In growing a business, mindset is a very important attribute, it could either make or break your
business. The reason I am saying this, is because we’ve seen numerous trade businesses go sideways and ultimately down the drain because of the wrong mindset.
Brendon Bayliss, the Managing Director of the Bayliss Electrical Group is here with us today to talk
about the struggles of a budding business and how he overcame them. From mental health problems to hiring problems, and even financial issues. But what allowed him to break through and move
forward?
To listen to Brendon’s take on these issues plus tips and techniques that will be beneficial to your
business, just press that play button and tune in.
What’s Discussed In This Episode:
0:00 Opportunity Analysis
1:54 Welcome to the podcast
2:27 How Brendon started the Bayliss Electrical Group in Perth
6:31 Brendon’s transition into his current role
7:55 Growing a team in the business
8:55 Discovering and tapping into opportunities in the midst of a crisis
13:27 Encountering and dealing with cultural issues within the business
16:09 Cultural mindset for your employees or potential employees is not a waste of time
19:42 Keeping your team members accountable for their roles/responsibilities
24:43 About mentors and coaches
27:10 Brendon’s struggles throughout the years and how he overcame them
30:59 Why it’s important to have systems in place for hiring
32:51 Mitigating the issue of hiring: What processes have they put in place?
34:03 Getting help for mental health issues
42:22 Poor mindset will drag culture down
42:52 Good training goes a long way
45:09 Open communication is a sign of good leadership
47:22 Commend your staff publicly and address their mistakes privately
48:22 Brendon juggling work-life balance
About the Guest:
Brendon Bayliss is the Managing Director of Bayliss Electrical Group — an award-winning Electrical,
Data, and Security services provider located in Perth, Western Australia.
Connect with Brendon Bayliss:
- Bayliss Electrical Group Website: www.baylissgroup.com.au
- Brendon’s Social Handles: @baylisselectricalgroup @bayliss_35
- Email Brendon here: [email protected]
Resources:
- Traction by Gino Wickman (https://amzn.to/3rkX6Z1
- The Opportunity Assessment (FREE GIVEAWAY FOR A LIMITED TIME)
- Go to https://tradie.wiki/grow and use the code: SITESHED
- Join a global community of 6000+ trade professionals
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