Every trade business hits that moment – around the million-dollar mark. Suddenly the cracks show – time’s tight, you’re torn between the job and your family, and something’s got to give. 

It’s the fork in the road we see time and time again. One path keeps you on the tools — safe, familiar, in control. 

The other? You step back, build structure, lead a team, and grow something bigger than yourself. 

Neither path is wrong. But the danger is staying stuck in between. 

In this episode, we unpack both roads — the trade-off between certainty and scale, freedom and familiarity, and what it really takes to transition from doing the work to leading the business. 

Whether you’re ready to stay hands-on or take that next leap, the key is this: stop sitting on the fence. It’s time to decide — and then commit to building your future.

In this episode you’ll learn:

🔨 Staying on the tools offers control, but caps growth and freedom. 
🔨 Stepping off the tools demands new skills, identity, and leadership mindset. 
🔨 You can’t grow a business while stuck on-site every single day. 
🔨 Both paths are hard – you just need to pick one. 
🔨 Transitioning requires structure, margin, and the right ground crew beneath you. 
🔨 You can’t fake commitment – make your choice and back it fully. 

We mention our episode with Anthony Rentzis and his experience with coaching. Listen to Episode 9 on The Trade Den:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2t5zWDXSmGiV6MwUNDrm5S?si=nLX0x6zXSrCVjXje9q_8Jg 

… Book a free Strategy Session 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 

Every trade business hits that moment &ndash; around the million-dollar mark. Suddenly the cracks show &ndash; time&rsquo;s tight, you&rsquo;re torn between the job and your family, and something&rsquo;s got to give.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s the fork in the road we see time and time again. One path keeps you on the tools &mdash; safe, familiar, in control.&nbsp;
The other? You step back, build structure, lead a team, and grow something bigger than yourself.&nbsp;
Neither path is wrong. But the danger is staying stuck in between.&nbsp;
In this episode, we unpack both roads &mdash; the trade-off between certainty and scale, freedom and familiarity, and what it really takes to transition from doing the work to leading the business.&nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re ready to stay hands-on or take that next leap, the key is this: stop sitting on the fence. It&rsquo;s time to decide &mdash; and then commit to building your future.
In this episode you&rsquo;ll learn:
🔨 Staying on the tools offers control, but caps growth and freedom.&nbsp; 🔨 Stepping off the tools demands new skills, identity, and leadership mindset.&nbsp; 🔨 You can&rsquo;t grow a business while stuck on-site every single day.&nbsp; 🔨 Both paths are hard &ndash; you just need to pick one.&nbsp; 🔨 Transitioning requires structure, margin, and the right ground crew beneath you.&nbsp; 🔨 You can&rsquo;t fake commitment &ndash; make your choice and back it fully.&nbsp;
We mention our episode with Anthony Rentzis and his experience with coaching. Listen to Episode 9 on The Trade Den:&nbsp; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2t5zWDXSmGiV6MwUNDrm5S?si=nLX0x6zXSrCVjXje9q_8Jg">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2t5zWDXSmGiV6MwUNDrm5S?si=nLX0x6zXSrCVjXje9q_8Jg</a>&nbsp;
&hellip; Book a free Strategy Session 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 <a href="http://www.pravargroup.com">www.pravargroup.com</a> or <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

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