In today’s episode, we discuss:
True business success is rooted in serving others, not just making profits, because when work benefits others, it leads to deeper happiness and long-lasting impact, meaning you can feel good about making a difference while growing your business.
Skills and principles are transferable from one industry to another, as David demonstrates by applying the same collaborative and organizational strategies across finance, food, and the arts, so you’re not stuck on one path and can reinvent yourself in new fields with confidence.
Pivotal life changes often start with self-awareness and honesty about dissatisfaction, like David’s shift from being a successful stockbroker to a more fulfilling (but initially less lucrative) fee-based financial planning career. The lesson? It’s okay, and sometimes essential, to pivot, especially if your values aren’t being met.
Caring for your team’s well-being, even at a short-term cost, pays off through loyalty, retention, and greater future success, as shown by David’s choice to keep his executive team during tough times, so you can build a lasting, supportive company culture.
D A N I E L S T E E L E
David Steele, Founder + CEO of One Wealth Advisors and co-founder and Executive Chairman of Flour + Water Hospitality Group
My primary role is as the co-founder and CEO of One Wealth Advisors, where we help people simplify their lives and achieve financial goals through Financial Life Planning.
I am also the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Flour + Water Hospitality Group and the co-founder and Managing Partner of Great Gold Hospitality Group. Additionally, I bring extensive expertise and a range of resources to small business consulting, primarily in, but not limited to, the hospitality space. Alongside my teams, we support clients in various aspects of business development and operations to help them achieve their goals and vision.
The culinary, health, arts, and entertainment worlds are particularly important to me, as reflected in my advisory roles with Noise Pop, Brilliant Corners, Rad Restaurant Group and Folk Studios. While my background may suggest diverse interests, everything I do follows a consistent, disciplined approach: working collaboratively with partners and team members, setting clear goals, developing and executing strategic plans to achieve those goals, and continually monitoring results to ensure success.
Website/Social Links
https://davidsteele.xyz/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-steele-76088a
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Chester, MD 21619