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.
Walking to Destiny Podcast
Join Christopher Snider, Certified Exit Planning Advisor and Chairman of the Exit Planning Institute® (EPI), and Scott Snider, President of EPI, as they take a deep dive into Walking to Destiny. Each episode will deconstruct and demystify each chapter of the book through practical applications of the Value Acceleration Methodology™, translating concepts into execution frameworks and activations.
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With Christopher & Scott Snider
In this episode of Exit is Now: Walking to Destiny, Scott Snider and Christopher Snider complete the 5-4-3-2-1 framework by exploring the one goal at the center of Value Acceleration: value. Christopher explains why value extends beyond the business itself to include personal and financial outcomes, and why owners need a clearer understanding of what their company is actually producing and what it may be worth.
Christopher and Scott also unpack the difference between the real number and the tax number, attractiveness versus readiness, and how owners can begin viewing their business through the eyes of a future buyer or successor. From family transitions to common sense scoring, the conversation highlights how better measurement and greater clarity can help owners identify risk, strengthen transferability, and make more intentional decisions about the future.
Meet the Hosts
Christopher and Scott Snider are leading voices in the field of exit planning and business value growth, bringing decades of experience, innovation, and industry leadership to the conversation.
Christopher Snider serves as Chairman of the Exit Planning Institute and is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®). An award-winning author, keynote speaker, and business leader, he is the creator of the Value Acceleration Methodology™, the foundational framework that has helped define modern exit planning. Widely recognized as a pioneer in the industry, Christopher champions a holistic approach that empowers business owners to build value and achieve significant, well-planned exits. He is also the author of Walking to Destiny: 11 Actions Owners Must Take to Rapidly Grow Value & Unlock Wealth.
Scott Snider is the President of the Exit Planning Institute and Operating Partner at Snider Premier Growth, a family investment firm. As the strategic and operational leader of EPI, Scott has driven the organization’s expansion on a regional, national, and global scale, delivering transformative education to advisors across industries. A nationally recognized growth specialist and lifelong entrepreneur, Scott is known for his expertise in market penetration and rapid growth strategies. He is passionate about equipping advisors with the tools to better serve their clients, differentiate in the marketplace, and deliver measurable results.
Together, Christopher and Scott bring a powerful blend of visionary thinking and practical execution, helping advisors and business owners alike unlock value, drive growth, and plan for successful futures.
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