The Trades Accelerator: Women Leading Business Innovation
The Trades Accelerator: Women Leading Business Innovation
For trades business owners and their teams ready to grow together. We share stories, strategies, and proven insights to help you lead better, work smarter, and build the career you want—no matter where you're starting from.
Hosted by Dana Staszkiewicz and Melanie Sloane.
With engaging conversations, real-life success stories, and actionable advice, each episode is crafted to inspire growth and innovation. From overcoming business challenges to fostering leadership skills and building thriving companies.
The Trades Accelerator: Women Leading Business Innovation
Latest Episodes
Episode 80: Next Gen in Charge: Kids Taking on the Family Business
In this episode, Dana Staszkiewicz and Melanie Sloane dive into the complexities of having an owner’s kids join the family business. They explore the dynamics from the kids’ perspectives, no matter their age and what it means for the future of ...
Episode 79: Stuck at $3 Million: Breaking Through the Chaos Ceiling
In this episode, Dana Staszkiewicz and Melanie Sloane explore why companies often hit a wall of chaos around the $3M mark and what owners can do to regain control. They emphasize the importance of stepping back regularly, at least quarterly, to...
Episode 78: Mixing Family and Business: What Works (and What Doesn't)
This conversation explores the complexities of integrating family members into a business, focusing on the dynamics of management roles, the importance of clear communication, and maintaining boundaries between work and personal life. The speak...
Episode 77: From Desk to Field: Fixing the Breakdown in Team Communication
In this conversation, Dana Staszkiewicz and Melanie Sloane discuss the challenges faced by organizations when there is a disparity in workload between office staff and field experts. They emphasize the importance of understanding the customer j...
Episode 76: Honest Conversations that Drive Success in Your Business
In this conversation, Melanie Sloane and Dana Staszkiewicz discuss the complexities of managing employees who may no longer fit their roles as a company grows. They emphasize the importance of having honest conversations about career aspiration...