EP92 - Coach James Short with Greg Smith: The Journey to Supporting Aussie Tradies

🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of Leading and Growing Your Real Estate Business with me, Coach James Short—your guide to building a resilient, profitable, and scalable real estate business. This podcast is about sharing the tools, insights, and stories from experts and leaders across industries to help you unlock growth, overcome challenges, and lead with clarity and purpose. Today, we’re diving into the world of tradie businesses, admin systems, and entrepreneurial resilience with a special guest whose journey is nothing short of inspirational—Greg Smith, Your Tradie Business Mentor. 🔦 Meet Greg Smith – Customer Service | Profitability | Lifestyle From a career that started in banking and family footwear manufacturing, to leading national operations in the food industry, and eventually running not one, but two successful Hire A Hubby franchises, Greg’s experience runs deep in both corporate leadership and hands-on small business ownership. Now based on the Sunshine Coast, Greg is the founder of Admins the Answer, a fast-growing business providing tailored admin support to tradies across Australia. Through his unique lens—blending operational excellence with real-world tradie experience—Greg is helping business owners build efficient systems that improve their lifestyle, profitability, and service quality. 💡 Top 5 Takeaways from Greg Smith’s Story: Adaptability is Key – From banks to boots, Greg’s journey shows the importance of pivoting when industries shift. Staying stuck isn’t an option—evolution is survival. Leadership Starts on the Floor – His early years in manufacturing taught him the power of empowering employees to manage themselves. True leadership builds capability, not dependency. Corporate Learnings Fuel Small Business Success – Greg has turned his operations and management skills from global companies into practical systems that help tradies thrive. Admin is the Engine Room – The difference between average and top-performing tradie businesses often comes down to admin efficiency. Systems = scalability. Lifestyle Matters – After decades of experience, Greg prioritises lifestyle as much as profit. He teaches that success isn't just revenue—it’s balance, freedom, and fulfilment. 👉 Whether you're in real estate or running a trade-based business, Greg’s story offers timeless lessons on business growth, leadership, and lifestyle design. 📲 For more about Greg’s work, check out Admins The Answer.