Profit First For Tradies

024: Supporting Your Partner's Trade Profession: A Spouse's Perspective with Verity Hare


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Behind every tradesperson is often an unsung hero—their spouse- who supports them through the long hours, physical demands, and challenges of a trade profession. These remarkable individuals have a unique perspective on what it's like to be married to someone working in the trades.
In this episode of Profit First For Tradies, we delve into what it’s like to be married to a tradie with Verity Hare. Verity is the founder of TradieWives, a small business born out of her desire to connect tradespeople with the business support they need. 

She understands that while tradespeople excel in their craft, they may require assistance in other aspects of their business, such as bookkeeping, marketing, or administrative tasks. 

Verity Hare shares her insights into the experiences of being married to a tradie and the importance of the spouse's role in supporting their partner's trade profession. She highlights the physical demands, long hours, and mental and emotional challenges that tradespeople often face.


In this episode of the Profit First for Tradies, you’ll learn the following:

  • TradieWives - what is it, and how Verity started it (01:05)
  • The power of figuring out what you want and don’t want to do (05:00)
  • How to find the right people for your business (09:03)
  • Is it necessary to help your husband or wife in their business? (13:14)


Using the correct systems and software in the business allows you to capture valuable data. And this information gives you options about what needs to change or what can be improved. 
If you haven’t listened to our previous episode about The Critical Role of Proper Software and Systems Setup in Business: TradiePad's Foundation For Success (Part 2), check out Episode 023
QUOTES

“Just be easy on yourself and don't do things that you don't enjoy.” -Verity Hare

“Surround yourself with other like-minded women because there are so many people out there willing to jump in and support.” -Verity Hare

“Playing to your strengths can help you with communication and in defining your roles.” -Katie Crismale-Marshall

Resources
  • Profit First for Tradies
  • Profit First Professionals


CONNECT WITH VERITY HARE
  • Website: https://tradiewives.com.au/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TradieWives


CONNECT WITH KATIE CRISMALE-MARSHALL
  • Website: https://www.profitfirstfortradies.com.au/ 
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitfirstfortradies9503/featured  
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfitFirstforTradies/ 


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