In this episode of the UpScale Business Podcast, Mitch Van chats with Jarrad Sharp, owner of Sharp Air Conditioning in Perth (www.sharpairconditioning.com.au). Jarrad shares his real-life story — starting as an apprentice and learning the ropes of running a business the hard way.Need help growing your business?Book a free session with our Growth Specialist:⁠ ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube:⁠ ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠⁠Find out where your business stands — take our Tradie Quiz:⁠ ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Accelerator program: Book your Free Consultation and talk to our team to learn more about our program and how we can support your business:https://upscale-coaching.com/upscale-discovery-call-rrHe opens up about the challenges he faced, like working crazy hours, undercharging clients, and the unexpected volume of behind-the-scenes work. Jarrad stresses how important it is to build a strong team, invest time in training admin staff, and put solid systems in place.You’ll hear why creating a positive company culture matters, what he’s learned from hiring mistakes, and how coaching helped him grow his business faster. Plus, Jarrad talks about his goals for the future and why having a long-term vision is key to success.If you’re a tradie business owner wanting straight-up advice on growing your trade business, this episode is for you.Key Takeaways:Running a business isn’t taught at trade school — it’s a steep learning curveThe behind-the-scenes work can be huge—expect long hours early onUndercharging is common without the right structureTraining admin staff properly is a mustHaving the right team makes all the differenceCoaching can fast-track your business growthLook after your team, and they’ll look after your clientsLong-term goals keep you focused and motivatedChapters:00:00 Introduction01:07 Jarrad’s Start as an Apprentice03:45 Facing Business Challenges05:28 The Reality of Running the Day-to-Day08:34 Building a Team & Company Culture10:40 Training Admin Staff12:32 Systems and Processes15:03 Creating a Positive Workplace18:45 Hiring Lessons22:16 The Value of Coaching24:36 Future Plans

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