Happy Hour #166 - Shareholder Award Series: Legos, AI, and Acting Like An Owner

Happy Hour #166 - Shareholder Award Series: Legos, AI, and Acting Like An Owner

What happens when you mix a lifelong passion for Legos with cutting-edge Revit software and a shareholder mindset? In this episode, we sit down with our very own Residential Designer, Sam Kottke, to celebrate his recent Shareholder Award.Sam isn’t just designing homes; he’s living out our core values by thinking and acting like an owner every single day. We dig into his unique origin story at Drexel and explore the intersection of passion and talent.

Happy Hour Podcast #165 - Legacy, Tech, and the American Made Kitchen: Ken Marsh & Jake Kosloske

Pull up a seat for this week’s Happy Hour podcast, featuring Ken Marsh of Marsh Cabinets and Jake Kosloske of JK Cabinet Sales and Service. We’re bridging the gap between old-school craftsmanship and the new digital frontier in a candid conversation about legacy, grit, and innovation. In this episode, we explore the weight of family-owned businesses and why American-made jobs remain the industry’s heartbeat. Joel dives into how he’s integrating AI into his business while Ken and Jake share the perspective on Marsh’s secret to quality and enduring partnerships. We discuss how selling to the builder has changed and why staying open-minded and killing "sacred cows" is the only way to survive in a changing market. From a full recap of the latest kitchen trends and colors at the Expo and IBS Conference to the balance of tech and tradition, this episode is packed with wisdom for builders and business owners alike.

Happy Hour Podcast #164 - ESOP, Diamond Kote, and Keeping Karma Shiny

Grab a drink and join us for a high-energy Happy Hour featuring Chris Hermansen of Wausau Supply. In this episode, Chris shares his professional journey and the strategic "why" behind Wausau Supply’s unique position in the market. The duo dives deep into the evolution of industry partnerships, the transformative power of the ESOP model, and the continued innovation of Diamond Kote. From fresh takeaways at the Expo and IBS conference to master-level sales insights, we explore what it really means to "be the salt" in business today. It’s a conversation packed with industry wisdom, billboard-worthy advice, and a look at the cultural foundations that drive long-term success.Wausau Supply https://www.wausausupply.com/

Happy Hour Podcast #163 - The Big 5 with Andy Rettler

In this episode, we sit down with our COO, Andy Rettler, to pull back the curtain on the five major initiatives shaping our company this year. Whether you are a business leader looking for scaling strategies or a partner curious about where we’re headed next, this episode offers a transparent look at the mechanics of our success in 2026!

Happy Hour Podcast #162 - Carpet 101, Color Trends, and a Backwards Clock with Jason Dedering

This week, Jason Dedering of Engineered Floors joins the Happy Hour podcast to talk about the evolution of the flooring world. From the legacy of industry titan Bob Shaw in Dalton, GA, to the newest color trends spotted at the Surfaces Convention, we're covering it all. In this episode: * * Engineered Floors: The story behind the brand and Jason’s background. * * Trends: What is in and what is on its way out! * Carpet 101: Jason breaks down the basics every pro (and homeowner) should know. * The Billboard Question: Jason’s advice for how we spend our time. https://www.engineeredfloors.com/