So Simple It's Hard

Ryan West

Through interviewing hardworking employees, managers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, hosts Ryan West and Ben Standridge explore the simple principles that lead to success in business and in life. Produced by Ethan Pitts

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3. Jesse Fors: You Can’t Defend a Poor Job; You Can’t Overlook a Job Done Well

Jesse Fors is president of a high-end luxury home building company. Join the conversation as he talks about the simple steps he used to achieve success, the power of living below your means, and the dividends achieved by consistently putting in a little more work than the competition.

Mar 22, 2021•47 min•Ep. 3

2. Dave West: 4 Keys to Effective Management

Dave breaks down his newly emergent thoughts on how to teach leadership and management. This episode is filled with years of business and managerial wisdom on the topics of planning ahead, delegation & inspection, motivating a team, and measuring success.

Feb 23, 2021•47 min•Ep. 2

1. Dave West: Building a Foundation of Grit

Dave West talks about: - His first job - Growing trust with an employer - Taking on greater responsibility - His first job managing others - Building a successful company And much more!

Feb 23, 2021•48 min•Ep. 1

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