Power Women of the Trades: Weekly Podcast Empowering Women In the Trades Industry

Women in Trades: Insights from Leslie Harpole

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In this episode of Power Women of the Trades, hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra reunite with former co-host Leslie Harpole for a candid conversation about growth, challenges, and the importance of aligning with like-minded individuals in the trades industry. Leslie shares her personal journey from initially stepping back from the podcast to diving deeper into her business, Champion, tackling financial difficulties, and the benefits of hiring a fractional CFO. The discussion touches upon the initial stages of Power Women of the Trades, where Cassie and Leslie worked together to shed light on the essential role of women in trades and the importance of authentic voices. They highlight the evolution of the podcast, its challenges, and the deliberate choice to remain aligned with sponsors and partners who share the same mission and values. This episode provides valuable insights into the importance of financial literacy and the impact of strategic financial management with guest Heather, who discusses her role at Quality Heating, Cooling & Plumbing as CFO.

Time Stamps:

 0:00 - Introduction by sponsors Relentless Digital and Forrest Perry Digital Marketing. 

1:25 - Introduction to Power Women of the Trades Podcast by Kee Hart Agency

. 2:01 - Cassie Pound welcomes Leslie Harpole back to the podcast.

 2:54 - Cassie and Leslie discuss misconceptions about Leslie's departure. 

3:58 - Genesis and evolution of Power Women of the Trades. 5:23 - Cassie talks about staying true to the podcast's mission and values. 7:23 - Leslie discusses her year with Champion and her transition into operations. 10:33 - Importance of financial literacy and hiring a fractional CFO.14:23 - Leslie’s insights on engaging with financials and having a mentor. 18:06 - Heather discusses her role and insights on strategic financial management 20:30 - Differences between bookkeeping and strategic financial management. 25:23 - Discussion on the value of trusted advisors and strategic decision-making. 30:31 - Upcoming plans for Power Women of the Trades and business growth. 33:01 - Closing thoughts with Leslie Harpole.

Meet Your Hosts: Cassie Pound is the co-owner of Quality Heating, Cooling & Plumbing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Connect with her on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiepound/

Heather Bargender-Wavra has a broad expertise in the construction sector, focusing on specialized accounting and strategic business areas like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Reach out to her to see how she can support your business's growth and efficiency. Connect with Heather on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-bargender-16787a13/

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