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Welcome to Exit Is Now, a podcast that shares the real stories of business owners and industry experts. Presented by the authority in exit planning, Exit Planning Institute (EPI), and hosted by EPI’s President, Scott Snider. Scott has over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and is an expert in the exit planning industry. Hear how Value Acceleration comes alive from some of the top advisors in the industry, as well as successful business owners. Exit is now, plan accordingly.
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Finance is being pulled apart by the forces of frontier technology. From AI, to blockchain and DeFi, mixed reality, chatbots, neobanks, and roboadvisors — the industry will never be the same. Here is the blueprint for navigating the shift.
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Welcome to 'Earth Xperiences' with Dani, your guide to a journey where self-discovery seamlessly intertwines with casual conversations. Join Dani, a self-awareness data journalist, as she engages with creators, storytellers, thought leaders, and innovators to unravel the stories that shape our existence. In this unique podcast, Dani introduces journaling assignments and thought-provoking questions, all while mastering the art of listening. Begin a laid-back yet insightful exploration of the ...
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Welcome to Lessons by the Lake: The Oswego Private Wealth Show! Featuring Bob Bedritis, Managing Director of Oswego Private Wealth Management, we'll explore various wealth management strategies, solutions, and conversations that Bob is discussing with his affluent clients every day. Whether it be circumstances related to family businesses, wealth preservation, or even charitable intent, this show covers a wide-variety of financial services that's bound to leave you with some considerations f ...
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Scott Wise from Ghostly Gateway Paranormal Investigations. Paranormal Gateway Paratalk Podcast. A journey into ALL THINGS PARANORMAL! The show will include other paranormal teams, paranormal enthusiasts, paranormal celebrities, paranormal authors, and our teams' experiences and evidence from past investigations to play on the show! These audio files were converted from our Internet Radio Shows broadcasted from Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. Thanks For Tuning In!
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Join hosts Anna Linvill, and Tarik Ghiradella for conversations with contemporary composers about music, life, and what’s happening in the genre defying world of classical music today. The Composer’s Studio is a place where living art is made, a place without boundaries where inspiration can come from anywhere from birdsong to heavy metal, Vivaldi to the hum of a vacuum cleaner. Classical composers today are no longer confined to the concert stage or the cathedral but contribute to film scor ...
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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 und…
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Lex chats with Harish Natarajan - Practice Manager, Financial Inclusion and Infrastructure, Finance, Competitiveness & Innovation at the World Bank, and Carlos Brandt - The Senior Advisor for Pix at the Central Bank of Brazil. Together they discuss the remarkable success of Pix, Brazil's real-time payment system, which now sees over 6 billion trans…
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In this heartfelt conversation, Dorcas Adu Adjei (@_miss_wisdom) shares her powerful journey from feeling defeated by her body to transforming her life through a single prayer. After trying and failing multiple times to lose weight, she cried out to God and that moment sparked a turning point. A stranger introduced her to intermittent fasting and w…
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Lex speaks with Ali Niknam, CEO and founder of Bunq, a leading European neobank. Ali shares Bunq’s journey from its founding during the financial crisis to becoming Europe’s second-largest neobank. The conversation explores Bunq’s user-centric philosophy, innovative products, and unique organizational design. Ali discusses overcoming regulatory cha…
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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 lea…
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Can you leave the church and still be spiritual? In this intimate conversation, host Dani sits down with Zen Oasis (@purposefullyzenny), a healer, writer, and mother, to explore belief systems, reparenting, and the many ways we return to ourselves. Zen shares her transition from traditional Baptist roots to spiritual healing through plant medicine,…
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In this layered conversation, host Dani sits down with Kellie Snider (@kelliesnider.art), a behavior analyst turned artist and author, to explore how upbringing, faith, and comfort can shape what we believe to be true. Kellie opens up about her childhood in a fundamentalist Christian household, her journey through grief, Buddhism, and atheism, and …
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Lex chats with Edward Woodford - CEO of Zerohash. They discuss Zerohash’s growth, the rise of stablecoins, and the evolving fintech landscape. Edward explains how stablecoins now make up half of Zerohash’s volume, highlights regulatory shifts in the U.S. and abroad, and explores the distinction between crypto and stablecoins. The conversation cover…
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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…
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Can we truly experience love if we’ve never confronted our loops? In this episode, Dani sits down with Justin Scott (@cypher.j on TikTok, @this.cypher on Instagram), a wordsmith and cultural thinker who helps decode trauma, nervous system regulation, masculinity, and the emotional architecture of dating. Together, they explore whether love requires…
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What does it really mean to love as a Black man or woman in a society shaped by grief, abandonment, and unspoken expectations? In this Earth Xperiences episode, host Dani sits down with @this.cypher to explore the emotional cost of Black love in a world that often values performance over presence. Together, they examine how unprocessed pain and sys…
