Exit Is Now - Plan Accordingly With Scott Snider Flipping the Script: Josh Koza Interviews Scott Snider
Jun 20, 2024
Josh Koza, Manager of Strategic Relationships at the Exit Planning Institute, interviews Scott Snider, EPI's President. They reflect on their nine-year journey, discussing the evolution of EPI's hiring practices and the value of mindset over credentials. Scott shares personal insights on balancing family life while building a growing business and his emotional journey of decentralizing leadership. On a lighter note, he reveals his thrilling bucket list items, including plans for bull riding and writing heartfelt letters.
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First Meeting On Cranage Road
- Josh first met Scott at Scott's pre-Thanksgiving limo party and made a strong early impression with a firm handshake and gratitude.
- Scott remembers Josh's appreciation and the Cranage Road coincidence as a vivid first impression.
Owning The Cleveland Freeze
- Scott invested in and ran the Cleveland Freeze indoor soccer team while also running EPI, which stretched his focus thin.
- The team went to the league final four but lost $80,000 and folded after one season, a bittersweet bucket-list win.
Hire For Mentality First
- Hire people for mentality and trust, not just credentials; you can teach role-specific skills later.
- Prioritize entrepreneurial mindset, loyalty, and willingness to take risks when building a founding team.