The Trades Accelerator: Women Leading Business Innovation

Episode 44: The Right Way to Expand: Adding Services Without the Chaos

Dana Staszkiewicz and Melanie Sloane

In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to add a new service to your business—and why it’s not just about saying yes to opportunity. Expanding can be exciting, but if you don’t plan ahead, it can also stretch your team too thin, confuse your customers, and cost more than it brings in. We share what questions to ask before you move forward, what roles and systems need to be in place, and how to avoid rushing a rollout just because demand looks good on the surface.


We also dig into what sustainable growth actually looks like—whether it’s cross-training your team, adjusting your budget, or setting the right expectations with clients. If you’ve ever thought about diversifying what you offer, this episode will help you slow down, think it through, and grow with intention—not panic.

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