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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This podcast is for individual interviews on the Scott Horton Show. See the Q & A show feed to hear Scott answer listener questions and for the full show archives. Scott Horton is the author of Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan, and is the host of the Scott Horton Show podcast. He has conducted over 5,500 interviews with authors, journalists, activists, and whistleblowers on the most important foreign policy issues since 2003.
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Focused on the people, products, and companies that are creating a better tomorrow, often in the transportation and manufacturing sectors. This show was previously called the Future of Mobility podcast. I aim to have real, human conversations to explore what these leaders and innovators are doing, why and how they’re doing it, and what we can learn from their experiences. If you care about making an impact then this show might be for you. Topics include manufacturing, production, assembly, a ...
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"Your Wealth and Beyond - Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs" is the podcast where we delve into entrepreneurs' journeys, uncovering their stories of success, perseverance, and valuable lessons learned along the way. Hosted by Andrew Rafal, a seasoned financial advisor and Founder of Bayntree Wealth Advisors, each episode features insightful interviews with ambitious individuals who have achieved remarkable success. Whether you're a long-time business leader or an aspiring entrepreneur, thi ...
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Songcraft is a bi-weekly podcast that brings you in-depth conversations with and about the creators of lyrics and music that stand the test of time. You probably know their names, and you definitely know their songs. We bring you their stories.
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M&A Murders & Accusations: The Good the Bad and The Ugly of Selling Your Business
Rick J. Krebs, M&A Advisor, CPA and CEPA
M&A Murders & Accusations: The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly of Selling Your Business! We dig deep into what you MUST know when selling your business. Learn how to NOT kill the sale of your business. Rick J. Krebs, the mastermind M&A Advisor (Mergers & Acquisitions, not Murders and Accusations) and expert at selling businesses, has transformed the lives of countless business owners by helping them secure the right buyer at the right price. You have only one chance to sell your business and thi ...
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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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The Gen-X-Perience Podcast is a fortnightly deep dive into Gen X culture, music, fashion, lifestyle and so much more, hosted by singer and TV presenter Stacey Jackson alongside Liverpool Live Radio’s Roy Basnett. Featuring celebrity guests, industry icons, and nostalgic throwbacks, it’s the ultimate podcast for Gen Xers who love great stories, legendary music, and a fresh take on their generation’s influence. Tune in and relive the best of Gen X while discovering what’s next!
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One of the longest running podcasts. We talk about hard rock and metal. Hosted and produced by Mark Strigl. Guests have included members of Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Exodus, System Of A Down, Motorhead, Kiss, Megadeth, Korn and many more. Established in 2005 by Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky. Please visit MarkStrigl.net for more info. Bonus content by Mark Strigl is available on Patreon.
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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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DriveValue.com Special: Flipping the Script: Kris Snyder Interviews Scott Snider
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49:32Join us for a Flip the Script episode of The Exit Is Now podcast as Kris Snyder interviews Scott Snider in a thoughtful and personal conversation about leadership, succession, and the emotional side of exit planning. Scott shares his experience stepping into a second generation role, navigating family expectations, confronting burnout, and redefini…
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High Performance Entrepreneurship: Blake Uptain on the Moxie Mindset and Community-Driven Growth
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50:31Many entrepreneurs reach a point in their careers where the traditional corporate path no longer aligns with their values, energy, or passions. For today's guest, that moment came when he realized the culture surrounding him no longer reflected the performance-driven lifestyle that fueled his passions and motivated him. Today, I'm sitting down with…
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Songcraft Classic: ELVIS COSTELLO ("Pump It Up")
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1:34:05We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with Elvis Costello. ABOUT ELVIS COSTELLO Released between 1977 and 1979, Elvis Costello’s first three albums—My Aim is True, This Year’s Model, and Armed Forces—were all includ…
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Ep. 269 - JOE HENRY ("Don't Tell Me")
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1:29:54Grammy-winning producer and singer-songwriter Joe Henry gives us insight into his multi-faceted career PART ONE Paul and Scott chat about their music-themed road trip and say R.I.P. to MTV. PART TWO Our in-depth conversation with Joe Henry ABOUT JOE HENRY Joe Henry is a singer-songwriter who became a record producer as a protege of T Bone Burnett. …
