In this episode, Chaz Wolfe is joined by entrepreneur Jeff Rutt. They discuss Rutt's business journey, his motivations, and the importance of serving others. They delve into the dangers of toxic charity, regular accountability, navigating business challenges, and strategies for growth. Rutt reflects on past decisions, the importance of humility, and the power of legacy.Join Host Chaz Wolfe as he interviews Jeff Rutt, a dairy farmer turned home builder who constructs 500 homes a year operating in South Central Pennsylvania, Northern Maryland, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Jeff also started a Christian-centered microfinance organization 'Hope International.' Listen as they delve into business strategies, processing, historical economic downturns, lessons learned, and Jeff's philanthropic efforts. Also, hear how Jeff balances humble confidence with conscious preparation for potential business downturns. Stay tuned to the end where Jeff talks about Hope International and how YOU can get involved.Books and Resources Recommended (Affiliate Links Are Used):Alan Barnhart’s Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXtlfTpERzIToxic Charity by Robert Lupton: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062076213?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzchazwolf-20&creativeASIN=0062076213&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.300QACPW0EMZ5&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfgatheringthekings_1C46721HEAM65EC1ENWD_asinGood To Great by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058DRUV6?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzchazwolf-20&creativeASIN=B0058DRUV6&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.300QACPW0EMZ5&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfgatheringthekings_1C46721HEAM65EC1ENWD_asinWhen Helping Hurts by Brian Fikkert: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802409989?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzchazwolf-20&creativeASIN=0802409989&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.300QACPW0EMZ5&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfgatheringthekings_1C46721HEAM65EC1ENWD_asinThe Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119209595?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzchazwolf-20&creativeASIN=1119209595&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.300QACPW0EMZ5&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asinEgo Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015NTIXWE?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzchazwolf-20&creativeASIN=B015NTIXWE&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.300QACPW0EMZ5&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfgatheringthekings_1C46721HEAM65EC1ENWD_asinGathering The Kings Full Library of recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/gatheringthekings/list/Let’s Connect!Jeff Rutt:[email protected][email protected]/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrutt1/https://www.keystonecustomhome.com/about-us/https://www.facebook.com/keystonecustomhomes/https://www.youtube.com/user/KeystoneCustomHomeshttps://www.instagram.com/kchhomes/Chaz Wolfe (Host): Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chazwolfeWebsite: www.gatheringthekings.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chazwolfe/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gatheringthekingsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatheringthekingsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chaz-wolfe-86767054/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/91415421/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chazwolfe_kingsYoutube: https://youtube.com/@gatheringthekingsFor more information on Gathering The Kings Peer to Peer Mastermind Group:https://go.oncehub.com/TheExceptionalLifeIf you liked this episode, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, drop us a REVIEW, and share with your friends. We appreciate you, and your support enables us to keep bringing you the goods on the show!#business #podcast #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship(((((((((((((((((