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Hardworking Happy Hour

Hardworking Happy Hour

Each week Sean and Catherine will break down all things about the trades, entrepreneurship, and turning your creativity into a passion career.

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Episode 136: It all comes back to communication...

Hardworking Happy Hour ·

2024/10/28

In this conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss various personal and professional updates, including construction projects, experiences with door-to-door sales, and a new policy at Home Depot requiring executives to work in stores. They explore the importance of understanding different perspectives in the workplace, the significance of communication within teams, and the lessons learned from mistakes made during construction projects. The conversation emphasizes the need for better communication

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Episode 135: OHSA, more like O-SHOOT!

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2024/10/21

In this conversation, Catherine and Sean discuss various topics, starting with personal updates about their lives, including new clothing purchases and a cat named Tow Truck. They then transition into a discussion about OSHA's recent fines and violations in the construction industry, highlighting specific case studies of companies facing significant penalties for safety violations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of workplace safety and the consequences of negligence in the construction

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Episode 134: We did a great job?? That can't be right...

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2024/10/14

In this conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss the nuances of aging, particularly as Sean turns 36. They reflect on the importance of health and setting realistic goals for the year ahead. The discussion transitions into project management, where they share insights on staying organized and ahead of schedule in their current project. Sean emphasizes the significance of planning and learning from past experiences to improve efficiency. The conversation culminates in a light-hearted self-reflection

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Episode 133: Lessons learned from our recent sales...

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2024/10/07

In this engaging conversation, Catherine and Sean discuss a variety of topics ranging from Catherine's recent trip to Italy, cultural reflections on travel, insights from their latest sales cycle in the construction industry, and the importance of understanding client behavior in the current economic climate. They also touch on financing trends in home renovation, the significance of client expectations, and wrap up with a fun trivia challenge.

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Episode 132: The Art of Systemizing ft James Reed of...

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2024/09/30

SummaryIn this conversation, HWHH and James Reed discuss the importance of systems and processes in business, particularly in the construction industry. James shares his journey from being an artist struggling with profitability to establishing Affordable Patios, a business focused on providing high-quality outdoor living spaces at an affordable price. They explore the significance of customer education, data-driven decision-making, and the value of transparency in pricing. James emphasizes the

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59:16

Episode 131: Are you paying attention to your backlog?

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2024/09/23

Summary The conversation revolves around the topic of backlog and its impact on business operations. The hosts discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being booked out for a long period of time. They also touch on the importance of tracking the sales cycle and using backlog as a future indicator. The conversation highlights the need for strategic planning, managing manpower needs, and making informed decisions based on backlog data. The hosts also mention the potential impact of backlog on

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Episode 130: Mental Health in the Trades! ft Suzi...

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2024/09/16

Summary In this conversation, the hosts discuss the critical issue of mental health, particularly in the construction industry, which has alarmingly high suicide rates. They explore the stigma surrounding mental health, the importance of seeking therapy, and practical strategies for managing mental well-being. The discussion emphasizes the need for vulnerability, the role of boundaries in maintaining mental health, and the significance of open communication. The episode concludes with a call to

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Episode 129: Boomtown or Busttown??

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2024/09/09

The conversation discusses the concept of boom towns and bust towns, using examples of Gary, Indiana, and Kyle, Texas. It explores the rapid growth and subsequent decline of these towns, highlighting the challenges they face, such as water shortages, lack of infrastructure, and emergency readiness. The conversation also touches on the influx of businesses and population to Texas, particularly in the tech industry. It raises concerns about the sustainability of these boom towns and the need for

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Episode 128: Do we REALLY need more meetings?!

Hardworking Happy Hour ·

2024/08/26

In this conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss the importance of team meetings in a business setting. They highlight the benefits of setting objectives and goals, discussing equipment maintenance and upgrades, and promoting professional development and opportunities. They also touch on the significance of recognition and rewards in team meetings. However, they acknowledge that team meetings can be time-consuming and may lack focus if not properly managed. They caution against dominating

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Episode 127: Lessons from the MEGA RICH!

