In the first installment of a compelling two-part series, hosts Cassie and Kaylee sit down with Stephanie Allen, the powerhouse attorney and MBA turned co-owner of AirWorks and Box for the Trades. Stephanie opens up about her unique path from practicing entertainment law on tour with icons like Cher to building a thriving HVAC and plumbing business alongside her husband, Kevin. The conversation explores the lessons learned from early entrepreneurial failures and the strategic vision behind Box for the Trades, a ServiceTitan consulting firm designed to help contractors stop wasting software capabilities. With refreshingly candid takes on industry consultants who lack operational experience and the vital importance of data clarity, this episode is a masterclass in visionary leadership. Stay tuned as we kick off Part 1 of this deep dive into what it truly takes to scale a heart-centered trades business with precision and authenticity.

In this episode of the Power Women of the Trades podcast, hosts Cassie and Kailee sit down with Kerri Raynor of Raynor Services to explore her unique journey from oncology nursing to the home services industry. Kerri shares how she transitioned from a "problem solver" in a clinical setting to a vital leader in her family’s business, eventually trading her nursing license for a full-time role in the trades. She highlights the striking parallels between the human body and mechanical systems like HVAC and electrical, explaining how her background in process-driven nursing helped her build structure within the company through job descriptions, weekly meetings, and standard operating procedures. The conversation dives deep into the evolution of Raynor Services, which grew from a small electrical company into a multi-trade enterprise generating $13 million in annual revenue with over 60 employees. Kerri discusses the "trauma stories" often shared by trade owners, specifically the difficult transition from being a subcontractor for general contractors to focusing on residential service. The group reflects on the importance of "knowing your audience" and adopting multiple leadership personalities to effectively manage a diverse team of technicians, office staff, and customers. By the end of the episode, Kerri emphasizes that successful leadership requires a balance of passion and compassion, reminding listeners that while they are in the business of fixing homes, they are ultimately in the business of leading people.

In this special throwback episode of the Power Women of the Trades podcast, hosts Leslie Harpole and Cassie Pound revisit a powerful conversation with Mary Jean Anderson, President of Anderson Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning. Mary Jean joins the show to share her remarkable journey of resilience, detailing how she overcame $1 million in debt to eventually grow and sell a multi-million dollar company. Throughout the episode, she candidly explores the immense challenges of navigating failure and uncertainty, specifically addressing the complexities of running a trades business alongside a spouse and the subsequent impact on company culture when that partnership ends in divorce.The discussion dives deep into the strategic side of success, emphasizing why female entrepreneurs must surround themselves with people smarter than they are to foster growth