Recruiting talent is only the beginning. The long-term strength of your company depends on how well you develop that talent into people who can see beyond today’s punch list. With 25 years of experience and a successful transition from nail bags and jobsites to an office and spreadsheets, Ian examines the stages of a tradesperson’s growth—from learning the craft to influencing financial outcomes—and describes how business literacy changes that trajectory. When owners connect mentorship with financial clarity, they build companies where improvement compounds and leadership becomes part of the culture.
