We found 10 episodes of Hardworking Happy Hour with the tag “social media”.
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Episode 157: Mark Hedstrom of Skilled Career Coalition!
April 7th, 2025 | Season 1 | 1 hr 4 mins
career choices, community involvement, education, industry connection, labor shortage, mentorship, philanthropy, skilled careers, skilled trades, social media, trades awareness, tradespeople, vocational training, workforce development, youth engagement
In this conversation, Sean, Catherine and Mark Hedstrom discuss the importance of skilled trades and the need to destigskilled trades, workforce development, career choices, education, trades awareness, youth engagement, skilled careers, labor shortage, vocational training, industry connection, skilled trades, education, workforce development, mentorship, social media, career choices, philanthropy, youth engagement, tradespeople, community involvementmatize blue collar jobs. Mark, the executive director of the Skilled Careers Coalition, emphasizes the necessity of engaging parents and students in exploring skilled career options. They explore the challenges of connecting students to opportunities in the workforce and the fragmented ecosystem that exists. Mark shares insights on the supply and demand for skilled labor and his passion for raising awareness about the viability of skilled careers as a pathway to economic stability. In this conversation, Mark Hedstrom discusses the evolving landscape of skilled trades, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of social media on youth career choices. He emphasizes the need for a shift in educational focus, exploring alternative pathways for the next generation, and the role of philanthropy in addressing workforce challenges. The discussion highlights the significance of passion in career choices and the necessity of community engagement to foster a new generation of skilled workers.
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Episode 154: Navigating Change
March 17th, 2025 | Season 1 | 1 hr 18 secs
architectural process, audience engagement, authenticity, building codes, communication, construction industry, content strategy, contractor drawings, creative advertising, deep work, fitness, health trends, homeowner drawings, keywords outdoor living, marketing, marriage dynamics, mouth taping, operational excellence, organ meat, personal connection, personal growth, podcasting, sauna, self-improvement, social media, time audit, trivia, wellness, wellness trends, working from home
In this engaging conversation, Catherine and Sean discuss their experiences and challenges at Premiere Outdoor Living, focusing on the changes in their roles, the dynamics of working from home, and the importance of refining their content strategy to connect more deeply with their audience. They explore the balance between personal and professional life, touching on themes of marriage, wellness trends, and the evolving landscape of social media content. In this conversation, Catherine and Sean explore various wellness trends, including mouth taping for better sleep, the benefits of sauna use, and the intriguing marketing strategies behind unusual health products. They discuss the importance of self-improvement and the challenges of implementing new strategies into daily routines, emphasizing the need for mindfulness and gradual change. The conversation is light-hearted yet insightful, touching on personal experiences and creative observations. In this conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss the complexities of homeowner and contractor responsibilities in the architectural drawing process, the absurdities of building codes, and the importance of authenticity in communication. They also engage in a fun trivia segment that highlights interesting facts about the construction industry, leading to a deeper reflection on the nature of conversations and connections in today's world.
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Episode 148: Dan Preston of Hardscape Mentor!
January 27th, 2025 | Season 1 | 1 hr 5 mins
business growth, community, craftsmanship, design, hardscape mentor, industry trends, landscaping, marketing, mentorship, outdoor spaces, personal branding, scaling, social media, training, trust, unique design, vulnerability
In this engaging conversation, Sean, Catherine, and Dan Preston discuss the evolution of Hardscape Mentor over the past two years, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, innovative design, and community building in the hardscaping industry. Dan shares insights on how to teach design principles, the significance of understanding client needs, and the upcoming launch of Hardscape Mentor Studios, a training facility aimed at fostering collaboration and skill development among hardscapers. In this conversation, Sean and Dan Preston discuss the importance of personal branding and marketing in the hardscaping industry. They emphasize the need for contractors to put their faces on camera to build trust with potential clients. The discussion also covers the challenges of scaling a business versus staying small and maintaining quality. Dan shares insights from his experience in the industry, highlighting the significance of craftsmanship and unique design in attracting the right clientele. The conversation concludes with a focus on the value of community and support among contractors.
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Episode 140: Working with Matt!
December 2nd, 2024 | Season 1 | 1 hr 7 mins
branding, business growth, communication, community, content creation, entrepreneurship, high school business, hobbies, keywords landscaping, mental health, mindfulness, networking, online interactions, outdoor living, partnership, personal experiences, social media, trade shows
In this engaging conversation, Sean, Catherine, and Matt discuss Matt's journey from starting a landscaping business in high school to navigating the complexities of running a successful partnership in the landscaping industry. They explore the challenges of transitioning from a sole proprietor to a partner, the importance of communication, and the role of social media in business growth. Matt shares insights on finding his voice in content creation and the balance between professionalism and personality in branding. The discussion highlights the benefits and challenges of being visible online and the impact it has on business relationships. In this engaging conversation, Matt discusses the positive aspects of community support through social media, the challenges of attracting unwanted attention online, and the balance between content creation and running a business. He shares insights on the importance of mindfulness, hobbies, and the need to manage commitments effectively.
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Episode 84: Making a SUSTAINABLE social media strategy!
September 11th, 2023 | Season 1 | 1 hr 7 mins
social media, social media strategy
In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine break down and give step by step directions on how to craft your perfect SUSTAINABLE social media strategy. Key word being sustainable! This guide could be for beginners or anyone who is looking to get more strategic with their content. Tune in!!
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Episode 66: Social Media Trends for 2023
April 17th, 2023 | Season 1 | 1 hr 37 secs
social media, social media trends, social media trends for 2023
In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine discuss what they are seeing in social media trends for 2023! Social Media is constantly evolving and changing, so they thought they would give an update to their social media episodes! And as always, there is a bit of squirreliness. Tune in!
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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!