Episode Details

What happens when your business hits a wall, leads dry up, and life throws you a curveball all at once?

In this episode of the UpScale Business Coaching Podcast, Damien (owner of Valet Norwest Alarms ) shares how his Sydney based security business went from struggling to find work to having more jobs than he could handle. Alongside UpScale coach Christian, he opens up about the mindset shifts, systems, community, and accountability that helped him double his revenue, improve profitability, and prepare to grow his team.

Damien also shares the incredible story of losing his brand new work vehicle after just 10 days in an unexpected incident, how he almost walked away from coaching, and why sticking with the process completely changed the direction of his business.

If you're a tradie or construction business owner who feels stuck, wants more consistent leads, better systems, and a business that doesn't rely on constant firefighting, this episode is packed with practical lessons and real experiences.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to solve lead generation problems

• The difference between thinking like a tradie and thinking like a business owner

• Why accountability speeds up business growth

• The value of surrounding yourself with other successful trade business owners

• Building systems that support growth

• Hiring the right people at the right time

• Why community can make all the difference during tough times

• Setting bigger goals once you've achieved the first milestone

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This year the UpScale team are lacing up for the Gold Coast Marathon to raise funds for TIACS, supporting free mental health counselling for tradies, truckies, farmers, and blue collar workers. If you'd like to support the cause, you can donate here:
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