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Listen "Joani Gerber on Leadership, Local Business & Lifting Others as You Rise"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we sit down with Joani Gerber, CEO of investStratford and former Stratford Business Leader of the Year. From her early days working in the family business to steering Stratford through economic uncertainty, Joani shares powerful lessons on:
Tackling trade and tariff challenges
Supporting small businesses
Championing women in leadership
Her message is clear: leadership means lifting others. As Joani puts it, "When your rocket ship is on the way to the moon, you don’t shut the doors—you jam in as many people as possible so everyone gets the same shot at success."
Tune in for a conversation that’s equal parts practical and inspiring.
Tackling trade and tariff challenges
Supporting small businesses
Championing women in leadership
Her message is clear: leadership means lifting others. As Joani puts it, "When your rocket ship is on the way to the moon, you don’t shut the doors—you jam in as many people as possible so everyone gets the same shot at success."
Tune in for a conversation that’s equal parts practical and inspiring.
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