The American Hustle cover art

The American Hustle

The American Hustle

Written by: SFJ4x4 - Simpson Family Jeeps
Listen for free

About this listen

The American Dream isn’t dead—it’s just evolving, and Jeff and Neil are here to prove it. With over 40 years of combined leadership experience, they dive deep into the realities of Leadership, Business Growth, and self-improvement, offering an unfiltered perspective on what it truly takes to succeed. This podcast isn’t about quick fixes or get-rich-quick schemes—it’s about sharing real stories, hard lessons, and actionable insights.

From their personal triumphs to their toughest failures, Jeff and Neil take you on a journey through the good, the bad, and the unexpected. Along the way, they explore topics often overlooked in traditional leadership training and challenge outdated concepts, replacing them with strategies that actually work in today’s ever-changing world. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned leader, or someone just looking to improve, you’ll find raw honesty, practical advice, and plenty of inspiration here. Join the conversation and discover how to make the most of your hustle.

© 2026 The American Hustle Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Philosophy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Opportunities and Evaluations

    Opportunities and Evaluations
    Jan 23 2026

    Send us a text

    Welcome 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.

    Show More Show Less
    46 mins
  • The Tool of Trust

    The Tool of Trust
    Dec 12 2025

    Send us a text

    This 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.

    Show More Show Less
    45 mins
  • Lead, Evolve, or Get Out of The Way

    Lead, Evolve, or Get Out of The Way
    Nov 28 2025

    Send us a text

    For 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.
    Show More Show Less
    40 mins
No reviews yet