As the year winds down, we’re feeling grateful for the conversations we’ve shared, the lessons learned, and the stories from those who’ve stepped up to build better businesses and richer lives. Your support, feedback, and commitment to growth mean the world to us.

Now’s the time to put the tools down, switch off the phone, and enjoy the simple moments that really count. Rest, recharge, and soak up the joy of the season.

After the festivities, when you’re ready, why not book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life for 2026 and beyond: www.strategysession.com.au

And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden

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As we close in on the end of the year, give yourself some space to reflect. Don’t just glance back at what has happened; take the time to dig deep and review the year with intent. Doing so will help you uncover valuable lessons, celebrate the wins that often go unnoticed, and strengthen the confidence needed to move forward.

We outline a clear five-question framework to guide you through the process, helping you to turn challenges into growth, recognise what truly worked, and let go of what no longer serves. Take the opportunity this Christmas to reset, gain clarity, and shape the year ahead with purpose and direction.

In this episode you’ll learn:

🔨 Reflection is a powerful way to create forward momentum and clarity.
🔨 Deep review helps uncover lessons that surface-level reflection often misses.
🔨 Celebrating small wins builds motivation, gratitude, and lasting self-belief.
🔨 Honest reflection turns challenges into lessons and lessons into growth.
🔨 Clarity comes from recognising what worked and letting go of what didn’t.
🔨 Purposeful reflection sets the foundation for a stronger, more focused year ahead.

… Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au

And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden

Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup

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Fourteen months ago, plasterer Jerry Redman was stuck on the hamster wheel: long hours, tight cashflow, confused on how to break the cycle.

Then he discovered The Trade Den and made the commitment to change.

Today, he runs a $2M+ owner-operator business, is completely off the tools, leads an eight-man high-end plastering crew, has support in the office, and is building a business that actually serves his family, lifestyle and financial future.

In this episode, we follow Jerry’s epic journey through cashflow crunches, pricing overhauls, installing back-office systems, and shifting his identity from a plaster who ‘just works harder’ to a leader who focuses on growth and profits.

If you’re feeling stuck but know you’re capable of more, Jerry’s story is proof of what’s possible when you set clear goals, follow the right roadmap and commit to the priorities that matter. This might be the kick you’ve been waiting for.

In this episode you’ll learn:

🔨 Pricing systems gave clarity, confidence and control over every project delivered.
🔨 Letting go of the tools unlocked strategic thinking and real business growth.
🔨 Strong habits and personal discipline fuelled consistency through every tough stage.
🔨 Community support and coaching accelerated decisions, learning and long-term momentum.
🔨 Empowering a team creates pride, ownership and higher-quality outcomes on site.
🔨 Strategic growth replaced chaos, giving Jerry a business with real direction.

Jerry started making the change from listening to episodes 23, 24, and 25 of The Trade Den. We encourage you to go back and listen to these three episodes on pricing:

23. The Most Costly Pricing Mistakes You Can Make in a Trades Business
24. How to Adjust Your Prices as Your Business Grows… Without Losing Customers
25. What You Need to be Charging in Your Trades Business

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DcSmeN59hroObrubbwFZ3

… Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au

And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden

Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup

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