Joe Slatter, founder of Better Practice, joins Scott Snider to discuss transforming company culture as EPI grows from a close-knit team to an organization of over 50. They dive into the significance of empathy in leadership, structured decision-making, and the frameworks that drive collaboration. Joe shares insights on legacy and self-discovery, emphasizing open communication as key to personal and professional growth. Together, they reflect on resilience during adversity and the dynamics of balancing family and business.
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Importance of Knowing Teammates
Building deep people connections and sharing a common communication framework is essential for a growing organization.
Knowing your teammates on a personal level is increasingly important as the team expands beyond a small group of friends.
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Cultivate Empathy in Leadership
Use frameworks to cultivate empathy by suspending judgment and understanding different perspectives.
Empathy transforms workplace culture and leadership style from drill-sergeant to compassionate.
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Leadership Rooted in Purpose
Finding personal purpose is key to meaningful leadership beyond just running a business.
Purpose fuels passion for creating unique experiences that impact others positively.
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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 leader, the challenges of maintaining soul while scaling excellence, and the tools that helped shape EPI’s foundation. They discuss the intentional frameworks behind the company’s growth, how cross-functional collaboration fuels value, and what legacy means as EPI enters its next chapter.
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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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