Leadership, Growth & People Development in the Trades with Stephanie Allen

In this episode of The TradeMarke Podcast, Eric and Sarah sit down with Stephanie Allen from Airworks Solutions to discuss leadership, people development, and the evolution of running a trade business. Stephanie shares her journey of balancing business growth with personal life, embracing a visionary role, and the importance of building a strong company culture—both in-office and remotely.

From hiring strategies to team development, investing in people, and her unique approach to running an HVAC and plumbing business, Stephanie provides invaluable insights for trade professionals and business owners alike.

📌 Topics Covered in This Episode:

• The most embarrassing things kids do in public 🤣
• Why leadership is about time, trust, and getting out of the way
• How Airworks is redefining roles and breaking traditional org charts
• The challenges and benefits of building a remote team in the trades
• Implementing EOS and leadership development strategies
• Why investing in people leads to better business outcomes
• The power of networking, mentorship, and running your own race

🔗 Resources & Mentions:

• Who Not How by Dan Sullivan 📖
• Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
• ServiceTitan Toolbox Live
• EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)

✨ Key Takeaways:

✅ Empower your team by giving them autonomy and trusting their expertise
✅ Remote teams work in the trades when leadership is intentional
✅ Your personal and business growth is linked—don’t neglect one for the other
✅ Visionaries need implementers to make ideas a reality
✅ Investing in your team fuels company success and retention

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