In this episode, Greg shares a practical roadmap for construction business owners who want to escape daily operations by building a team that runs the business without them. He breaks down the key shifts required to scale beyond £1 million, reduce stress, and reclaim personal freedom.

🔹 Key topics covered:
✅ Why most construction businesses rely too heavily on the owner – And how this limits growth and lifestyle
✅ The 3 biggest mistakes that create owner-dependency – Hiring workers, lacking systems, and micromanagement
✅ How to hire and develop leaders – From site supervisors to project managers
✅ Creating SOPs – Systemising your business with easy-to-follow processes
✅ Delegation in construction – How to step back without losing control
✅ Real-world success story – How George systemised his joinery business and took a stress-free honeymoon

If you’re a construction business owner feeling stuck in day-to-day tasks, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you delegate, lead, and grow your business without burning out. 🎧🔥

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In this episode, Greg sits down with Deb Madden, Executive Director at CITB, and Nathan Wilkins, Customer Engagement Manager, to uncover how construction business owners can access CITB funding to train, upskill, and grow their teams. They break down exactly how to claim grants, access training, and make the most of CITB support.

🔹 Key topics covered:
✅ What is CITB? – How it helps small and medium construction businesses
✅ Apprenticeships & funding – Up to £10,000 available per apprentice 💰
✅ Training grants & leadership courses – How to upskill your team for free
✅ Levies explained – What you pay vs. what you can claim
✅ Tackling the skills shortage – Why the industry needs 250,000+ workers and how businesses can benefit

If you’re a construction business owner looking to train your team, take on apprentices, or claim funding you didn’t know existed, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧🔥

Book a call with your local CITB Advisor today. You can find their contact details here:  CITB in your local area - CITB

If you’d like to do some research beforehand on the support available, here are some useful links: 

• Grants and available funding:  Grants & Funding for Training Courses - CITB
• £500 grant for hosting a construction student on work-experience:  Into Work grant - CITB
• Support with recruitment of an apprentices:  New Entrant Support Team - CITB
• Apprenticeship grant details:  Apprenticeship grants - CITB
• CITB levy calculator:  Levy Calculator (Guide for What You May Pay) - CITB
• Construction Career portal ‘GoConstruct’:  Construction Is A Career Like No Other | Go Construct
• Skill shortage information: CSN Industry Outlook - 2024-2028 - CITB

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Protect Your Profit Margin with Greg Wilkes

In this episode, Greg dives deep into how to protect and increase your profit margins in construction. He breaks down the biggest margin killers, the difference between gross vs. net profit, and the strategies you need to ensure your business stays profitable.

🔹 Key topics covered:
✅ Common mistakes that eat into your profits
✅ The difference between markup vs. margin (and why it matters)
✅ How to accurately track job costs in real time
✅ Negotiating better supplier rates & payment terms
✅ The importance of cash flow management & planning

If you’re a contractor or construction business owner looking to increase profits without taking on more work, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧🔥

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Thinking about moving to Australia as a tradesperson? In this episode, Greg sits down with Wes Zandt from the Downunder Centre to break down the exact steps to migrate successfully. From visa options and skills assessments to the emotional challenges of relocation, they cover everything you need to know.

🔹 Key topics covered:
✅ Skilled visas vs. employer sponsorship
✅ What trades are in demand
✅ How to pass skills assessments
✅ Common mistakes & how to avoid them
✅ Emotional & financial considerations

If you're serious about working in Australia or hiring skilled tradespeople, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧🔥

Websites:

• DUC website - main hub for skills assessments, visas and general migration advice - Emigrate to Australia - Visas & Skills Assessment - Down Under Centre 
• DUC Employment Hub - main hub for candidates to register and apply for job vacancies, and for employers to sign up with us to market their jobs - ducemploymenthub.com
• DUC Relocation Hub - A Website built by migrants for migrants, designed to assist with the relocation process - DUC Relocation Hub – This is a unique, one-of-a-kind site. Built by Migrants, for Migrants!

Social media:

• DUC Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/downundercentre_
• DUC Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/downundercentre
• DUC Relocation Hub Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ducrelocationhub
• DUC Podcast - https://tr.ee/_9QY0uJMD6

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In this insightful episode, Greg sits down with Paul Heming, founder of C-Link, to explore the challenges of subcontractor procurement and how technology can transform the process. Paul shares his journey from being a Quantity Surveyor to creating a software platform that streamlines procurement workflows for construction businesses.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The key inefficiencies in subcontractor procurement and how to fix them 🛠️
✅ How standardising tenders benefits both subcontractors and main contractors 🤝
✅ The game-changing role of AI in analyzing tenders and contracts efficiently 🔍
✅ Tips for subcontractors to maximise their chances of winning tenders 🏗️

Paul also discusses C-Link’s powerful features, such as prequalification tools, contract standardisation, and post-project analysis to help businesses scale effectively. Whether you’re a small developer, subcontractor, or a main contractor, this episode is packed with actionable insights to make procurement faster, smarter, and more profitable.

