When the Paint Dries: Hard Truths of Growing a Trades Business with Danielle Bickel

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Pain Points

StaffBuffalo Team

39 episodes

5 days ago

Welcome to StaffBuffalo’s Pain Points Podcast, your go-to source for insightful conversations around the pain points businesses and people face in today's workplace! Our staffing, recruiting, and human resources firm delves deep into the pain points that organizations encounter across various domains. We tackle business pain points head-on, leveraging our knowledge and expertise to talk through potential solutions and explore the intricacies of Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Marketing, Human Resources, and more! Join us as we engage in real world discussions that not only shed light on the many hurdles businesses encounter, but also on how you can overcome hurdles through the People side of your business. Hear from our team of seasoned professionals, industry experts, thought leaders, and guests! We bring you real stories, practical strategies, and the latest trends in the world of recruiting, staffing, and human resources!

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When the Paint Dries: Hard Truths of Growing a Trades Business with Danielle Bickel

Pain Points

48 minutes 41 seconds

4 months ago

When the Paint Dries: Hard Truths of Growing a Trades Business with Danielle Bickel

In this episode, Lauren Lewis of StaffBuffalo sits down with fellow woman-owned business leader Danielle Bickel, founder of Strokes Painting & Contracting. 

Danielle shares her journey launching Strokes during the height of the pandemic, from working around the kitchen table to managing 14 crews and opening a dedicated shop. With a commitment to integrity, transparency, and culture, Danielle is redefining what it means to lead in the trades. 

You’ll hear: 

What it really takes to launch and grow a trades business as a woman 
The pain points of building trust in an industry full of “Dan in a Van” stories 
Why culture fit beats experience—and how to hire accordingly 
How offering PTO, 401(k), and options for career growth change employee retention 
The benefit of building a business with your values—and your family—at the center 
This is a powerful conversation between two women-owned businesses working to build inclusive, forward-thinking teams that lead with impact.

🔗 Connect with Danielle Bickel and Strokes Painting & Contracting 

Website: https://paintwithstrokes.com 

Phone: 1-833-GET-STROKES 

Instagram: @strokespaintingwny 

🔗 Connect with StaffBuffalo (Women-Owned Staffing & HR) 

Website: https://staffbuffalo.com 

Jobs: https://staffbuffalo.com/jobs 

Podcast: https://staffbuffalo.com/painpoints 

Instagram: @staffbuffalo 

LinkedIn: StaffBuffalo 

YouTube: @StaffBuffalo 

Don’t miss this inspiring look at how women-owned businesses are changing the game—one Pain Point at a time.