Show Notes
Today we have Josey from Bremner Electrical on the podcast to share his 7 business lessons from the last 7 years of business.
Based out of gods country aka Melbourne, Bremner Electrical has grown from 0 to 15-20 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 Josey honestly shares his thoughts + wisdom across all his learnings.
What a guy, and what a time to be alive!
Enjoy the pod x
Content Type
Interview
Primary Goal
Educational
Summary
In this episode, Josie Bremner shares seven key lessons from seven years of building Bremner Electrical, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking, team development, and maintaining a balanced life. Discover practical insights on leadership, business growth, and fostering strong relationships with clients and staff.
Keywords
business lessons, leadership, team building, electrical business, business growth, long-term strategy, client relationships, staff development, work-life balance
Key Topics
Long-term business planning Building and trusting your team Importance of knowing your numbers Creating a positive company culture Prioritizing family and personal health Developing career pathways for staff Trust and delegation in leadership The role of kindness and relationships in business
Sound Bites
"You're only as good as your people" "Build your expert team around you" "Be kind to people, always"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Josie Bremner and Bremner Electrical 01:00 Current projects and business growth 01:48 Starting from nothing and natural business growth 02:53 The evolution of team and leadership roles 03:53 Reflecting on business aspirations and future plans 05:07 Balancing business challenges with personal life 06:00 Lesson 1: Play the long game 07:54 Building long-term client and staff relationships 11:54 Lesson 2: Only as good as your people 19:59 Investing in team development and career progression 23:57 Trust and delegate to your team 28:02 Know your numbers and financial metrics 34:57 Building an expert team and seeking advice 40:12 Prioritizing family and personal well-being 45:08 The importance of enjoying the journey over the destination 45:57 Final thoughts on holistic success and happiness
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