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Angie Breedlove: Leading Women in the Warranty Industry

⏱️ 17:38 🎤 Cassie Pound, Heather Harpole, Angie Breedlove
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Angie Breedlove: Leading Women in the Warranty Industry
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  • 0:00
    Rilla: Virtual Coaching for Sales
    Cassie highlights Rilla, a virtual ride-along software designed to coach teams and boost sales in the home service industry.
  • 0:32
    Power Women of the Trades Introduction
    Heather introduces the podcast, emphasizing breaking barriers and empowering women entrepreneurs in trades.
  • 2:01
    Introducing Angie Breedlove
    Cassie welcomes Angie Breedlove, founder of Women of Warranty, to the show.
  • 2:22
    The Birth of Women of Warranty
    Angie explains that Women of Warranty is a new organization, two and a half years old, aiming to support women in administrative, influencer, and executive roles within the warranty industry.
  • 4:59
    Angie's Career Journey
    Angie shares her career path, starting at Maytag in a claims role and progressing through various positions in warranty administration.
  • 10:47
    Creating Your Own Seat
    Angie discusses the importance of creating a seat at the table and understanding business fundamentals like P&L to advance in one's career.
  • 14:04
    Overcoming Challenges and Passion
    Angie describes the challenges she faced in establishing Women of Warranty, driven by her passion and observing the lack of female leadership.
  • 20:56
    Women in Warranty: Statistics
    Angie highlights the disparity where women dominate operational roles in the warranty industry but hold less than 25% of executive positions.
  • 23:46
    The Human Element and AI
    Angie emphasizes the irreplaceable human element in customer experience, using an anecdote about a female homeowner and a repair person to illustrate what AI cannot capture.
  • 27:31
    Goals for Women of Warranty
    Angie outlines the future goals for Women of Warranty, including maintaining free membership, securing sponsorships, and hosting workshops and conferences.

Speakers

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Cassie Pound
Host
H
Heather Harpole
Host
A
Angie Breedlove
founder and executive director of Women of Warranty

Key Takeaways

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Develop a diverse skill set by trying different roles within your industry to discover what you enjoy and excel at.

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Understand key business metrics like P&L (Profit & Loss) and financial aspects to position yourself for leadership roles.

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If you don't have a seat at the table, create one or make your presence felt; don't be afraid to assert your value.

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Recognize the importance of networking and building a strong professional community to support your career growth and initiatives.

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Actively seek opportunities to lead and contribute to decision-making, moving beyond operational roles.

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Leverage industry conferences and associations to gain visibility, connect with peers, and advance your organization's mission.

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Focus on providing value and education through workshops and resources to empower others in your field.

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