You deserve quality time away from your business without fretting about what’s going on. Today’s episode is a mini-training, and it’s accompanied by a workbook that you and your team can use to prepare for your time off.   I encourage you to go through the workbook together with your team reinforcing the strong level of ownership and confidence in their ability to run the business in your absence.     Grab the free workbook at StackingYourTeam.com/timeaway Apply now to join the Leadership Lab Connect with Shelli Warren:  Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter  Get the Guide and leverage everything you’ve got to attract the very best candidates to join your team.  

272: Go Ahead, Take a Break From Your Business

As a woman who owns a small business, you've realized you can't do it all yourself. You need a team, but not just any team. It's time you surround yourself with people who are happy to work alongside you.

Fans of the podcast know they are set to secure the longevity of their business with the practical strategies, systems, tools, and tough people conversations you'll learn how to apply directly into your growing small business. 

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Have you ever been caught understaffed during the summer months, or experienced the guilt of trying to take a well-deserved break only to have your team ping you with questions? Those days are over! In this episode, we'll explore the crucial balance between risk and reward as the warm weather rolls in, and I'll share some tips to help you plan ahead. We'll talk about managing time-off requests, ensuring your team has proper cross-training, and setting boundaries for contact while on vacation so that you can actually relax. So, get ready to confidently step away from your day-to-day, knowing that your team has everything under control.  It's time to build a business and a team that thrives, with or without you on deck! Work with Shelli Warren:  Apply now to join the Leadership Lab. Apply now to join the Leadership Lab 101. Enroll your key team members into the TEAM Leader Program. Learn more about Personal Guided Development from Shelli.  Confidence Starts Here:  Get the Ask Shelli scripts to know what to say and how to say it.  Free Resources:  Click here to get the 12 Ways to Motivate Your Team Without a Pay Raise guide. Click here for free resources and tools from Stacking Your Team. Click here to get the guide on how to position your role as their next best career move.  Connect with Shelli Warren:  Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter 

315: Super Summer Prep Activities for Your Business & Team

Today, we're delving into a topic that I know keeps many of you up at night: how to maintain those crucial connections with a large team. Recently, we tackled the fatal mistakes leaders make in 1:1’s and the pivotal reason people pack up and leave - feeling disconnected from you and their work.  But when you've got a hefty team, those 1:1’s can't consume all your time, can they? Whether you've got leaders in place or you're juggling the 1:1’s solo, I'm here to debunk the myths and pave a clear path for effective leadership. Work with Shelli Warren:  Apply now to join the Leadership Lab. Apply now to join the Leadership Lab 101. Enroll your key team members into the TEAM Leader Program. Learn more about Personal Guided Development from Shelli.  Confidence Starts Here:  Get the Ask Shelli scripts to know what to say and how to say it.  Free Resources:  Click here to get the 12 Ways to Motivate Your Team Without a Pay Raise guide. Click here for free resources and tools from Stacking Your Team. Click here to get the guide on how to position your role as their next best career move.  Connect with Shelli Warren:  Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter 

314: Strategies for Maintaining Connections with a Large Team

Have you ever thought that your 1:1 meetings with your team members could be better?    Today, I’m uncovering the crucial errors leaders often make during these personal discussions—and how you can avoid them. Whether you're just starting out with 1:1’s or you're an experienced leader looking to fine-tune your skills, you’ll learn how to ensure that each team member leaves their 1:1 feeling heard, clear on their next steps, and genuinely connected to their work.   Work with Shelli Warren:  Apply now to join the Leadership Lab. Apply now to join the Leadership Lab 101. Enroll your key team members into the TEAM Leader Program. Learn more about Personal Guided Development from Shelli.  Confidence Starts Here:  Get the Ask Shelli scripts to know what to say and how to say it.  Free Resources:  Click here to get the 12 Ways to Motivate Your Team Without a Pay Raise guide. Click here for free resources and tools from Stacking Your Team. Click here to get the guide on how to position your role as their next best career move.  Connect with Shelli Warren:  Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter 

313: What Leaders Get Wrong With Their 1:1 Meetings

From the top choices for purchasing turnkey businesses to the key factors influencing the sale price, we’re diving into your team's crucial role in positioning your business for a successful sale.  Learn about the seven key result areas that potential buyers evaluate, and discover how your team's stability, efficiency, and leadership can significantly impact the value placed on your business.  Tune in to today’s episode whether you have a brick-and-mortar or online business because now is the time to strategize for the future and maximize your team's potential.   Work with Shelli Warren:  Apply now to join the Leadership Lab. Apply now to join the Leadership Lab 101. Enroll your key team members into the TEAM Leader Program. Learn more about Personal Guided Development from Shelli.  Confidence Starts Here:  Get the Ask Shelli scripts to know what to say and how to say it.  Free Resources:  Click here to get the 12 Ways to Motivate Your Team Without a Pay Raise guide. Click here for free resources and tools from Stacking Your Team. Click here to get the guide on how to position your role as their next best career move.  Connect with Shelli Warren:  Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter 

312: Preparing to Sell Your Business: Will Your Team Enhance the Price Point?

Highly billable team members deserve all the love and if you’ve been wondering when a bonus is a great idea for your team versus commissions today’s episode is for you. You’ll meet sales expert Nikki Rausch and hear some strategies you can use today to create balance between incentivizing client acquisition and fostering a quality-first approach to sales.  Tune in as we delve into the mechanics of a points-based reward system, designed to not just boost sales, but to bolster the lifetime value of your clients. Get Your FREE Closing the Sale Ebook from Nikki Rausch Work with Shelli Warren:  Apply now to join the Leadership Lab. Apply now to join the Leadership Lab 101. Enroll your key team members into the TEAM Leader Program. Learn more about Personal Guided Development from Shelli.  Confidence Starts Here:  Get the Ask Shelli scripts to know what to say and how to say it.  Free Resources:  Click here to get the 12 Ways to Motivate Your Team Without a Pay Raise guide. Click here for free resources and tools from Stacking Your Team. Click here to get the guide on how to position your role as their next best career move.  Connect with Nikki Rausch:  Instagram LinkedIn Tune into the Sales Maven Podcast  Connect with Shelli Warren:  Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter 

272: Go Ahead, Take a Break From Your Business

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