From 16-Hour Days to Present Parent

From 16-Hour Days to Present Parent

Author: Greg Allan: Business Podcast For Construction and Trade Entrepreneurs September 9, 2025 Duration: 35:51

From working out of a Mazda 3 with a paper diary to running a team with 5 vans, 3 A-grades, and a game-changing admin — Lani’s journey is a raw look at what it really takes to grow a trade business.

In this episode, Lani opens up about the setbacks of raising a young family while building a business, the mistakes she made with hiring, and the turning point that freed her up to actually scale.

She shares how culture, RDOs, and team bonding have helped her keep staff for 4+ years, why finding the right admin changed everything, and how she’s now building a business that supports both her crew and her life as a present parent.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind or guilty about choosing between family and business, Lani’s story proves that change is possible with the right support and systems.


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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.
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