Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

108: Step into Your Thought Leadership Right Now with Amanda Berlin

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever seen someone you know featured on TV and wondered how you too can up your publicity game so you can elevate your brand presence?  On to...

107: The Power of Intention and Taking Action During This Unusual Time with Jessie Ginsburg

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

She's a mom of two toddlers, an advocate for children on the autism spectrum, a Quickstart, and a book lover. Jessie Ginsburg talks to Shelli about he...

105: Staying Sharp as You Lead Through Change

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leading through change can be tough. I imagine you're having some good days and some bad days, and some days where you don't even know how you're doin...

104: Leaders learn it, then apply it with Corey Roan

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When your three-year-old twins are only 10 months older than your business, you're mostly a solo mom, you've surpassed the multi-seven figure mark, yo...

103: Creating Your Stability Plan

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Readjusting your business model, your team, and how you lead has been the forefront of your focus lately, but what do you do with all this new informa...

102: Pivoting to Virtual Leadership

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How are you fairing right now? Are you feeling like you're walking around with wobbly knees because of this disruptive shift in your business that you...

101: Is Downsizing Your Team the Answer?

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Has the current pandemic hit your bottom line and now you find yourself in that uncomfortable situation where you believe you need to downsize your te...

100: Why Your Team Members Need a Core Role

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are celebrating 100 episodes by sharing a behind the scenes look at BizChix and how we've leaned into defining core roles for everyone in our team,...

99: Start, Stop, Continue

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're going to talk about the simplest way to give feedback to your team members. Our clients often tell us that not knowing what to say is usually th...

98: Team Communication Systems with Jordan

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You've got a business, you've got a team helping you grow the business, you've got things you need to tell your team, and they have things to share wi...

97: What if I've never hosted a team meeting?

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hosting your first team meeting can be scary, especially if you have been "making it all happen" through emails, voice recording apps, or quick conver...

96: How to Interview

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What should you listen for when interviewing a candidate? What kind of questions should you ask? Shelli is serving up some of her favorite, compelling...

95: How an Executive Assistant Can Save You Time with Tiffanie Jordan

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why some business owners seem to have more time and are more at ease than others? Well, in this episode, Shelli is joined by ou...

94: [Coaching] When to Outsource Business Development with Jenny Stemmerman

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with another episode of our Leadership Growth Series and this time, Shelli coaches Jenny Stemmerman, who owns two entertainment businesses ...

93: We All Feel Shame as Leaders

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt shame, as a leader? Dr. Brene Brown, the world's leading researcher on shame, vulnerability, courage, and empathy once said, "For m...

91: [coaching] How to Know it's Time to Fire a Team Member with Laura Cross

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt that you accommodated an underperformer on your team for far too long? If so, then this episode of our Leadership Growth Series is ...

89: Leadership Habits of our High Performing Clients [Leadership Growth Series]

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed that high performing people are inclined to have patterns about how they do the things they do? When you ask them about it, they'll s...

88: Growing Pains [Leadership Growth Series]

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're kicking off the New Year by introducing some new series for the podcast. We will start off with our Leadership Growth Series and then we'll move...

87: Simple Solutions for Hiring People with Health Challenges with Miss Canada, Christine Jamieson

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What concerns bubble up for you when you think of hiring someone with a known health challenge? Today, Shelli is joined by Christine Jamieson (also kn...

86: Create More Predictability for your Team with Drumbeats

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this mini training session, Shelli talks about how you can create drumbeats within your team. Drumbeats, often referred to as a cadence or sequence...

85: How to Empower Your Leadership Team with Emily Countryman

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it takes to open up multiple locations of your service-based business? What would be the best team structure across those ...

84: Adding Specialized Support to your Team with Joyce Durst

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We often hear about women wanting to reach the holy grail of 7 figures, but why stop there? Thinking small and holding back from introducing innovativ...

Announcing Our 2020 Programs - May We Support You

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to share our new programs with you. If we can support you in 2020 and beyond it would be our honor. Programs Overview VIP Day One:O...

83: Learning to Lead, Meet my Starbucks Team

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Some people are natural leaders but what you might not know is that great leadership can be taught. With the right mentor guiding you, you can learn t...

82: Accelerated Profits Through Inspired Teamwork with Melissa Rogne

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been in business for a while, you've probably heard the infuriating myth that large groups of women can't work together without creating som...

