Episode 26: Kevin Schnieders

This week, we’re digging into real leadership, authentic culture, and purpose-driven business with the one and only Kevin Schnieders, CEO of Educational Data Systems, Inc, (EDSI) - a company that grew from 9 to 900 employees under his servant leadership.In this episode, Kevin opens up about what it takes to scale a culture-driven company without losing your soul. You’ll hear how he personally connects with every employee, why he measures success by human impact - not just profit - and how his leadership philosophy was shaped by faith, family, and failure. Kevin shares:- His “Town Hall” method for staying connected with a growing team - How “Show Up, Smile, and Support” became more than just company values - they became family values - Ways he prioritizes people in a profit-first world - His plan for succession and life after the CEO seat It’s not just a story about building a business - it’s about becoming the kind of leader people want to follow. Let’s dig in!!