Trade Talk (Ep. 19) - Building Connections: Celebrating International Podcast Day with Trade Talk

On this special episode of Trade Talk, Sarah and Erin celebrate International Podcast Day by looking back at some of their favorite highlights from the first 18 episodes. From insights on membership growth to powerful leadership lessons, this recap captures the conversations that have shaped Trade Talk so far.You’ll also hear Voices from the Booth, featuring clips from Contractors Connect meetups—where builders, vendors, and industry pros share their experiences in real time.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why membership matters and how it’s fueling growth in the building communityHow AI tools like Whisper are helping contractors save time and streamline communicationThe importance of boundaries and self-investment from Rosa Santiago ZimmermanAshley Curtin’s leadership insight on what it really means to “build a bridge” for employeesVoices from the Booth: authentic stories straight from Contractors Connect eventsKey Quote:"I can’t believe we’ve already had this many episodes. We started in May—and now here we are on International Podcast Day, looking back at everything we’ve built so far." - Erin Bakker (1:04)Listen & Subscribe:New episodes drop every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music. Like, subscribe, and leave a review to support the show.Got a topic idea or feedback? Email us at [email protected] or submit them at contractors-connect.com/podcast.