81: Tips for Hosting your Team Holiday Parties & Gifts Giving

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The festive season is just around the corner, which means it's time to think about others, swap gifts and eat until you have to squeeze into your favo...

80: How to Return to your Business and Team after a Conference

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you enjoy attending conferences? I don't know about you, but whenever I go to a conference, I'm filled with genuine excitement and enthusiasm becau...

79: Recognizing Team Burnout with Jessica Louie

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed a shift in the behavior of someone on your team recently? What about a team member who has abruptly handed in their resignation? Are ...

78: Stacking your Local Service Based Team with Ashley Hill

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What were you doing when you were 25 years old? Sometimes all you need is drive, leadership skills, and a fresh outlook to create a successful busines...

77: Safeguarding Your Business from Remote Worker Disputes with Tara Vasdani

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There is a seismic shift going on in the workplace. Workers are no longer commuting long hours or sitting at the same desk day in day out. Now a stagg...

76: Training Your Team with Nelwyn Yee

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Training is a vital part of any business, big or small. The benefits don't just end at upskilling your staff, it can dramatically improve retention le...

75: The Value of Cross-Training with Danielle Hayden

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you thought about cross-training your team members? Cross-training involves building team members' skills so that they can perform job functions ...

74: Make the Shift with Performance Reviews

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are team performance reviews really necessary? If so, what should you do as a leader to make sure that each performance review is beneficial for both ...

73: Personnel File Essentials

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Regardless of the size of your business or the size of your team, you need a personnel file on each team member. Keeping relevant and accurate employe...

72: Setting your Cell Phone, Social Media and Email Policy

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this day and age, every business relies on cell phones, social media and email to engage with clients and keep things in the business running smoot...

71: Design Trends for Team Workspaces with Monica Sharman

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Does your workspace motivate and inspire you? Or, does the thought of it make you want to take the day off? Your workspace is more than just an office...

70: Myth Busters about Remote Team Members with Abby Wolfe

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you reluctant to hire remote workers or create roles that allow working from home? The worry, concern, and resistance are completely understandabl...

69: Stacking the Perfect Size Team for Your Business

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Does size really matter when stacking your team? How do you know what the perfect size team is for you? Naturally, as your revenue increases and your ...

68: Overcoming the Fear of Hiring

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are your fears holding you back from hiring a new team member? Are you nervous about having to lead because you're not good with confrontation? You kn...

67: How to Hire and Train a Sales Team with Nikki Rausch

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have your sales team mastered the art of relationship selling? Or, are you the only person on your team trying to move people up the selling staircase...

66: How to Use LinkedIn to Hire with Krystal Hicks

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to hire high-performing candidates? Or, perhaps you live in a rural area that has a low employment rate and no qualified candidates...

65: What is your Biggest Leadership Blindspot?

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What's the word on the street about you? Noticing our own leadership blind spots can be seriously hard, everyone else seems to know about them, except...

63: [On Air Coaching] How to Begin Building Culture Within a Virtual Team with Deb Howard Greenleaf

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a positive and productive team culture where everyone works well together to achieve business goals is every CEO's dream. But, what about all...

62: Can I Hire my Friends and Family?

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you thinking about inviting a friend or family member to join your team? Many people dream of having someone they can trust like family on their t...

61: [On Air Coaching]: How to Ensure Organizational Communication Across a Generational Team with Erin McDonald

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Stacking a diverse team across generations is something to be admired. But, grappling with generational differences can be a minefield when everyone h...

60: How to Create High Performing Teams

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why your team isn't as outstanding as you hoped for? Creating a high performing team is something that every CEO wants. But, no...

59: [On Air Coaching] Should She Shift from Contractors to a Team of Employees with Jenny Melrose

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As you scale your business and your daily workload becomes too much for one person to handle, it's time to stack your team. Most business owners start...

58: The BEST BEACH READS for Leaders Who Want to Improve Their Capability to Lead

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's nothing better than feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin as you step away from your business for some much-needed rest and relaxatio...

57: How to Stop Gossip and Drama on your Team

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When let loose in the workplace, gossip can spread like wildfire. Whether you have a virtual team or a busy office, gossip can suck the life out of a ...

56: [On Air Coaching] How to Scale Your Business by Replicating Your Own Skill Set with Cathy Mazak

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you need help to scale your business, hiring a new team member that mimics your skill set can be both necessary and a little scary. Where should ...

