Tradie Tales – A Builders Perspective #EP33

In this show Ash & JW are joined by Tom Purvis, Director and Owner of TRP Upright Construction. Tom takes us through the interesting journey he has made from Tradie to Ambo and then back to Tradie from the south to the north and back again. We discuss the experiences and challenges associated to running a family Tradie business. Tom shares his passion for developing apprentices both within his business and also as a part time educator through the TAFE system. 

We also explore the importance Tom has placed on implementing a good business process and why it is so important to running a Tradie business and how it contributes to a better customer experience. Tom also shares some tips and tricks to securing and maintaining a good customer mix and closes out with some really insightful advice on the important factors that contribute to building a successful and profitable Tradie business. 

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