{"id":10167,"date":"2025-11-21T17:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/?p=10167"},"modified":"2025-11-20T16:28:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T16:28:57","slug":"the-man-the-myth-the-mission-chris-schell-on-building-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/21\/the-man-the-myth-the-mission-chris-schell-on-building-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"The Man, The Myth, The Mission:\u00a0Chris\u00a0Schell\u00a0on Building Happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/53788818988_fd2b92cf14_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/53788818988_fd2b92cf14_o.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/53788818988_fd2b92cf14_o-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/53788818988_fd2b92cf14_o-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/53788818988_fd2b92cf14_o-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/53788818988_fd2b92cf14_o-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/53788818988_fd2b92cf14_o-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe title=\"BeachFront Banter | EP 7 ft. Chis Schell\" allowtransparency=\"true\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=a7tzg-19cab40-pb&#038;from=pb6admin&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Arial&#038;skin=f6f6f6&#038;font-color=auto&#038;logo_link=episode_page&#038;btn-skin=3267a3\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of&nbsp;Beachfront Banter, Frank and Adam sit down with the man, the myth, the legend himself\u2014Chris&nbsp;Schell, CEO of&nbsp;Schell&nbsp;Brothers and <a href=\"https:\/\/mydigitalpublication.com\/publication\/?i=809870&amp;p=18&amp;pre=1&amp;ver=html5&amp;utm_source=PBM+Digital+Editions&amp;utm_medium=newsletter\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mydigitalpublication.com\/publication\/?i=809870&amp;p=18&amp;pre=1&amp;ver=html5&amp;utm_source=PBM+Digital+Editions&amp;utm_medium=newsletter\">2023 Builder of the Year<\/a>. As the visionary behind the company that makes this <a href=\"https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/beachfront-banter\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/beachfront-banter\/\">podcast<\/a> possible,&nbsp;Chris&nbsp;brings his signature blend of passion, humor, and heart to the conversation. The Blokes dive into the origin story of&nbsp;Schell&nbsp;Brothers, uncovering how a simple idea became a culture-driven powerhouse defined by its mission of happiness. From uplifting employee traditions to unforgettable homeowner experiences,&nbsp;Chris&nbsp;shares the philosophies and events that shape the company\u2019s one-of-a-kind vibe. It\u2019s a lively, inspiring conversation that highlights why&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/\">Schell&nbsp;Brothers<\/a> isn\u2019t just a builder\u2014it\u2019s a community built on joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BeachFront Banter | EP 7 ft. Chris Schell\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JA4a5UJf2MA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-9fae971113d491ea5b4bbf9c6212b0f6\" style=\"color:#4e4e4e;background-color:#d4d1cd47;grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BFB-profile-sm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9952 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BFB-profile-sm.jpg 800w, https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BFB-profile-sm-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BFB-profile-sm-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/schellbrothers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BFB-profile-sm-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">Beachfront Banter podcast explores the unique culture of Delaware\u2019s coastal towns, local hotspots, nonprofits, and the beach lifestyle that makes the area special. With a mix of humor, local insight, and Schell Brothers\u2019 signature energy, each episode offers stories from the community and behind-the-scenes moments from the region\u2019s top homebuilder and 2023 Pro Builder of the Year. Catch it on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLnBklA0eGbtmCo0tEmFrKJJqN46e0e_sk\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLnBklA0eGbtmCo0tEmFrKJJqN46e0e_sk\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7wlzAd0EjAXjahrwxQNpZN\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7wlzAd0EjAXjahrwxQNpZN\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/beachfront-banter-podcast\/id1843137895\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/beachfront-banter-podcast\/id1843137895\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/beachfrontbanter.podbean.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beachfrontbanter.podbean.com\/\">Podbean<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/1323-beachfront-banter-podcast-297631656\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/1323-beachfront-banter-podcast-297631656\">iHeart Radio<\/a>, and enjoy a laid-back, slightly chaotic journey through beach life\u2014one episode at a time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of&nbsp;Beachfront Banter, Frank and Adam sit down with the man, the myth, the legend himself\u2014Chris&nbsp;Schell, CEO of&nbsp;Schell&nbsp;Brothers and 2023 Builder of the Year. As the visionary behind the company that makes this podcast possible,&nbsp;Chris&nbsp;brings his signature blend of passion, humor, and heart to the conversation. 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