David Seay: Seay Development
Amanda Seay: Park West Dentistry
David and Amanda Seay agree that supporting each other and setting priorities is what keeps their two businesses and home life on track. “Having incredible support of your spouse and with what you’re each trying to do is key,” Amanda said. “We both have a lot on our plate, but we realize that one isn’t more important than the other.”
Opening Park West Dentistry in 2004, Amanda and David initially worked together to get the practice up and running. “We really started from scratch,” David said. “We had a lot to learn in a short amount of time, but we’ve been blessed with having great people working with us, and it has continued to grow and prosper.”
After three years of managing the practice, David decided to pursue his dream of being in the real estate business, eventually opening his own company, Seay Development, offering residential, commercial and business brokerage. “I haven’t stepped completely away from Amanda’s practice as we still collaborate on things, but I realized I wanted to do more.”
Now running two businesses and raising four children, some weeks are busier than others for each of them, but Amanda said they adjust and remain flexible to make it work. “We both feel it’s important for our kids to see their parents work but also share the balance.”
Continuing to expand her education in dentistry and often speaking at events, there are “certain trips I have to take for my business and it’s never a question if I can go,” Amanda said. “There’s no guilt because I know David’s here, and there will be times when I need to step up when he has a busy schedule.”
Communication also plays a large role in maintaining their work and family stability. “We have a wrap-up every week and look at what’s ahead for the next,” David explained. “It’s communication every day and reminding ourselves that we signed up for this. We have our goals and mission statements written out, so we don’t forget.”
Staying focused on where they want to go as a family has been a huge part of their success. “Applying what we know, letting our kids see our life lessons and remembering that what’s better for the greater whole is what’s important,” he said. Seeking the advice from a third-party has also been extremely beneficial in their work and personal life. “Life can be stressful and counseling, talking to someone … it’s a profound thing.”
“If you don’t have direction or have your short-term and long-term goals written out,” Amanda added, “you’ll get on this hamster wheel of working all the time. You need to make sure you’re working effectively and heading toward what you’re both trying to achieve.”
By Diane Pauldine
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