Andy was doing what so many tradespeople do — working all hours, running his business from the van, and firefighting every day just to keep things moving.
He was good at what he did. The work got done. Customers were happy. But Andy knew deep down that something was wrong. He wasn’t building a business — he was stuck in a cycle of working harder and harder for less reward.
“I was on the tools, doing everything myself. I didn’t have the systems. I didn’t have the structure. And I didn’t know how to scale.”
Andy knew there had to be more to business than this. He didn’t just want to survive — he wanted to grow, to create freedom, and to build something that could run without him being physically present every day.
That’s when he found Trade Mastermind.
When Andy joined the programme, everything changed. For the first time, he wasn’t just learning how to “run a business” — he was learning how to build a proper company. With guidance from mentors who’d already done it, Andy started putting in place the exact systems and structure that had been missing.
He was shown how to build out a real sales process, how to streamline operations, and — most importantly — how to stop trading time for money.
“They gave me the blueprint. Suddenly, I could see where the gaps were. And I had people around me showing me how to fix them.”
The difference was immediate. Andy started thinking like a business owner instead of a busy tradesman. He built out a team, stopped trying to do everything himself, and took control of his pricing, profits and lead generation.
He no longer felt like he was winging it. He had a plan, a mentor, and a proven framework to follow.
“I’m not on the tools now — I’m working on the business, not in it. That’s a massive change.”
And the results spoke for themselves. More structure. Better margins. Bigger vision.
Andy’s story is one of transformation — from burnout to breakthrough. From reacting to planning. From tradesman to true business owner.
Asked whether he’d recommend Trade Mastermind, Andy doesn’t hesitate:
“If you want to grow — really grow — this is where you start. I only wish I’d done it sooner.”
