Resources
Ep. 57 — From Startups to Multi-Billion Dollar Sales: Joe Kessinger’s Top Tips
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave and guest Joe Kessinger, Exec VP at DeBruce Companies, to discuss his varied experiences from founding investment funds and running CEO roundtables. He also delves...
What Are You Doing After Work?
Many business owners have a fuzzy idea of what life looks like after they're done working. But fewer business owners have a plan for how they’ll reach the life they want after they're done working. Running a successful business is time consuming, so business owners...
Ep. 56 — Keys to Successful Mergers and Acquisitions: Insights from Jeff Carr
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave and guest Jeff Carr, a renowned attorney and former general counsel with over 25 years' experience. Jeff delves into his extensive experience in mergers and...
Preparing the Next Generation of Your Business
Your business is likely a large part of your financial success. Even after you eventually leave your business, you may still rely on your business to achieve financial security. This often means that you need to prepare for the next generation of your business....
Ep. 55 — Transform Your Legal Strategy with Jeff Carr’s Masterful Business Insights
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave and guest Jeff Carr, a renowned attorney and former general counsel with over 25 years' experience. Jeff delves into his innovative approaches to law, focusing on...
Keeping Your Company Fresh With Value Drivers
Building trust with your clients often requires a combination of consistency and newness. Threading the needle between becoming commoditized by being stagnant and alienating your customers by moving too far away from your core competencies is also an important part of...
Ep. 54 — How Brett Gordon Built a Billion-Dollar Empire
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave and guest Brett Gordon, Founder and President of McCownGordon Construction, explore his incredible journey from entry-level construction worker to C-suite executive,...
Building a Bridge to Your Successful Future
Planning for a successful future often takes years. And even the most forward-thinking plans can run into unexpected obstacles that can add more time to achieving your goals—perhaps more time than you’re comfortable with. How can you minimize the time you need to...
Ep. 53 — From the Ballpark to the Boardroom: Rita Cortes Shares Her Winning Strategies
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave and guest Rita Cortes, Executive Director of the Menorah Heritage Foundation, to delve into her incredible journey. Rita, the first girl to play boys baseball in...
Handcuffing Key Employees NQDC Plans
Keeping key employees committed to your business is an essential strategy for building business value. It’s also a crucial part of planning for a successful future, including your eventual business exit. There are many strategies you can use to retain key employees....
Ep. 52 — Business Dispute Resolutions from Top Trial Attorney Kirk May
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave and guest Kirk May, a distinguished first chair trial attorney, delve deep into the world of business disputes. Kirk shares stories from his extensive legal career,...
There’s More to Value Than Revenue
Revenue and profitability are generally good indicators of your company’s strength. However, when it comes to planning for a successful future, they are far from the only things that determine your company’s strength. As you plan and perhaps approach your exit from...
Ep. 51 — Crucial HR Moves that Make or Break Mergers with Lora Cheatum
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave and guest Lora Cheatum, the recently retired SVP and Chief HR Officer at KC Southern Railway, dive into the complexities of HR integration during mergers and...
Ep. 50 — International Business Insider with Nicolas Rivera
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In the landmark 50th episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave takes his listeners on an enlightening journey into the intricate world of business succession planning. This special international edition features...
Pursuing Financial Independence Legally
Achieving financial independence is the most important goal for business owners who want to exit their businesses successfully. The importance of achieving this goal is so great that it may be tempting to take legally nebulous routes to achieving it. Let’s look at a...
Ep. 49 — Navigating the First Acquisition: Insights from Dr. Henry Silvestriz, DC
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of “Show Me The Way,” Dave talks with Dr. Henry Silvestriz, Doctor of Chiropractic Services, and President & CEO / Co-Founder of Vinci Holdings, LLC, exploring Henry's journey from his...
Getting Along With Your Advisors
A huge perk of running your own business is getting to do it your way. This can make planning for a successful future challenging for some business owners because they need to be comfortable with giving up control of certain aspects. And if they don’t agree with their...
Ep. 48 — Navigating Funding of Business Deals with Karl Dakin
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of “Show Me The Way,” Dave reconnects with Karl Dakin to discuss critical aspects of business funding and deal-making. Karl, an expert in capital strategies for businesses, shares his...
Ep. 47 — Redemption from Bankruptcy and Bad Investors with Randy Hetrick
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of “Show Me The Way,” Dave sits down with Hetrick to uncover the twists and turns of his remarkable journey—from his beginnings in the SEAL Teams to building a fitness empire with TRX, and now...
Ep. 46 — Unlocking Investment Banking for Your Business with Bill Conway
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of “Show Me The Way,” Dave sits down with Bill Conway, Managing Director at RubinBrown Corporate Finance, to sheds light on the intricacies of investment banking, the role it plays in business...