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.

8
years on air

400+
episodes

500,000+
downloads

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EP. 405

The Realities of Leading a Private Practice and an Online Business with Jessie Ginsburg


EP. 404

Inside a Large Private Practice: Leadership Decisions That Matter with Carla Willock


EP. 353

3 Signs That You Are Overpaying Your Contractors & It's Time to Cut Ties


EP. 351

Hard Truths About Pay and Performance Reviews


EP. 350

Fueling Success: Creative Ways to Motivate Your Team

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403: Reclaiming the Business She Built with Katie MacKenzie

Join Shelli Warren as she sits down with Katie McKenzie, owner of Bird's Nest Auctions. In this inspiring episode, Katie shares how she transformed her estate liquidation business, growing her team, boosting productivity, and regaining control, all while building a strong, positive company culture. Discover real-world leadership strategies, behind-the-scenes insights on team restructuring, and practical tips for women business owners navigating growth, change, and work-life balance.

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402: Creating Exceptional Workspaces with Sylvie Allain 

In this episode of the Stacking Your Team Podcast, Shelli Warren sits down with workspace design expert Sylvie Allain, founder of Bureau Living, to dive into the essentials of designing functional, inspiring workspaces that boost team performance. Discover the latest trends in workplace design, strategies for creating an office that reflects your brand, and practical tips for business owners whether you’re renovating, expanding, or building a new commercial space. Shelli and Sylvie discuss how thoughtful workspace choices can drive retention, productivity, and team satisfaction in a post-COVID world. Looking to modernize your office and showcase your brand? This episode is packed with actionable advice to help you create a high-performance environment your team and clients will love.

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401: From Overwhelmed Operator to Intentional CEO

Get an inside look at how women business leaders are overcoming micromanagement, building accountability, and streamlining their teams for growth. In this episode, Shelli Warren shares real reflections from the Leadership Lab including actionable strategies to boost team performance, tackle burnout, and protect your business brand. Discover practical tips to elevate your leadership, retain top talent, and set your business up for a thriving new year.

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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.

What Listeners Are Saying

  • "It's like she's talking directly to me!"

  • “She calls me out in the best way."

  • “She's a library of working knowledge."

  • "There's no fluff, all killer, no filler."

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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.

Binge a Series

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.