Recap of the Year: Power Women of the Trades' Journey
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Join the Power Women of the Trades podcast Christmas Episode with hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra as they delve into a year-end reflection, sharing insights and laughs about the transformative developments in the podcast and their lives. This episode brings together a rich overview of the past year's triumphs, challenges, and what lies ahead, brilliantly capturing the essence of community and empowerment for women in the trades industry.

Cassie and Heather walk listeners through the incredible journey of the podcast's evolution, introducing Heather as a new co-host and bidding fond farewell to former host Leslie, whose impactful contributions are warmly remembered. Listeners will enjoy anecdotes from Cassie and Heather's travel exploits to various trade events like the Women of HVACR in Dallas and NextStar super meeting, complete with hilarious tales of unexpected adventures.

Tune in to explore how these experiences have shaped their vision for the podcast, providing a platform for women to break barriers and excel in the home service industry.

[00:00:04)] Introduction by Josh Crouch Josh Crouch from Relentless Digital introduces their commitment to supporting women in the home service industry, emphasizing breaking barriers and driving innovation.

[00:00:31)] Sponsor Message from Forrest Perry Forrest Perry of Forrest Perry Digital Marketing shares insights on generating more leads for service businesses and how his team can protect your brand online.

[00:00:54)] Rilla's Game-Changing Software Introduction Rilla introduces their virtual ride along software, revolutionizing team coaching and sales processes in the home service industry.

[00:01:25)] Podcast Introduction The Power Women of the Trades Podcast is introduced with a mission to empower women in the trade industry, driving change and success.

[00:02:01)] Heather Bargender-Wavra Joins the Podcast Cassie and Heather discuss the transition in co-hosts, with Heather stepping into her new role and looking forward to Leslie's guest appearance in the next quarter.

[00:02:26)] Reflecting on Podcast Changes Cassie shares the journey of finding the perfect co-host to align with the podcast's mission and dynamics.

[00:04:02)] First Travel Season Recap Heather recounts navigating her first busy travel season with the podcast, including standout events like the Women of HVACR.

[00:05:02)] Surviving Hurricane Experiences Cassie and Heather share an unforgettable story from the NextStar super meeting, including hurricane close encounters and unexpected twists during their travels.

[00:10:14)] Adventures and Challenges of 2024 From flight mishaps to lively planning, the hosts provide an exciting glimpse into their unique challenges faced in the past year.

[00:12:36)] Looking Ahead to 2025 Cassie and Heather express excitement for 2025, sharing planned event appearances and goals for the podcast, emphasizing continued advocacy and support for women in the trades.

[00:14:57)] Wrapping Up and Holiday Wishes The hosts extend heartfelt Christmas wishes and gratitude to their listeners, inviting new guests to join future episodes.

Special thanks to our sponsors for making the show possible:

Relentless Digital https://www.relentless-digital.com)

Kee Hart Marketing https://keehartmarketing.com)

Forrest Perry Marketing https://perrymarketing.com)

Rilla www.Rilla.com

Tune in to hear from more Power Women in the trades industry on various podcast platforms, and follow the Power Women of the Trades Podcast on social media for more engaging content.

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This episode was produced and brought to you by Service Business Mastery. Follow them @servicebusinessmastery https://www.servicebusinessmastery.com/)