The Trades Accelerator: Women Leading Business Innovation

Dana Staszkiewicz and Melanie Sloane

The Trades Accelerator: Women Leading Business InnovationFor 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.

  1. FEB 18

    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 journey, exploring processes, and fostering communication and collaboration among teams. The discussion highlights the need for curiosity in problem-solving and the significance of evaluating workloads to ensure efficiency and support for all employees. Note: For the best audio experience, we recommend listening to this episode with earphones. Don’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts, as well as our hosts' social media accounts: The Trades Accelerator: Instagram: @TheTradesAccelerator Facebook Group: The Trades Accelerator LinkedIn: The Trades Accelerator YouTube: The Trades Accelerator Dana Staszkiewicz: Instagram: @DanaStaszkiewicz Facebook: Dana Staszkiewicz LinkedIn: Dana Staszkiewicz Melanie Sloane: Facebook: Melanie Sloane LinkedIn: Melanie Sloane DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No Copyright Infringement Intended. #thetradesaccelerator #tradesindustry #podcast #businesssuccess #businessgrowth #business #empoweringwomen #womenintrades #womeninbusiness #leadership #tradesbusiness #buildconfidence #growthjourney #dothehardthings #selftrust #keepgoing #business #businesstips

    17 min
  2. FEB 4

    Episode 75: From Hire to Higher Performance: Creating a Sustainable Workforce

    In this conversation, Melanie Sloane and Dana Staszkiewicz discuss the challenges of managing a growing workforce, particularly in the context of hiring, onboarding, and retaining employees. They share personal experiences and insights on the importance of structured onboarding processes, creating a positive company culture, and learning from employee turnover. The discussion emphasizes the need for effective management practices and continuous self-reflection to build a sustainable workforce. Note: For the best audio experience, we recommend listening to this episode with earphones. Don’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts, as well as our hosts' social media accounts: The Trades Accelerator: Instagram: @TheTradesAccelerator Facebook Group: The Trades Accelerator LinkedIn: The Trades Accelerator YouTube: The Trades Accelerator Dana Staszkiewicz: Instagram: @DanaStaszkiewicz Facebook: Dana Staszkiewicz LinkedIn: Dana Staszkiewicz Melanie Sloane: Facebook: Melanie Sloane LinkedIn: Melanie Sloane DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No Copyright Infringement Intended. #thetradesaccelerator #tradesindustry #podcast #businesssuccess #businessgrowth #business #empoweringwomen #womenintrades #womeninbusiness #leadership #tradesbusiness #buildconfidence #growthjourney #dothehardthings #selftrust #keepgoing

    19 min

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The Trades Accelerator: Women Leading Business InnovationFor 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.