Sparky Coach

This pod is a bit of a continue on from our “The True Cost Of Being An Average Business Owner” series.  Actually it was only two episodes, can it really be called a series?  What constitutes a series anyway?  I guess, in a way, who really cares.  Back to the point though, we discuss how to have your sharpest week.  It possibly can be summed up in this one sentence: clearly define the difference be...

Today on the lounge we have the absolute honour of having one of my best mates James Hipwell as our guest.   James, alongside his wife Alex, run Hipwell Projects: a luxury building + development company based out of south Sydney.  We discuss lots of topics including, but not limited to: what builders look for in electricians, running large teams, cost plus work, liquidation, preferential payment,...

This pod is a bit of a continue on from our “The True Cost Of Being An Average Business Owner” series.  Actually it was only two episodes, can it really be called a series?  What constitutes a series anyway?  I guess, in a way, who really cares.  Back to the point though, we discuss how to have your sharpest week.  It possibly can be summed up in this one sentence: clearly define the difference be...

This pod is a bit of a continue on from our “The True Cost Of Being An Average Business Owner” series.  Actually it was only two episodes, can it really be called a series?  What constitutes a series anyway?  I guess, in a way, who really cares.  Back to the point though, we discuss how to have your sharpest week.  It possibly can be summed up in this one sentence: clearly define the difference be...

This week on the lounge we have the absolute privilege of hearing from our good friend Linton Chalmers.  Linton is an absolute weapon when it comes to understanding people, leadership, sales, and much more.  I know you’re going to get a lot out of this one.  Be blessed x 

This pod is a bit of a continue on from our “The True Cost Of Being An Average Business Owner” series.  Actually it was only two episodes, can it really be called a series?  What constitutes a series anyway?  I guess, in a way, who really cares.  Back to the point though, we discuss how to have your sharpest week.  It possibly can be summed up in this one sentence: clearly define the difference be...

This pod is a bit of a continue on from our “The True Cost Of Being An Average Business Owner” series.  Actually it was only two episodes, can it really be called a series?  What constitutes a series anyway?  I guess, in a way, who really cares.  Back to the point though, we discuss how to have your sharpest week.  It possibly can be summed up in this one sentence: clearly define the difference be...

Today on the lounge we sit down with Clint Hewish from Concept Electrical Estimating.  We chat through all things estimating, handling jobs, retention, contracts, addendums, plans, drawings, design + construct, quoting at night time (lol) and so on (and much more).  Was such a good time and I'm sure you will get lots out of listening back.  Much love xx 

Ah business ownership, what a blessing. AND OMG WHAT A CURSE SOMETIMES!!  The question is, who do you answer to when you are the top dog?  Maybe you answer to no one.  And maybe some days when you’re performing that’s ok.   Maybe some other days, when you could be legit replaced by a potato, it’s actually not ok. In this two part series we discuss the key components that make up a business owners...

Ah business ownership, what a blessing. AND OMG WHAT A CURSE SOMETIMES!!  The question is, who do you answer to when you are the top dog?  Maybe you answer to no one.  And maybe some days when you’re performing that’s ok.   Maybe some other days, when you could be legit replaced by a potato, it’s actually not ok. In this two part series we discuss the key components that make up a business owners...

This week on the lounge we have Jaiden Howell aka Rewired Electrical GC.  We chatted to the social media tycoon about lots of things including, but not limited to: editing vids, social media, apprentices, company culture, building relationship, upcoming work, his first hires + much more.  What a time to be alive!  Much love xx 

This question is kinda rhetorical but kinda not tbh.  We discuss including, but not limited to, the following topics re: quote conversions:  -how a 10/10 conversion rate can mean you have excellent long term customers -how a 10/10 conversion rate can also mean you are too cheap and are targeting the wrong customers   -why it’s important to assess where the leads are coming from (ie FB ads might be...

The title might sum this up completely tbh.  In a world of hustle hustle growth growth revenue revenue and “I got up at 2am to exercise I am already 4 hours in front of you” it’s time to chill tf out.  Let’s face it, there really is no rival to word of mouth advertising.  And growth? Yeh it will come with time. But let’s make sure the numbers are correct first.  Plus much more as always.  Much lov...

