Episode Details

Todd Hess is the owner of Toss Hess Painting based out of York, PA. We talk about his journey overcoming drug addiction, his search for meaning during adolescence, navigating a difficult divorce, turning a layoff into founding his own painting company, community, friendships, and parenting.

Todd's Business:
https://www.toddahesspaintingco.com/
https://www.instagram.com/toddahesspaintingco/

Todd and Alex's Podcast, "The Other Owner":
https://open.spotify.com/show/033GlWj880cGGevJXnFrmi?si=9cde39fb5d874c02

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

00:00 - Intro
02:04 - Finding meaning 
03:30 - A small-town isolated childhood 
06:00 - Drugs, popularity, and escape 
07:30 - The moment that changed everything 
08:00 - Trading addiction for success 
16:08 - Why good parents are not to blame 
28:32 - The road to getting sober 
40:23 - Recovery journey 
42:37 - Sobriety and fresh start 
51:18 - Building a painting career after recovery 
55:00 - Fired and starting Todd Hess Painting 
01:05:51 - Intentional friendships fuel business authenticity 
01:11:03 - Social media defines young people's worth 
01:30:51 - The Other Owner podcast