The Trades Accelerator: Women Leading Business Innovation
Dana Staszkiewicz and Melanie Sloane
64 episodes
1 week ago
In this episode, we talk honestly about accountability and why it’s one of the biggest struggles inside trades companies. Many owners and managers avoid holding their team to clear expectations, and that hesitation slowly wears down performance, culture, and trust. We’ve been there ourselves. We know what it feels like to avoid a tough conversation, and we know the relief that comes when everyone understands what’s expected. We share stories from leading a large team and how accountability he...
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In this episode, we talk honestly about accountability and why it’s one of the biggest struggles inside trades companies. Many owners and managers avoid holding their team to clear expectations, and that hesitation slowly wears down performance, culture, and trust. We’ve been there ourselves. We know what it feels like to avoid a tough conversation, and we know the relief that comes when everyone understands what’s expected. We share stories from leading a large team and how accountability he...
Episode 45: Vendor Talks: The Conversations That Can Save Your Business
The Trades Accelerator: Women Leading Business Innovation
17 minutes
4 months ago
Episode 45: Vendor Talks: The Conversations That Can Save Your Business
In this episode, we’re talking about something that often gets overlooked—vendor relationships. When things go sideways in the supply chain, the quality of your vendor partnerships can make or break your business. We share real examples from the field, like how regular meetings with suppliers helped us stay ahead during shortages and why vendor support isn’t just about transactions—it’s about trust, clear communication, and showing up. We also talk about co-op programs, shared marketing dol...
The Trades Accelerator: Women Leading Business Innovation
In this episode, we talk honestly about accountability and why it’s one of the biggest struggles inside trades companies. Many owners and managers avoid holding their team to clear expectations, and that hesitation slowly wears down performance, culture, and trust. We’ve been there ourselves. We know what it feels like to avoid a tough conversation, and we know the relief that comes when everyone understands what’s expected. We share stories from leading a large team and how accountability he...
