This week Nick Mullins from Wagga Wagga joins us on the podcast to share his story of growing up in a tradie family and now building his own electrical and solar business named after his dad. Nick shares insightful stories of what an electrical business was like back in the days of no mobile phones, no job management software and everything on paper. He also talks about the challenges he's faced in balancing personal and business life and how a lack of boundaries in this area ultimately led to divorce. Not one to let a learning opportunity go to waste, Nick is taking accountability and investing his time and energy into becoming the best version of himself he can be. Nick shares many words of wisdom with the listeners of this week's episode based on his own lived experiences as well as the training and coaching from the academy. A few of these lessons are: Letting go of responsibility and trusting your team is crucial for business growth. Taking things personally in business can hinder your progress. Self-reflection and personal growth are essential for effective leadership. The trade industry, especially the solar sector, has evolved with new technologies. Using technology can streamline business operations and improve communication with staff. Empowering employees to make decisions and providing positive reinforcement helps them grow professionally and builds confidence. Clear communication with customers is essential for understanding their needs and expectations. Knowing your value and pricing accordingly is important for running a profitable business. Using technology and systems can improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Maintaining a work-life balance is crucial for personal well-being and family relationships. Learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and book a demo! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about Des Mullins Electrical & Solar via their website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.