In this episode we talk about Derek's background which includes coaching at the college level, working at Wisconsin Athletic Club and now currently being a leadership speaker/coach. Derek has written two books (Shift and Everyday Leaders) and most recently spoke at Drexel's Leadership Development Day in March.This episode contains topics of balance, Derek's speaking blunder, YOU zone, early mornings, Carl Lewis 85%, staying active, Horizontal vs Vertical growth, re-learning, self talks, knowing your people, not caring so much, being athletic, tribal leadership, love tough, gold coins, Planet Fitness and the always famous Billboard question."Do it afraid." - Derek Deprey"I see you, I believe in you." - Derek Deprey

March Madness episode with Taylor Jannsen, current head men's basketball coach at Carroll University in Waukesha.In this episode we talk about Taylor's background attending Carroll, being a Division III athlete, Elephant vs. Mouse, Grinnell "System", working in youth basketball, constantly evolving, developing habits, consistency, player development, writing his two books (Leave Better Than Found and Wisdom from the Rocking Chair), overcoming testicular cancer, borrowed time, being a high school teammate of J.J. Watt and the always famous Billboard question.

In this episode we sit down to chat with Ross Harter and Steve Szymanski from Wrightstown Truss. We discuss what they did previous to Drexel, conversations with Joel, the merge of Truss Systems, moving from Little Chute up the road to Wrightstown, new facility, production growth, future plans and the most underrated place to eat in Green Bay!

He's back! Joel sits down to chat with Aaron Sadoff (President at Marian University) on Episode #125.In this episode we discuss self publishing his new book (MindCraft), how many copies have been sold, Amazon, souls, cleaning and organizing, Ted Lasso, connections, Legos, Fish Fry, Jon Gordon and Joel's Book Rating on MindCraft. Prior to being president at Marian, Aaron spent time as executive director at the Fond du Lac Area Foundation and many years as a Superintendent at North Fond du Lac School District.MindCraft - https://www.amazon.com/MindCraft-Art-Positive-Thinking-RIGHT/dp/B0DSJ2YF84Strength to Strength - https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/059319148XTools of Titans - https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Titans-Billionaires-World-Class-Performers/dp/B082VKY29Q/ref=sr_1_3?crid=19OJYGU78MJ0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GqC75lU3w_Ebc6D2J0a4tKqScVaflR6jIbntebZygExef6D8Onb_o5jf3RJy6m3X7acd6a1kBZWm9RCoX9xPfKf063dU2Z1_BN_O4vC6-QJQ0-B3Yvts77so2rtXkUZ7Ke_tpFcAvWSJ_REyfD2W9El7RZ-wYqegYw2zjzMXKflNFWTscrlI5TJkThwpAUyxHW9RzEjb3P5GvDgbJaGkTIhhVqQ7xogcjlyZ87gvzE5fCFK0QVWZx6gqLa_SoVQeaD6byFV9pET9kJv3UoEYuLuxEP3ZHIF-eO3-_HvWeQGXwl4RVfqFaDCqqxSKHi92R04FctoHzMyQLSlAGgXqcuSoImvAU5CP43f_B2ySdL4.sizJSU8n1tsU0sNd-16b68Cj7FqAjpLPiKzIDMKfnyo&dib_tag=se&keywords=tim+ferriss&qid=1741367620&s=books&sprefix=tim+ferris%2Cstripbooks%2C114&sr=1-3#drexel #lumber #campbellsport #fonddulac #marian

Joel cliché thoughts and nuggets:-Control what you can control-Short Steps, Long Vision - Pitbull-Don't care so much-Be open and humble-Never get so vested in something-High Functioning Team over Family-Fix a problem to add labor, not add labor to fix a problem-Can you drive with them?-Walk with them...can they keep up?-Dirty car-Pay them Rockstar wages-Need a friend at work-Communication-What you ignore is important-Dirty corners-Setting accountability-Where there is a void in communication negativity will fill it-Transparent -LEGOsBooks:Embrace the Suck - Brent GleesonBeneath a Scarlet Sky - Mark Sullivan

Sat down with two good dudes in Tyler Mader (Panel Estimator Specialist) and Mitch Mallek (Panel Estimator Leader) as we finished the day in Amherst. We talked about their office dynamic with Curtis Verhagen (Panel Estimator Specialist) and Chad Konkol (Panel Estimator Specialist), pet peeves of each other, hunting, Scope of Work, phone calls in a day, frustrations, different plans, ideas for future builds, walk-up song, their grandfathers and the ALWAYS important billboard question!

Episode 122 features two new quarterbacks at Drexel Building Supply, Nate Scott and Sam Poullette. They discuss their different roles in higher education, changes, COVID, training camp at Drexel, product knowledge, helpful teammates, helping builders, project management and the always famous BILLBOARD question.#campbellsport #drexel #lumber

Episode 121 features a couple Drexel team members that have been around the block! Clint Patton and Jake Junk. They discuss how long they have been at Drexel, Jake working with Albert, different roles they have had, vision of the builder, chaos, next best move, being a good listener, coaching, youth sports and the always famous BILLBOARD question.

Episode 120 features a couple Drexel team members that have been around the block! Our regional market leaders, Craig Johnson and Todd Flitter. They discuss how long they have known each other, beginnings at Drexel, different roles they have had, growth of Drexel, SKU creation, negotiation contests, NSYNC, when they peaked, teamwork, sunrise and sunset, vending machine food and the always famous BILLBOARD question.