Building a successful trade business isn’t easy, but with the right team, passion, and a willingness to learn, you can achieve incredible results! In this episode, James Rolfe, co-CEO of MR Roads, shares his journey from a one-man operation to leading a 45-person team in the competitive asphalt and road construction industry. Learn how they tackled challenges, structured their team, and developed a supportive, winning culture.

This is a must-watch for inspiration and practical insights!

Watch the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/9WS5wYtisWs

Discussion Points:

00:00 – Introduction to James Rolfe
00:07 – James' journey to starting MR Roads
01:50 – Merging companies and rebranding
03:30 – Moving from residential to government projects
07:20 – Building a sustainable work culture
12:45 – Challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled staff
18:00 – Training programs for new team members
24:40 – Managing scale and responsibilities
27:15 – Tips for business owners balancing work and family

Resources:

• Visit MR Roads’ Website at https://mr-roads.com.au/ 
• Get Social: https://www.instagram.com/mr.roadsau/
• https://www.facebook.com/mikus.rolph.mrroads/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/mr-roads/ 
• Stay in touch with James at JRolph@mr-roads.com.au
  
  

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