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Lex chats with Yuval Rooz, CEO and co-founder of Digital Asset, about the company’s transformation from its early institutional blockchain experiments to launching the Canton Network - a purpose-built, privacy-enabled smart contract platform designed for financial markets. Rooz shares insights into why Digital Asset was inspired by Bitcoin’s financ…
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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 im…
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Is it possible that our beliefs about God, church, and sin have been shaped more by history, culture, and trauma than by divine truth? In this Earth Xperiences episode, host Dani sits down with @this.cypher to explore one of the most compelling conversations yet around perception, presence, and power. Together, they unpack the difference between a …
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What happens when a young Ghanaian artist begins questioning capitalism, Christianity, and the pursuit of freedom while living in the UK? In this episode of The Earth Experience Podcast, Kelvin Frimpong shares his powerful journey from materialism to meaning, from church pulpits to spiritual self-discovery. Through honest storytelling, Kelvin expla…
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Lex chats with Stani Kulechov - founder and CEO of Aave, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol. They explore the evolution of DeFi, Aave’s growth, and its architectural shift from a peer-to-peer model to pooled liquidity. Stani reflects on the early days of DeFi, the impact of the FTX collapse, and the increasing adoption of DeFi over cen…
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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 …
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In this episode of Earth Xperience, Dani sits down with Venus (@venusashuc), the creator of Fat Black and Single, to explore what it means to live fully and authentically without shrinking yourself to fit societal expectations. Venus shares how she reclaimed the word “fat,” embraced joy as rebellion, and carved out space for Black British women in …
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In this episode of Lessons by the Lake, we sit down with Scott Snider, President of the Exit Planning Institute, to explore one of the most critical—and often overlooked—phases in a business owner’s journey: knowing when and how to begin planning your exit. Scott shares expert insights on the strategic importance of timing, how early preparation cr…
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Lex chats with Avlok Kohli - the CEO of AngelList, about the company's significant evolution. Initially a platform for startups to connect with venture capitalists, AngelList has transformed into a comprehensive fintech entity encompassing private equity and cryptocurrency. Avlok discusses the strategic pivots, including the introduction of syndica…
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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 …
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This episode with Noelia Castillo (@misz_n3lly4u) explores supernatural encounters, abusive past, and the radical transformation she experienced through her relationship with God. After battling alcoholism, generational curses, and mental health breakdowns that included sleep paralysis and hearing demonic voices, Noelia shares how God’s still voice…
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Lex chats with Jamie Burke - founder of Outlier Ventures, about the current state and future of Web3, decentralized finance, and the metaverse. Jamie highlights Outlier Ventures' impressive growth, with a portfolio of around 400 startups, and discusses successful projects like IOTA and Fetch.ai. The conversation delves into the open metaverse, emph…
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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 bus…
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In this bold episode of Earth Xperience, Dani sits down with Nusula, creator of Awakening and Becoming, to unpack what it means to let go of religious identity and step into personal truth. Raised in a Muslim-Christian household, Nusula shares how questioning long-held beliefs led to her spiritual liberation and the birth of a platform now helping …
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Lex interviews Josh Reeves, co-founder of Gusto, a company specializing in payroll, HR, and benefits solutions for small businesses. Josh shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and strategies involved in building Gusto. The discussion covers the evolution of technology from Web 2.0, the importance of under…
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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 approa…
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What happens when your husband isn't living up to his potential but you still choose to believe in what could be? In this conversation, host Dani talks with Kelley Steele (@kelly_steele_), pastor at Kingdom Church and author of Love Letters, about long-term commitment, belief systems, and staying through hard seasons. Kelley opens up about becoming…
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In this episode of Earth Xperience, Lex Blaek Junior opens up about choosing celibacy, healing from generational patterns, and navigating relationships with intention. From confronting soul ties and spiritual discipline to embracing emotional healing and self-awareness, Lex shares how her decision to reclaim her body and time has reshaped her ident…
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In this episode of Lessons by the Lake, we sit down with Rick Campfield, a seasoned business executive turned consultant and coach, to uncover the hidden drivers of growth and resilience for today’s business owners. With decades of leadership experience under his belt, Rick shares how he now guides entrepreneurs through their most pressing personal…
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Lex interviews David Snider - founder and CEO of Harness Wealth. David shares his extensive fintech journey, including his pivotal role at Compass, a real estate technology firm. He discusses the challenges of aligning agents with new technology and the evolution of Compass's business model to empower agents with better tools and incentives. Transi…
