Most trade business owners spend years learning their craft, yet almost no one ever teaches them how to hire. Recruitment becomes something they figure out on the run, usually when a job lands, the workload spikes and another pair of hands is urgently needed. That pressure often leads to rushed decisions and overlooked warning signs.

The true cost of a bad hire is rarely just the wage. It shows up in lost time, frustrated clients and tension inside the team. Businesses that grow sustainably treat hiring as a structured process, defining roles clearly, interviewing carefully and investing time in proper onboarding so new team members understand expectations from day one.

In this episode you’ll learn: 
🔨 Hiring under pressure almost always leads to costly mistakes later. 
🔨 A bad hire costs far more than just the employee’s wage. 
🔨 Recruitment should be planned months before the extra person is needed. 
🔨 Skills can be trained but attitude and cultural fit are far harder. 
🔨 Small red flags in the hiring process usually become big problems later. 
🔨 Throwing someone on site without onboarding sets them up to fail. 

… Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au 

And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden 

Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or  https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup 

Most trade business owners spend years learning their craft, yet almost no one ever teaches them how to hire. Recruitment becomes something they figure out on the run, usually when a job lands, the workload spikes and another pair of hands is urgently needed. That pressure often leads to rushed decisions and overlooked warning signs.
The true cost of a bad hire is rarely just the wage. It shows up in lost time, frustrated clients and tension inside the team. Businesses that grow sustainably treat hiring as a structured process, defining roles clearly, interviewing carefully and investing time in proper onboarding so new team members understand expectations from day one.
In this episode you&rsquo;ll learn: 🔨 Hiring under pressure almost always leads to costly mistakes later.&nbsp; 🔨 A bad hire costs far more than just the employee&rsquo;s wage.&nbsp; 🔨 Recruitment should be planned months before the extra person is needed.&nbsp; 🔨 Skills can be trained but attitude and cultural fit are far harder.&nbsp; 🔨 Small red flags in the hiring process usually become big problems later.&nbsp; 🔨 Throwing someone on site without onboarding sets them up to fail.&nbsp;
&hellip; Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: <a href="https://www.strategysession.com.au">www.strategysession.com.au</a>&nbsp;
And if you&rsquo;re not already part of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden">The Trade Den</a> please come over to our community on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden</a>&nbsp;
Find out more about Pravar Group at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pravargroup.com">www.pravargroup.com</a> or&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup">https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup</a>&nbsp;

If you’re a tradie and you’ve gone out on your own you’ve probably done it because you want more out of your life… to earn more money, build wealth, have more free time with your family and live a great lifestyle. 

But for so many business owners they end up working long hours, not generating enough profit and ending up tired, stressed and with no time to connect with the very thing that matters to them most … their families. 

In The Trade Den Podcast, we pull back the curtain to share the same tools, stories and strategies that have helped hundreds of businessmen in the trades and construction industry transform their businesses and reconnect with their families. 

If you’re ready to take back control of your business and life you’re in the right place, click follow so you don’t miss a single episode and head to The Trade Den to join our Facebook Community. 

Ready to get off the Hamster Wheel and take your Business and Life to the next level? Book a Chat here 

Find out more about Pravar Group at pravargroup.com or @rob_kropp

If you&rsquo;re a tradie and you&rsquo;ve gone out on your own you&rsquo;ve probably done it because you want more out of your life&hellip; to earn more money, build wealth, have more free time with your family and live a great lifestyle.&nbsp;
But for so many business owners they end up working long hours, not generating enough profit and ending up tired, stressed and with no time to connect with the very thing that matters to them most &hellip; their families.&nbsp;
In The Trade Den Podcast, we pull back the curtain to share the same tools, stories and strategies that have helped hundreds of businessmen in the trades and construction industry transform their businesses and reconnect with their families.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re ready to take back control of your business and life you&rsquo;re in the right place, click follow so you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode and head to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2408346576138045">The Trade Den</a> to join our Facebook Community.&nbsp;
Ready to get off the Hamster Wheel and take your Business and Life to the next level? Book a&nbsp;<a href="https://launch.pravargroup.com.au/onestepcloser">Chat</a> here&nbsp;
Find out more about Pravar Group at pravargroup.com or @rob_kropp

The Trade Den Podcast helps tradespeople and construction business owners break free from the cycle of long hours and stress. Each week, hosts Rob and Dan share proven strategies, tools and real stories from hundreds of successful trades businesses to help you build profit, reclaim your time and reconnect with your family. Whether you're struggling with cash flow, team management or work-life balance, discover how to transform your business into one that serves your lifestyle goals. Join our community of like-minded tradespeople ready to get off the hamster wheel and take control of their business and life.

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If you’re a tradie and you’ve gone out on your own you’ve probably done it because you want more out of your life… to earn more money, build wealth, have more free time with your family and live a great lifestyle. 

But for so many business owners they end up working long hours, not generating enough profit and ending up tired, stressed and with no time to connect with the very thing that matters to them most … their families. 

In The Trade Den Podcast, we pull back the curtain to share the same tools, stories and strategies that have helped hundreds of businessmen in the trades and construction industry transform their businesses and reconnect with their families.

If you’re ready to take back control of your business and life you’re in the right place, click follow so you don’t miss a single episode and head to The Trade Den to join our Facebook Community 

Ready to get off the Hamster Wheel and take your Business and Life to the next level?

Book a Chat here 

Find out more about Pravar Group at pravargroup.com or @rob_kropp

If you&rsquo;re a tradie and you&rsquo;ve gone out on your own you&rsquo;ve probably done it because you want more out of your life&hellip; to earn more money, build wealth, have more free time with your family and live a great lifestyle.&nbsp;
But for so many business owners they end up working long hours, not generating enough profit and ending up tired, stressed and with no time to connect with the very thing that matters to them most &hellip; their families.&nbsp;
In The Trade Den Podcast, we pull back the curtain to share the same tools, stories and strategies that have helped hundreds of businessmen in the trades and construction industry transform their businesses and reconnect with their families.
If you&rsquo;re ready to take back control of your business and life you&rsquo;re in the right place, click follow so you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode and head to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2408346576138045">The Trade Den</a> to join our Facebook Community&nbsp;
Ready to get off the Hamster Wheel and take your Business and Life to the next level?
Book a <a href="https://launch.pravargroup.com.au/onestepcloser">Chat</a> here&nbsp;
Find out more about Pravar Group at pravargroup.com or @rob_kropp