Join Josh Koza, Director of Strategic Relationships, and members of Exit Planning Institute’s prestigious partner network as they discuss various strategies, approaches, and key aspects of Value Acceleration.
Exit is Now: Partners & Pours
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Join Josh Koza, Director of Strategic Relationships, and members of Exit Planning Institute’s prestigious partner network as they discuss various strategies, approaches, and key aspects of Value Acceleration.
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June 18, 2026
Building the Modern Advisory Team
In this episode of Exit Is Now: Partners & Pours, Josh Koza sits down with Skylar Dean of Skill Stack Strategies to explore a growing challenge in the advisory space: how to scale service without sacrificing quality. Drawing from Skylar’s background as a financial advisor, the conversation highlights the evolution from individual expertise to coordinated, team based delivery. Josh and Skylar break down the concept of building an “operating layer” for advisors, one that integrates specialists, aligns communication, and creates a unified experience for business owners. From solving capacity constraints to improving data organization and collaboration, the discussion focuses on how advisors can deliver more comprehensive solutions without becoming overwhelmed or fragmented. This episode reinforces a critical shift in exit planning and value creation. Advisors who succeed in today’s environment are those who can orchestrate the right team, speak a common language, and simplify complexity for the client. The result is not only better outcomes for business owners, but a more scalable and sustainable advisory practice. ============================================ Hear more from our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstacked/ https://www.skillstacked.net/ ============================================ Want to learn more? Go to: https://exit-planning-institute.org/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exit-planning-institute Connect with Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuamkoza/ #ExitPlanningInstitute #JoshKoza #Podcast #Partners&Pours ============================================ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-is-now-partners-pours-with-josh-koza/id1833221553 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LvzPqHQiGPd1HTkJy4U8O ============================================ About Josh: As the Director of Strategic Relationships at Exit Planning Institute® (EPI), Josh Koza plays a vital role in the exit planning community by fostering connections between EPI, our partners, and Certified Exit Planning Advisors. At EPI, Josh makes sure that partners are recognized, listened to, and included in discussions to create a strong, valuable exit planning resource for advisors worldwide. He works to link partners and advisors with existing resources and products, while also curating customized offerings to meet their specific needs. Josh is dedicated to relationship building and problem-solving. When a need arises, he relies on his experience from both EPI’s Member Experience team and Business Development team to find solutions that provide real value to our partners.
May 21, 2026
Building Trust That Scales Organizations
In this episode of Exit Is Now: Partners & Pours, Josh Koza sits down with Dr. Fred Johnson of InitiativeOne to explore the often overlooked driver of enterprise value: leadership. Recorded live at the Exit Planning Summit, the conversation moves beyond theory and into real-world application, highlighting how leadership transformation directly impacts culture, decision making, and long term value creation. Josh and Dr. Johnson unpack the tangible outcomes of strong leadership, from increased accountability and reduced organizational “drama” to measurable improvements in profitability and team alignment. They also introduce the concept of trust accelerators, the specific behaviors and agreements that build high performing teams and strengthen human capital, one of the most critical intangible assets in any business. This episode reinforces a core principle of exit planning: value is not built solely through financial performance, but through people, leadership, and culture. For advisors and business owners alike, the discussion offers a practical lens on how leadership development can elevate an organization from income generation to true value creation. ============================================ Hear more from our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/company/initiativeone/ https://www.initiativeone.com/ ============================================ Want to learn more? Go to: https://exit-planning-institute.org/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exit-planning-institute Connect with Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuamkoza/ #ExitPlanningInstitute #JoshKoza #Podcast #Partners&Pours ============================================ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-is-now-partners-pours-with-josh-koza/id1833221553 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LvzPqHQiGPd1HTkJy4U8O ============================================ About Josh: As the Director of Strategic Relationships at Exit Planning Institute® (EPI), Josh Koza plays a vital role in the exit planning community by fostering connections between EPI, our partners, and Certified Exit Planning Advisors. At EPI, Josh makes sure that partners are recognized, listened to, and included in discussions to create a strong, valuable exit planning resource for advisors worldwide. He works to link partners and advisors with existing resources and products, while also curating customized offerings to meet their specific needs. Josh is dedicated to relationship building and problem-solving. When a need arises, he relies on his experience from both EPI’s Member Experience team and Business Development team to find solutions that provide real value to our partners.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.
December 18, 2025
The Power of Assessments: Spark Better Conversations with The Value Builder System
<p>Join us for an episode of The Exit Is Now: Partners and Pours, hosted by Josh Koza. In this episode, Josh sits down with Laura Ferguson, Chief Revenue Officer at The Value Builder System, to discuss how their advisor-first platform empowers strategic exit planning conversations. Built on the framework of Built to Sell, the Value Builder System combines three critical assessments; business value, personal readiness, and financial freedom, to give owners and advisors a clear, actionable roadmap. Laura unpacks how advisors across industries use the platform to deepen relationships, nurture leads, and ultimately help business owners achieve successful exits.<br>Want to learn more? Go to: https://linktr.ee/theexitplanninginstitute<br><br>Connect with Epi: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exit-planning-institute<br><br>============================================<br><br>SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST:<br><br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-is-now-plan-accordingly-with-scott-snider/id1663050204<br><br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0iXzdvQN1ApWPOk3rVytFR<br><br>============================================<br><br>CONNECT WITH EPI <br><br>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Eh7TfhJHKRa5uc5R0uRgA<br><br>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exit-planning-institute<br><br>Website: https://exit-planning-institute.org<br><br>#ExitPlanningInstitute #ScottSnider #Podcast<br><br>============================================<br>About Josh<br><br>As the Director of Strategic Relationships at Exit Planning Institute® (EPI), Josh Koza plays a vital role in the exit planning community by fostering connections between EPI, our partners, and Certified Exit Planning Advisors. At EPI, Josh makes sure that partners are recognized, listened to, and included in discussions to create a strong, valuable exit planning resource for advisors worldwide. <br>He works to link partners and advisors with existing resources and products, while also curating customized offerings to meet their specific needs. Josh is dedicated to relationship building and problem-solving. When a need arises, he relies on his experience from both EPI’s Member Experience team and Business Development team to find solutions that provide real value to our partners.</p>
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