
← Tradies Success Podcast | Business Growth for Electricians, Plumbers, Builders & All Tradies7 Oct 2025 · 33 min
Why Playing it Safe Will Keep You On The Tools
<p>Most tradies think waiting until they’re “ready” is the safe move. </p><p>But playing it safe is exactly what keeps you stuck on the tools and capped in growth.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Andrew Hicks from Discover Electrical shares his raw journey of starting his electrical business with almost nothing, taking big risks when others told him not to, and building a culture that attracts the right people.</p><p><br></p><p>Here’s what you’ll hear:</p><p>🔧 Why Andrew chose to start Discover Electrical before he felt “ready”.</p><p>💡 How he hired his first tradesman with only 7 weeks’ wages saved.</p><p>👊 The risks, pressure, and overwhelm that came with backing himself.</p><p>👥 Why transparency and culture have been his biggest assets.</p><p>📈 How he went from one van to a growing team in just 18 months.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s safer to wait until you’re ready to hire, invest, or scale — this episode will show you why that mindset will keep you stuck.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Want to build a business that works without you? Learn more at tradies-success-academy.com</p>