electrical contracting

Introduction

Brad Edwards, Managing Director of QPT Services, exemplifies the journey of an ambitious tradesman transitioning into a thriving business owner. 

With no formal business training, Brad was a self-described "average tradie" taking a leap of faith into the world of entrepreneurship. Inspired by a close friend’s success with Brad Flynn’s mentorship, he sought guidance to transform his business vision into a reality. In less than three years, Brad achieved exponential growth, financial success, and a thriving team culture, proving what’s possible with the right support and strategy.

Challenges Before Mentorship

Like many tradespeople starting their own business, Brad faced several hurdles:

• Lack of Direction: Entering the business world without a clear plan or understanding of the fundamentals.
• Naivety in Business: Struggling to see beyond the technical aspects of his trade and navigate the complexities of running a company.
• Limited Growth Potential: Without a strategic approach, Brad’s business was at risk of stagnation.

The Approach

Brad Flynn’s mentorship provided the clarity, tools, and strategies Brad Edwards needed to build a successful and scalable business. The approach included:

1. Immediate Financial Impact: In their very first session, Brad Flynn identified opportunities that instantly saved Brad Edwards significant amounts of money, with projected savings in the millions over the long term.
2. Business Fundamentals: Teaching Brad the essentials of running a business, including financial management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.
3. Mindset Shift: Challenging Brad to think beyond the immediate challenges of the trade, embrace a growth mindset, and step out of his comfort zone.
4. Systems and Culture: Helping Brad implement systems to streamline operations and create a positive, productive team environment.

Transformation and Results

Under Brad Flynn’s guidance, Brad Edwards and QPT Electrical achieved extraordinary results in under three years:

• Exponential Revenue Growth: Turnover increased by over 125x.
• Profit Surge: Profitability rose by 100x.
• Recognition and Awards: QPT Electrical was a finalist and winner of prestigious business awards, highlighting its rapid success and impact.
• Thriving Team Culture: Brad built a great working culture, empowering his team to contribute to the company’s success.
• Systemized Operations: Streamlined systems allowed the business to scale sustainably.

Client Testimonial

"I needed someone to guide me, educate me, and teach me the ins and outs of the business world, as I was just an average tradie taking a leap of faith with no particular direction in mind.In our first session, Brad instantly saved me a vast amount of money—not only at the time but probably millions of dollars over the years I will be in business.

Since starting with Business Mentored, I’ve increased my turnover by over 125x, increased my profit by 100x, been a finalist and won awards for business, created a great working culture among my team, systemised my business, and all in a time less than three years. I wouldn’t have achieved or even come close to these goals if it wasn’t for Brad Flynn."

Conclusion

Brad Edwards’ journey from tradesman to award-winning business leader is a testament to the transformative power of mentorship and strategic planning. By mastering the fundamentals, embracing a growth mindset, and implementing proven systems, Brad turned his leap of faith into a thriving, scalable business. His story demonstrates that with the right guidance, even the boldest dreams can become reality.