Stacking Your Team Podcast
I help you fix the people side of your brick-and-mortar business, so leadership stops falling on you and performance doesn’t come at the cost of burnout.
Real workplaces. Real teams. Real leadership.
No theory. No online fluff.
Frequently listed on LinkedIn as the #1 recommendation for Team Building shows by Million Podcasts.
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EP. 405
The Realities of Leading a Private Practice and an Online Business with Jessie Ginsburg
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Inside a Large Private Practice: Leadership Decisions That Matter with Carla Willock
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3 Signs That You Are Overpaying Your Contractors & It's Time to Cut Ties
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Hard Truths About Pay and Performance Reviews
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Fueling Success: Creative Ways to Motivate Your Team
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373: Meet The Roles Driving Growth in 2025
Is your small business org chart helping you grow, or holding you back? On this episode of the Stacking Your Team Podcast, I reveal the new must-have job titles that are transforming high-performing teams—like Digital Lead Generator and Client Success Strategist. Join me as I share how these roles can boost retention, streamline operations, and drive real results for your business. Discover why evolving your roles is the key to future-ready leadership and team success.
372: Why Does It Feel So Hard to Fire Someone?
Have you ever felt sick to your stomach just thinking about firing someone? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Stacking Your Team podcast, I open up about why letting someone go is one of the hardest things we’ll ever do as leaders, especially for women who genuinely care about their teams. I’ll share my experiences, the emotional hurdles I see so many leaders face, and why choosing to let someone go is really an act of grounded, courageous leadership.
If you’ve given second (or even third!) chances, created action plans, and still things aren’t clicking, it might be time to protect your energy, your team, and your business’s future. I’ll walk you through the mindset shifts that have helped me and the women I coach move from guilt to clarity. Tune in for honest conversation, actionable strategies, and the encouragement to do what’s best not just for your business, but for yourself as a leader.
371: You’re Out: The Brutal Truth About Getting Fired
Discover the real reasons why team members get fired and how to avoid it! In this episode, I’m sharing expert leadership strategies for women business owners, breaking down the top patterns and behaviors that lead to termination. Tune in to learn practical tips on improving team performance, fostering accountability, and building a positive workplace culture.
Pop-Up Episode: Buffalo, Free Bras & Your Next Business Breakthrough
Celebrate women’s leadership and business growth in today’s special Stacking Your Team podcast bonus episode! Tune in for inspiring stories from behind-the-scenes retreats, powerful reminders about celebrating success, and practical tips for building a high-performing, self-sufficient team. Discover why in-person events and intentional leadership development are game changers for established women entrepreneurs.
370: Lead Without Hovering: How to Avoid the Micromanager Trap
Struggling with micromanaging your team? Discover actionable strategies to shift from micromanaging to effective mentoring. Learn how to identify micromanagement habits, understand their impact on your business, and implement practical tips to build a high-performing, confident team. Perfect for women leaders ready to let go of the day-to-day and create lasting leadership impact.
369: Tough Industry, Strong Leadership: Showing Up When It’s Hard with Courtney Bullard
Join Shelli Warren as she interviews Courtney Bullard, CEO of ICS Institutional Compliance Solutions, on leading teams through complex Title IX compliance and school safety challenges. Discover practical leadership strategies for women in business, building resilient teams, and balancing growth with team wellbeing in high-stakes environments.
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Stacking Your Team launched in 2018 and has published consistently ever since.
It’s one of the longest-running and most credible women-focused small-business leadership podcasts available today for established business owners.
WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS SHOW?
It’s a female-hosted podcast focused on small-business team leadership, not HR, not startup storytelling, no newbie go-girl hype, and no hustle harder talk.
Episodes are highly tactical and are designed for you to “try this tomorrow.”
a note from Shelli
My clients don’t need theory. They need tools they can use at their team meeting tomorrow and at their 1:1 on Friday. That’s why everything I teach is clear, simple, and immediately actionable.
Join me each week for elevated leadership advice without the bro swagger, and let’s build your small but mighty leadership team that runs your daily operations so you don’t have to.
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Podcast Companion Workbook
Looking for a place to start—or revisit the episodes listeners can’t stop talking about? We’ve gathered the 7 most-loved episodes of the Stacking Your Team Podcast, and turned them into a powerful resource for leaders who want more than inspiration… they want transformation. These episodes are packed with practical leadership strategies—but the real results come when you apply them. This free workbook is your guide to doing just that. Whether you’re onboarding a new hire, hosting better meetings, or navigating tough conversations, this workbook will help you lead with clarity, intention, and confidence.
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Five episodes on life and leadership together, from making real time for leadership work, to boundaries, to what mature working women have to teach the rest of us about reinvention and confidence.
Five episodes on the fundamentals: running meetings people actually want to attend, hosting 1:1s that build trust, onboarding new hires the right way, and knowing the difference between managing and leading.