the LinkedIn platform to elevate her voice and drive impact. Ken reflects on two decades of exit planning—what’s changed, what’s stayed the ...

Join us for an exclusive episode of the Exit is Now podcast, broadcasting from the highly anticipated Exit Planning Summit. Scott Snider is joined by Carrie Kerpen and Chris Snider to celebrate a major milestone and the power of representation. Carrie discusses the impact of the Women in Exit Planning Symposium, the Summit author showcase, and the growing presence of women in the industry. Chris reflects on ten years of the Exit Pl...

Join us for an exclusive episode of the Exit is Now podcast, broadcasting from the highly anticipated Exit Planning Summit. Scott Snider sits down with Joe Seetoo, Rick Krebs, and Rich Jackim for a special look at what success means from multiple perspectives. Joe shares what it’s like to be recognized as an industry leader and talks about his new magazine tailored for business owners. Rick dives into his chapter-focused work and h...

In this episode of "The Exit is Now" podcast, host Scott Snider sits down with Kris Snyder to go back to the early days of Vox Mobile. While many know him today through Ninety, they discuss how carving out Vox from another company led to lasting growth, what it was like to build through a recession, and key lessons from his first venture-backed business.

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In this episode of "The Exit Is Now" podcast, host Scott Snider sits down with Exit Planner of the Year, Amy Wirtz, to discuss the upcoming Exit Planning Summit at the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, Florida. Their discussion focuses on the latest industry trends and statistics that are shaping the world of exit planning. As the Summit approaches, it serves as a gathering point for professionals to exchange insights...

In this episoide of "The Exit is Now" podcast, host Scott Snider sits down with KC McKenna, President of St. Edwards High School, to talk culture, next generation leadership, and how McKenna is a business owner in his own sense. Together, they deep dive into what makes a culture and how fostering that culture can create a workplace employees want to be in.
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In this episode of The Exit is Now podcast, host Scott Snider sits down with Greg Merrill and Andrew Shantz to discuss deepening relationships with owners and cultivating the next generation of leaders within a company. Together, they explore how fostering trust, developing leadership, and aligning business priorities can create a foundation for sustainable success and growth.

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In this special episode of the Exit Is Now podcast, Sean Hutchinson, flips the script by interviewing Scott Snider. Together, they talk about Scott's first ever Summit back when it was called the International Exit Planning Institute Conference. They also dive into EPI Culture and why the Exit Planning Institute changed during the pandemic.

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In this episode of "The Exit Is Now" podcast, host Scott Snider sits down with current Exit Planner of the Year, Amy Wirtz, to discuss her journey as an exit planner and a family business consultant. They talk about Amy's history with Scott and EPI as well as dive deep into how and why she became a CEPA through wanting to teach the methodology and more.
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Are the three legs of your stool aligned? In this episode, Scott Couchenour, founder of Serving Strong, joins Scott Snider in the Exit is Now studio to discuss the importance behind prioritizing personal planning in addition to financial and business planning. 

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According to the 2024 National State of Owner Readiness, the fourth most trusted advisor is actually a spouse. In this episode, Scott Snider dives deep into this topic with Josh Fuller, CEO of Fuller’s Collision Group, and Michelle Fuller, CIMA®, CETF®, CEPA®  at Growth Accelerated who navigate this dynamic on a daily basis. Tune in to find out if it's possible for your spouse to be your most trusted advisor. 

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In this special episode of the Exit Is Now podcast, the 2024 Exit Planner of the Year, Amy Wirtz, flips the script by interviewing Scott Snider. Together, they explore the journey of managing growth through the lens of the Value Acceleration Methodology. Scott shares his experience of growing a business—first by scaling systems, then by developing the team—and what it has been like navigating these changes as a business owner. They...

In this special episode of the "Exit Is Now" podcast, Scott reviews some of his favorite moments from the Exit Is Now Podcast and teases some of our upcoming guests for our 2025 season.

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In this episode of "The Exit Is Now" podcast, Scott Snider interviews Julie Keyes. They dive into the evolving landscape of advisory firms and personal planning for business owners. They explore traditional manufacturing businesses and how they relate to personal planning strategies. The conversation shifts to how advisory firms—whether banks, wealth management firms, or CPA accounting firms—are adapting by improving cros...

In this special episode of the Exit Is Now podcast, EPI’s CEO, Chris Snider, flips the script by interviewing Scott Snider. Together, the discuss Scott's personal journey as an entrepreneur and the son of a family business owner. Join them as they reminisce where they were, where they have been, and where they are going as entrepreneur's and business owners.

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In this episode of "The Exit Is Now" podcast, host Scott Snider sits down with Mike Berlin to dive deep into his remarkable exit journey as a business owner. They explore the pivotal moments that shaped Mike’s decision to transition, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he used to ensure a successful exit. Mike shares insights into the emotional and practical aspects of stepping away from the business he built, off...