Hardworking Happy Hour

Apr 07 2025 157 ep. 59 mins 1
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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 157: Mark Hedstrom of Skilled Career Coalition!

Apr 07 2025 64 mins  
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 choic

Episode 156: Gordon South aka WoodBully!

Mar 31 2025 61 mins  
Summary In this conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss the evolution of WoodBully's construction business, focusing on growth, delegation, and hiring practices. They explore the importance of company culture, the challenges of firing employees, and the realities of working in the trades compared to office jobs. The discussion also touches on education and career choices, emp

Episode 155: Leif Wirtanen from Cascade Fence and Deck!

Mar 24 2025 64 mins  
In this conversation, Sean Catherine and Leif discuss the evolution of Cascade Fence and Deck, the importance of content creation, and the dynamics of building a strong company culture. They delve into the hiring process, emphasizing the significance of cultural fit over skills, and share insights on navigating employee turnover. Leif also shares his journey of becoming the owner o

Episode 154: Navigating Change

Mar 17 2025 60 mins  
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 marri

Episode 153: Spring Awakening: Embracing Change and Growth

Mar 10 2025 53 mins  
In this engaging conversation, Catherine and Sean explore themes of personal growth, the importance of delegation, and the challenges of time management. They reflect on the season of spring as a metaphor for new beginnings and discuss how to overcome bottlenecks in their lives and businesses. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of trusting team members, breaking old habits, a

Episode 152: Systematize Having Some Systems!

Mar 03 2025 56 mins  
In this conversation, Catherine and Sean discuss their experiences at the International Builder Show (IBS), highlighting the event's growth, networking opportunities, and innovative products. They reflect on the importance of face-to-face interactions in the industry and share insights on the challenges of managing content and systems within their business. The discussion also

Episode 151: Our Most Special Guest, Anthony Lombardo!

Feb 24 2025 63 mins  
In this engaging podcast episode, Sean, Catherine, and Anthony discuss their experiences on recent construction projects, focusing on project management, efficiency, and the dynamics of their working relationships. They explore the benefits of subcontracting demolition work, the importance of thorough project preparation, and how their differing personalities contribute to their te

Episode 150: Are we even ethical people? Who can be sure.

Feb 17 2025 68 mins  
In this engaging conversation, Catherine and Sean explore a variety of topics ranging from the dangers of bare-knuckle boxing to the ethical dilemmas surrounding line-cutting in public spaces. They share personal anecdotes about the Super Bowl, travel mishaps, and the moral implications of stealing to feed a family. The discussion also touches on the nuances of ethics in everyday s

Episode 149: What can we learn from old school marketing!

Feb 03 2025 72 mins  
In this conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss various topics ranging from their personal experiences with weather and sports to deeper societal issues like immigration and advertising. They reflect on the emotional investment in sports, particularly the upcoming Super Bowl, and share personal realizations about trying new things. The conversation takes a serious turn as they add

Episode 148: Dan Preston of Hardscape Mentor!

Jan 27 2025 65 mins  
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