Happy Hour Podcast #170 - Q&A Series with Joel

In this episode of our Q&A series, we sit down with Joel to tackle the questions shaping our company, our culture, and our industry. From defying current economic trends by holding our prices steady to dismantling the "sacred cows" holding our productivity back, Joel breaks down how we are actively celebrating and leaning into our new normal. Here is a quick look at what we cover: -Why we are committed to holding (or lowering!) prices while everything else goes up. -Tiger Teams: An insider update on our Top Workplace rollout. -Affiliate Updates: The latest positive developments out of DWO, the Sunshine Foundation, and Campbellsport. -Market Forecast: What’s the status for a future Countertop Shop. -Joel’s Bookshelf: What he is currently reading for personal and professional growth. Resources: -Smile, or You're Doing it Wrong: A Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption by Andy Glaze -Make the Bread, Buy the Butter: What You Should (and Shouldn't) Cook from Scratch to Save Time and Money by Jennifer Reese -Lean Manufacturing Made Obvious For Leaders: Practical Process Improvement Made So Anyone Can Understand, Teach, And Sustain It by Todd Drummond Chapters: 00:00 - Joel's recent Facebook Live at our Kewaskum Location 06:00 - Tiger Teams 09:20 - Sacred Cows 10:15 - Affiliate Wins 12:20 - Countertop Shop 14:50 - Book Recommendations 22:00 - Stopping to Celebrate our new normal