Raw Hide: The Story of Struggle, Survival, and Starting Again
When you’ve lost everything — your home, your business, your sense of direction — how do you start again?
In his new memoir Raw Hide, Richard Hutchins pulls back the curtain on his extraordinary journey from complete collapse to a new life built on grit, creativity, and perseverance.
This isn’t just a business book. It’s the story of a man who faced the darkest moments of his life — and somehow kept moving forward.
Life at Rock Bottom
Richard’s story begins with everything falling apart: bankruptcy, businesses gone, and the daily struggle just to keep his family afloat. Jobs were hard, the hours were brutal, and survival meant sacrifice — often skipping meals so his wife could eat.
It’s a side of entrepreneurship most people never talk about: the fear, the failure, and the feeling of being left behind.
The Turning Point
But Raw Hide isn’t just about what was lost — it’s about what was found. Richard shares how the skills he carried with him, the passion for leatherwork, and the belief that he couldn’t quit became the tools to rebuild.
Yes, there were challenges along the way. Fierce competition, financial pressure, and moments where giving up seemed the only way out. But Richard chose to dig deeper.
More Than a Memoir
What makes Raw Hide truly powerful is that it goes beyond business. It’s about ADHD, dyslexia, mental health struggles, and the hidden battles people fight behind closed doors. It’s about family, resilience, and learning that even in the hardest moments, you are never truly finished.
Richard’s journey shows that comebacks aren’t born from comfort — they’re forged in struggle.
Why Read Raw Hide?
Because it’s more than a story of one man’s survival. It’s a reminder that failure doesn’t define you. That scars can be the strongest part of who you are. And that every person has the ability to rebuild, no matter how broken things seem.
📖 Order your copy of Raw Hide today and discover a story that proves one thing:
👉 Even at your lowest, you can rise again.