Running the business
How to Grow a Trades Business From Solo to Crew
8 min
Going from solo tradie to running a crew is where most businesses stall. The work that got you here won't get you there. Here's what changes.
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Key takeaways
The 30-second version if you can't watch right now.
- Hire admin before your second tradie — phones are the bottleneck.
- Systemise quoting and invoicing so anyone can run a job.
- Track gross margin per job, not just revenue.
- First hire = apprentice or 2nd-year. They learn your way.
The question this video answers
"How do I scale my trade business past just me?"
Frequently asked questions
When should I hire?
When you're turning down 5+ jobs a week and your margins can support a wage + 20% on top.
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