Chris McCormick started as an electrician with a love of lighting control. Seventeen years later, he’s built one of Sydney’s most respected integration businesses — and rebranded it to reflect where he’s headed next. In this episode, Chris shares the honest story behind stepping away from the tools, what he learned from hiring a business coach, and the discipline it takes to grow something that lasts. From cash flow panic to confidence, it’s a real look at the work behind the work — and why most integrators don’t need better tech. They need better systems.

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Most integrators are great at what they do but terrible at telling anyone about it.

In this episode, communications strategist Salvatore di Muccio joins Paul to talk about why small and family run businesses need to stop waiting for recognition and start making noise. From the difference between branding and personal identity, to the real value of PR, to why doing great work quietly isn’t enough, this episode breaks down marketing into clear, honest terms. Whether you’re a one-person operation or running multiple crews, there’s something here for anyone ready to grow their profile — and their pipeline.

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The Australian smart home industry has been talking about apprenticeships for more than 20 years. Now, it’s finally happening. In this episode, Paul Vivian from Skills Recognition International joins us to unpack the work happening behind the scenes to create the country’s first national qualification for smart home technology. We talk about education reform, workforce development, working with regulators, and what needs to happen next — from manufacturers, employers, and integrators themselves. If you’ve ever said this industry needs more structure, this episode is your blueprint.

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