The Emerging Leaders Podcast // The Fischer Group

Elizabeth is the Director of Sales here at Fischer Homes, and in this episode we talk about:  Elizabeth’s career path from a Leasing Agent to the Director of Sales Why every aspiring leader needs sales skills What separates an OK salesperson from a Great Sales person Timestamps: 1:50 - Elizabeth’s Career Story 4:45 - Being Recruited for Fischer Homes 7:11 - The 2020 Sales Badge of Honor 9:50 - Con...

How to Use Active Listening to Coach Others: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/coaching-others-use-active-listening-skills/ Steve is a Construction Manager in our Atlanta Division here at Fischer Homes, and in this episode we talk about:  The value of listening How Steve pursues growth by “expanding his boundaries” Steve’s advice for new Field Managers Timestamps: 1:38 - St...

Growth Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ 25 Ways to Develop a Growth Mindset: https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/develop-a-growth-mindset/ In today’s episode, I spoke to Jenny Back, Division Coordinator from our Louisville Division, and she was the divisional recipient of the Internal Customer Satisfaction Award.  In this episode, we talk about: Jenny’s experience...

In today’s episode, I spoke to Troy Rucker, Field Manager from the Columbus Division, 2019’s Overall Field Manager of the Year. In this episode, we talk about: Troy’s career journey in Fischer Homes The mental aspect of the Field Manager role Troy’s unique system for controlling the chaos and achieving stress free-productivity in his work Timestamps: 1:46 - Reaction to being recognized 3:25 - Troy...

Article to Read: 5 Reasons Why You Should Always Say Yes, Even When the Answer is No by Chris Hurchins: Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/316018 This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 2 of a 4 part series where I chat with the 2019 Fischer Homes award winners. In each episode, I will help you get to know each of them a little bit and learn more about what mad...

Travis Constance is a Sales Counselor from the Columbus Division, and he was 2019’s Overall Sales Counselor of the Year. Travis closed an incredible $16.52 million dollars in sales in 2019. In addition to his stellar sales success, Travis is also one of our Elite Coaches, training and leading new Sales Associates as they start their careers with Fischer Homes.   In this episode, we talk about:  Tr...

Jack Kenkel has over 30 years of banking and residential lending experience.  Jack and Henry Fischer formed Victory Mortgage, LLC in 1991 and then formed Victory Community Bank as a de novo bank in 2002.  Jack served as Manager and President of both entities through that entire history until his retirement in May 2020, overseeing billions of dollars worth of mortgages made to qualified homebuyers....

Brian is a Market President of our Cincinnati Division here at Fischer Homes, and in this episode we talk about:  Listening to both sides of the story How to bring passion into your work The simple approach to advancing your career Timestamps: 3:30 - Introduction and Work History 7:12 - Starting at the bottom 8:50 - What were your long-term career goals starting out 9:50 - The move to Construction...

Charmaine Powell is a Sales Manager of our Louisville Division here at Fischer Homes, and in this episode we talk about: You need to lose the ego if you want to succeed Charmaine’s non-traditional, but effective, path to leadership Achieving work-life balance through blending your work life and your personal life Timestamps: 2:04 - Introduction and Work History 4:28 - The challenge of changing car...

YouTube Motivation from Jason Finch: Arnold Schwarzenegger This Speech Broke The Internet AND Most Inspiring Speech Jason Finch is the Market President of the Northern Kentucky Division here at Fischer Homes, and in this episode we talk about: The role of risk in leadership and success (no risk, no reward) Personal Accountability Changing the World by Building New Homes Timestamps: 2:37 - Introduc...

As an entrepreneur, former executive, husband, and father of three, Cory Carlson understands the pressures working parents face. He is passionate about helping business leaders win both at work and home. Twenty years in corporate America gave Cory amazing opportunities as he worked his way up to the executive level. But he also saw brokenness: work without purpose, strained marriages, and absentee...

Rachael Abramson is the Information Systems Project Manager here at Fischer Homes, and in this episode we talk about: Leaders need to have balance of Heart and Head Taking on projects and roles that move you closer to the balanced middle of Heart and Head How any movement with your career is good movement Timestamps: 2:38 - Introduction and Work History 6:08 - How do you know something isn’t a fit...

Jen Beck is a speaker, author and coach as well as a Registered Nutrition Consultant, Certified Personal Breakthrough Facilitator and LIIFT emotional release practitioner.  She has been honing her craft through education and her own personal journey for the last 20 years.  She is a master at creating shortcuts and life hacks to help you create a lifestyle that provides complete health - mentally,...

Robert Bosley is the CFO of Fischer Homes, and in this episode we talk about:  How to own your weaknesses The importance of surrounding yourself with “organic mentors” Aggressively seeking corrective feedback Timestamps: 2:38 - Introduction and Work History 3:19 - What does a workday look like for you? Walk me through a typical day. 5:04 - What prepared you for being a CFO? 5:54 - What is somethin...

Greg Fischer is the Chairman here at Fischer Homes and in our conversation we talk about: How he approaches tough decisions. What is his process? What challenges has Fischer Homes endured in the past and how it survived and came out the other end better and stronger.  Greg shared some thoughts about innovation opportunities during this season Timestamps: 4:00 - Introduction and Work History 4:50 -...

Gemma Maxwell is a Land Acquisition Manager here at Fischer Homes, and in our conversation we talk about:  Gemma's career from offshore drilling to home sales to Land Acquisition Manager The value of sales training to every position How to bring your passion to your job and get out of the “ditch” Practical advice on preparing yourself for the next role Timestamps: 1:49 - Introduction and Work...

Ann Kresky is a Sales Manager here at Fischer Homes, and in our conversation we talked about: What it’s like to go from a Sales Counselor to a Sales Manager Work-Life Balance The value of sticking with an organization long enough to establish deep roots and gain something Ann calls “Tribal Knowledge.” Timestamps:  1:51 - Introduction and Work History 4:24 - What was it like to go from Sales Counse...