“You didn’t build your business by accident – don’t leave it to chance.”
Midwestern Stillness
There’s a scene in every classic Western – the typical gunfight I remember from the movies about places like Abilene, Dodge City, and Tombstone, featuring gunfighters like Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday.
The movie “High Noon” might be the best example. A dusty main street, high noon, two figures facing off in the silence. No words. Just stillness. It’s never really the shootout that defines the moment, is it! It’s the pause right, immediately before. That quiet tension, that space where everything slows down…
Expansive, unsettling, wide open, honest, demanding just enough courage to make the next move.
This part of the country perhaps was borne from that history, or so I would like to think. And it still feels like that sometimes. We may not wear spurs or ride horses to town, but everyone faces turning points – moments in business and life that require us to step forward, make a decision, and own the outcome. Whether it’s succession planning, exiting a business, or simply figuring out what comes next, those moments don’t demand or require noise. They need clarity. Usually around silence.
While I miss Minnesota and Colorado, what I love about the Midwest, specifically Kansas City, is that Kansas Citians typically do not rush. We reflect. We get still, and then we move with purpose. So here’s your Sip of Seitter…When your next big moment comes, treat it like the street at high noon. Take a breath, steady your stance, and trust that your preparation will meet the moment…in silence.
Oh, yeah, and without any involvement of firearms!
Dave
Three Benefits of Business Continuity
There are numerous factors that go into building Business Continuity Instructions for your business. Let’s look at three of the most important and how they can act as a safety net against the unexpected.
1. Keep the Lights On: Business Continuity Instructions ensure your business can keep running if you’re suddenly absent. They provide clear direction on who takes over key responsibilities, how to access critical accounts and vendor information, and how to maintain daily operations without missing a beat.
2. Protect Your Financial Security: An unexpected exit doesn’t have to derail your long-term financial goals. Business Continuity Instructions guide successors in aligning operations with your financial strategy, helping to protect the livelihood of your family and dependents—even when you’re not there to lead.
3. Decide the Business’s Fate: Without a plan, your absence could lead to financial instability or even closure. Business Continuity Instructions help avoid that outcome by outlining how the business can stay viable, minimize conflict, and preserve both its value and your legacy—especially when family members are involved.
If you need a business continuity plan for your business, I can help. You can find out more at davidseitter.com
A Sip of Seitter
“Legacy isn’t what you leave – it’s how you make people feel while you’re here.”