In this episode of The TradeMarke Podcast, Eric Thomas and Sarah Ghirardo sit down with Dana Staszkiewicz, co-founder of the Opus & Golds Group, to explore her remarkable transition from a career in retail and ad agencies to becoming a leader in the trades industry. Dana shares her story of entering the trades through her brother's plumbing business, the challenges they overcame, and how they scaled the company to success before launching Opus & Golds Group.
Learn actionable insights about:
- Creating sustainable profits in the trades.
- Developing systems and processes for growth at any revenue level.
- The importance of data-driven decisions in marketing and operations.
- Strategies to thrive during economic and political shifts.
Whether you’re running a small trades business or managing a multimillion-dollar operation, this episode delivers valuable strategies and inspiration to level up your game. Plus, Dana gives a sneak peek into her new podcast and her take on working alongside family in business.
Stay tuned for this insightful conversation that’s packed with actionable takeaways to help you make your mark in the trades.
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