The Trades Accelerator: Women Leading Business Innovation
Dana Staszkiewicz and Melanie Sloane
63 episodes
2 days ago
In this episode, we talk about what really happens during an on-site visit and why it’s one of the most eye-opening things you can do for your business. We walk through how we prepare, what we look for, and how each visit is completely different depending on the company’s size, structure, and challenges. Whether it’s talking with owners, meeting with managers, or sitting down with frontline staff, these visits reveal what’s working and where things are getting stuck. We also share what hap...
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In this episode, we talk about what really happens during an on-site visit and why it’s one of the most eye-opening things you can do for your business. We walk through how we prepare, what we look for, and how each visit is completely different depending on the company’s size, structure, and challenges. Whether it’s talking with owners, meeting with managers, or sitting down with frontline staff, these visits reveal what’s working and where things are getting stuck. We also share what hap...
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 about what really happens during an on-site visit and why it’s one of the most eye-opening things you can do for your business. We walk through how we prepare, what we look for, and how each visit is completely different depending on the company’s size, structure, and challenges. Whether it’s talking with owners, meeting with managers, or sitting down with frontline staff, these visits reveal what’s working and where things are getting stuck. We also share what hap...