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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 t…
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Joshua Chaires is the Director/Founder of Phantom Detectives LLC. He is a paranormal investigator, writer, researcher, musician, and publicist. Chaires got interested in the supernatural at an early age while watching Unsolved Mysteries with Robert Stack. His interest in the supernatural peaked in 2002 when he had the opportunity to investigate The…
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C.L. Thomas travels widely every year as a fine arts photographer and writer exploring various afterlife research, OBEs, metaphysics, folklore, and lectures at events. C.L. does "Spirit" art upon request. She is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel “Speaking to Shadows”. C.L. is the crea…
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Embark on a journey with Eric Wood along the Paranormal Highway, delving into the enigmas of the unknown. Accompany Eric as he investigates evidence related to Bigfoot, UFOs, and various other paranormal occurrences while also gaining insights into the Mandela Effect. Participate in this exploration to unveil truths and expand your understanding. I…
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Lex interviews Scott Woody, CEO and founder of Metronome, a usage-based billing platform. Scott shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, detailing his experiences at UC Berkeley, D.E. Shaw, and Stanford, where he studied biophysics. His tenure at Dropbox, where he tackled billing system challenges, inspired the creation of Metronome. T…
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In the latest installment of Lessons by the Lake, we dive into the complex world of business sales with expert guest Johnathan Choe, President and Lead Advisor at Transworld Business Advisors of Oregon Central. Whether you're planning an exit strategy, preparing to sell, or just exploring future possibilities, this episode is packed with actionable…
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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 su…
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In this episode of Earth Xperience, Mikey Breathes challenges mainstream health and wellness beliefs. He shares how he healed from trauma, overcame body image struggles, and transformed his physical and emotional health—not through workouts or diets, but by unlocking the power of cellular energy, breathwork, and mindset. Mikey opens up about going …
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Lex interviews Sam Williams - founder of Arweave. This episode delves into the innovative aspects of Arweave, a protocol designed for permanent data storage and computation within the Web3 ecosystem. The discussion covers a range of topics, from the economic models underpinning Arweave to its potential applications in decentralized finance (DeFi) a…
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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. Want to…
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In this episode of Earth Xperience, we sit down with Fox Wade, a veteran, father, and government contracting leader, as he shares his journey from the streets of Flint, Michigan to building a multi-six-figure business in the federal and state contracting space. Fox opens up about his military service, fatherhood, healing from trauma, and how he emp…
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In this episode of The Earth Experience Podcast, a deeply personal story unfolds—one of struggle, surrender, and supernatural encounters that changed everything. Raised in a strict Pentecostal upbringing, the guest shares what it was like to wrestle with faith, personal identity, and the weight of religious expectations while navigating the realiti…
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Lex interviews Andrew Jamison - CEO and Co-founder of Extend - a financial infrastructure platform that helps banks innovate financial product development with capabilities while working with their existing systems, starting with virtual cards. Andrew shares his journey into fintech, detailing his experiences at American Express and the evolution o…
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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 …
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In this episode of Earth Xperience, Domo Jones shares her powerful journey navigating life with a brain tumor, disability, and severe food allergies. From enduring 6 years of chemotherapy (187 treatments) to facing muscle weakness, nerve damage, and life-threatening allergic reactions, Domo’s story is one of resilience, faith, and confidence. She o…
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Lex interviews Jayendra Jog - co-founder of Sei Labs, about his professional journey and the innovative Sei protocol—a high-performance parallel blockchain. Jay shares insights from his time at Robinhood, emphasizing the importance of distribution over technology and the challenges of scaling a fintech company. He discusses the limitations of Ether…
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In the latest installment of Lessons by the Lake: The Oswego Private Wealth Show, we sit down with Carl J. Cox, Founder of 40 Strategy and 40 Accounting, for an insightful conversation on the power of accurate financial data in driving business success. Carl shares his expertise on how leveraging precise accounting information can lead to more effi…
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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. Want to learn more? Go to: https://linktr.ee/theexitplanninginstitute Connect with Scott:…
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In this episode ofThe Earth Xperience, I sit down withDonnell McLachlan (@DonnellWrites) to talk about love, faith, and how beliefs shift over time. Donnell shares his personal experiences with love—both romantic and divine—and how they shaped his understanding of spirituality. We explore what it means to question what we've been taught, the role o…
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