Sparky Coach Group: the Aussie podcast for electricians, tradies and business owner success!

About Sparky Coach Group: the Aussie podcast for electricians, tradies and business owner success!

🌴 Be excellent. Make money. Build wealth. Be kind. 📈 We help sparkies build generational empires 🎙️ Weekly podcasts

Publisher

Sparky Coach

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Jun 2023

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

342 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   #344 // Lessons Learned ft Megan Furner from Impact Electrical

   Running a business with your partner can make you or break you. Megan and her husband Lachlan have run Impact Electrical on the Central Coast NSW for 8 years. They’ve built a crew of 9 that includes an ops manager, an estimator, tradies and apprentices, and they cover Level 2, commercial, industrial, projects and service work. Megan shares her 6 biggest lessons: -why your partner in the business needs to be a weapon at their role -building the right team around you (accountant, bookkeeper, coach, broker) -recruiting staff worth keeping, and actually keeping them -sleeping on big or emotional decisions before you make them -having the hard conversations most owners avoid -knowing your numbers If you’re running a sparky business with your other half, send this one to them. Much love, Crowe x Summary In this episode, Megan shares her insights on building a successful business partnership, recruiting the right team, and managing business finances effectively. Discover practical tips for growing your electrical business and creating a positive team culture. Keywords business partnership, team building, recruiting, electrical business, business finances, leadership, business growth, team culture, work-life balance Key Topics Importance of building a good team around you Recruitment questions and interview tips How to retain staff and create a positive culture Managing business finances and understanding numbers The significance of saying no and taking time to reflect The role of a business coach and ongoing learning Investing in equipment and team resources Future growth plans and expanding into level two work Sound Bites "It's all about roles and responsibilities." "Small gestures create a positive culture." "Know your numbers to grow your business." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Megan and her business journey 03:46 The importance of clear roles and boundaries 07:08 Choosing the right accountant and financial advisor 09:36 Selecting a business coach and ongoing support 10:36 Recruitment strategies and interview questions 12:24 Hiring your partner for the right skills 13:30 The importance of temperament and personality in team members 14:48 The significance of good onboarding and probation periods 17:20 Effective recruitment practices and avoiding common pitfalls 20:07 How to structure interview questions 22:13 Probation periods and performance reviews 27:09 Retaining staff and creating a positive work environment 28:44 The impact of small gestures and company culture 30:55 Investing in equipment and team resources 33:35 The importance of taking time before making decisions 35:19 Having difficult conversations with staff 37:34 Providing constructive feedback effectively 38:30 Knowing your numbers and financial metrics 41:18 Understanding business metrics and improving profitability 44:48 Final reflections and future plans

2. 

   18 Oct 2026

   #343 // Your February Starts Now (Part 2)

   What you do in October + November decides if February is a flop or a success. This “All I want for Christmas Is A Market Wage + A Business Net Profit Of 20-35%” series is about getting on the front foot for the back end of the year. In this episode: -how to get ready for the “busy” season ahead -why “busy-ness” is like a rocking chair (it gives you something to do but it gets you nowhere) -how to plan out your on site capacity for the rest of the year -cash is king! Ensuring cash is in the bank + you are getting paid (see pod #341) -identifying the key bottlenecks (ie supply, demand, profit) and then making a plan accordingly May this podcast help + inspire you as you build a business that is a blessing to yourself, your family, your clients, your staff, your community, and anyone who comes in contact with it. Much love x Your February Starts Now - Part 2 Greg Crowe continues the series by pushing business owners to get in front of the busy season instead of being surprised by it. This episode focuses on planning capacity, protecting cash, and identifying the real bottleneck in the business before the end of the year creates pressure.He also ties the strategy back to long term reputation and profitability, reminding listeners that the decisions made now shape what the business looks like 3 to 6 months from today. Key topics He stresses that busy season is predictable, not surprising, and that strong businesses get ahead of the yearly rush instead of reacting late. Greg shares why your business today is the result of decisions made 3 to 6 months ago, and why burning bridges now will show up in next year’s workload. He walks through planning on-site capacity by forecasting workload, checking labour availability, and deciding whether subcontractors, apprentices, or new hires are needed. He strongly encourages building around “weapon” people - excellent staff, subcontractors, and apprentices - rather than holding onto average performers who block better ones. He explains why annual leave should be handled with respect, and why staff should not be guilted for taking legitimate time off. He breaks down how to estimate the amount of cash needed to survive shutdown periods by forecasting wages, tax, super, overheads, and expected receivables. He distinguishes the three main bottlenecks in a trade business - supply, demand, and profit - and says you need to know which one is actually holding you back. He reinforces that profit is simple at its core: revenue must exceed expenditure, consistently, across jobs, days, weeks, and months. Timestamps 00:00 - Why part two is about getting on the front foot 00:49 - Business results come from decisions made months earlier 02:46 - Recap of part one and the shift into planning mode 03:16 - Forecast on-site capacity before the year ends 05:35 - How much work is actually already on the books? 06:34 - Hiring apprentices and building around strong performers 08:00 - Stop holding onto average staff and average clients 09:27 - Why it is too early to push work into next year 10:23 - Respect annual leave and keep your team refreshed 12:35 - Use simple forecasting to see capacity problems early 13:05 - How much work can you actually say yes to? 14:30 - Cash is king and cash in bank is what matters 16:01 - Send invoices fast, but do not confuse invoicing with payment 17:24 - Forecast shutdown cash needs before Christmas hits 18:52 - Identify whether the real bottleneck is supply, demand, or profit 20:40 - The harsh reality check: current facts versus long term faith 22:02 - Close the week and month to see what is really working 23:26 - Gross profit, net profit, and why simple measurement wins 24:51 - Why businesses need to measure jobs and days properly 25:20 - The golden triage: when staff, work, and profit all line up 26:46 - Wrap up and preview of part three

