The Trust-First Business: Bill Ruddy’s Journey from Helper to Homepreneur

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

How Bill went from being “the guy people call” to building a purpose-led business

Why trust—not sales—became the foundation of his brand

The pivotal moment that gave him the courage to start his own company

How BNI (Business Network International) gave him his business backbone

The relationship principle that turns strangers into long-term clients

Why being intentional with your time starts with knowing what truly matters

How to protect your energy while showing up fully in business and life

Listen if You’re...

A service-based entrepreneur or real estate professional ready to scale without losing your values

A mid-career professional ready to move from corporate to calling

Building a relationship-first business and craving more intention

Curious how trust, referrals, and networking can replace traditional marketing

🎧 Part 2 is coming next: We dive into the systems that sustain this trust—including Bill’s unique 75-point inspection, seasonal strategy, and how he avoids burnout while managing multiple properties.

Quotes to Remember:

“People don’t want to be sold to. But if you meet their need, they’ll scream your virtues.” – Bill Ruddy

“You don’t build trust by talking. You build it by listening—deeply.”

“Having the Ohana around you doesn’t just give you courage—it gives you clarity.” – Sharon Otaguro

Check Out your FREE OhanaPreneur Resources at: ohanapreneurs.com

Connect with BILL for Questions or if you're in the Volusia County Florida region for your Free 75-Point Home Inspection at:

Email: [email protected] or Phone: 386-290-3019

Each week, you’ll hear real stories, powerful insights, and actionable tools for scaling without burnout, leading with heart, and growing through systems, not sacrifice. Whether you're designing your next offer or redefining what success looks like, you’ll leave every episode with something useful.

Because business is better when done together—in the spirit of Aloha.