The American Hustle

Opportunities and Evaluations

Send us a textWelcome to this unique take on opportunities utilizing a very organic conversational approach in comparison with other episodes. Jeff and Neil discuss the opportunities and business evaluations that they have encountered in life. Currently, Jeff is exploring an opportunity that fell into his lap unexpectedly and without revealing anything specific, he dives into what that experience is like and what considerations he has to weigh. Neil balances the conversation with past experiences as well. 

The Tool of Trust

Send us a textThis episode was recorded just after Neil returned from a 2 week cross country trip to SEMA. In the episode Neil talks about his experience with a random shop in Missouri and how Trust is so important in society. More so, how Trust can be a tool to benefit everyone. 

Lead, Evolve, or Get Out of The Way

Send us a textFor 16 years, one Erie, PA event has run on autopilot. Same layout. Same flow. Same problems. And according to the organizer, there’s no need to change a thing because “it works.”In this episode of The American Hustle, Jeff shares his firsthand experience attending the event and why he walked away frustrated, disappointed, and convinced that complacent leadership is holding it back from being truly great. We dig into what happens when tradition becomes an excuse instead of a foundation, and how “good enough” thinking can quietly undermine safety, experience, and community impact.This episode was originally held back out of respect for a tragic accident that occurred during the event. Jeff discusses the incident in the episode before he knew the heartbreaking outcome. Our deepest condolences go to the family affected.Listener Discretion Advised:Specific event details and the Erie, PA location are mentioned. No names or personal identities are shared, and the circumstances of the individual involved are not the focus of this episode’s critique.If you care about leadership, event planning, community responsibility, and the dangers of “we’ve always done it this way”...this one’s worth the listen.

Fail Fast, Learn Faster

Send us a textThe ultimate theme of The American Hustle is learning through our failures. Neil and Jeff have over 40 years of combined experience failing forward and utilize this episode to talk about the importance of Failing but learning faster. 

Conscious Unbossing: The Gen Z Approach

Send us a textIn this episode Neil and Jeff focus in on the trending Gen Z approach to work known as Conscious Unbossing. What does conscious unbossing even mean? Why is Gen Z using this approach to work life? What can employers do to make the most out of this trend? Tune in as the guys tackle this trendy topic about work ethic and find out if Gen Z is lazy or simply approaching work in a smarter way.