📍 OVERVIEW

In the first Handle the Sh!t episode of 2026, Tanya Wilson pulls back the curtain on one of the most impactful leadership practices she has implemented in nearly 17 years in the wastewater industry. This episode is a deep dive into how intentional team alignment, transparency, and shared ownership thinking can completely transform a septic business.

Fresh off a powerful annual team meeting, Tanya walks listeners through exactly how she reviews financials with her team, celebrates wins, builds accountability, and aligns personal and professional goals across the company. This is not a theory. These are real systems, real conversations, and real results that have helped HomeField East Valley grow, scale, and build a culture people are proud to be part of.

If you want a septic business that runs with clarity, buy‑in, and momentum, this episode is a must‑listen.

🧠 TOPICS WE COVER

• Why your mindset as an owner sets the tone for your entire team
• How transparency around financials builds trust and buy‑in
• What an annual alignment meeting should actually look like
• Using reviews and data to reinforce culture and performance
• Why team goal setting fuels retention and accountability
• How alignment creates scalable growth, not burnout

✨ 5 THINGS YOU’LL LEARN

1. How to run an annual team meeting that drives real alignment and ownership
2. Why sharing revenue, profit, and expenses reduces resentment and confusion
3. How to use reviews and wins to reinforce culture and pride
4. Why measuring performance is non‑negotiable for scaling
5. How personal goals tied to team goals increase engagement and retention

🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS

• 🌐 HomeField East Valley
  https://www.homefieldEV.com
• 💬 Slack, Team communication platform
  https://slack.com
• 📲 CHIIRP, Customer communication and review automation
  https://chiirp.com/
• 📱 Connect with Tanya on Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/homefieldeastvalley
  
  

💬 QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

“Alignment is what allows you to scale. Hustle alone will never get you there.

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🌐 Website: HomeFieldOnsite.com/East-Valley
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