Scale Your Trade to $10M Revenue
The proven playbook to grow from solo operator to 30-person contractor. Build systems, hire right, and scale profitably without burning out.
92% of Trades Never Break $1M Revenue
Most contractors stay stuck in the owner-operator trap, working 70+ hours per week with no exit plan. The difference between the 8% who scale and the 92% who don't? Systems, delegation, and strategic growth. Without a scaling plan, you'll be swinging hammers at 65.
The 4 Stages of Trade Business Growth
Where you are now and what's next
Stage 1: Owner-Operator
Key Challenges
- Doing everything yourself
- No time for growth
- Feast or famine cycle
Focus Area
Systems & delegation
Stage 2: Small Crew
Key Challenges
- Quality control
- Cash flow management
- Finding good workers
Focus Area
Process standardization
Stage 3: Growing Business
Key Challenges
- Managing multiple crews
- Maintaining culture
- Competitive pressure
Focus Area
Leadership & delegation
Stage 4: Established Contractor
Key Challenges
- Scaling profitably
- Market expansion
- Succession planning
Focus Area
Strategic growth
6 Proven Growth Levers
Pull these levers to accelerate growth
Recurring Revenue
MediumMaintenance contracts & service agreements
How to implement
Offer annual service packages
Premium Services
EasyEmergency & after-hours work
How to implement
24/7 hotline with premium rates
Geographic Expansion
HardNew service areas
How to implement
Satellite crews in adjacent suburbs
Service Line Extension
MediumAdd complementary services
How to implement
Partner or acquire capabilities
Commercial Contracts
HardB2B & government work
How to implement
Tender for larger projects
Franchise/License Model
Very HardScale through others
How to implement
Package your system
Overcome Scaling Roadblocks
Solutions to the challenges every growing trade faces
Can't find good workers
Solution
Build apprentice program + retention bonuses
Quality drops with growth
Solution
Documented SOPs + quality checklists
Cash flow crunch
Solution
Progress billing + faster collections
Owner burnout
Solution
Delegate operations + focus on strategy
Real Growth Story: Brisbane Premier Plumbing
From 3 to 18 staff in 5 years
2019 Starting Point
2024 Current State
Key Growth Moves
Year 1: Implemented ServiceM8 + automated admin
Year 2: Hired ops manager, added maintenance contracts
Year 3: Expanded to commercial, added 2nd location
Year 4: Acquired competitor, launched emergency service
Year 5: Systemized everything, owner semi-retired
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- ✓Recover your investment in just 0 months
- ✓Increase team efficiency by 0%
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