Are you stuck on the tools and struggling to grow your trade business? In this game-changing session, Greg Allan breaks down the Multiplier Effect—the single most powerful concept to understand how your time impacts profit, growth, and freedom.💥 Discover:Why working on the tools keeps you stuckHow to delegate low-impact tasksWhat roles in your business create 1x, 3x, and even 10x growthThe secret to scaling without burning outThis isn’t just theory—it’s the exact strategy that’s helped hundreds of trade business owners reclaim their time, hire with purpose, and build businesses that work without them.📲 Learn more at https://www.tradies-success-academy.com/

This might be one of the most important videos I’ve made for the Academy.I’ve been talking to both sides —✅ Members scaling fast (from $250K to $3M+ and even $11M+)❌ And members who’ve cancelled because they’re “too busy” or “no money”What’s the difference?It’s not skill.It’s not luck.It’s awareness.In this video, I break down:

• Why understanding your numbers is the first step to freedom
• How pricing mistakes and team inefficiency are secretly draining your profit
• What to track daily so your jobs and days actually make you money
• Why being "too busy" is usually the biggest red flag
• And how the Academy isn’t another cost — it’s your multiplier

If you feel stuck, broke, or burnt out — don’t run from this.Lean in. Watch this. Take notes. And commit to mastering what matters.Want to learn more? Let's go - https://www.tradies-success-academy.com/

In this session, Greg Allan breaks down the Scaling Framework—a simple but powerful way to understand the ups and downs of growth in your trade business. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of “busy → hire hesitation → slowdown,” this is for you.You’ll learn:Why proactive hiring unlocks consistent growthHow owner capacity affects work generationWhat a true scaling business looks likeThe mindset shift required to break the feast-and-famine cycleThis framework is essential for tradies who want to get off the tools and into real business leadership.

From $700K to over $11 million — Ben Doran’s journey is one of the biggest success stories inside the Academy.

In this third sit-down with Greg, Ben shares the raw truth about what it takes to scale fast, build a strong team, and step out of the day-to-day. From losing staff after a merger to hiring a GM, and now gearing up for $20 million — this is the real talk every tradie business owner needs to hear.

Whether you're just starting out or stuck on the tools, this episode will show you what’s possible when you back yourself, take risks, and build the right support around you.

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This week on the podcast, Jack chats with our accountancy coach, Chantel, about the financial foundations every trade business owner needs to understand.

They dive into the importance of knowing your true costs, managing billable hours, and planning for seasonality to avoid cash flow surprises. Chantel shares insights on common financial pitfalls, the impact of hiring at the right time, and how small efficiency improvements can lead to massive gains.

If you're looking to take control of your numbers and make smarter business decisions, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you scale sustainably.

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this week's episode, Greg and Tradies Success Coach Leanne explore:

They emphasise the need for community support and the significance of finding mentors who understand the unique challenges of business ownership.

In this conversation, Leanne and Greg discuss the complexities of business growth, focusing on the importance of strategic hiring, understanding one's role as a business owner, and the evolution of leadership dynamics. They emphasise the need for intentional hiring practices, the significance of mapping the customer journey, and how effective leadership can enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

This week on the podcast, Dean Streater from G&D Electrical Services joins Greg to discuss the challenges faced in the electrical services business, particularly focusing on transitioning from traditional methods to modern technology. Dean shares his experiences of managing a family business, the importance of team dynamics, and the necessity of adapting to change for growth. They emphasise the significance of communication, culture, and preparation for future challenges in business operations. In this conversation, Greg Allan and Dean Streater discuss the challenges and strategies in managing business cycles, the importance of technology and team dynamics, the role of virtual assistants, fostering team morale, learning from hiring mistakes and navigating family relationships in business. Dean shares his experiences and insights on how to effectively manage demand fluctuations, improve team efficiency, and create a positive work culture.

Learn more about the ⁠⁠⁠Tradies Success Academy⁠⁠⁠ and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and book a demo! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Learn more about Dean Streator and G&D Electrical Services by checking out their ⁠website⁠ and following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.

Jamie Mushin, TSA coach and specialist in people management, joins us this week on the podcast. He and Greg delve into the intricacies of team management, focusing on the challenges of navigating change, the importance of effective communication, and the impact of one-on-one conversations on team performance. They explore the resistance to change often faced by tradies and the necessity of building genuine connections with team members and clients. The discussion emphasises the role of emotional intelligence and mindfulness in leadership, advocating for a proactive approach to managing relationships within a business.

If you're already a member of the academy, be sure to book a session with Jamie to explore people management further and gain tangible takeaways specific to your business.

If you're keen to learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business like the thousands of other trade business owners we've helped, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and request a call from our team! 

Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this conversation, Jack Tuffley shares his journey from being a young apprentice in the construction industry to becoming a business owner at the age of 23. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of building a supportive team, and the realisations he had during his first six months in business. Jack emphasises the significance of communication, respect, and collaboration within his team, as well as his aspirations for the future, including achieving a work-life balance that allows him to enjoy personal time with his partner.

Learn more about the ⁠⁠⁠Tradies Success Academy⁠⁠⁠ and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and book a demo! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Learn more about Jack Tuffley and Tuff Built Constructions Group by checking out their ⁠website⁠ and following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.

In this week's episode of the Tradies Success Podcast Nathaniel Whitelock from Whitelock Electrical discusses the challenges of transitioning from a sole trader to a business owner, emphasising the importance of letting go of responsibility, the value of a solid apprenticeship, and the significance of hiring the right people. 

Nathaniel shares insights on the mindset shift required to manage a business effectively and the impact of establishing clear company values. The discussion also highlights the importance of trials in hiring and the emotional and financial costs associated with hiring the wrong person.

Learn more about the ⁠⁠Tradies Success Academy⁠⁠ and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and book a demo! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Learn more about Nathaniel Whitelock from Whitelock Electrical by checking out their website and following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠.