Starting your own trade business can happen fast. One minute it’s a side gig, the next you’re all in, juggling work, quotes, invoicing, lead generation, and family life at the same time.

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In this episode of the UpScale Business Podcast, Mario shares his journey of starting his electrical business while still working full time, becoming a new dad, and making the call to go all in sooner than expected. He talks honestly about the uncertainty, long days, and mindset shift that comes with leaving steady pay to back yourself.

We unpack what it’s really like being a one-man band, why running a business is very different from working in one, and how structure, accountability, and the right support can make the transition smoother. Mario explains why he joined coaching before officially starting his business, how having a plan gave him confidence, and why consistency in outreach and lead generation matters even when results don’t show straight away.

This episode is a must-listen if you’re thinking about starting your own trade business, currently subbing while building your own work, or feeling overwhelmed trying to do everything yourself. You’ll hear practical insights on planning your exit, creating a runway, staying consistent, and setting your business up properly from day one instead of fixing mistakes later.

If you want more time with your family, more control over your schedule, and a clearer path forward in your trade business, this conversation will resonate.

In this episode, Mitch sits down with Erina to share five habits that show up again and again in the most successful trade business owners we work with. These are not the things you do later when you are already established. These are the habits you need early if you want to grow without burning out.

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They talk about why time management is the starting point for everything, how to build a simple weekly planning routine, and why the best operators are obsessed with reviewing their numbers instead of guessing.

You will also hear the truth about lead generation. You do not need to love it. You just need to do it consistently. Mitch and Erina break down why great workmanship alone is not enough to grow a trade business, and why sales and lead generation are skills every tradie has to learn.

They also dive into profit protection and why discounting often destroys your margins without you realising. Finally, they cover follow up and the numbers behind it, including why most people lose jobs simply because they stop too early, and how consistent follow up can massively increase conversions.

If you are a plumber, electrician, builder, or trade business owner who wants more control, better profits, and consistent work coming in, this episode will give you practical habits you can start using straight away.

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So you’ve nailed the first three steps of SDC: structure, capacity, and control. Now it’s time to build a trade business that can grow without you being the bottleneck.

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In this episode, Erina and Mitch walk through steps four to seven of the SDC framework, the part that helps trade business owners move from being on the tools every day to running a business that can scale.

You’ll hear why so many tradies struggle to step back, even when they know they should, and how getting off the tools creates more time for quoting, business development, and leading the team. They unpack what it really takes to hire the right people, build trust, and stop micromanaging so your business can keep moving when you’re not there.

They also go deep on leadership and standards, including a practical exercise to identify the behaviours you want more of in your team. If you’ve ever written values that sound good but don’t actually change how your crew shows up, this conversation will help you make standards real, trade relatable, and easy to enforce.

Then comes the money side: cash flow and risk control. You’ll learn why cash buffers matter, how to stop getting blindsided by bills and tax, and why checking your numbers consistently is a skill that builds confidence fast. The goal is simple: fewer surprises, less stress, and better decisions.

Finally, they break down the systems that remove you, the documentation, visibility, and repeatable processes that create consistency in service, quoting, team performance, and results. If you’re aiming for serious growth and want to know what changes as you chase bigger months, this one is a must listen.

We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate, hire, and delegate.⁠ ⁠Book your call⁠⁠ with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program.

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