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Short talk based episode. After a three-year hiatus, Talking Metal returned in January 2025 for the twenty year anniversary — and we’re keeping the rock conversation going strong. Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends that Talking Metal is back and louder than ever! See Priv…
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#270 – Understanding the Real Nature of Work: The Leadership Gap No One Talks About
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18:56In this solo episode, Brandon breaks down one of the most overlooked drivers of team performance: a leader’s ability to understand the true nature of the work their function is responsible for. Most leaders want high performance and a great environment, but few achieve it. Brandon argues that the root cause isn’t effort, tactics, or leadership styl…
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Changing the Conversation with Owners: Lessons from Joe Seetoo
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41:41Join us for a special episode of The Exit Is Now podcast as Scott Snider welcomes 2025 Exit Planner of the Year, Joe Seetoo. In this conversation, Joe shares what it means to be a best in class advisor, exploring how to change the way we engage with owners, the importance of collaboration and chapter leadership, and the value of lifelong learning. …
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Using AI To Prepare to Sell A Business with guest Jacob Andra, CEO and Founder of Talbot West
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31:09Learn how AI can help you better prepare your business to sell with AI guru Jacob Andra, Founder & CEO, of Talbot West. In this episode we unpack how to align perception with reality when preparing a business for sale and how targeted AI can boost efficiency, clarity, and valuation. Jacob Andra shares a practical path from messy systems to credible…
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Songcraft Classic: TODD SNIDER ("Alright Guy")
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1:07:02We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2021 conversation with the late Todd Snider. ABOUT TODD SNIDER Celebrated singer-songwriter Todd Snider has continued the troubadour legacy of mentors like John Prine, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Ramb…
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TM 974 John Kelly of Type O Negative & Quiet Riot
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50:14If you join me on Patreon for $7 a month or more, I'll send you a Talking Metal shirt and give you extra content. A video of the full interview is now available on Mark Strigl’s official YouTube channel. Watch here: https://youtu.be/LjjGSeq2u8s?si=Up5_y4897c-DNYwT After a three-year hiatus, Talking Metal returned in January — and we’re keeping the …
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11/20/25 Matthew Hoh on Trump’s Rumored Ukraine Deal and the Legacy of Dick Cheney
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1:18:42Scott brings Matthew Hoh back on the show to talk about the rumored deal Trump made with the Russians to end the war in Ukraine, the legacy of Dick Cheney, the ramifications of what Israel accomplished and has failed to accomplish in Gaza and more. Discussed on the show: “Top Army officials visit Kyiv on peace and tech sharing mission” (Politico) S…
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11/18/25 Barry Eisler on the CIA, Venezuela and Using Novels to Wake People Up
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1:03:23Scott interviews novelist Barry Eisler about his background at the CIA, how he woke up to the realities of the American empire, the insanity of Washington even considering a war with Venezuela, how he writes his novels and more. Discussed on the show: The Heart of the Matter - Eisler’s Substack Endings: The Good, the Bad, and the Insanely Great Bar…
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Number one Funkateer Bootsy Collins takes us to Funk University! From his days in James Brown's group, to his work with Parliament/Funkadelic and Booty's Rubber Band, to his recent single that raises awareness about domestic violence, "the world's only rhinestone rock-star doll" tears the roof off the sucker and breaks it all down for us. Songcraft…
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#269 - Impact, and How to Choose Work That Actually Matters
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16:20This solo episode is about a question that sits at the center of my work and my life. What is real impact. Not the buzzword. The kind that actually changes the direction of someone’s life. I break down impact from first principles. What it is. How you create it. Why it is more than reach or scale. Impact comes from the quality of what you are doing…
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The Owner's Retirement Blueprint: Design a Plan, Reduce Taxes, Retain Talent
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37:39As another tax year comes to a close, many successful business owners are undoubtedly asking themselves the same question: How do I keep more of what I've earned away from Uncle Sam this year? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Bayntree's Director of Corporate Development, Brian Hartstein, to break down year-end strategies to help entrepreneurs…
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Partner Summit Special: The Future of Employee Ownership
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34:24Join us for a Partner Summit Special episode of The Exit Is Now podcast as Scott Snider welcomes Andrew Nikolai of CSG Partners to discuss the rising role of employee ownership in exit planning. Andrew explains why ESOPs are a powerful option for business owners, offering unique tax benefits, cultural continuity, and wealth-building opportunities f…
