Learning, Living, & Leading with Bill Schutt
17 February 2026

Learning, Living, & Leading with Bill Schutt

SolFul Connections

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In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda connects with William Schutt, founder and former chairman of MATCOR, Inc., engineer, innovator, philanthropist, musician, and now author of Don’t Hire Stupid People — They’re Too Much Work.

Bill is known for his frank honesty, sharp humor, and no-nonsense approach to leadership. But beneath the directness is a thoughtful philosophy about words, culture, mentorship, and what it truly means to build something that lasts.

We talk about:

    The story behind the book (and its unforgettable title)

    The “So What?” principle and why perspective changes everything

    Why words like employee and customer matter more than we think

    Building culture intentionally

    The role of mentorship in a meaningful life

    Working internationally and navigating culture

    Why success isn’t enough. You have to build a life

This conversation brings the book to life through personal stories, hard-earned wisdom, and plenty of humor.

If you care about leadership, culture, communication, and investing in the next generation, this one is for you.

Get Bill’s book here: https://a.co/d/0dQoEU9H