Handle The Sh!T
Handle The Sh!T
Podcast Description
Where business gets real, and sht gets handled.Hosted by Tanya Wilson—CEO of HomeField East Valley and co-founder of HomeField Onsite Environmental—Handle the Sh!t! is the unfiltered, boots-on-the-ground podcast for septic professionals, small business owners, and blue-collar teams who know what it takes to run a tight ship in a messy world.Each week, Tanya sits down with a genuine member of the HomeField team—from techs in the trenches to the behind-the-scenes brains—sharing raw conversations, real-life lessons, and practical strategies to build stronger businesses, better teams, and badass leadership.This isn’t just talk. It’s the real stuff: field stories, team dynamics, systems, growth, mindset, and the occasional shovel in the dirt. We're not here to sugarcoat—we’re here to handle it.Perfect for tradespeople, service business owners, and anyone who believes in grit, growth, and getting sh*t done with integrity.Expect honesty. Expect tools. Expect to be fired up.
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The podcast covers various themes including team dynamics, customer service, leadership mindset, and industry pride. Examples of episodes discuss social media strategies for service businesses, building team culture, and training technicians to enhance customer experiences, emphasizing real-world insights and actionable tips.
Where business gets real, and sht gets handled.
Hosted by Tanya Wilson—CEO of HomeField East Valley and co-founder of HomeField Onsite Environmental—Handle the Sh!t! is the unfiltered, boots-on-the-ground podcast for septic professionals, small business owners, and blue-collar teams who know what it takes to run a tight ship in a messy world.
Each week, Tanya sits down with a genuine member of the HomeField team—from techs in the trenches to the behind-the-scenes brains—sharing raw conversations, real-life lessons, and practical strategies to build stronger businesses, better teams, and badass leadership.
This isn’t just talk. It’s the real stuff: field stories, team dynamics, systems, growth, mindset, and the occasional shovel in the dirt. We’re not here to sugarcoat—we’re here to handle it.
Perfect for tradespeople, service business owners, and anyone who believes in grit, growth, and getting sh*t done with integrity.
Expect honesty. Expect tools. Expect to be fired up.
📍 OVERVIEW
In this episode of Handle The Sh!T!, Tanya Wilson, CEO of HomeField East Valley, sits down with the newest powerhouse on the team, Trachelle Simon. From finance to operations, Trachelle’s journey proves the right person in the right seat can change everything for a growing septic and wastewater business.
We talk about making the leap from corporate to small business, learning an entirely new industry, and why culture and systems are the backbone of scaling. Whether you’re drowning in tasks or dreaming of building a team that has your back, this episode will inspire you to rethink how you hire, train, and empower your people.
🧠 TOPICS WE COVER
- Why Tanya needed to “clone herself” to grow the business
- How Trachelle transitioned from finance to septic industry operations
- The importance of culture and team morale in the trades
- How to learn a brand-new industry without overwhelm
- Using procurement and systems like Ramp to streamline installs
- Why building the right team is your biggest legacy as an owner
✨ 5 THINGS YOU’LL LEARN
- How to identify when it’s time to hire a high-level operations teammate
- Ways to build confidence when entering a new industry
- Why documenting processes is essential for growth and franchising
- How procurement can eliminate bottlenecks in installations
- The power of a supportive, knowledgeable team in the septic industry
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS
- Visit HomeField East Valley
- Connect with Tanya: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube | X | LinkedIn
- Tool Mentioned: Ramp – Expense management and procurement software
🎧 Thanks for Listening to Handle The Sh!T!
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🔗 Connect With Us:
🌐 Website: HomeFieldEastValley.com
📸 Instagram: @HomeFieldEastValley
📘 Facebook: @HomeFieldEastValley
🎵 TikTok: @WeDoEpicShit
🎥 YouTube: @homefieldeastvalley
🐦 X (Twitter): @HomeFieldEastValley
💼 LinkedIn: Tanya Merritt Wilson
📧 Email: [email protected]
Handle The Sh!T! is powered by HomeField East Valley — where septic gets done right, and business gets handled.
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