Starting a business can be a challenging and overwhelming task, especially for those in the trades industry who are used to working with their hands rather than managing a company. However, with the right approach and structure, the transition from being a technician to a business owner can be a successful and rewarding experience.
In this episode of The Site Shed podcast, we're excited to dive into the topic of how a tradesman can transition to a business owner. This is the first episode of our new podcast series "How to Structure your Trade Business" where we'll be discussing the strategies and techniques for building a successful trade business through an effective business structure.
Joining us as a guest co-host is Rob Kropp, the Founder of Pravar Group, who specialises in business coaching. Rob brings his experience in business growth and strategy to the table as we explore these topics.
During the episode, we'll cover the importance of having a business structure, building your team and strategizing to grow your business.
Discussion Points:
00:00 Episode Intro
00:27 Welcome back Rob Kropp
03:52 The reality of having a structure in your trade-business
04:45 Common mindset of tradesmen turned trade-business owners
07:45 How hiring a team reflects the size of your business
13:30 Why do people get stuck working long hours?
17:12 Importance of optimising your trade-business structure
19:50 Shed to Grow: How Rob helped a client structure their business
21:00 Positions, People, Processes
21:50 Scale Team not Time: Starting with the Organisation Chart to grow your business
25:00 Equipping your team to succeed in their position
29:00 Soft skills to develop to improve your leadership
32:55 Setting your mindset to grow your trade business
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