Charis Chats with Ral West – Livin’ the Dream

Meet Ral West, a seasoned entrepreneur whose story of resilience, innovation, and unwavering determination spans four decades.

Starting in Alaska's vibrant tourism industry, Ral and her husband built and sold a thriving business to Alaska Airlines. Along the way, they overcame market shifts and financial hurdles, emerging stronger and more determined than ever.

Join me as Ral shares her exciting journey. Her story is sure to inspire you to navigate challenges and find success on your own terms. 

(0:00) Introduction

(0:49) Guest introduction: Ral West, the entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience

(6:18) Ral's childhood experiences and entrepreneurial journey

(10:22) Overcoming business challenges and taking risks in business

(16:19) The journey of growing the business and making tough decisions

(20:04) Embedding the company culture into the team and systems

(24:58) The process and aftermath of selling the business

(30:30) Operating multiple cruise ships and dealing with challenges during COVID-19

(33:39) The importance of staying active and vibrant post-retirement

(40:16) Coaching and consulting in the current business landscape

(48:00) Embracing change regardless of age and the power of a positive mindset

(49:54) Closing words from Charis Santillie

Resources: 

• Ral West Livin' the Dream website: https://www.ralwest.com/
• Get Ral's Free pdf "Six Essential Secrets to Business Success" here: https://www.ralwest.com/secrets
• Follow Ral on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RalWestLTD/
• Follow Ral on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ralwestltd/
• Follow Ral on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ral-west-livin-the-dream/
• Ral's upcoming course: "Overcome Overwhelm: Create a Smooth Running Business with Less Stress"
• Get my FREE Life Transition Toolkit: https://www.charisyourlife.com/toolkit
• Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife 
• Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/ 
• Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/
• Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/
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• My website: https://charisyourlife.com/