Joel Fleischman Happy Hour Podcast

Happy Hour Podcast #157: Making the World a Better Home

In this episode, we sit down with Paul O’Brien from CertainTeed. He shares his professional journey and why CertainTeed focuses on being the "asked-for vendor" rather than just the biggest.We dive deep into the science of roofing, covering:-The Anatomy of a Shingle- Warranties & Trends-NorthGate® ClimateFlex® - Why this specific shingle is a game-changer-The Mission: How purpose-driven design is helping CertainTeed make the world a better, more sustainable home.

Happy Hour Podcast #156 - The Bliss Blueprint with Adam and Amanda Kroener

Join us for a high-octane Happy Hour with the founders of Carbliss, Adam and Amanda Kroener. Discover how this powerhouse duo tuned out the skeptics to turn a backyard dream into a nine-figure reality. Adam and Amanda get candid about the early days of bringing the drink to life, the mental toughness required to work through the obstacles of rapid scaling, and why they refuse to compromise on company culture as they expand into new markets. It’s a masterclass in resilience, execution, and staying true to your Wisconsin roots while conquering the national stage.

Happy Hour Podcast #155 - New Year Q&A with Joel

In this special Q&A, Joel dives into his personal reflection process, how he approaches the new year, and a new word he is focusing on. What we discuss: * Process over Outcomes: Why Joel is leaning into the Burn Your Goals philosophy—focusing on what you can control and measure rather than just the finish line. * The Mental Game: How to silence self-doubt and set yourself up for systematic success. * Vision & Focus: The role of mantras, vision boards, and the words that anchors his year. Books: * Burn Your Goals by Josh Medcalf and Jamie Gilbert * One Word That Will Change Your Life by Dan Britton, Jimmy Page, and Jon Gordon * The System

Happy Hour Podcast #154: Building a New Standard

On this episode of the Happy Hour Podcast, we welcome our Property Manager, Mandy Goeman. Hear her unconventional journey: how her job description got immediately flipped and why she believes passion fuels purpose more than checking boxes. We dive into the plot twists of the role and the principles for setting a new standard in maintenance, remodels, and new construction. We talk about the difference between sister and affiliate companies, her most rewarding project so far, and billboard the message everyone needs to hear!

Happy Hour Podcast #153 - How a Home Coffee Brewer Became A Development Leader

Our new Learning and Development Leader, Derek Campbell, shares his story of of how his home coffee brewing hobby provided the initial blueprint for his career in facilitation and training. He also shares the pivotal role faith and family played in his decision to leave the Corporate world and lead Drexel's new learning initiatives. Book Recommendation: God is Closer Than You Think by John Ortberg