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Songcraft Classic: RICHARD MARX ("Right Here Waiting")
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1:12:03We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2021 conversation with Richard Marx. ABOUT RICHARD MARX: Grammy-winning performer Richard Marx has sold more than 30 million albums as an artist, but if you only know him from late 1980s ballads …
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Josey Scott Reflects on Wayne Swinny, Saliva’s Legacy, and New Music in Exclusive Interview with Mark Strigl In a brand-new exclusive interview, veteran rock journalist Mark Strigl sits down with Josey Scott, the original voice of Saliva and a four-time Grammy nominee. Scott opens up about his powerful return to music, collaborating with producer D…
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10/31/25 Mike Benz on How the Censorship Complex Works
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1:27:36Mike Benz joins the show to talk about how the various government, corporate, and NGO groups making up the censorship machine work together to control the information space and, therefore, how the public understands the world. Discussed on the show: God Complex: The Rise Of America's Censorship Machine “The Secret History of the Shadow Campaign Tha…
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10/31/25 Larry Johnson on DC’s Delusional Goals in Ukraine and Venezuela
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1:09:14Larry Johnson joins the show to talk about what he witnessed on his recent trip to Russia and the absurd march towards regime change in Venezuela. Discussed on the show: Sonar 21 “On Russia-Ukraine, the misdiagnosed patient is flatlining” (Responsible Statecraft) “Pentagon Tells Congress It Doesn’t Know Who It’s Killing in Latin American Boat Strik…
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Ep. 267 - STEVE MARTIN & ALISON BROWN ("Foggy Mountain Breaking")
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1:08:47From "King Tut" to the top of the bluegrass charts! Grammy and IBMA award-winning banjoists and songwriters Steve Martin and Alison Brown join us to chat about their respective careers and their first full-length collaborative album, Safe, Sensible and Sane. PART ONE Paul and Scott chat about how impressed they are with all the various hats Alison …
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10/31/25 Bill Buppert on the Follies of American Militarism
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35:53Scott interviews Bill Buppert about his new course on the Scott Horton Academy. Discussed on the show: Scott Horton Academy Yes Minister (IMDb) Bill Buppert is the Smedley D. Butler Fellow for Military Affairs at the Libertarian Institute and host of Chasing Ghosts: An Irregular Warfare Podcast. He served in the military for nearly a quarter centur…
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10/31/25 José Niño on How US-Venezuela Relations Spiraled into Military Confrontation
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39:44Scott interviews Jose Nino about the Trump administration’s sprint towards regime change in Venezuela. They discuss the broader historic context behind US-Venezuela tensions, whether the Venezuelan government really is communist and more. Discussed on the show: “30 Years of Failure: How U.S.-Venezuela Relations Spiraled into Military Confrontation”…
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Partner Summit Special: The Role of Valuation in Exit Planning
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36:24Join us for a Partner Summit Special episode of The Exit Is Now podcast as Scott Snider welcomes Shina Culberson, President of Quist Valuation. With more than 40 years of experience, Quist specializes exclusively in business valuation and serves as a trusted partner to CEPAs nationwide. In this conversation, Shina explains why valuation is purpose-…
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Songcraft Classic: DAVID PORTER ("Soul Man")
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1:26:10We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with Stax legend David Porter. ABOUT DAVID PORTER Named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s “100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time,” Porter is best known for his songwriting partners…
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TM 972 Dan Lorenzo Interview Music by Helloween, Patriarchs In Black and more
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42:30This episode of Talking Metal features a brand-new interview with longtime friend of Mark Strigl — Dan Lorenzo, the legendary underground musician from New Jersey. Dan shares stories from his days with Hades and Non-Fiction, and gives us the inside scoop on his latest project, Patriarchs In Black. After a three-year hiatus, Talking Metal returned i…
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Ep. 266 - SHAWN CAMP ("Two Pina Coladas")
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1:13:03Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Shawn Camp pulls back the curtain on his varied career, including his latest album of songs that were composed with the legendary Guy Clark. PART ONE Scott and Paul talk about how technology is changing the songwriting game, and other old man complaints. PART TWO Our in-depth conversation with Shawn Camp ABOUT SHAWN…
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10/17/25 Daniel Davis on Ukraine, Gaza, the Taliban and Venezuela
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47:13Scott brings Daniel Davis back on the show to update us on multiple ongoing conflicts. They start with where things stand in Ukraine before moving on to the situation in Gaza and ending with a quick look at the fighting between factions in Afghanistan and Pakistan as well as Trump’s moves against Venezuela. Discussed on the show: Daniel Davis Deep …
