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.

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Frequently listed on LinkedIn as the #1 recommendation for Team Building shows by Million Podcasts.

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EP. 350

Fueling Success: Creative Ways to Motivate Your Team


EP. 353

3 Signs That Your Are Overpaying Your Contractors


EP. 348

Ditch the BS Excuses and Start Leading Your Team

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383: Start Hiring for Attitude, Not Just Skill

Discover why hiring for attitude, not just skill, is crucial for your business success. In this episode, Shelli reveals the hidden “secret resume” every candidate brings: their habits, values, and mindset. Learn how to spot cultural red flags before you hire, ask interview questions that reveal real character, and strengthen your team with every new addition. Perfect for women leaders and small business owners ready to build high-performing, positive teams and avoid costly hiring mistakes. Tune in for actionable tips, insightful team stories, and access to free hiring resources!

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381: What Makes My Office Work For Me, Not Against Me

Discover how to create an office space that fuels your productivity and reflects your leadership style! Shelli shares practical tips for transforming your workspace into an environment that energizes, inspires, and sets clear boundaries. Tune in for expert advice on optimizing your office for success and get inspired by real-life examples from thriving business women.

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380: Interview Questions That Make Liars Squirm and Leaders Shine

Discover how to protect your small business from fraud and bad hires with expert interview questions that reveal true character. In this episode of Stacking Your Team, host Shelli Warren shares practical tips for spotting red flags during the hiring process, improving your team’s integrity, and safeguarding your business’s profits and reputation. Learn actionable strategies to prevent unethical behavior, build a trustworthy team, and lead your company with confidence.

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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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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.