Don’t RETIRE, Just REWIRE: Building a Life & Business That Lasts | Ep. 428 with Dave Seitter
Release Date: 05/26/2025
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info_outlineYou are in for a real treat today as I’m joined by my great friend and one of the most impactful business minds I know—Dave Seitter. Dave has spent over 45 years as a Merger & Acquisition attorney and has helped business owners across the country buy, sell, scale, and exit their companies the right way. Nowadays, Dave is spending a ton of time helping people who are NOT yet ready to retire…make smart decisions so that when they do, they are prepared financially and mentally.
This episode goes way beyond business deals. It’s about building your future with clarity, purpose, and legacy. Dave’s not just talking retirement—he’s talking rewiring your life so you can live in your divine uniqueness and impact more people than ever before. Regardless of whether you are in your 30’s, 40s, 50’s, 60’s, or 70+, this episode is for the high-performer who wants to own their future—not just survive it.
HERE’S WHAT WE HIT:
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What it means to rewire instead of retire.
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Succession vs. exit planning — and why you NEED to understand the difference
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The #1 mistake business owners make when they don’t plan ahead
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How to protect your business when life throws a curveball
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What real leadership looks like in today’s world
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How to future-proof your business and increase its value
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Why every high-performer should ask: What does 2050 look like for me?
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How to create your “happiness quotient” and live it every single day
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The playbook every entrepreneur needs to protect their legacy
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Take Dave’s free assessment & test to see where you fit!
COACHING PLAYBOOK THIS WEEK:
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Take out your journal. It’s the year 2050. Write for 20-minutes of what you want your life to look like…
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Head to www.davidseitter.com and take the FREE assessment—it’s a game-changer.
RESOURCES FROM THE SHOW:
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Dave’s book: Quiet Plans, Exciting Results
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Dave’s podcast: Show Me the Way
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The Assessment & More: www.davidseitter.com
This episode is straight WISDOM, my friends. You’re getting about $800 of value for free simply because you are a fan of the IMPACT SHOW!! If you’ve ever said, “I’ll figure it out later”… later is NOW. Whether you're building, scaling, or stepping into what’s next—get a plan, protect your future, and design the life you were born to live.
Please share this episode with your team, your business partner, your coach, or anyone who needs to get their mind right and start dreaming BIG again. Until next time…
Train hard. Eat right. Live inspired. And go create IMPACT. 🧠💥
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