Hardworking Happy Hour

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...

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...

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!

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!

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!

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...

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 main...

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 ca...

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...

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. Th...

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...

In this conversation, Catherine and Sean discuss various topics including rain days, Sean's interest in purchasing a skid steer, and Catherine's photo editing process. They also delve into the importance of staging and lighting in photography, and how to capture the best photos of outdoor projects. They emphasize the need to clean and stage the space, consider the lighting conditions, and think ab...

Shane Herbert from Royal Stone Masonry discusses his passion for creating unique and artistic designs in the hardscaping industry. He shares his journey from starting out in England to building his own successful business on Long Island. Shane's attention to detail and commitment to quality shines through in his work, and he takes pride in inspiring others in the industry. He also talks about the...

In this conversation, Catherine and Sean discuss various topics including the challenges of a construction project, the importance of having fun on the job site, and the trend of making people look dumb in internet videos. They also touch on design trends, specifically the use of color in interior design. The conversation explores the trend of moving away from gray tones in interior design and emb...

In this part of the conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss how to handle unexpected issues that arise in old projects. Sean shares a recent experience where they had to address several issues in a project from two years ago, including a broken door panel, uneven pavers, a burned landing, and a problem with the pool waterfall. Premier decided to fix all these issues for free, even though some of...

In this conversation, Catherine and Sean discuss their recent projects and the importance of productivity and time management. They acknowledge the need to improve in these areas and share their experiences with clients who have different levels of attention to detail. They also discuss the challenges of staying focused and avoiding distractions. They review a productivity cheat sheet that include...

In this conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss their week, including the rainy weather and an earthquake. They then shift to talking about Premier's plans to build a new headquarters on his property. After considering a pole barn, Sean decides to go with a prefab option. He explains that the building will be designed and prefabricated off-site, with panels and roof trusses delivered to the site...

Summary: In this conversation, Sean and Catherine catch up after missing a week and discuss their excitement for spring. They talk about waking up early and joining a gym to stay fit. They apologize for promoting the 5 AM rule and share their upcoming projects in the spring. They also discuss their personal plans for the season, including boating and cookouts. Overall, the conversation revolves ar...

In this week episode, Sean and Catherine have a chance to sit down with Andy Mulder of Mulder Outdoor! Andy discusses the importance of running a debt-free business and the impact it has had on his life and company. He shares his journey to becoming debt-free and the mindset shift that occurred after taking Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University class. Andy emphasizes the freedom and flexibility...

This week Sean and Catherine have a chance to catch up with Tim Sperry of Carbon Limit! Tim is the founder and creator of the revolutionary concrete additive that sucks carbon dioxide right out of the air! This is the technology that is a crucial part of the new Adorn Stone Premier Line! Tune in to listen to Tim speak on his journey as an entrepreneur, his experience as a scientist, and where his...

In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine were inspired by Down To Earth Landscaping's customer 'Thank You' boxes, which contain branded swag as well as a QR code to leave a review, to think of their own version of the idea! Small gifts can have big impacts! Tune in!

In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine have a chance to chat with Brian Miles, the mental performance coach for the Cleveland Guardians! This is a super interesting opportunity to dive in to what goes in to making some one who is already a top performer in one area, in this case professional baseball players, top performers mentally as well! Brian gives real world examples of how we can also us...

In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine discuss the lessons Sean learned from some of the top builders/businessmen in the decking industry while on the Pro Summit in Jamaica! They also discuss what they thought of this weeks book club book 'Surrounded by Idiots'. Tune in!

In this weeks episode, Sean discusses the lessons he has learned in his 9 years of business. Shout out to LinkedIn for notifying Team Premier of this milestone. They also discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's book 'Be Useful'. Tune in!

In this weeks episode, Sean and Catherine discuss the new direction of jobs they will be seeking out for 2024. Also, they discuss the book 'Extreme Ownership' by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Tune in!