Displaying Episode 1 - 10 of 30 in total of Hardworking Happy Hour with the tag “business strategy”.
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Episode 160: Its slow for everyone right now right?!
May 5th, 2025 | Season 1 | 1 hr 5 mins
bechtel corporation, business cycles, business insights, business strategy, client communication, client inquiries, construction, construction industry, economic uncertainty, economy, environmental issues, florida, great pacific garbage patch, inquiries, keywords health, landfills, lead management, leads, mindfulness, personal updates, project management, roof snake, stress management, tariffs, trash generation, vacation, vertigo, waste disposal
In this conversation, Sean and Catherine reconnect after some time apart, sharing personal updates including health concerns and vacation experiences. They delve into the current economic climate, discussing the noticeable slowdown in inquiries and leads in their industry, attributing it to uncertainty surrounding tariffs and the stock market. Their light-hearted banter is interspersed with deeper reflections on the implications of these trends for their business and the broader economy. In this conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss the challenges of managing an influx of leads in their construction business, the impact of slow inquiries on their operations, and the importance of embracing the natural cycles of business. They reflect on the need for mindfulness and strategic adjustments during slower periods, emphasizing the value of evaluating processes and maintaining a healthy outlook amidst uncertainty. In this engaging conversation, Catherine and Sean explore various topics ranging from construction tools to environmental issues and business insights. They discuss the roof snake tool, the alarming size of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and the Bechtel Corporation's significant role in the construction industry. The duo also delves into the realities of trash generation, landfill management, and the importance of stress management in business during uncertain times. Their light-hearted banter and insightful reflections make for an entertaining and informative discussion.
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Episode 116: Risky Business and Summer Fashion
June 3rd, 2024 | Season 1 | 1 hr 3 mins
autonomy, business strategy, decision-making, dog swimming, dress code, fashion choices, financial risk, footwear, innovative clothing, job site risks, keywords memorial day, personal safety, professional development, risk assessment, risk management, risk-taking, risky business, safety compliance, safety measures, summer fashion, tree cutting
This week's conversation covers a range of topics including Memorial Day weekend, teaching a dog to swim, risky business, cutting down trees, and summer fashion. The Catherine and Sean discuss their experiences and share insights on these diverse subjects. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including summer fashion, job site risks, and risk management. It delves into the challenges of summer fashion choices, the idea of implementing a fun Friday dress code, and the use of innovative clothing and accessories to beat the heat. It also explores the concept of risk-taking on job sites, the importance of safety measures, and the balance between autonomy and safety compliance. The conversation provides insights into the multifaceted nature of risk management and the need for a balanced approach to risk assessment. The conversation covers the topics of personal safety, financial risk, and business strategy risk. It delves into the decision-making process and the impact of risk-taking on personal and professional development.
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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 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 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 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!
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Episode 27: How to make viral content!
June 13th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 5 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
Sean and Catherine discuss the tips and tricks behind some of Premier Outdoor Livings most viral content! After being in the social media game for a few years now, we've learned a few things about how to make quality and engaging content and want to share our knowledge with you! Tune in!
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Episode 26: Get better at SALES!
June 6th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 7 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
Sean and Catherine get in to all things sales! Whether you like it or not, sales in at the root of any trades business. Without a good sales tactic, you won't be getting too far. Whether you think you have it all figured out or are new to even thinking about this topic, you will get something out of this episode. Tune in!
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Episode 25 - All things Youtube!
May 30th, 2022 | Season 1 | 1 hr 9 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
On this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine dive in to all things Youtube! We talk about Premier Outdoor Livings journey on YouTube, how to strategize, and Sean even reveals how much money he has made during his YouTube career. If you are considering adding a YouTube channel to your business, or are just curious how it works and we find it a worthwhile part of our business, tune in!