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Ep. 64 — Post-Acquisition Integration with Dawn Shuler
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave sits down with Dawn Shuler, CEO of the Schuller Group LLC, to discuss post-acquisition integration and post-closing matters. This episode explores the often...
Where Do You Find Time for Planning?
One of the biggest sources of friction in planning for a successful future is time. Successful business owners like you aren’t sitting around, twiddling your thumbs, and wondering what to do with all this extra time you have. How can you, with everything else you have...
Rewiring, Not Retiring – The Next Chapter
For the past two years, I’ve been talking about my transition—moving from “retiring” to “rewiring.” Most people dream of retirement, only to find themselves asking, “What’s next?” I knew I wasn’t going to retire in the traditional sense; instead, I’m stepping into a...
What Makes Your Team Special?
Planning for a successful future both inside and outside of your business generally requires advisors who are specialists. These specialists play specific roles in bringing together what can be a large and complex plan that positions you to achieve financial security...
3 Traits of Valuable Businesses
Having a valuable business could position you to do the things you want in both your personal and professional life, from taking advantage of the perks of owning a successful business now to planning for your eventual retirement and cementing your legacy. But how can...
Ep. 63 — Mastering Business Hygiene with Jim Wadella
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave sits down with Jim Wadella, founder of Core Catalyst LLC, to delve into the concept of 'Business Hygiene.' Learn how business hygiene can prepare your company for...
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Sunsets: How It Affects Your Business
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 is scheduled to have many important provisions expire at the end of 2025. These expiring provisions could have immense impacts on business owners. Today, we are going to focus on three of the biggest changes that you can...
Ep. 62 — How M&A Trends Could Explode in 2025
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode, we take a step away from our usual format of hosting guests, as I, your host Dave Seitter, offer you a solo journey. As we near the end of 2024 and approach a new year, it's a perfect time to...
Ep. 61 — Bridging Valuation Gaps with Patents
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave and David Wanetick, Managing Director at Merit Investment Bank, to delve into the intricacies of IP valuation and its critical role in bridging valuation gaps during...
The Key to Business Growth
The key to business growth often lies in the installation of Value Drivers. Value Drivers are elements of your business that can help you make it attractive to potential buyers as you approach your inevitable business exit and could help you grow your business while...
Ep. 60 — Why ESOPs Boost Performance and Profits
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave and Kelly Finnell, President of Executive Financial Services, returns to the podcast to discuss the current landscape of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)....
Avoiding Fights Among Your Successors
Choosing a successor to run your business is one of the most challenging decisions that you'll make as a business owner. It can be especially challenging if the successor you choose isn't the one everyone expects, which could lead to disagreements, fights, and chaos....
Ep. 59 — Cash Flow Magic: How to Sell Your Business Without Selling to Strangers
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave and guest Terry Staley, an experienced Tax Professional, Certified Exit Planner, and business advisor from MarksNelson, delve into the intricacies of business...
The Business Owner’s Bucket List
Writing things down is an important part of achieving your goals, both while you're running your business and after you leave it. However, many business owners feel overwhelmed by the idea of writing down their post-exit goals and strategies. Some business owners say...
Ep. 58 — Revealing Powerful EOS Secrets to a Successful Exit with Daryl Braham
Welcome to the "Show Me The Way" podcast with David Seitter In this episode of "Show Me the Way," Dave and guest Daryl Braham, an expert in both implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and solving complex business challenges, delve into how EOS can...
The $889,914 Question
A recent Supreme Court case, Connelly v. United States, made an important ruling related to succession planning for closely held businesses. Today, we'll look at what the ruling says, how it could affect you, and steps you could take to avoid paying more in taxes than...
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....