Tradie Tips: Is Your Trades Business Running You? Time to Reclaim Your Vision!

Ever feel like your plumbing business is a runaway train, and you're just hanging on for dear life? You're not alone. Many tradies find themselves so caught up in the day-to-day chaos that they forget why they started their business in the first place.

Take Mike, for example. He started his electrical company with dreams of providing top-notch service and having time for his family. Fast forward five years, and he's working 80-hour weeks, missing his kids' soccer games, and feeling more like a frazzled employee than a business owner.

Sound familiar? It's time to hit the pause button and reconnect with your business heartbeat.

Here's how to get your mojo back:

1. Dust off that mission statement: Remember that piece of paper you wrote when you started? Yeah, the one buried under a pile of invoices. Dig it out. Does it still light your fire? If not, it's time for a rewrite.

2. Set goals that make you want to leap out of bed: "Make more money" is about as inspiring as cold porridge. How about "Become the go-to plumber for eco-friendly homes in Sydney"? Now we're talking!

3. Define values that aren't just corporate mumbo-jumbo: "Integrity" is great, but what does it mean for you? Maybe it's "Never upsell a customer on parts they don't need, even if it means a smaller profit."

4. Structure your business for growth, not chaos: If you're still trying to do everything yourself, you're the bottleneck. It's time to build a structure that lets your business grow without you having to clone yourself.

Remember, your trades business should be a reflection of your passion, not a ball and chain. Take some time this week to realign, refocus, and reignite that entrepreneurial spirit.

🥑AVOS TOP TIP: Schedule a "business vision day" every quarter. Go somewhere inspiring (maybe not the local hardware store), turn off your phone, and reconnect with why you started this journey.

Your business heartbeat is the rhythm that keeps everything moving. Keep it strong, keep it steady, and watch your trades empire thrive!

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