Why Playing it Safe Will Keep You On The Tools
Description
Most tradies think waiting until they’re “ready” is the safe move.
But playing it safe is exactly what keeps you stuck on the tools and capped in growth.
In this episode, Andrew Hicks from Discover Electrical shares his raw journey of starting his electrical business with almost nothing, taking big risks when others told him not to, and building a culture that attracts the right people.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
🔧 Why Andrew chose to start Discover Electrical before he felt “ready”.
💡 How he hired his first tradesman with only 7 weeks’ wages saved.
👊 The risks, pressure, and overwhelm that came with backing himself.
👥 Why transparency and culture have been his biggest assets.
📈 How he went from one van to a growing team in just 18 months.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s safer to wait until you’re ready to hire, invest, or scale — this episode will show you why that mindset will keep you stuck.
👉 Want to build a business that works without you? Learn more at tradies-success-academy.com
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