# Scaling a Family Trades Business with Marissa Esposito Part 1

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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: 2026-06-05T16:05:04+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Power Women of the Trades, hosts Cassie and Kailee sit down with Marissa Esposito, Vice President at Esposito’s Electric in New Jersey. Marissa shares the inspiring journey of her family business, which her father started in a laundry room over 40 years ago and now operates with 35 trucks on the road. The conversation explores Marissa’s transition from a background in marketing to leading HR and workforce development, where she focuses on building career pathways and leading through influence rather than just authority. Marissa offers a unique perspective on growing up in a "blue-collar" household, the evolution of technology in the trades, and the shift from authoritative to collaborative leadership. The episode highlights the vast opportunities available within the industry beyond field labor, advocating for building businesses meant to last for future generations.

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