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Stacking Your Team Podcast

Whether your service-based business is a brick-and-mortar or online, you've realized you can't do it all yourself. You need a team, but not just any team. It's time you surround yourself with people who actually enjoy their work and who are excited about their future with you!

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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY •

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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY • 7 YEARS ON AIR • 500,000+ DOWNLOADS •

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Ep. 350

FUELING SUCCESS: CREATIVE WAY TO MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM

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Ep. 353

3 SIGNS THAT YOU ARE OVERPAYING YOUR CONTRACTORS

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379: Building Beautiful Spaces and Strong Teams with Rose Zefferino

Discover how to scale your business and lead your team with confidence. On the Stacking Your Team podcast, Shelli Warren interviews Rose Zefferino of Z Domus Designs, sharing real-world tips for building strong teams and thriving as a business owner. Tune in for actionable leadership strategies for women leading service-based businesses.

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378: Great at the Job. Terrible at Leading. Now What?

Have you ever promoted a top performer, only to watch them struggle in a leadership role? In this episode, I’m sharing real-world examples and expert strategies on how to spot the signs of leadership misfit early, course-correct with compassion, and protect your team culture and bottom line. Learn why high performance in one role doesn't guarantee leadership success, and grab your free “Spot Your Leader” assessment tool to help you confidently promote the right people. Tune in now and transform your approach to team leadership!

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377: Why Your Team Keeps Asking You Everything

Discover why your team keeps relying on you for answers and how to break the cycle of constant interruptions. This episode shares actionable leadership strategies to empower your team, reduce daily distractions, and help you reclaim valuable time to focus on business growth. Learn how to set clear expectations and build a team that leads themselves for long-term success.

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376: Leadership on the Move: How to Support Deskless Teams

As someone who has spent years leading deskless teams, I understand the unique challenges that come with managing employees who are always on the move. In this episode, I share my top leadership strategies and essential tools for supporting mobile and frontline team members. You will learn how to improve team communication, provide practical training resources, boost morale, and ensure everyone feels recognized and valued no matter where they work. If you are looking for expert guidance on increasing retention and performance for your deskless workforce, you are in the right place. Join me to discover how you can lead your team with greater confidence and impact.

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375: Fix Your Broken Meetings

Struggling with unproductive meetings that drain your team’s energy? Learn how to streamline your meetings, set clear agendas, assign ownership, boost team engagement, and turn your meetings into powerful momentum-builders instead of time-wasters. Tune in for actionable strategies to fix common meeting problems and unlock your leadership potential!

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374: Bad Habits That Break Your Team's Trust

Discover which everyday habits can harm team trust and how to replace them with simple actions that inspire loyalty and boost performance. Tune in to hear expert tips on building a confident, high-performing team and become the trusted leader your business needs.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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