This week, we sit down with Gary Saraf, diving into his personal journey and the pivotal decision to risk his life savings to buy a fit-out business. From a tough upbringing, Gary shares how he turned his path around and transitioned into the commercial interiors world. He offers crucial insights on the mindset required for entrepreneurship, how to spot red flags when acquiring a business, and the immense value of having the right people by your side.
The episode unpacks Gary's key business lessons, including the evolution of charging for design services and the strategic necessity of being well-capitalised to navigate financial pressures. We explore entrepreneurship as a mental game, focusing on sustaining pressure and outlasting competition. Gary also highlights the vital strategy of recognising and hiring to fill personal skill gaps, building a team for long-term success rather than just quick wins.
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Better Builder is hosted by Brad Visser. Brad is the CEO and founder of Gro, a builder centric agency that helps custom home builders attract higher quality projects.
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