Why do tradies love working for Stroud Homes? Efficient systems, great communication and high expectations are just part of the answer. See tradies tell their story of working with Stroud Homes.
Stroud Homes Wide Bay Understands the Value of a Team
I’m pretty excited about this new team starting up in the Bundaberg/Hervey Bay/Maryborough (Wide Bay) area, opening on January 30th. Find out more here. Adopting a Team Mentality in Business Everyone plays team sports, why is it that so many people miss the point of doing business as part of a team? It is great working […]
November 2015 Franchise update
Stroud Homes Casey opens! Stroud Homes Casey is open for business! It was a successful grand opening last Saturday 14th of November with over 150 in attendance and 9 customers wanting to build with us. Stroud Homes is dedicated to working closely and supporting our existing franchisees, and enjoy celebrating events like these. We look […]
Customer Feedback Produces Award Winning Results
If the Housing Industry Association’s Professional Builder/Renovator Awards 2015 have proven anything this year it’s how great the results can be when we work together with our customers. Stroud Homes recently received two HIA Awards which recognise our professionalism in the housing industry, along with our business management, customer service and building practices.
Doing Business Differently
Stroud Homes was recently featured in the Fassifern Guardian – the local newspaper in Boonah where Stroud Homes is based. James discusses the factors that have lead to the success of the Stroud Homes group. Spinning a country style business web in Boonah by Drew Creighton TEN years ago, the traffic in Sydney caused James Stroud to make […]
11 Tips for Startup Success from James Stroud and Brad Sugars
Imagine if you could sit down for a quiet chat with James Stroud, founder of Stroud Homes and ‘The Worlds #1 Business Coach’ Brad Sugars, owner and founder of the worlds largest business coaching organisation. What would they be able to tell you to ensure your success as you start your Stroud Homes business? This article […]
Are You Ready For A Franchise Business?
Overcoming resistance to change In my conversations with builders across Australia I come across the same sort of questions and concerns from would-be building franchise owners. In particular, many people I talk with are not sure whether they are up for the challenge and feel ‘blocked’ when it comes to taking a new direction in their […]
Why Buy A Franchise?
He said to me “I don’t know why anyone would buy a franchise, I just don’t see the point of it.” Here’s my answer…
Starting the engine – one cylinder at a time
Our business model runs smoothly with a team of 6 – sort of like a 6 cylinder engine.
What makes it tricky is that we have to start each cylinder, one at a time.
The snake and the mouse
I’ve been told that some small animals freeze with terror at the sight of a snake, obviously helping to make the snake’s job much easier. I spoke to a builder today who was entirely convinced that there was no way to capture any market share from the big national corporate builders in his area. With […]