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Flipping the Script: Drew English Interviews Scott Snider
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38:14Join us for a Flip the Script episode of The Exit Is Now podcast as Drew English, EPI’s Director of Membership, interviews Scott Snider about the future of membership and the meaning of member entanglement. Together they unpack why EPI is investing in a new membership strategy, how entanglement differs from engagement, and what tools are helping CE…
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Songcraft Classic: EMILY SALIERS of Indigo Girls
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1:21:38We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2019 conversation with Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls. ABOUT EMILY SALIERS Singer-songwriter Emily Saliers is best known as one half of Indigo Girls, which NPR called “one of the finest folk duos …
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Exit Is Now podcast guest appearance with Scott Snider, President of the Exit Planning Institute
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25:18Visit us at: Bsalesgroup.com, DesignMySale.com, MyBizValue.comBy Rick J. Krebs, M&A Advisor, CPA and CEPA
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#268 - The Compounding Effect of Meaningful Work | Why “Work-Life Balance” Misses the Point
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14:30Most conversations about work-life balance start with the wrong question. We assume the goal is to limit work, to keep it from taking too much of our lives. So we optimize for time, energy, and boundaries, all while treating work as something to manage or escape. In this solo episode, Brandon challenges that premise. He steps back to ask a more fun…
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From Burnout to Breakthrough with Cary Ballou
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54:39The stress and anxiety of high-pressure careers can take a heavy toll on mental health, relationships, and physical well-being. Many business owners and professionals live with constant overwhelm, numbing themselves through long days instead of finding actual relief. But what if there was a practice that could calm the nervous system, ease stress, …
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TM 971 John Bush of Armored Saint, formerly of Anthrax Interview
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43:55On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl speaks with John Bush of Category 7 and Armored Saint. John, of course, is also well-known for his years fronting Anthrax. Topics include: His time in Anthrax Working with Dimebag Darrell of Pantera His upcoming shows performing Anthrax material The new Armored Saint album and the band’s history His new…
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Why smart sellers run a sell-side Quality of Earnings report before buyers ever ask
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39:23Deals rarely collapse because the idea is bad—they fall apart when the numbers can’t carry the story. We sat down with Patrick McMillan, a seasoned quality of earnings specialist with Ampleo, to show how sellers can turn diligence from a gauntlet into an advantage. From decoding what “quality” actually means in earnings to explaining why EBITDA is …
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Ep. 265 - Whitney Phillips ("Stuck with U")
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1:04:19By Whitney Phillips, Paul Duncan, Scott B. Bomar
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10/3/25 Ted Snider on the Conditions Necessary for the War in Ukraine to End
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35:56Scott interviews Ted Snider about where things stand with the war in Ukraine and the recent Russian incursions into NATO airspace. Discussed on the show: “For Both Ukraine and Russia, Compromise Aligns With Necessity” (Antiwar.com) “Why Were There Russian Drones Over Poland?” (Antiwar.com) Ted Snider is a Fellow at The Libertarian Institute. He has…
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Partner Summit Special: Collaboration Over Competition
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28:02Join us for a Partner Summit Special episode of The Exit Is Now podcast as Scott Snider welcomes Rick Krebs, owner of MyBizValue, business sales expert, and president of EPI’s Utah Chapter. Rick shares how he identified a market need for affordable valuations at the triggering event, helping advisors and owners shift from an income generation minds…
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Songcraft Classic: ROLAND ORAZBAL of Tears for Fears ("Shout!")
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1:16:16We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2022 conversation with Roland Orzabal. ABOUT ROLAND ORZABAL AND TEARS FOR FEARS: Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith formed Tears for Fears in Bath, England, in 1981 and have gone on to sell 30 million…
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9/26/25 Matthew Hoh on the Institutionalized War State and the Disgraceful David Petraeus
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1:01:11In his first video interview, Scott brings Matthew Hoh on to talk about his initial reluctance to associate with the antiwar movement, the institutional pressure to keep the war in Afghanistan going, the horrific legacy of General David Petraeus and more. Discussed on the show: The Best and the Brightest by David Halberstam A Bright Shining Lie by …
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