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2024/08/19

Diane Hendricks, the co-founder of ABC Supply, is the richest person in the construction industry with a net worth of $20.9 billion. She started the company with her husband and grew it to a $6 billion revenue before his tragic death. Since then, she has taken the company to new heights, with over 695 locations and a net worth of $23 billion. Hendricks offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs, including being open to different paths to achieve your goals, doing thorough research and planning before

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Episode 126: Will the trades take over college...

Hardworking Happy Hour ·

2024/08/12

The conversation explores the debate between going to college or pursuing a trade, with statistics showing a decline in college enrollment and an increase in interest in the trades. The availability of student loans and the perception of different career paths play a significant role in decision-making. Union membership in the trades has been declining, and there is a growing interest in advanced degree tech schools. The use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) as a new wood product in construction is

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Episode 125: WE'RE BACK BABY!!

Hardworking Happy Hour ·

2024/08/05

After taking a month off, Catherine and Sean discuss the changes they made to improve their podcast. They explore the topic of building infrastructure for the Olympics and the efforts to reduce waste and be more environmentally friendly. They discuss the construction process, the use of undocumented and migrant workers, and the controversy surrounding worker safety. They also touch on the cost of hosting the Olympics and the reuse of facilities after the games. The conversation concludes with a

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Episode 124: Throwback Ep 4, Special Guest Anthony...

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2024/07/29

We are on the home stretch of our summer vacation break! For our last throwback episode we decided to treat the people to what they want, Anthony! We will be back with original new revamped content NEXT WEEK!

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Episode 123: Throwback Ep 3! Social Media Edition

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2024/07/22

In this weeks episode, we are in week 3 of our mini hiatus! We are throwing it back to our 3rd episode about ALL THINGS SOCIAL MEDIA!

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Episode 122: Throwback Design Edition!

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2024/07/15

Hello listeners! For week two of our throwback hiatus summer vacation we bring back one of our favorite episodes all about designing with intention! Enjoy!

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Episode 121: Throwback!

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2024/07/08

Hello Hardworking Happy Hour listeners! After 120 episodes we have a decided to take a short summer break! For the month of July we will be reuploading some of our favorite older episodes to give ourselves some time to work on the behind the scenes things that goes in to running a podcast so we can continue to bring you guys the best content possible! This week will be revisiting our first episode, Thinking Outside The Box! Enjoy!

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Episode 120: The Power of Dissent

Hardworking Happy Hour ·

2024/07/01

In this conversation, Catherine and Sean discuss various topics, including mushroom coffee, leadership styles, and the importance of dissent in a team or business. Sean shares insights from a podcast interview with the former CEO of Netflix, Reed Hastings, who emphasizes the value of disagreements and cultivating an environment where dissent is encouraged. They also touch on the challenges of maintaining a balance between loyalty and constructive criticism within a team. In this conversation, Sean

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Episode 119: Uh oh, are leads slowing down?!

Hardworking Happy Hour ·

2024/06/24

This weeks conversation begins with a discussion about technical difficulties and the milestone of reaching 1 million followers. Sean and Cather debate the significance of follower count and emphasize the importance of community and engagement. They also touch on the topic of slowing down leads in the current economy. The conversation then transitions to a lighthearted discussion about having a catch and the joy it brings. They express the desire to experiment and deepen the connection with their

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Episode 118: Logo Design, Brainstorming, and clearing...

Hardworking Happy Hour ·

2024/06/17

In this conversation, Catherine and Sean discuss a miscommunication they had and how they resolved it. They also talk about the importance of having clear communication in a business and the need for policies and guidelines. Sean shares his experience with logo design and recommends using Design Crowd for affordable and diverse logo options. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of logos and branding, the concept of burnout, and the value of brainstorming. They share

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Episode 117: Lessons Learned From Ex-Employees!

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2024/06/10

In this conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss various topics, including tan lines, the use of AI in generating content, and an employee's decision to quit their job. Sean reflects on the lack of authenticity in using AI to generate responses and the degradation of authenticity on the internet. They also discuss the importance of putting one's own thoughts and perspectives out into the world. The conversation ends with Sean sharing a life lesson about the importance of follow-through and

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