3. 

   17 Oct 2026

   #342 // Releasing Admin + Operations with Cam, Ford, Hib +Josey

   Today on the podcast it’s a panel discussion (recorded at our live event this week on the Gold Coast) hosted by Cam ft Fordy (New Age Electrical), Hib (Hib Electrical) + Josey (Bremner Electrical). All four of these guys have released admin + operations and they are here to share their insights, thoughts, success stories, horror stories, and everything in between. At Sparky Coach we have developed what we call the “critical pathway” where it shows you what order to let what tasks go. What’s the one task you’re still doing that someone else should own by Christmas? Feel free to reach out if you need a hand navigating! Enjoy the pod! Much love x Content Type Panel Summary In this episode, Greg Crowe hosts a panel with Hib, Forty, Josie, and Joe to explore the journey of delegating admin and operational tasks in business. They share insights on recognizing the need for help, hiring the right people, and stress-testing business systems through time away. Keywords business delegation, admin support, hiring, business growth, operational efficiency, team management, stress testing, business systems, leadership, entrepreneurship Key Topics Recognising the need for admin help Hiring the right support staff Building processes for delegation Stress testing business systems through time away Developing trust and team culture Handling false starts in hiring Setting clear roles and expectations The impact of delegation on business growth Learning from mistakes in delegation The importance of ongoing training and development Sound Bites "You just gotta bring in and figure it out" "You're better off employing someone better than you" "You can't run a business without admin support" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Panel Overview 01:19 Snapshot of Business Structures 03:29 Recognizing the Need for Help 05:27 First Experiences with Admin Support 07:23 Timing and Readiness for Delegation 09:32 Apprehensions and Challenges in Delegation 11:44 Training and Process Development 13:05 Hiring the Right Person 16:08 False Starts and Lessons Learned 18:11 The Power of Trust and Team Culture 21:21 Building a Supportive Hiring Process 24:50 Cost and Value of Delegation 27:27 Stress Testing Business Systems 33:36 Travel as a Stress Test 36:37 Setting Expectations and Roles 40:46 Involving Staff in Business Performance 44:57 Developing Future Leaders 48:50 Overcoming Hesitations and Barriers 52:33 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

Who has been a guest on Sparky Coach Group: the Aussie podcast for electricians, tradies and business owner success!

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sam Hooper
• Brad Hibberd
• Josey Bremner
• Tommy
• Tom Ryan

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

3,009

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

4.9 / 5

31 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

85

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

82

Contact Sparky Coach Group: the Aussie podcast for electricians, tradies and business owner success!

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

Shows with a similar audience

• 

  Simplified Tradie Marketing

• 

  The Home Service Expert Podcast

• 

  Unemployable

• 

  Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

• 

  The Karl Stefanovic Show

• 

  UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction business

Questions about Sparky Coach Group: the Aussie podcast for electricians, tradies and business owner success!