• LinkedIn Personal
• LinkedIn C-Link
• To book a demo - email [email protected] or book directly here - https://c-link.com/book-demo/
• Free Cost Planning Tool

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🎙️ Unlock the Power of Safety in Your Business! 🚧

In this game-changing episode, Greg sits down with Gavin Coyle, a global leader in safety and efficiency for construction businesses. Gavin shares his inspiring journey from the construction trenches in Ireland to revolutionizing how safety is perceived worldwide.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to turn safety into a profit-driving machine 💰
✅ Practical tips for embedding safety into your company culture 🛠️
✅ Secrets to aligning your entire team around safety and success 🔑

Whether you’re just starting out or managing multimillion-dollar projects, this episode will give you the tools to make safety simple, scalable, and profitable.

🎧 Listen now and level up your safety game!

🌟 Explore Gavin’s Free Resources & Memberships:

📚 Always Free Safety Tools: gavin-coyle.com/always-free
👥 Membership for Small to Large Businesses: gavin-coyle.com/membership

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Running a construction business can feel like a never-ending juggling act—but what if there was a way to take control and make everything run smoother? In this episode of the Develop Your Construction Business podcast, Greg Wilkes chats with systems expert James Brown about how to simplify and streamline your business.

James breaks it down into practical steps, sharing how to:

• Spot and fix the biggest time-wasters in your processes.
• Create systems that keep your projects running like clockwork.
• Free up your time to focus on growing your business (or just take a well-earned break!).

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the chaos of managing multiple jobs, chasing payments, or keeping your team on track, this episode is for you. Tune in for simple, actionable tips that’ll help you work smarter—not harder—and build a business that doesn’t rely on you being there every minute.

Ready to make life easier? Let’s dive in!

🎧 Listen to more episodes here: https://developcoaching.co.uk/construction-podcast/

👨🏼‍💻 James' website: https://www.biztechguru.com.au/media/

💡 Book a free consultation with James Brown: https://www.biztechguru.com.au/free-consultation/

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Ready to scale your business like a true champion? 🏆 In this episode, “What I Learned from Mo Farah About Scaling,” business growth expert Adam Strong shares the game-changing strategies he learned from training with the legendary Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah! 🥇

🚀 Get ready to: ✨ Overcome common scaling pitfalls 💡 Unlock new revenue streams 🔥 Build a powerful personal brand 💪 Develop a winning mindset

If you're looking to grow faster and achieve more, this episode is packed with actionable insights to take your business to the next level! 🎉

👉 Don’t miss out—tune in now and start scaling like a pro! 🎯

See the episode here:
https://developcoaching.co.uk/podcast/what-i-learned-from-mo-farah-about-scaling-with-adam-strong/
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🔥 Ever feel like you’re constantly putting out fires in your business? Like every single day you're running from one crisis to the next, barely finding time to breathe—let alone think about the bigger picture? 😫 Trust me, I’ve been there. And if you’re a construction business owner trying to scale, you probably know this feeling all too well. 🚧

In this episode, Greg Wilkes and Barbara Nixon, author of The Boss Hat 🎩 and leadership coach, dive deep into this exact struggle. You know the one—where you're wearing all the hats, doing everything yourself, and feeling like you're the only one who can. 🧢 It’s a common trap, but it’s also one that’s keeping you from hitting those ambitious growth targets 📈.

Barbara lays out some hard truths 💥 about why this happens and—more importantly—how to break free from it. She gets real about the cost of constantly “firefighting” 🔥 and shows how empowering your team 💪 to take on responsibility can free you up for the high-impact tasks that actually drive growth 🚀. It’s about stepping back, not stepping away, and finally making the space to lead your business instead of being trapped in the day-to-day grind 🛠️.

If you’re serious about scaling your company 🏗️ and stepping into the role of a true leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights 💡 you don’t want to miss. You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap on how to empower your team, refocus on the bigger vision 🎯, and stop getting bogged down by the little fires 🔥.

🚨 If you’ve ever felt like your business is running you instead of the other way around, it’s time to get out of firefighting mode and step into your role as the leader 🦸‍♂️. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to scale.

Links:
See the episode here:
https://developcoaching.co.uk/podcast/stop-firefighting-with-barbara-nixon/

🎧 Listen to more episodes here: https://developcoaching.co.uk/construction-podcast/

Website: www.barbaranixon.co.uk

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaranixon1/

The Confident Leaders Scorecard: https://barbara-dn4exwq0.scoreapp.com

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Join us for an exciting episode with Emma Mills from MyPA! 🌟 Learn how to design the perfect week and discover the amazing benefits of hiring virtual assistants (VAs) and personal assistants (PAs). 📅💼 Emma shares easy tips on planning your week, managing your time, and getting more done. 🗓️🕒 Find out how virtual working has changed during COVID-19 and how it helps businesses find great talent from anywhere. 🌐 See how delegating tasks to VAs and PAs can make you more productive and free up your time for important work. 🚀 Emma also gives practical advice on identifying tasks to delegate and protecting your time to focus on your goals. ⏳🔍 Don't miss Emma's expert tips and resources to help you win your week and grow your business. 🎯📈 Tune in now! 🎧✨

Links:
See the episode here:
https://developcoaching.co.uk/podcast/the-perfect-week-with-emma-mills/
🎧 Listen to more episodes here: https://developcoaching.co.uk/construction-podcast/
https://emmamills.co.uk/wintheweek
https://emmamills.co.uk
https://www.mi-pa.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/emmamipa
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmamipa
https://www.instagram.com/emmamipa

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