The Emerging Leaders Podcast // Fischer Homes

40 Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Amanda Bluso

Amanda Bluso is a Production Process Manager in our Columbus Division here at Fischer Homes, and in this episode, we talk about: Amanda’s Career Story, and how she went from being a College Recruit to a Sales Counselor to an Elite Coach to becoming a Production Process ManagerWe also had our first ever listener question, submitted by Amie Cipolla from the Indianapolis Division about the crossover from Operations and SalesHow leaders need to embody the integrity of the organization and invest in their teamTimestamps:2:16 - Amanda’s career story9:23 - “People can be so impatient!”11:00 - The Elite Coach role17:05 - Jon Jasper, “Become the obvious choice”21:08 - First ever listener question - Amie Cipolla25:40 - The challenges of the sales role30:18 - Bag O’ Questions34:16 - Key Takeaways

39 Success Breeds Success with James Allen

This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 5 of a series where I chat with the 2020 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 made them so successful in 2020. In today’s episode, I spoke to James Allen, Sales Counselor from the Cincinnati Division, 2020’s Overall Sales Counselor of the Year. James is one of our most tenured associates having been a Sales Counselor for over 27 years with Fischer Homes, and he had an incredible sales year in 2020 selling 64 homes totaling up to $29.5 million. In this podcast we talk about: James’s career story starting in the military, to IT in corporate America, and then to Sales Counselor at Fischer Homes for 27 yearsHow James maintains a positive mental attitude and overcomes negativityHow James systematically approaches his work and personal developmentTimestamps:3:15 - James’ career story11:08 - Commitment is the key to success19:36 - The importance of trust22:45 - “Put them in control”26:15 - Learn new tools; put them to work27:23 - James career mentors30:07 - Bag O’ Questions35:09 - Key Takeaways

38 You're Not Too Busy To Grow with Lindsay Edelen

This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 4 of a series where I chat with the 2020 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 made them so successful in 2020. In today’s episode, I spoke to Lindsay Edelen, Lifestyle Design Coordinator with the Louisville Division and the 2020 Customer Satisfaction Award Winner. In this podcast, we talk about:Lindsay’s career story from business school in college, working in the floral industry, being an entrepreneur, and eventually a Lifestyle Design Coordinator. How Lindsay is forward thinking and makes time to grow even in a busy season.The value of writing goals and writing your own personal strategic planTimestamps:4:12 - Lindsay’s career story12:30 - “Overdeliver!”14:00 - Motivation and innovation15:25 - Jeff Bezos, “I’m passionate about sleep”23:00 - Busyness prevents growth27:30 - Perfectionism prevents completion30:00 - “Goals show how you’ve grown”31:05 - Lindsay’s career mentors33:15 - Bag O’ Questions37:28 - Key Takeaways

37 It's More Fun When You're Winning with Michaele Blackburn

This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 3 of a series where I chat with the 2020 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 made them so successful in 2020. In today’s episode, I spoke to Michaele Blackburn, NKY Construction Manager here at Fischer Homes, but in 2020 she was the company-wide Field Manager of the year: In this podcast, we talk about:Michaele’s career story, and how she went from being a practicing lawyer to becoming a Field Manager. How leaders must be confident in themselves, their teams, and their missionHow Michaele likes to win, and she uses her competitive spirit to grow herself and her teamTimestamps:4:38 - Michaele’s career story9:25 - Construction misconceptions11:30 - Patience & flexibility12:45 - The importance of a humble confidence16:32 - “It’s more fun when you’re winning!”19:36 - Michaele’s career mentors21:40 - People - the biggest complaint23:50 - Bag O’ Questions28:47 - Key Takeaways

36 Flexible Growth with Megan Wesdorp

This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 2 of a series where I chat with the 2020 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 made them so successful in 2020. In today’s episode, I spoke to Megan Wesdorp, Loan Originator with Victory Mortgage and the 2020 Loan Originator of the Year. In this podcast, we talk about:Megan’s career story and how she went from studying abroad in college to becoming a bank teller to becoming the Loan Originator of the year. How important it is to focus on the details to build trust with customersHow flexibility with your career gives you an incredible competitive advantage to grow