GrowthCLUB

Put AI to Work in Your Business at Our Next GrowthCLUB

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Our next GrowthCLUB is happening on Tuesday 15 September, and this one is going to be a little different.

We’re getting hands on with AI!

There’s plenty of talk about what AI can do, but I’m more interested in how business owners can actually use it. So during this GrowthCLUB, everyone will have their laptop or iPad open and we’ll work through it together.

We’ll start by training AI to understand your business, including what you do, your customers, services, team, competitors, challenges and where you want the business to go.

From there, we’ll put it to work.

We’ll use AI to help identify opportunities you might be missing, look at where your time is disappearing, find repetitive tasks it could help you complete faster and get it to challenge some of your thinking.

Most importantly, this isn’t about getting AI to run your business for you. It’s about giving it enough information to become a genuinely useful tool for helping you think, plan and get things done.

You don’t need to be good with technology and you don’t need a paid AI account. Bring your laptop or iPad, come ready to work on your business and we’ll take you through it.

If you’d like to join us at GrowthCLUB on Tuesday 15 September, please get in touch.

Thanks
Hugh

Back From Goa With New Ideas for Local Business Owners

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Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to step away from the day to day and spend some time overseas.

Before heading to the annual ActionCOACH Global Conference in Goa, I spent a week exploring Sri Lanka. From the stunning views at Lipton’s Seat to seeing wild elephants in Udawalawe National Park, it was an incredible experience and a great chance to recharge.

Then it was on to Goa for one of the biggest events on the ActionCOACH calendar.

Each year, coaches from around the world come together to learn, share ideas and collaborate on what’s working in business today. It’s an opportunity to see how businesses are overcoming challenges, improving performance and helping owners create businesses that are more profitable, more enjoyable and less dependent on them.

One of the proudest moments of the week was being recognised as the Global GrowthCLUB Coach of the Year. Receiving this award was a real honour. GrowthCLUB has always been one of my favourite programs because it gives business owners the time and structure to step away from the daily chaos and focus on planning their next 90 days. To have that recognised on a global stage was incredibly rewarding.

One of the biggest focuses at this year’s conference was the continued rollout of ABOS (ActionCOACH Business Operating System).

Every successful business relies on systems. The businesses that continue to grow aren’t relying on memory or hoping everyone knows what to do. They have documented processes, clear accountability and systems that allow the business to perform consistently, regardless of who’s on the tools or in the office.

ABOS brings those proven frameworks together into one practical operating system that helps businesses improve communication, leadership, management and operational efficiency. It’s exciting to see how successfully it’s already being used by businesses around the world, and I’m looking forward to introducing more of these concepts to the businesses I work with here in Geelong.

Another highlight was seeing the success of ActionCOACH’s management development programs being delivered internationally. It’s a proven ActionCOACH training program that’s used internationally to help business owners, supervisors and managers develop the leadership and management skills needed to build stronger teams. Seeing the consistency of the results across so many different countries gave me even greater confidence in the value it can deliver.

That’s why I’m excited to be facilitating the 12 Week Management MasterCLASS here in Geelong, starting on Tuesday 11 August. Over 12 weeks, I’ll guide participants through the program, sharing practical tools and strategies that can be implemented immediately. If you’re looking to strengthen your own leadership skills or invest in the development of someone in your business, it’s a fantastic opportunity to learn from a system that’s already helping businesses around the world.

Please reach out if you’d like some more information on anything mentioned.

Thanks
Hugh

June GrowthCLUB: A Day of Planning, Sales and Business Growth

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Yesterday I had the pleasure of hosting our June GrowthCLUB workshop, and once again I was reminded how valuable it is when business owners take the time to step away from the day to day and work on their business rather than just in it.

The focus for this quarter’s workshop was Sales and Planning, two areas that have an enormous impact on business performance. Throughout the day we explored sales processes, objection handling, goal setting and strategic planning for the months ahead.

One of the highlights for me is always the discussion that happens around the room. Business owners from different industries sharing ideas, challenges and solutions. Often the best breakthroughs come from hearing a different perspective or learning how someone else has tackled a similar challenge.

The Hot Seat sessions were particularly valuable, with participants openly discussing their biggest business challenges and receiving feedback and ideas from other business owners. It’s amazing how much knowledge exists within a room full of people who are all committed to growing and improving their businesses.

We also spent time reviewing goals, measuring progress and creating practical action plans for the next quarter. Having a plan is one thing. Having clear actions and accountability is what turns plans into results.

Of course, no GrowthCLUB would be complete without great conversations over lunch and the opportunity to connect with other like minded business owners who understand the challenges and opportunities that come with running a business.

If you’ve never attended a GrowthCLUB workshop before, I’d encourage you to consider joining us at one of our upcoming events. These workshops are designed to help you gain clarity, build a practical plan and leave with actions you can implement immediately in your business.

The next workshops are already scheduled and I’d love to see you there. Sometimes taking just one day out of your business can create results that impact the next three months. Yesterday we saw the majority of goals set by participants at the previous GrowthCLUB had already been achieved!

Please reach out if you have any questions about my future GrowthCLUB workshops.

Thanks
Hugh Bowman

Celebrating Excellence at December GrowthCLUB: Our 2025 Award Winners

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2025 ActionCOACH Awards

At yesterday’s December GrowthCLUB, we celebrated the incredible progress, commitment, and achievements of our clients over the past year. These awards recognise the tradies and business owners who have stepped up, taken action, and created real change in their businesses and lives. Each category had multiple nominations and we can tell you some where a hard decision!

The winners were presented with their awards over lunch at The Sawyers Arms in Geelong. Congratulations to all.

Below are the five award categories, what each award represents, and the well deserving 2025 winners.


Wealthy Tradie Award
Winner: Liam Begg from L.J. Begg Electrical

This award recognises the individual who has fully embraced the Wealthy Tradie principles, put in the work, made meaningful changes, and achieved a significant increase in net wealth.
Liam has demonstrated strong discipline, smart decision making, and genuine commitment to building both business and personal wealth.

2025 Wealthy Tradie Award

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Turnaround Award
Winner: John Dallimore from Dallimore Trades

Recognises the business that has shown the greatest progress in the face of adversity or achieved the most significant pivot, whether driven by market challenges or a bold decision to change direction.
John has made bold decisions, adapted to challenges, and reshaped his business direction with impressive results.

Turnaround Award

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Education and Implementation Award
Winner: Living Space Joinery

Honours the individual who has shown outstanding commitment to learning through books, audio, podcasts, and courses, and has successfully turned that knowledge into real results within their business.
Living Space Joinery has consistently invested in their education and, more importantly, implemented what they learned to elevate their business performance.

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Business Growth Award
Winner: Luke and Makayla from Engineer IT

The Business Growth Award celebrates the business that has achieved the greatest increase in sales and profitability through focused action and consistent improvement.
Luke and Mikayla have taken decisive steps, strengthened their systems, and delivered outstanding growth across the year.

Business Growth Award

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Fast Starter Award
Winner: Ian and Sue from Ponds of Melbourne

The Fast Starter Award recognises the individuals who have leapt into coaching with energy and commitment, embraced every opportunity, and are already seeing strong results.
Ian and Sue have hit the ground running, adopted new strategies quickly, and created impressive early momentum in their business.

Fast Starter Award

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These awards reflect the hard work and determination of business owners who show up, take action, and consistently push forward. Congratulations to all our winners and to the entire ActionCOACH Geelong community for another strong year of learning and growth.

If you would like to learn more about joining GrowthCLUB or becoming part of our Wealthy Tradie community, get in touch any time.
Hugh