55: How to Dedicate Time to Your Team

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Time management is an essential skill for a CEO to have. Your time is valuable and when you've got what feels like a million things demanding your...

54: Essential Contracts for your Team with Danielle Liss

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Often, when it comes to the legal aspects of our business, it can seem a little bit scary. But when we're stacking our team, legal aspects simply can...

53: How to Break Thru Your Fears of Delegating

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself resisting the idea of delegation because you're worried that the work won't get done right? Delegation is hard for many people. M...

52: Can You Be Both A Leader And Friend To Your Team?

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's a fine line between being a good leader to your team and being their friend. Striking the right balance between the two is tough, especially i...

51: Rolling Out Big Compensation Changes to Your Team

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to introduce a change to your business that your team wasn't fully onboard with? Rolling out a full-blown change that isn't welco...

49: How to Host a Team Retreat!

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to come up with ideas for your next team retreat? Or, maybe you've never hosted a team retreat, and you have no idea where to star...

47: Why we need Employee Manuals with Niki Ramirez

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of an employee manual, you probably think of a rigorous handbook that weighs a ton. But, employee manuals have come a long way since th...

46: When Your Team Ask For A Raise

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What's your immediate response when a team member asks for a raise? Sometimes, the question catches us off guard. Other times, we're left wondering wh...

45: Feminine Leadership, Celebrating International Women's Day

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

International Women's Day is one of my favorite celebrations of the year! International Women's Day gives us a week-long opportunity to celebrate the ...

44: [On Air Coaching] How to Streamline Recruiting and Training with Amanda Vaughn

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcoming new members to your team is exciting. But, finding the right person for the job can take up a lot of your time. On today's show, Shelli has ...

43: Conquering CEO Overwhelm

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a special day here at BixChix HQ as we celebrate the one year anniversary of the Stacking Your Team podcast! What a year it has been! Thank you t...

42: Delegate Like a Pro

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As the CEO of your business, I know that you would like to maximize your team and free up some space on your calendar? Of course you would. I'm guessi...

41: The Simplest Way to Give Feedback to a Team Member

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you shy away from giving valuable and constructive feedback to your team? Many CEO's and managers struggle to confront their team with feedback bec...

40: Lead with your Enneagram Superpower with Teresa McCloy

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what your Enneagram superpower is? Determining your personality type through the Enneagram equips you with a greater understanding of who ...

39: How to Lead Millennials

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you fed up with trying to motivate young people on your team? Are you turned off from even hiring them? Whoa! Slow down, because with 75 Million M...

38: Why They Keep Quitting

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you had person after person quit on you? It is so frustrating, time consuming and expensive. It is enough to make you want to give up and be a so...

37: Building a Product Biz Team with Lisa Woodruff

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we learn how Lisa Woodruff of Organize 365 hired 8 new people in 8 weeks through batch hiring and tapping into her own community.   C...

36: Setting Expectations with Your Team

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the start of a fresh new year! It's also the perfect time to SET or RESET expectations with your team.   Today we are going back to basics and r...

35: How to Host a Weekly Touchpoint Meeting

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

CEOs often wonder, "What can I do to stay more connected with my team's daily activities?" They do not want to be a micromanager, but they want to be ...

34: How to Create an Accountability Action Plan for Your Team

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What can you do to improve and grow as a leader? You've hired your team, and trained them, now what? Natalie Eckdahl joins Shelli to as they discuss a...

33: Five Essential Leadership Strategies to Implement Now

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You've told me that you want more insight, more strategies, and more ways to grow your own leadership capabilities as you grow your business and your ...

32: The Cost of Hiring a Team with Hannah Smolinski

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How much does it really cost to hire a new team member? How do employees impact the bottom line of the business? On today's show Shelli features our c...

31: Best Tools for Team Communication with Jaime Slutzky

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Which tools should you use for the most effective communication within your team? How can technology support your business and save you time and energ...

30: [Behind the Scenes] The Teams of BizChix Live

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought of hosting a large event?  On today's episode we share the behind the scenes of BizChix Live 2018 with CEO Natalie Eckdahl and ...

29: Overcoming the Fear of Hiring

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our clients often become their own worst enemy and biggest constraint in their business by stalling on hiring because of these 4 common fears. Shelli ...

