#331 // 7 Business Lessons In 7 Years ft Josey Bremner from Bremner Electrical

Today we have Josey from Bremner Electrical on the podcast to share his 7 business lessons from the last 7 years of business.Based out of gods country aka Melbourne, Bremner Electrical has grown from 0 to 15-20 staff while maintaining a healthy balance of excellent clients, excellent staff, excellent materials, excellent profit + excellent purpose. Plenty to take away out of this podcast as Josey honestly shares his thoughts + wisdom across all his learnings. What a guy, and what a time to be alive! Enjoy the pod xContent TypeInterviewPrimary GoalEducationalSummaryIn this episode, Josie Bremner shares seven key lessons from seven years of building Bremner Electrical, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking, team development, and maintaining a balanced life. Discover practical insights on leadership, business growth, and fostering strong relationships with clients and staff.Keywordsbusiness lessons, leadership, team building, electrical business, business growth, long-term strategy, client relationships, staff development, work-life balanceKey TopicsLong-term business planningBuilding and trusting your teamImportance of knowing your numbersCreating a positive company culturePrioritizing family and personal healthDeveloping career pathways for staffTrust and delegation in leadershipThe role of kindness and relationships in businessSound Bites"You're only as good as your people""Build your expert team around you""Be kind to people, always"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Josie Bremner and Bremner Electrical01:00 Current projects and business growth01:48 Starting from nothing and natural business growth02:53 The evolution of team and leadership roles03:53 Reflecting on business aspirations and future plans05:07 Balancing business challenges with personal life06:00 Lesson 1: Play the long game07:54 Building long-term client and staff relationships11:54 Lesson 2: Only as good as your people19:59 Investing in team development and career progression23:57 Trust and delegate to your team28:02 Know your numbers and financial metrics34:57 Building an expert team and seeking advice40:12 Prioritizing family and personal well-being45:08 The importance of enjoying the journey over the destination45:57 Final thoughts on holistic success and happiness