In this episode of The Phoenix Pod, host Jovica Djurdjevic sits down with Garrison Snell— founder of Snell Ventures, a values-driven holding company focused on acquiring and preserving family-owned businesses while making meaningful community impacts.
They discuss Garrison’s fascinating journey, from selling his first business at 24 to finding a deeper purpose in building businesses that prioritize people and values over profits. Garrison opens up about the lessons he’s learned in leadership, the challenges of maintaining mission-driven operations, and the importance of supporting employees and their families through thoughtful programs.
The conversation dives into work-life balance, how Garrison has grown as a leader, and his insights on being present for his family while pursuing big ambitions. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business leader, or someone striving for impact in your own life, this episode is full of lessons on purpose, leadership, and growth.
The Phoenix Club of Nashville is a 100% volunteer-led 501(c)(3) organization of young men with a dual mission to benefit under-served youth in Middle Tennessee and to develop our members into leaders in their community and in business. Members of the Phoenix Club are actively looking for ways to make a positive and permanent impact on the lives of under-served youth and their community.
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