#5 - The CEO’s Clone: How One Hire Changed Everything at HomeField with Trachelle Simon
- Author
- Tanya Wilson & The Crew at HomeField East Valley
- Published
- Tue 12 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- None
📍 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
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🌐 Website: HomeFieldEastValley.com
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