Tune in to this engaging episode of Power Women of the Trades with hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra as they welcome Jessica Woodruff Smith. Jessica shares her remarkable journey from starting in HVAC to becoming a ServiceTitan expert and founder of Lady Titans. They discuss the importance of empowering women in trades, balancing work and personal life, and fostering supportive communities.

The hosts explore remote work dynamics influenced by COVID-19, providing personal insights on productivity and the challenges of working from home. They touch on the importance of cultural and social aspects of work, as well as geographic differences in pandemic experiences. Jessica introduces her new venture, Box for the Trades, aimed at helping small contractors with QuickBooks and ServiceTitan integrations.

Jessica also highlights the upcoming 80s-themed Lady Titans event, promoting community engagement and support. Cassie and Heather express their excitement and support for Jessica’s continuous efforts in the trade industry, showing how these initiatives inspire and create opportunities for women.

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Time Stamps:

0:00 - Introduction to Jessica Woodruff Smith.

0:20 - Special thanks to our sponsors.

1:00 - Episode starts.

2:10 - Jessica's journey in the HVAC industry.

3:20 - Formation and impact of Lady Titans.

4:15 - Remote work dynamics and productivity insights.

5:30 - Balancing work and personal life.

6:40 - Jessica's new venture: Box for the Trades.

7:50 - Cultural and social aspects of work.

8:30 - Geographic differences during the pandemic.

9:40 - Announcement for Lady Titans event.

10:30 - Closing remarks and gratitude towards Jessica.

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/

Special thanks to our sponsors for making the show possible:

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Navigating Trades and Remote Work with Jessica Woodruff Smith