Businesses That Win Are Built on Listening, Not Guessing with Hunter Hensley

What if success wasn’t about scaling faster… but about aligning deeper?

In this vulnerable and energizing conversation, George sits down with Hunter Hensley, a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary behind SimpleCheck, to explore what it means to build something that matters. From the early days of entrepreneurship to leading a high-performing team, Hunter shares how he built a business that doesn’t just scale — it serves.

Whether you’re a founder, leader, or someone craving meaning in your work, this episode offers you permission to lead differently — from alignment, intention, and purpose.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Hunter built SimpleCheck from a whisper to a vision
• Why purpose beats productivity in the long run
• How to lead without sacrificing your soul or your family
• Identity shifts required for sustainable leadership
• How to choose service over ego — and still win
• Navigating growth while staying grounded
   

Key Takeaways:
✔️Growth doesn’t require burnout. It requires alignment.
✔️The hardest part of leadership is keeping your heart in it.
✔️Legacy is built in how you show up daily — not just in outcomes.
✔️Entrepreneurship is personal development in disguise.
✔️You don’t need to chase impact — you need to embody it.
✔️If your business costs you your peace, it’s too expensive.
✔️Be the same person behind the scenes as you are on the mic.
 

Timestamps & Highlights:
[00:00] – Why this episode will change the way you lead
[04:20] – Hunter’s origin story: faith, grit, and vision
[09:35] – Scaling without selling your soul
[13:50] – Ego vs. service: how to check yourself daily
[19:10] – Leadership lessons that saved his marriage and business
[24:42] – Identity shifts when you become a leader of leaders
[30:00] – Building SimpleCheck from scratch
[36:50] – “I almost lost it all” — pivotal business moment
[42:05] – Real talk: therapy, truth-telling, and self-awareness
[49:15] – What legacy really means to Hunter
[54:10]– Raising kids while running a company
[59:00] – How to lead when life gets heavy
[1:03:20] – Final reflections + where to connect with Hunter

Connect with Hunter Hensley:

• Website: https://www.simplecheck.com/
• Instagram: @officialhunterhensley
• Facebook: Hunter Hensley
   

Your Challenge This Week:
This episode hit deep?

• DM @itsgeorgebryant or @officialhunterhensley with the word “LEGACY” and we’ll send you a free journaling prompt + video to help you lead from the inside out.

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