Construction Secrets | From Sole Trader to Big Company

Construction Secrets | From Sole Trader to Big Company

Author: Greg Allan: Business Podcast For Construction and Trade Entrepreneurs August 14, 2024 Duration: 39:50

You're going to love this week's episode, we have academy members Amy and Matt joining us from Ferguson Electrical in Patterson Lakes VIC. Matt started the business on his own in 2019 while his partner Amy worked as a client liaison executive in the construction industry. After years of stress, being on the tools and not having time for any admin or systems, Matt convinced Amy to join the business and the pair have been an unstoppable force in their business and the Tradies Success Academy ever since!


They are strong advocates for supporting women in trades and prioritising mental health in their trade business. Don't miss this great conversation between Greg, Amy and Matt.


Learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and book your free strategy session with one of our expert coaches! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Running a trade business often means juggling a dozen jobs at once, trying to keep clients happy while the paperwork piles up and your own time vanishes. It’s a specific kind of pressure that generic business advice just doesn’t address. That’s exactly where the Tradies Success Podcast comes in. Hosted by Greg Allan, this series cuts straight to the chase for electricians, plumbers, builders, and specialists in every field from concreting to metal fabrication. Each episode moves beyond theory, focusing on the tangible steps you can take to build a more profitable and sustainable operation. You’ll hear from fellow tradespeople who have been in your boots, sharing their real-world stories about what actually worked to increase their margins and reclaim their weekends. The conversations delve into practical tools for pricing, systems, client management, and mindset-all framed for the unique rhythms and challenges of a hands-on trade. If you’re aiming for growth without the constant grind, this podcast serves as a direct line to actionable strategies and honest talk about building a business that works for you, not the other way around. It’s a resource created specifically for construction and trade entrepreneurs who are ready to translate their skill into lasting success.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Tradies Success Podcast | Business Growth for Electricians, Plumbers, Builders & All Tradies
Podcast Episodes
Empowering Women In Trades [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:14
This week we are thrilled to have Hacia Atherton founder of EWIT and ambassador Camila Bernal on the podcast talking to us about how more Trade Businesses can empower women in the trade industry. Camila (AKA Camila The C…
Set yourself up for success in December and January [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:52
Greg sits down with Sean Mason one of our academy members to talk about the December crunch and the January quiet period. Remember to understand the capacity of your team keep consistency of work through January and onwa…
Good Boss vs Bad Boss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:19
Greg talks about the differences between a good boss and a bad boss. We all want to be a good boss but there are a few things that can have a really positive impact on the way you lead. Such as: Communication Understandi…
Attracting staff through optimised job ads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:04
Greg blind reacts to job ads on Seek.com and gives you actionable tips on how to optimise your job ads for success based on: Headline/ Title Hourly rate First paragraph Point of difference Structure Benefits for the empl…
The Undisclosed Power of Hiring 😳 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:53
Are you a trade business owner torn between working on the tools and managing your growing workload? Join us for a conversation that will change your perspective on hiring forever. Explore the critical difference between…
No money in your bank account? 💸 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:17
Greg sits down with Chantel our Accounting Coach to talk about how to manage your cashflow and have clarity around allocating funds to things like tax, wages, business expenses and personal expenses. Want to know more? B…
Work Generation 😩📉 I have no work, what should I do? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:42
G'day, mates! Today, we're tackling a common challenge faced by tradies: the dreaded "no work" situation. I've been there, and it's a rollercoaster of emotions. But fear not, because I've got some insights to help you na…
R U OK? Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:15
Today on the Tradies Success Academy Podcast, it's a special episode as we mark R U OK? Day, a day dedicated to reaching out and checking in on our mates. As a business owner who knows the weight of responsibility, I get…