Pravar Articles - business

  If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “It’s just easier if I do it myself,” you might…

What if the smartest move you could make in business… was saying no? Not just to the…

Phil Kerr was overworked, frustrated…angry. He was running a seven-day-a-week business that had plateaued, barely paying himself,…

The language we use as parents plays a critical role in shaping a child’s mindset, self-belief, and…

Too many tradies burn out trying to be everything at once – accountant, lawyer, marketer, and still…

When something goes wrong in your business, what’s your first reaction? Do you spiral into self-doubt, or…

True growth in business often starts with personal transformation. By facing his own struggles head-on, from burnout…

Join us as we relive the energy, connection, and clarity that came out of Pravar’s recent Lifestyle Mastermind…

When customers say, “You’re too expensive,” that gnawing temptation to shave a few dollars off your quote…

You’ve done the hard yards of selling the job to a client. You’ve planned it to perfection…

If you’re wondering why life feels stuck on repeat, look no further than the standards you enforce…

Today’s conversation isn’t just another business success story – it’s a raw, honest look at what happens…

Ever feel like everything in your business depends on you? You’re flat out quoting, answering questions, fixing mistakes…

You got into business to build a better life for your family – but what if the…

Everyone’s chasing shortcuts. Biohacks, crash diets, money tricks, overnight success schemes – you name it. We live…

If you’re still doing tasks you hate – or just plain suck at – you’re not building…

What if you could grow your trades business and get your life back? Matt Ryan has lived…

Every growing business reaches a fork in the road — the moment where doing it all yourself…

Revenue, gross profit, overheads, and net profit—four numbers that reveal the true story of a business. Hidden in…

Every trade business hits that moment – around the million-dollar mark. Suddenly the cracks show… something’s got…

What happens when a builder rediscovers his spark? In this episode, we unpack the five-year transformation of…

Leadership isn’t just about running a business. It’s about how you show up – every day, through…

Difficult conversations are never fun. But they’re unavoidable if you’re running a business and leading a team….

Let’s face it – no one starts a business dreaming of tough talks, awkward silences, or calling…

Mitch Copp is your classic trades business owner story – working long hours, managing a small team,…

Grit is a word that gets thrown around a lot. But what does it really mean? Is…

Stepping off the tools and into management? It’s a whole new game. Suddenly, you’re not just a…

There’s a fine line between building your business and jeopardising the relationship with your loved ones. We…

You have a momentous decision to make: you’ve been offered to price a massive job. Your gut…

Confidence is the silent force behind every decision you make, every action you take, and ultimately, every…

For many business owners, being busy isn’t just a reality – it’s a status symbol. Ask any…

You’re hustling hard, winning jobs, growing your business. But somehow, at the end of the month, there’s…

At 15, Jack Whiting was already climbing rooftops. By 23, he had his own company. Sounds like…

Struggling business? Missed deadlines? Sloppy work? A disengaged team? Who’s to blame? Most point fingers at their…

Many business owners fall into the trap of hiring first and building processes later, creating misaligned roles,…

Ever find yourself sitting at the dinner table, surrounded by family, but feeling disconnected? It’s easy to…

Corey Tomkins’ from Ideal Group Australia shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Western Sydney to…

Making a profit is not a dirty word, in fact it’s your duty as a business owner…

You can only truly grow your business once you embrace the magic of “leverage”. Leverage allows you,…

Running a business isn’t easy, we all know that. But, if you’re striving to step up and…

Initially facing overwhelm and burnout, Adrian Kowal found himself at a crossroads, feeling overwhelmed and contemplating selling…

Despite what you may have heard, motivation is NOT a magical starting point. Instead, we argue that…

After a refreshing break, you’re brimming with optimism and big-picture thinking. However, the holiday mode can derail…

It’s that time of year. You’re all excited to get things started both in business and personally….

Welcome to the very last episode of 2024 and an episode where we wanted to take the…

It’s almost Christmas and we’ve spoken the last few weeks about strategies you can implement to not…

You found the ‘perfect person’, you got them trained up, you’ve taken a step back off the…

You found the ‘perfect person’, you got them trained up, you’ve taken a step back off the…

You found the ‘perfect person’, you got them trained up, you’ve taken a step back off the…

You found the ‘perfect person’, you got them trained up, you’ve taken a step back off the…

Are you putting ads up on Seek but keep wondering “Why is everybody so terrible?” Are you…

Do you feel like there’s just no good people to hire? Or maybe you’ve got no idea…

Are you: Missing out on precious family moments because of work? Struggling to balance the roles of…

When Simon started with Pravar he had 12 employees and was turning over $2 Mill a year. …

What’s the first thing you do when you open your eyes in the morning? Do you grab…

One of the biggest challenges Trades and Construction Business Owners face is switching gears from being a…

For a lot of trade business owners, Christmas is the most stressful time of the year. And…

We held our annual Lifestyle Mastermind and Awards night a few weeks ago and thought we’d do…

When people start a partnership they think they’ll be able to grow twice as fast, but in…

As you grow your trades & construction business there comes a time when you need to step…

If you’ve taken some steps to wind yourself off the tools but realised the second you step…

“We cannot selectively numb emotion. If we numb the dark, we numb the light. If we take…

Today is not about preaching to you about drinking less or quitting altogether.  Instead, we invite you…

For someone who is only 27 years old, Zach Hansen has had to overcome his fair share…

Where did your pricing model come from in business?  When you think of job costs, what comes…

Where did your pricing model come from in business?  When you think of job costs, what comes…

Where did your pricing model come from in business?  For most trades business owners it’s usually something…

A lot of Trades business owners get to a point where they know they need to hire…

Are you getting what you want out of your life? Not just your work life… But your…

Every time we talk about this topic people find hundreds of thousands of dollars (and no we’re…

Every time we talk about this topic people find hundreds of thousands of dollars (and no we’re…

How’s Business Going For You Right Now?  The most common answer we’re hearing from the industry right…

How’s Business Going For You Right Now?  The most common answer we’re hearing from the industry right…

One of our core principles in Pravar is to ‘Never Settle’ and Ben Wolff from Wolff Energy…

If you’re experiencing cash flow problems you just need more cash right?  WRONG.  Well at least in…

If you’re experiencing cash flow problems you just need more cash right?  WRONG.  Well at least in…

In our last few episodes we’ve told you how to get more time, grow your business and…

In our last few episodes we’ve told you how to get more time, grow your business and…

There’s a cycle that every trades business goes through before they figure out how to stop it…