Jul 22, 2026 · 28 min · 10 segments
Most tradies don’t avoid hiring an admin because they can’t see the value. They avoid it because they’re trapped by the wrong questions. What would they do all day? Can I afford them? What if work…
Rob CroppHost
Dan StonesHostStep into the trade den.
Inside Rob Kropp and Dan Stones from Prava Group share stories, strategies and insights to help you build your business, boost your leadership and balance it all with a fulfilling family life.
Please come in.

Your week is disappearing into work that has nothing to do with growing a business, wondering why you're always working nights and weekends just to stay on top of things.

But at some point, you have to ask yourself the question, is this the best use of my time? Because every hour you spend on admin is an hour you're not spending working on the business and with your family.

Today, we're talking about the hire most tradies put off the longest and why it's always the one that changes everything.
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Step into the trade den.
Inside Rob Kropp and Dan Stones from Prava Group share stories, strategies and insights to help you build your business, boost your leadership and balance it all with a fulfilling family life.
Please come in.

Your week is disappearing into work that has nothing to do with growing a business, wondering why you're always working nights and weekends just to stay on top of things.

But at some point, you have to ask yourself the question, is this the best use of my time? Because every hour you spend on admin is an hour you're not spending working on the business and with your family.

Today, we're talking about the hire most tradies put off the longest and why it's always the one that changes everything.