Listen "51. Working Longer and Harder is NOT the Answer"
Episode Synopsis
You can only truly grow your business once you embrace the magic of “leverage”. Leverage allows you, as a business owner, to maximise your time, resources, and efforts without being bogged down by low-value tasks. It enables you to focus on strategic goals and high-value activities, ultimately leading to better profitability and work-life balance. Rob and Dan argue the need to build a solid foundation—starting with hiring and training the right ground crew and office staff—before advancing to higher-level roles or adopting complex technology. By overcoming limiting mindsets, such as “no one is as good as me, it saves me time, energy and money if I do it myself,” business owners can optimise their time, delegate low-value tasks, and create sustainable growth. Once that foundation is established, you can fully appreciate the impact of leverage, of which there are three forms: 1. Money – Investing in resources like staff, systems, or tools that can generate greater returns over time. 2. People – Delegating tasks to the right team members, such as ground crew, admin staff, or project managers, to free up the owner’s time and enable business growth. 3. Systems – Implementing processes and technology, such as job management systems and accounting software, to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and scale operations effectively. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Leverage helps business owners focus on growth, not routine tasks. 🔨 Hiring the right people allows for effective delegation and time-saving. 🔨 Technology can free up time if used at the right stage. 🔨 Mindset is crucial; thinking “I can do it all” can hinder growth. 🔨 Strategic hires should be made in the right order to ensure success. 🔨 Solid foundations are key for growth, like clear processes and systems. 🔨 Don’t skip foundational steps; they ensure long-term business success. 🔨 Leverage is built through money, people, and systems to maximise impact. We mentioned Episode 22, The Strategic Hires EVERY Trades Business Needs When They Hit $80k a Month: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SfExoghU26oB91ERDxlQf?si=80fR_6ykRjmIMP05SzSziw … Book a free Strategy Call https://launch.pravargroup.com.au/onestepcloser And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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