Chapter: The Triad Trepidation: My Business | My Role | Myself
In this episode, we talk with Dave Seitter, owner of DS Strategies & Consulting, and one of the authors of Coaching Greatness as well as the bestselling author of Quiet Plans, Exciting Results.
He describes some of the pros and cons of writing a chapter vs. writing a book. And moves on to discuss the topic of his chapter, The Triad Trepidation: My Business, My Role, My Identity which outlines 3 main issues that everyone is a business needs to define and understand:
1. The Business
2. Their Role
3. Their Identity
To find out more about Dave and how he is helping businesses with their succession, continuity and exit planning, go to davidseitter.com.
You can also listen to his podcast to learn more about succession planning for your business: Show Me the Way.
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About the Series – Coaching Greatness
This special season of It Just Takes One celebrates the coaches behind the book Coaching Greatness. Over the next 22 weeks, we’re shining a spotlight on the authors who shared their stories, strategies, and insights about what it really takes to be a great coach. Whether you’re just getting started or have decades of experience, these conversations will remind you that greatness is not a destination. It’s a daily choice fueled by heart, courage, and a refusal to settle.
Dave Seitter
Author
Dave Seitter is a trusted legal advisor who simplifies complex business issues and delivers clear, strategic counsel to help clients move forward with confidence. Known for balancing legal protections with practical wealth strategies, Dave responds quickly to dynamic business needs and brings high-value solutions to the table.
With deep experience and an entrepreneurial mindset, Dave works closely with business owners, C-suite executives, and high-net-worth individuals. His thoughtful yet agile approach allows him to handle everything from high-stakes transactions to everyday legal matters. Clients count on him for smart, actionable advice backed by decades of success and a strong national network.
Dave’s client portfolio spans a wide range of industries including technology, financial services, construction, design, logistics, and international manufacturing. He’s advised a global technical firm, led legal efforts for specialty contractors on major urban projects, and helped a regional financial company grow into a national brand. He’s also managed mergers and acquisitions for private equity groups, designed acquisition strategies for growing businesses, and guided the sale of regional companies to global buyers.
Whether he’s advising international firms doing business in the U.S. or helping local companies scale, Dave delivers clarity, insight, and results. His steady guidance and business-minded approach make him the go-to legal partner for companies navigating change, growth, or transition.
