Handle The Sh!T
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.
Handle The Sh!T
#8 - Your TEAM is Your BRAND - with Heidi Hooker
Think your brand is just a logo and a color palette? Think again. In this episode of Handle the Sh!t, Tanya Wilson is joined by marketing guru and team culture cheerleader, Heidi Hooker, to unpack what your real brand is made of: your people. 💥
Together, they explore how the way your team shows up in the field, online, and in everyday interactions becomes your company’s reputation — and ultimately, your brand. From celebrating staff birthdays to defending one-star reviews with class, this episode is a must-listen for any business owner ready to build a people-first brand that customers (and employees) want to stick with.
🧠 TOPICS WE COVER
- Why your brand is your reputation — not just your logo
- How to showcase your team to build trust and connection
- How social media plays a powerful role in brand-building
- Why defending your reputation the right way matters
- The role of company culture in customer experience and reviews
- Building your brand as a recruiting magnet
✨ 5 THINGS YOU’LL LEARN
- What it really means to build a team-centered brand
- How to use birthdays, anniversaries, and field videos to build loyalty
- Why putting your team front and center boosts customer trust
- How to educate customers (even with 1-star reviews)
- The mindset shift from “just a job” to “this is my career”
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS
- 🛠️ Learn more about HomeField East Valley → www.homefieldeastvalley.com/east-valley
- 💬 Follow us on Instagram: @ladieskickinass
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- Interested in starting your own septic business? → Stay tuned for franchise info at https://www.homefieldonsite.com/partnerships/
💬 QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
“Your logo isn’t your brand — your reputation is. And that reputation is built by the people who wear your logo every day.” — Tanya Wilson
🧼 EPIC AFFIRMATION
“I lead with purpose, show up with intention, and build my brand through every interaction.”
🎧 Thanks for Listening to Handle The Sh!T!
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🔗 Connect With Us:
🌐 Website: HomeFieldOnsite.com/East-Valley
📸 Instagram: @HomeFieldEastValley
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💼 LinkedIn: Tanya Merritt Wilson
📧 Email: Tanya@homefieldonsite.com
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