Building a Thriving Business from Scratch with Merrily Hunter

We got chatting with Merrily Hunter, Founder and CEO of MAC Trade Services, about how she built a 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Let me say that again: a thriving business, built from scratch, with no external investment.Today, MAC is the largest energy services and e-electrification business in South Australia, with 53 staff and a network of over 1,000 tradespeople nationwide. Working with government and businesses, they’re making a real impact on the transition to a cleaner, more efficient energy future.In our conversation with Merrily, we covered everything from leadership to high performance and balance. In this episode, we take a closer look at overcoming unconscious bias and hiring for cultural fit, a crucial factor in building a strong, resilient team.