28: Hiring Overseas Talent with Jeff Fisher

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered hiring overseas talent for your business? Find out what to pay, how to vet candidates, and what to consider culturally when y...

27: Building a Team that Can Grow with You with Antonia Beauvoisin-Brown

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we learn how Antonia Beauvoisin-Brown, owner and managing director of Kidooland, has built a team that has grown with her business....

26: Productivity and Teams with Amber De La Garza

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we learn how the Productivity Specialist, Amber De La Garza, leads her business and her team for profitability and effectiveness. Ambe...

25: Dashboards, KPIs and Your Team with Layne Booth

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about dashboards and how you can lead your team using KPIs that are meaningful to them.  We open the up the conversation about h...

24: Designing a Culture that Grows Your Brand with Kara McKeage

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to be able to to design a culture within your team that helps grow your brand and business? Kara McKeage, founder and CEO of Pepper's P...

23: Team is the New Currency in Your Small Business

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you are scaling or selling, TEAM is the currency that attracts high level players and buyers to your business. Shelli takes you back to basics...

22: Preparing to Fire a Team Member

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been fired? What was your experience like? Firing is not a topic that's often talked about, but it's definitely on our minds. As the CEO...

21: Why Performance Reviews Matter

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you nurture individuals on the team to form epic team results? It definitely helps if your team knows where they stand in terms of their daily ...

20: Best Team Member Stories featuring the CEOCHIX

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Working together as a team is easy. Building a team where everyone works together in a culture that ensures high output, high inclusiveness and high s...

19: Leading a Large Virtual Team with Kate Ahl

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever dreamed about building your own empire? Find out how Kate Ahl, founder of Simple Pin Media, did just that by stacking her team! Kate joins Shelli...

18: Leading Interns and Part-Time Team Members

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is almost here! Summertime should be a time for us to all wind down and take it easy, but if this is the high point of your business, consider ...

17: How to Check References

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Reference checks. It's funny how we sometimes ask candidates applying for a position for references but fail to follow up. Checking on a person's refe...

16: Common Team Conflicts with Lara Currie

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Conflict is inevitable. But having the skills to identify, navigate and avoid conflict can ease the stress of working with clients or team members. Sh...

15: How to Onboard a New Team Member

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you talk yourself out of hiring because you don't have any training plans or tools set up yet? Are you afraid to hire because you think you won't h...

14: How to Host Impactful Team Meetings

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Team meetings--every company has them, but they don't always have to be a chore and a waste of time. In this episode, Shelli tackles how to improve te...

13: Legal Insight for Hiring Subcontractors and Employees with Danielle Liss

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What's the difference between hiring an independent contractor and hiring an employee? As a small business owner who is a service provider, where are ...

12: How We Dealt with the Sudden Loss of a Team Member

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Something we don't often talk about is loss. As we grow and stack our teams, it is inevitable that team members will come and go. How do we, as CEOs o...

11: How to Hire an OBM with Esther Littlefield

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How can stacking your team with an Online Business Manager (OBM) add immediate value to your business? Adding an OBM to your team at the right time ca...

10: Lessons from our Best Bosses via the BizChix Community

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best ways to learn how to be a great leader is by following in the footsteps of others who have gone before you. Listen as several fabulous...

9: How We Hired an Executive Assistant

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join us behind the scenes as we share the highs and lows in our journey to hire an executive assistant for BizChix. Shelli is joined by BizChix CEO, N...

8: [On Air Coaching] Onboarding and Hiring that Fits Your Team Culture with Sarah Radabaugh

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You've hired new team members, but how do you get them to integrate into the team? How can you overcome some of the challenges of bringing on new team...

7: Compelling Interview Questions

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What should you be listening for when interviewing a candidate? What kind of questions should you be asking? Shelli is serving up some of her favorite...

6: Crafting Your Hiring Strategy

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk hiring. How to hire? Who to hire? When to hire? Hiring can seem like a confusing and overwhelming process, but a necessary one to grow your...

5: [On Air Coaching] How to Hire Again Despite Past Mistakes with Abby Herman

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you had bad experiences in hiring someone who ended up letting you down? Or are you afraid of nurturing working relationships that you won't be a...

4: How to Hire a Virtual Assistant

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneurs are getting wise to the fact that they CAN feel comfortable with outsourcing key tasks and admin tasks are typically the first to go. Ad...