Show Notes
Today we have Brad Hibberd from Hib Electrical on the podcast to share his 6 business lessons from the last 6 years of business.
Based out of gods country aka Tasmania, Hib Electrical has grown from 0 to 18 staff while maintaining a healthy balance of excellent clients, excellent staff, excellent materials, excellent profit + excellent purpose.
Plenty to take away out of this podcast as Hib shares his wisdom.
What a time to be alive!
Enjoy the pod x
Primary Goal
Educational
Summary
In this episode, Brad Hibbert shares six key lessons from his six years in business, emphasizing the importance of discipline, smart work, and continuous learning. Discover practical insights on managing growth, taking risks, and appreciating the journey of entrepreneurship.
Keywords
business lessons, entrepreneurship, discipline, risk management, business coaching, growth strategies, work-life balance, self-development
Key Topics
The importance of pulling your boots on and facing challenges head-on Working smarter, not just harder, to accelerate growth The role of discipline, meditation, and habits in success Learning from risks and mistakes to keep moving forward The value of early business coaching and continuous learning Managing team performance and understanding key financial metrics The significance of stopping to reflect and celebrate progress
Sound Bites
"Get up, pull your boots on, and attack the situation" "Discipline and habits are key to success" "Don't be envious, you don't know what it costs to get there"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Brad's background 02:59 Pull your boots on and face challenges 05:14 Discipline, habits, and self-care in business 13:47 Working smarter to exit pain faster 25:13 The impact of early business coaching 36:35 Taking risks and learning from mistakes 45:00 Managing people and letting go of the wrong ones 49:34 Stop and smell the roses 54:03 Final advice and closing thoughts
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