Every growing business reaches a fork in the road — the moment where doing it all yourself no longer works. You either slide back into old habits or step forward into the awkward world of management. 

It’s uncomfortable. It’s unfamiliar. And it’s the make-or-break zone where confidence can vanish. What once felt natural — being on the tools, problem-solving on the fly — is replaced with the need to build systems, lead people, and manage through others. That’s where many stumble. But those who lean in, who embrace the suck, unlock real leverage. 

Today, we unpack the messy transition from tradesperson to team builder — and why learning to lead is the real trade of the future.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

🔨 Confidence often drops as business owners move away from hands-on work. 
🔨 Soft skills like communication and leadership become essential for scaling up. 
🔨 Poor management shows up as sloppy standards and unclear team roles. 
🔨 Building a strong team requires letting go of being the “hero.” 
🔨 Embracing discomfort is the only path to becoming a better leader. 
🔨 Management is the hidden multiplier that glues business growth together. 

We mention episode 66 and 67 on having Difficult Conversations, you can listen here: 

Episode 66: Difficult Conversations PART 1: Why avoiding them costs you more: https://open.spotify.com/episode/68yZtrWeu1et8dfSWRP7CQ?si=710666dcdc074357 

Episode 67: Difficult Conversations PART 2: Delivering hard messages with confidence: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QmMiuvAKcbh7cc9uJHarp?si=7584adad0798469d 

… 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 growing business reaches a fork in the road &mdash; the moment where doing it all yourself no longer works. You either slide back into old habits or step forward into the awkward world of management.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s uncomfortable. It&rsquo;s unfamiliar. And it&rsquo;s the make-or-break zone where confidence can vanish. What once felt natural &mdash; being on the tools, problem-solving on the fly &mdash; is replaced with the need to build systems, lead people, and manage through others. That&rsquo;s where many stumble. But those who lean in, who embrace the suck, unlock real leverage.&nbsp;
Today, we unpack the messy transition from tradesperson to team builder &mdash; and why learning to lead is the real trade of the future.
In this episode you&rsquo;ll learn:&nbsp;
🔨 Confidence often drops as business owners move away from hands-on work.&nbsp; 🔨 Soft skills like communication and leadership become essential for scaling up.&nbsp; 🔨 Poor management shows up as sloppy standards and unclear team roles.&nbsp; 🔨 Building a strong team requires letting go of being the &ldquo;hero.&rdquo;&nbsp; 🔨 Embracing discomfort is the only path to becoming a better leader.&nbsp; 🔨 Management is the hidden multiplier that glues business growth together.&nbsp;
We mention episode 66 and 67 on having Difficult Conversations, you can listen here:&nbsp;
Episode 66: Difficult Conversations PART 1: Why avoiding them costs you more:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/68yZtrWeu1et8dfSWRP7CQ?si=710666dcdc074357">https://open.spotify.com/episode/68yZtrWeu1et8dfSWRP7CQ?si=710666dcdc074357</a>&nbsp;
Episode 67: Difficult Conversations PART 2: Delivering hard messages with confidence:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QmMiuvAKcbh7cc9uJHarp?si=7584adad0798469d">https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QmMiuvAKcbh7cc9uJHarp?si=7584adad0798469d</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;&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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