Ever since we’ve been hit with COVID, mindsets have been changing by the day. People used to be so scared of getting COVID, but nowadays, it’s as if everybody’s just thinking “we’ll be getting it anyway at some point.” And this has affected a lot of businesses in a positive way.
Today, we have Michael Steckler, CEO of Tradify to once again deliver the reports of Tradify in comparison with the previous years. What has changed over the years? And what seems to be of utmost importance to trade business owners?
We also talk about the benefits your business will reap as you look at simplifying your systems with automated solutions. So what are you waiting for? Join us and get an overall feel of the tradie market for the year 2022!
Discussion Points:
0:00 Opportunity Analysis
1:54 Welcome to the podcast
2:26 A recap of Tradify’s report in the wake of COVID
3:21 Tradify’s general sentiment with trade businesses in Australia
6:19 How the longevity of a business affects the facilitation of tests/processes
8:43 Two main issues around sourcing materials for trades businesses
11:24 Why most trades businesses focus on growth and profitability this year
14:07 3 factors that make a big difference in attracting future customers for trades businesses
15:49 Why retention problems are more common in businesses
16:50 Tradify’s recommendations on handling retention problems
20:05 Most trades companies are still spending an inordinate amount of time on admin
22:59 Tradify’s report on hiring
26:54 The dilemma between being an academic and a non-academic in the trades industry
32:31 Good apprentice vs bad apprentice: Identifying the right fit for your company
34:53 Why forecasts are beneficial to your trades business
37:25 Why you probably need to reshape the wheel for your trades business
42:04 You will eventually reap the benefits of simplifying your systems in business
About the Guest:
Michael Steckler is the CEO of Tradify, a job management software app made especially for tradies. Tradify is an application that helps tradespeople manage and grow their business, especially when it comes to managing their finances. This software has helped tradies shorten their time working on administrative tasks and focus more on enjoying their lives outside work.
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