This week on the lounge room we have the absolute privilege of having David Long from RJ Air as our guest.  Founded in 1977, RJ Air have established themselves as the industry leaders across the high end residential and commercial sectors.  With a core emphasis on sustainable growth, retaining excellent staff, nailing the 1%ers, using the best materials and working for the right clients; it’s no w...

Can you believe the financial year descends upon us like the looming second coming of the electrical gods?  Nah, us neither.  We discuss the importance of raising your rates, how to do it, who needs to know, and the best way to tell them.  Also a bit of an EOFY discussion too.  Pls keep in mind that we are not accountants but we do hold Cert 3’s in Electrotechnology, which we believe places us abo...

Ok ok so this one hits home to everyone who has ever employed an admin.  If you’re underprepared it can be very stressful. A complete bloodbath of double handling and micro managing you may say. On the other hand if you wait for everything to be perfect you will never do anything. Either way though, you need some excellent people in the office aka the engine room.  No wonder our first commandment...

This week we have the pleasure of having the self appointed and self anointed "Ford Lord" back on the lounge again. We chat through credit cards, working for builders, contracts, variations, the pros and cons of doing cost plus work, back costing, and our mutual hate for the coaching industry lol.  I always love and value the time I get to spend talking to Fordy and we are so stoked to b...

Have you ever lost your business mojo Austin Powers style?  Maybe it was something to do with money, or staff, or health, or family, or too much work, or not enough work, or clients, or someone hassling a price, or the product which was once good is not so good anymore (omg). .  Whatever the case may be, how do you effectively show up every day with your mojo in tact? Is there some secret trade /...

Ahhh average staff members. We have all been there haven’t we?  On this episode we break down the true cost of keeping an average staff member in and around your business.  Get it where you get your pods!  Enjoy xx 

This week on the lounge we have a very special guest, Tom Ryan!  Tommy runs Ryelec, an automation company based out of what he calls “Gods Country” aka the Sutherland Shire.  We delve into how it started, how it’s going, all things automation, making mistakes, and much more.  As usual, we try to gain maximum enlightenment and please the electrical gods.  May the trade gods bless you in all your en...

Yoooo I’ll Tell You What I Want What I Really Really Want!!!!  If you’re wondering if this is a Spice Girls reference, may your internal feelings be confirmed and validated!  We went to the streets (aka phone + text messages) and asked your ideal clients what they want to see from you.  What do they value? What do they expect? What do they need? What do they really really want?  You would be surpr...

Yoooo I’ll Tell You What I Want What I Really Really Want!!!!  If you’re wondering if this is a Spice Girls reference, may your internal feelings be confirmed and validated!  We went to the streets (aka phone + text messages) and asked your ideal clients what they want to see from you.  What do they value? What do they expect? What do they need? What do they really really want?  You would be surpr...

Welcome to the first ever episode of the “Sparky Coach Lounge Room”.  On today’s episode we have Josh Ford on the lounge, who is one half of New Age Electrical based out of the Northern Rivers.  We discuss all things pricing, mistakes, staff, management, creating divisions, quoting, and so on.  Nothing is taboo as we try to gain maximum enlightenment and please the electrical gods.  May the trade...

Yoooo I’ll Tell You What I Want What I Really Really Want!!!!  If you’re wondering if this is a Spice Girls reference, may your internal feelings be confirmed and validated!  We went to the streets (aka phone + text messages) and asked your ideal clients what they want to see from you.  What do they value? What do they expect? What do they need? What do they really really want?  You would be surpr...

Yoooo I’ll Tell You What I Want What I Really Really Want!!!!  If you’re wondering if this is a Spice Girls reference, may your internal feelings be confirmed and vailidated!  We went to the streets (aka phone + text messages) and asked your ideal clients what they want to see from you.  What do they value? What do they expect? What do they need? What do they really really want?  You would be surp...