Episode 19

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4th Jun 2022

The 6 Week Break Strategy (Part 2)

Here it is, the second part of the 6 Week Break Strategy episode. If you haven’t already, make sure you go back and listen to Part 1 to get a bit of background and context. This strategy was taken from a session with the Profitable Tradie Boardroom members, it’s so valuable that it needed to be shared so that all trades business owners can work toward this goal and reap the rewards of the 6 Week Break Strategy.

When carried out properly this strategy will do wonders for your business. At the end of the day, it is a ‘stress test’ but by taking the plunge once and understanding there will be some challenges, you will make life a whole lot easier. You will witness the business find ways to keep the wheels turning even when you’re not around, which is great for the development of your staff. Not to mention that a business that can run without you there is worth a hell of a lot more money, if you were ever to sell it!

In this episode you’ll learn the tricks to planning, organizing, and delegating tasks while you are away so that your team is in the best position to tackle any challenges they run into, which is the best way you could possibly develop your team. If you are not sure if you are ready to trust your team with that sort of responsibility, there are some great reasons shared in the episode of why you should, along with some final tips of how to make sure you don’t trip up the process.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM IMPLEMENTING TODAYS PODCAST:

  • Development of your team that you can’t get any other way
  • Add value to your business by making it self-sufficient
  • Rewarding feeling knowing you’ve done something great for you, your team and your business


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The Profitable Tradie Podcast
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