Show Notes
You know how in video games, there’s a boss at the end of every level? Some massive monster you’ve got to defeat before the game lets you move on. Well, growing a trades business is pretty similar. You’ve got different levels: Start-up... $500K revenue/year... $2M... $5M... $10M+... And at each level, there’s a different “boss” waiting for you. Pricing... Hiring... Systems... Your own capacity... Your numbers... Beat the boss, and you level up. Lots of owners can’t, and stay stuck on the same level for years... Or just give up the game altogether... But if you’re serious about levelling up and growing your trades business...
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: The biggest challenge at each stage from start-up to $10M+ Why working harder won’t get you to the next level What you need to change to break through each growth ceiling
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