RYAN & STEPH BAILEY - MODERN HEDGE - BUILDING A 'MODERN' TRADIE TEAM

It was such a pleasure to talk to Steph & Ryan from Modern Hedge.  A dynamic, stunning hedge trimming and garden maintenance business on the Mornington Peninsula.We chose these two for this podcast because they have done a POWER of work on their team development, leadership, team & culture, performance management and everything in between.We asked them about some of the key ingredients that have helped them to build their team to where it is.Here's what they chat through:Rules of the Game have helped their staff have clarity and using a fun sporting analogy has assisted to bed these in in order to maintain standards of behaviourHaving career progression opportunities makes it super clear for team members so they know when they are on track to progress to a higher role or higher pay gradePutting in a 2IC and an Admin assistant has changed the game for these guys - the most valuable people who actively contribute to Steph and Ryan working less in their business and more ON their businessSharing goals and results of the business is a great way to engage staff with the big picture. They love itRun team education and fun days in order for them to all connect - investing in the staff comes back 10 foldGetting to know your people is vital.SOOOOO much gold in here guys! Get on it!🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect