Episode Details

Today we have Josey from Bremner Electrical on the podcast to share his 7 business lessons from the last 7 years of business.

Based out of gods country aka Melbourne, Bremner Electrical has grown from 0 to 15-20 staff while maintaining a healthy balance of excellent clients, excellent staff, excellent materials, excellent profit + excellent purpose. 

Plenty to take away out of this podcast as Josey honestly shares his thoughts + wisdom across all his learnings. 

What a guy, and what a time to be alive! 

Enjoy the pod x

Content Type

Interview

Primary Goal

Educational

Summary

In this episode, Josie Bremner shares seven key lessons from seven years of building Bremner Electrical, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking, team development, and maintaining a balanced life. Discover practical insights on leadership, business growth, and fostering strong relationships with clients and staff.

Keywords

business lessons, leadership, team building, electrical business, business growth, long-term strategy, client relationships, staff development, work-life balance

Key Topics

Long-term business planning

Building and trusting your team

Importance of knowing your numbers

Creating a positive company culture

Prioritizing family and personal health

Developing career pathways for staff

Trust and delegation in leadership

The role of kindness and relationships in business

Sound Bites

"You're only as good as your people"

"Build your expert team around you"

"Be kind to people, always"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Josie Bremner and Bremner Electrical

01:00 Current projects and business growth

01:48 Starting from nothing and natural business growth

02:53 The evolution of team and leadership roles

03:53 Reflecting on business aspirations and future plans

05:07 Balancing business challenges with personal life

06:00 Lesson 1: Play the long game

07:54 Building long-term client and staff relationships

11:54 Lesson 2: Only as good as your people

19:59 Investing in team development and career progression

23:57 Trust and delegate to your team

28:02 Know your numbers and financial metrics

34:57 Building an expert team and seeking advice

40:12 Prioritizing family and personal well-being

45:08 The importance of enjoying the journey over the destination

45:57 Final thoughts on holistic success and happiness