David C. Bentall

David C. Bentall

David C. Bentall is founder of Next Step Advisors and has been advising family enterprises for over 25 years. He has also personally experienced succession in his family’s real estate and construction businesses. Additionally, he is a gifted author, coach, speaker and facilitator. His new book, Dear Younger Me: Wisdom for Family Enterprise Successors (Castle Quay Books, May 3, 2021), explores the character traits critical for navigating the interpersonal demands of a family business enterprise.


David C. Bentall is an opinion columnist for the CEOWORLD magazine. Connect with him through LinkedIn.
David C. Bentall
C-Suite Advisory

Does Your Family Business Have a “Family Employment Policy?” It Should

For centuries, leaders around the world have desired to see their offspring follow in their footsteps. Whether monarchs or business executives, they shared a common hope that the next generation would successfully assume the mantle of leadership. In a monarchy, an objective assessment of an heir’s competence would be considered...