# From Corporate to COO: Scaling Fast & Leading Fearlessly with Jessica Passmore

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Podcast: [Power Women of the Trades: Weekly Podcast Empowering Women In the Trades Industry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/power-women-of-the-trades-weekly-podcast-empowering-women-in-the-trades-industry-6399393)
Published: 2026-06-05T16:30:09+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Power Women of the Trades, hosts Cassie and Kailee sit down with Jessica Passmore, the COO of Harts Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC in Tacoma, Washington. Jessica shares her fascinating transition from a high-level corporate background to leading a fast-paced trades company that has grown to 130 employees under her guidance. The conversation highlights the rise of female leadership within Harts and how a diverse management team has strengthened the company's culture and operational success. Jessica also dives into the importance of industry groups like Nexstar and the impact of the Harts Academy, a program designed to build highly skilled tradespeople from the ground up. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how "trying fast and failing fast" can lead to massive growth in the home services industry.

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