The Trade Den

Running a business isn’t easy, we all know that. But, if you’re striving to step up and grow it much bigger than it is today, you need to build momentum.  Unlike motivation, which can be fleeting, momentum is built through consistent action—it’s the driving force that fuels change and keeps you moving forward, even when challenges make you want to give up.  And so...

Initially facing overwhelm and burnout, Adrian Kowal found himself at a crossroads, feeling overwhelmed and contemplating selling his business – something he had worked incredibly hard to build.  With strong support from his family, close friends, and his coaching group, he worked through the tough – and dark – period, leaning on grit and a willingness to ask for help. ...

Despite what you may have heard, motivation is NOT a magical starting point. Instead, we argue that motivation is a result of five critical factors: Energy drives action: Physical and mental energy levels, supported by healthy habits like proper sleep, exercise, and nutrition, are foundational for motivation. Desire determines commitment: High desire means you’re committed to doing whatever...

After a refreshing break, you’re brimming with optimism and big-picture thinking. However, the holiday mode can derail momentum if not handled carefully. Starting the year right sets the tone for success! Bosses must strike a balance, keeping their “head in the clouds” (vision and strategy) while maintaining their “feet on the ground” (practical execution). Businesses...

It’s that time of year. You’re all excited to get things started both in business and personally. And it’s a time when many put pen to paper to write down their new goals and resolutions. But, hang on! Resolutions for most people are doomed to fail. They’re often rooted in vague goals focused on escaping pain rather than striving for meaningful outcomes.  At Pravar, we...

Welcome to the very last episode of 2024 and an episode where we wanted to take the time to recap on some of the moments and key lessons we’ve spoken about on the podcast that we know have genuinely made a difference in our clients (and listener’s lives)  At Pravar Group we limit the number of new clients that come on board so this podcast is our way of doing that and helping as m...

It’s almost Christmas and we’ve spoken the last few weeks about strategies you can implement to not just have a cracking end to 2024 but make 2025 your best year yet.  Often this time of year we’re so busy just trying to get to the finish line but if you want 2025 to be DIFFERENT, one of the keys to success is taking the time to actually reflect on what happened in your year...

Frank, like a few other client stories you might have heard, first contacted Pravar when he was working 80+ hours a week, was chained to his phone getting 80-100 phone calls a day, had no admin, no structure and no time for his family … and then he found out his wife was having twins. In under 3 years Frank has completely changed his business and his life. He only works 30 hours a week, he’s taken...

Talk to any Trades Business Owner, December is just one of those months…increased workloads, looming deadlines, unrealistic expectations from customers and you’re trying to do a full month’s worth of work in less than 3 weeks  Everyone is tired, worn out and just want a break.  Getting the end of the year right is the difference between setting yourself up for an incredible 2025 OR chasing your ta...

These client stories are some of our listeners favourite episodes.  And it’s not just because they hold the ‘secrets’ to growing your business, getting you off the tools and living a life that you love … but it’s because they are people, just like you who made a choice to do things differently. Andy Clyde from Inline Cabinetry has gone from working 80+ hours a week, getting hundreds of phone calls...

You found the ‘perfect person’, you got them trained up, you’ve taken a step back off the tools and then they drop the bombshell that they want to finish up.  Over the last two weeks we’ve gone through how to design a ground crew that actually supports your business goals and how to find the right people … so this week we’re talking about how to keep them and how to become a place where people act...

Are you putting ads up on Seek but keep wondering “Why is everybody so terrible?” Are you stressed because you can’t seem to get any suitable applications at all? If you answered yes, keep reading. Last week we spoke about how to get clear on who you want to hire and when the right time is… Getting this right is the first part of the equation in successfully growing your business and getting your...

Do you feel like there’s just no good people to hire? Or maybe you’ve got no idea how you’re going to be able to afford to step back off the tools yourself, or do it without everything falling apart.   Getting the right people at the right time is crucial to growing your trades and construction business but something that we see so many business owners get wrong. This week is the first part in our...

Are you: Missing out on precious family moments because of work? Struggling to balance the roles of being a provider and a dad? Unsure how to create meaningful connections with your kids? Or feeling guilty for not being present enough… but don’t know where to start? In today’s episode, we are diving into a topic that’s close to home for both of us… The difference between just being a parent and fu...

When Simon started with Pravar he had 12 employees and was turning over $2 Mill a year.  Now he’s built a team of over 80 and is on track to do $18mill+ this year.  Today’s client story isn’t just about the logistics and business strategies Simon had to implement to be able to achieve this incredible growth. It’s about the leader and person he had to become to be able to get his team to grow along...

What’s the first thing you do when you open your eyes in the morning? Do you grab your phone?  Check Emails? Read The News?  Maybe you see a notification you really wish you didn’t? If you look at highly successful people in their field whether it’s elite athletes or elite business people every single one of them sets themselves up for success every day.  And you don’t have to go to the extremes o...

One of the biggest challenges Trades and Construction Business Owners face is switching gears from being a businessman to being present with their family. Too often, guys get stuck on the hamster wheel; working long hours, not seeing the profits they deserve, and feeling disconnected from their loved ones. In this episode, we're giving you the tools and strategies to help you draw the line between...

For a lot of trade business owners, Christmas is the most stressful time of the year. And what many people don’t realise is that a successful end of the year starts NOW.  So if you dread the end-of-year rush and want to avoid a slow Q1, this episode is for you.  Join us as we discuss three crucial steps that will help you manage your cash flow, plan ahead, and keep your pipeline full - all while e...

We held our annual Lifestyle Mastermind and Awards night a few weeks ago and thought we’d do a bit of a different episode today to give you some insight into the mastermind itself and the awards night.  Lifestyle clients at Pravar are working towards the outcome of building a trades business doing $3-5 Mill+ in revenue, 10-15% Net Profit, in 45 hours a week or less.  They’re not just striving to b...

When people start a partnership they think they’ll be able to grow twice as fast, but in all of my years working with Trades & Construction businesses I’ve found a common pattern.  They usually end up thinking they’re helping the other out by answering a call or just jumping in to send a quote, but instead of MAXIMISING their productivity, they step on each other's toes...

As you grow your trades & construction business there comes a time when you need to step off the tools if you want to grow your business to the next level.  And with this step we often see so many business owners get dragged back to site because they feel guilty for ‘leaving the boys’. They feel as though they are being judged for being in the cozy office whilst the rest of the team are out in...

If you’ve taken some steps to wind yourself off the tools but realised the second you step off-site you somehow start making less money, and the team take longer than ever to get anything done, this episode is for you! “No one does the job as quickly or to the standard that I do” is one of the most common statements we hear when trades & construction business owners start to step off the tools...

“We cannot selectively numb emotion. If we numb the dark, we numb the light. If we take the edge off pain and discomfort, we are, by default, taking the edge off joy, love, belonging, and the other emotions that give meaning to our lives.”  – Brene Brown When growing a business, you will constantly be facing challenges of all sizes and from all directions. Clients will forever be changing their mi...

Today is not about preaching to you about drinking less or quitting altogether.  Instead, we invite you to honestly examine your relationship with alcohol and how it is currently serving you as a business owner, husband, father, family man and friend. Alcohol is deeply ingrained in the Trades and Construction industry. From after-work drinks to Friday pub lunches, it's often seen as a normal part...

For someone who is only 27 years old, Zach Hansen has had to overcome his fair share of challenges and adversity. He has now become the leader and businessman that most people struggle to achieve in a lifetime. When Zach came to Coaching, he was trapped as fear held him captive, preventing him from delegating simple tasks to his team. Every morning at 5 am, he'd drag himself out of bed to get mate...