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Join Scott Snider, President of the Exit Planning Institute and lifelong entrepreneur, as he welcomes business owners and their expert advisors to discuss how they build significant value in their businesses through Value Acceleration. 

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Exit is Now Podcast

Join Scott Snider, President of the Exit Planning Institute® (EPI) and lifelong entrepreneur, along with a group of exit planning experts, EPI community members, and other leaders as they step into the podcast studio to share valuable insights on business exit strategies.

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Catch all podcast episodes on the EPI YouTube channel and your favorite podcast streaming platform the Thursday after they go live. 

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Upcoming Shows

Don't miss a moment! Stay tuned for upcoming episodes of Exit is Now. Join us as we invite seasoned exit planning experts to share their valuable insights and experiences.

The Leadership Blind Spots That Undermine Culture

Featuring Dr. Fred Johnson

January 21, 2026

In this episode, culture is examined through an outside lens. Scott is joined by Dr. Fred Johnson to share insights on leadership awareness, belief systems, and the blind spots that quietly shape organizational culture.

The conversation focuses on seeing culture clearly before trying to change it. Scott and Dr. Johnson discuss trust, awareness, and the leadership mentality required to build a high trust value creator culture from the inside out.

For leaders looking to better understand what is really happening within their organization, this episode sets the foundation.

How Trust Accelerates or Destroys Culture

Featuring Dr. Fred Johnson

February 4, 2026

The conversation continues with Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Fred Johnson, shifting the focus from awareness to action. Scott and Dr. Fred Johnson explore the leadership mentality behind high trust cultures and how trust accelerates or undermines performance.

The episode highlights why mentality matters more than strategy, how leaders shape culture through their decisions, and what it takes to turn trust into a true advantage.

For those looking to understand how leadership mindset directly impacts culture and results, this episode delivers clarity.

The Brick Wall Moment That Defined EPI

Featuring Josh Koza

February 18, 2026

Season 4 continues with a foundational conversation on culture, belief, and mentality. In this episode, Scott sits down with Josh Koza to explore the pivotal moments, trust accelerators, and mindset shifts that helped shape EPI’s value creator culture.

Throughout the conversation, Scott and Josh discuss how culture is formed long before it is documented and why belief systems, trust, and defining moments matter more than tactics. The episode dives into what it truly means to be a value creator and how leadership mentality sets the tone for everything that follows.

If you are focused on building a strong cultural foundation before scale, this episode offers insight into how culture really begins.

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Featured Shows

Tune in to these episodes of Exit is Now for valuable insights on exit planning. Each episode features expertise from various thought leaders and rich discussions to help you become a better advisor.

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Meet the Host

Scott Snider is the President of the Exit Planning Institute (EPI) and the Operating Partner of Snider Premier Growth, a small family investment company. At EPI, Scott is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization along with overseeing the company’s operations and chapter development. Since joining EPI, Scott has expanded the organization regionally, nationally, and globally, providing a transformational educational experience to advisors from all specialties across the globe. 

Scott Snider is a nationally recognized industry leader, growth specialist, and lifetime entrepreneur. Two of Snider’s biggest talents: market penetration and rapid growth strategies. As the operational and strategic leader of EPI, Snider thrives on helping advisors learn how to educate clients, achieve market distinction, and deliver real results. 

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