Starting and running your own business is a great experience. And a franchise is one of the most effective ways to kick start your way into a successful business. Successful entrepreneurs can tell you many great reasons to start your own business. Top of the list tend to come things like an improved lifestyle, increased wealth, independence […]
Own a business that works for you – not the other way around
Stroud Homes Franchise Opportunities If the Stroud Homes franchised builders have a better lifestyle, it is by design! “I recently spoke to a builder who had plenty of work on the go” said James, “unfortunately for him, the homes were all challenging designs on challenging building sites – so he had to be there all […]
What can a brand really do for you?
If you are considering improving your building business by joining a franchised group – assessing the strength of brand will be an important step – but how important? Let’s break it down and look at exactly what effect the brand will have on your business? What follows is some frank advice from James Stroud, founder […]
We’re ready – are you?
There is a small, but growing team of builders in SEQ who are slowly but steadily raising the bar in the industry. It’s time you found out whats going on here – before they end up as your competitors. There is an opportunity to be part of a team that is consistently delivering more – […]
Will a building boom do you any good?
2014 has started out well with most builders I speak to predicting a good to great levels of building activity. This is good news for all of us, as the past few years have been a little on the quiet side. If 2014 does in fact bring more building activity (and more opportunity) – do […]
Franchising and Building: A good fit?
Everybody in the building industry is talking about franchising these days. From large corporations launching franchising arms to carpenters keen to take the next step and establish themselves as a residential builder – everybody is talking. What’s wrong with the way it’s always been done? Why doesn’t the new builder write his name on the door […]
The problem with Business Coaches and Software Salesmen
If you are like us, and you want to improve your building business – then you’ve probably checked out the business coaches floating around at the moment. You may have noticed that a couple of them are specialising in coaching builders. There is no doubt these people can help a builder improve. The problem with […]
Introduction for Home Building Contractors
Slide: Contractor Induction – Introduction James Stroud: Good day and Welcome to the Stroud Homes Sub-Contractor Induction Training Video. My name is James Stroud. We’ve got some big goals at Stroud Homes, we want to become the best building company in Australia and we’re going to need your help to get there that’s what this […]