In this episode, Jeff and Ben discuss: 

• Ben’s unique childhood filled with God, travel, work, and service.  
• Childhood expectations and earning your way. 
• Blessings of starting from the beginning or the bottom of a business. 
• Putting action to your thoughts and words. 

Key Takeaways: 

• We all have a purpose - we will not be able to make the best use of it if we are only living a lukewarm life. 
• People see value when they take part in lifting themselves up, even if they get an assist, when they take part and contribute, they feel more motivation and responsibility. 
• Especially in a family business, communication is the key. 
• Be a first rate, best version of yourself, not a second rate version of someone else. 

"When you get to see how the rest of the world lives, and you get to experience it, there is no amount of talking about it that is going to have the same impact." —  Ben Rutt

About Ben Rutt: With a professional journey spanning over 13 years in the real estate industry, Ben Rutt has crafted a distinguished career after acquiring his Marketing degree from Messiah College in 2010. He is celebrating 10 years with Keystone Custom Homes, where he has held a variety of positions including New Home Advisor, Supply Chain, Sales Management, and Director of Marketing. In his current role of Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Ben is fiercely focused on creating an exceptional customer experience for new home buyers driven by innovation, transparency, and data-driven decision-making. The motivation behind Ben’s accomplished career is the desire for deep, meaningful work that extends beyond the bottom line. Keystone’s intimate connections with HOPE International provide purpose beyond profit, with 89% of the company owned by the National Christian Foundation. Outside of the office, Ben takes pride in raising his four children with his wife Rebecca. He also enjoys traveling, is a self-proclaimed history buff, and has a competitive streak on the tennis court.

Connect with Ben Rutt:

Website: https://www.hopeinternational.org/

Website: https://www.keystonecustomhome.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-rutt

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/