Episodes
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Episode 43 - Dan Preston of Preston Hardscape!
October 24th, 2022 | Season 1 | 42 mins 24 secs
In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine have a very special guest, Dan Preston of Preston Hardscape! We got a chance to catch up while on the road at Hardscape North America. Dan is truly an artist and has a very interesting perspective regarding business and what he wants to accomplish in the industry. Dan has also introduced Sean to his new favorite excuse... This is a must listen!
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Episode 42: Some Venting, Some Books, A lot of squirelliness
October 17th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 2 mins
In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine get a little deep. Sean has somethings he wants to get off his chest and they both come clean about the beloved sticker chart. BUT, then we go in to some killer book recommendations! Tune in!
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Episode 41 - Benefits, but not in a boring way!
October 10th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 2 mins
In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine discuss the pros and cons of offering your employees benefits. We know, we know, this topic can be dry but don't worry, we keep it fun and squirrely as always!
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Episode 40 - Design Consultation: Post Game Wrap-up!
October 3rd, 2022 | Season 1 | 57 mins 14 secs
In this weeks episode, After being on the phone for an entire week, Sean and Catherine give an update on the whirlwind of a week they intentionally planned for themselves! We go over the lessons that were learned, the successes, what we will change for the next batch of design consultations, and our undying love for the rocketbook. Tune in!
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Episode 39 - Design Season!
September 26th, 2022 | Season 1 | 55 mins 15 secs
In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine go deep in to their strategy for this years design season. After deciding to cram all the consultations for next year in to ONE WEEK, will we be able to handle the pressure?!
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Episode 38 - Audits, negotions, and a good bit of squirreliess
September 19th, 2022 | Season 1 | 53 mins 41 secs
In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine catch up a bit with some things that were fresh on their mind. Premier Outdoor Living has their first state sanctioned audit, we negotiate some hostages, and good over some really good books. Listen in!
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Episode 37 - Managing Client Relations
September 12th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 12 secs
In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine discuss some of the ways they have managed client relations. The good, the bad and the ugly! In such a demanding and client-oriented field it can be difficult to manage so many different expectations and personality types. We discuss where we have found success and areas we are still learning!
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Episode 36 - Burn Out
August 29th, 2022 | Season 1 | 56 mins 28 secs
burn out, business, business strategy, carpenter, carpentry, company leader, construction, contractor, diy, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, in the trades, leader, leadership, networking, power of networking, social media, trade show, trade shows, trades, tradesmen, tradeswomen, workalike, worklifebalance, youtube
In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine discuss the ever present risk of BURN OUT! We all deal with it from time to time, but what can we do to to lessen the blow?
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Episode 35 - Scheduling, Waitlists, Time Management, OH MY!
August 22nd, 2022 | Season 1 | 51 mins 47 secs
In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine take a relaxed fit approach to waitlists, scheduling, business updates, and time management!
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Episode 34 - 10x YOUR LIFE! ... Maybe?
August 15th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 2 mins
business, business strategy, carpenter, carpentry, company leader, construction, contractor, diy, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, in the trades, leader, leadership, networking, power of networking, social media, trade show, trade shows, trades, tradesmen, tradeswomen, workalike, worklifebalance, youtube
In this episode, Sean and Catherine play good cop bad cop for the theory of '10xing' your life. A popular entrepreneurship book by Grant Cardone, is it all hype or good information?
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Episode 33: Time Management
August 8th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 3 mins
In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine discuss different theories on time management. This is a topic both would like to get better in, so we go over some strategies to help everyone make improvements!
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Episode 32: Strengths and Weaknesses
August 1st, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 2 mins
In this weeks episodes, Sean and Catherine discuss the value in learning to overcome your weaknesses so you can focus on your strengths!
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Episode 31: Going ALL IN!
July 25th, 2022 | Season 1 | 56 mins 25 secs
business, business strategy, carpenter, carpentry, company leader, construction, contractor, diy, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, in the trades, leader, leadership, networking, power of networking, social media, trade show, trade shows, trades, tradesmen, tradeswomen, workalike, worklifebalance, youtube
On this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine discuss the going ALL IN mentality! This can mean a lot for your business but also personal life!
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Episode 30: Analysis Paralysis
July 18th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 1 min
business, business strategy, carpenter, carpentry, company leader, construction, contractor, diy, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, in the trades, leader, leadership, networking, power of networking, social media, trade show, trade shows, trades, tradesmen, tradeswomen, workalike, worklifebalance, youtube
Sean and Catherine are back! After a quick little vacation (aka illness) the crew is back to talk about analysis paralysis! Sometimes it is hard to not get wrapped up in analytics, but lets talk about how we overcome that!
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Episode 29: Riches in the Niches
June 27th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 1 min
This week Sean and Catherine have a more relaxed fit episode while talking about the benefits of niching down your business. Sometimes we can get sucked in to the belief of overdoing or overselling ourselves in order to stay busy, while ignoring the fact that gaining the experience and becoming an expert in one specialty can skyrocket your business!
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Episode 28: Happy Fathers Day!
June 20th, 2022 | Season 1 | 45 mins 19 secs
business, business strategy, carpenter, carpentry, company leader, construction, contractor, diy, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, in the trades, leader, leadership, networking, power of networking, social media, trade show, trade shows, trades, tradesmen, tradeswomen, workalike, worklifebalance, youtube
In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine are joined by two very special guests, their dads! Meet Vox and Skip, two excellent tradesmen themselves!