Show Notes
Today Crowe sits down with Josh Ford aka “The Ford Lord” who is no doubt a deity / demigod in the electrical world.
A hero and friend to many, Fordy runs a couple of businesses atm (New Age Electrical, Lock Out + Live, New Age Media, Spark Your Interest) whilst balancing a young family.
He is a total legend (one of my fave humans tbh), dedicated family man, runs some good honest businesses, and I always know what to expect when we hang out (100% of the time he is a good time).
In this pod we discuss business start ups, rebuilding your job management system, time management, current happenings + much more.
Also side note Ford and I were discussing a camping trip to Crescent Head sometime soon let me know who is keen and we can start to organise?
Much love + enjoy the pod xx
Summary In this episode, Ford Lord shares insights on business growth, project management, and personal development in the electrical industry. Discover practical strategies for scaling your business, optimizing systems, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Keywords business growth, electrical industry, project management, systems, scaling, work-life balance, entrepreneurship
Key Topics Business scaling and growth strategies Project management and system optimization Personal development and work-life balance
Guest Name Ford Lord
Titles Mastering Business Growth in the Electrical Industry: Ford Lord's Insights Scaling Your Electrical Business: Practical Strategies from Ford Lord
Sound Bites "Pricing jobs as if we're already doing them." "Work hours are the most underrated asset." "Diversify your services to stay resilient."
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Coffee Spill 00:50 Navigating Business Responsibilities 03:08 Quoting and Estimation Challenges 05:54 Utilizing Technology for Efficiency 09:54 The Importance of Proper Setup 13:59 Emotional Aspects of Transitioning Roles 17:58 Balancing Tools and Office Work 21:57 Future Aspirations and Business Development 26:21 Managing Growth and Delegation 28:19 Authenticity in Content Creation 31:12 The Importance of Continuous Learning 33:42 Building a Positive Company Culture 37:32 Finding Purpose and Happiness at Work 40:22 Navigating Different Personalities in the Workplace 44:27 Embracing Opportunities for Growth 48:19 Diversification and Resilience in Business
Resources Simpro Software - https://www.simprogroup.com/ Darren from Platinum Consultants - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-platinum-consultants Residual Electrical UK - Mike Page - https://www.youtube.com/c/MikePageResidualElectrical RJ Air - David Long - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-long/ Sparky Coach Podcast - https://sparkycoach.com/podcast
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