TESTIMONIALS
“It is a great privilege, and indeed a pleasure, to offer myself as a reference for Owen Watson.
I have worked in the building industry all of my life, starting in the family business in the 1950s in Deniliquin through to founding and managing two building franchise groups, firstly Hotondo Homes and more recently the Independent Builders Network. I know the construction industry and know the challenges that many builders face running their own business.
I have known Owen for over 20 years and have engaged him as a consultant and business coach for my businesses. We needed an individual who was not only able to work within our business structure but someone who was also able to speak with our builders and customers from their perspective. Owen has a unique ability to engage, think strategically and road map an action plan that is achievable and has impact. His work and strategy for recruitment of builders for the Independent Builders Network was so successful it was rolled out as the national standard for our team.
At all times I have found Owen to be extremely dedicated. He is professional, honest in all dealings and a gentleman. His expertise is second to none, and I trust his judgement, knowledge and expertise. He is a natural business coach and mentor.
Our lives have run parallel over many years and I have witnessed the success of his ventures and the appreciation of those that he has provided services, training, mentoring and coaching to.
His recent book “Millionaire Tradie” is essential reading if you are a tradie looking to start your own business or wanting to ramp up and scale the business you have.
On top of this he is a thorough genuine person who has demonstrated that to be successful in life and business there is no room for lazy shortcuts but the need to make it happen by sheer determination and honest effort. “
Kevin Renwick, OAM | Founder, Independent Builders Network | Founder, Hotondo Homes
“I had the pleasure of working with Brick Pig Coaching to increase my sales and profit margins. Their expertise went beyond my expectations. They provided invaluable assistance with staffing issues and the overall management of my business. What sets them apart is their personalized and holistic approach. They took the time to understand not just my business needs but also my personal life, even coming to my house to meet my family. Their friendly demeanour and comprehensive service truly made a difference in my business’s success. Highly recommend!”
Keean, Electrical Unity
“I’d highly recommend Brick Pig Coaching. Owen’s knowledge and professional advice has undoubtedly helped me fine tune and improve all aspects of my business.”
Richard, RN Cladding
“My two business partners & I started our business 2 years ago. We had no previous experience as business owners. We’ve dealt with Owen from the inception of our business and we couldn’t have done it without him.
As new business owners, Owen has helped us avoid many common mistakes that a lot of new businesses make within their first few years.
Owen keeps us on track and alerts us to all parts of business to focus on rather than just sales. He also keeps us accountable to our business goals.
Not only does Owen use his wealth of experience to help our business grow, he also helps us grow as individuals. He genuinely has our best interests in mind and is considered part of the Beyond family.
For anyone considering incorporating a business/life coach into their lives, you will not go wrong with Owen & his team. I couldn’t recommend more highly!”
Rick – Beyond Plumbing Supplies
“We began our search for a good business coach after our new business started to stall and lose direction. We were becoming frustrated with our lack of sales progress and margins which were being squeezed to say the least. After deciding to find a good business advisor, we ended-up paying a lot of money to a big, Australia-wide coaching company that looked the part and used very expensive looking documents. Unfortunately, all the money that we spent didn’t result in much business improvement with an overly-theoretical approach taken with little in the way of real-world experience to back it up. So, we decided to go back to struggling away on our own again.
By chance a few months later, we saw a sign-written Brick Pig Coaching vehicle in our customer car-park and got chatting with the driver about Owen and his approach to business. We decided to give it a second try so gave Brick Pig Coaching a call and arranged a meeting with Owen. It didn’t take long to realise that Owen had extensive experience earned through starting and building his own successful businesses and really “got” the realities of establishing a successful, modern business.
It didn’t take long for our business to get back on track and start making money that we had never enjoyed previously. Some things that Owen changed seemed simple yet we had not seen them like creating a separate, retail shop area filled with our products. Other things such as pricing and marketing took more work but resulted in much larger margins so that we didn’t have to struggle to pay our bills every month like before. Owen kept us accountable and pushed us along when needed but always with and understanding of what was reasonable given our work and family commitments.
We can’t imagine not having Owen as our business coach/advisor and he has paid for himself many times over in the short time that we have had him on board. The regular contact and support we receive from Owen is outstanding and the depth of his knowledge
and experience is invaluable to us as we strive to grow our business. Thank you to Owen and Brick Pig Coaching for enabling us to confidently build a rapidly growing yet sustainable business and actually enjoy the journey.”
Jason, Talking Hens
“Hi All
My company, CTR Plumbing has been operating for some 38 years and has been servicing the domestic home building industry during that time. I have been very fortunate in having 3 sons involved in the business over the last 15 years.
In 2019 CTR Plumbing went through an expansion phase and my 3 sons became more involved in the everyday running of the business.
I soon realized that I required help with the development and growth of the business and the development of the boys and the roles they would take in the business. I made some enquires in relation to Business Coaching and was put in contact with Owen Watson from Brick Pig Coaching.
We have found the assistance that we have received from Owen has been invaluable. The experience and knowledge that Owen has obtained over his own career is exceptional and his ability to pass on his life skills is all part of this coaching package.
Owen not only assists with the fine tuning and financial viability of the business but also passes on his life skills to my sons to make them a more centered person. He has always made himself available for advice at any time.
Anyone who is in need of a Business Coach or a life skills coach should look no further than Brick Pig Coaching.
Not only is he now a valuable member and asset to our team, he is also a great friend and mentor.”
Glen, Managing Director, CTR Plumbing Group
“Brick Pig Coaching, and Owen’s calm steady support is the reason why my business, Pegasus Tuition, exists today. They have been the reason why my business has gone from being merely a hobby to a legitimate and growing organisation. From the foundational aspects of business, through creating an online presence and into the management of growth, Owen’s advice has never steered Pegasus Tuition wrong and has seen us through some tough times and prepared us for a bright future.
His enthusiasm and passion for good business practices and growth is something that has never failed to inspire. Thank you Owen and Brick Pig Coaching for being the wind beneath Pegasus Tuitions’ wings!”
Peter, Pegasus Tuition
“Well what can I say, Owen has changed the way I view business, from being a job to being a profit making machine. Owen has given us the tools we need to succeed. His many years of business experience has equipped and encouraged us to go further than we ever thought we would be able to and given us the vision to always be growing. We highly recommend working with Owen, his knowledge and experience is invaluable. Thanks Brick Pig!”
Ben, Cornerstone Paving
“My business partner and myself started our business 3 years before we met Owen. We had no experience in running a business but we were good at what we did, so we thought how hard could it be.
Within 2 years we had grown well beyond what we had expected and troubles started to emerge. We had heaps of work but we never seem to have any money.
Along came Owen. After 12 months working with him we now know where all our jobs are at, we don’t have as much money out and best of all we are now extracting some hard earned money out of the business.
Thankyou for your guidance and direction. I would highly recommend you!”
Greg, Director CRV Industries
“To all business owners,
Wow! Straight to the point! No judgement! What it is, Is what it is!
Lets move forward and get it done!
I have been working with Owen for close to 12months, He has guided me through the most challenging business decisions making us come out stronger on the other side every time.
Support when you need it most. He has guided me through what needs to be done and backs it, with figures and stats that blow your mind, but then breaks it down and applies it to your business.
I was lost and I lost control of my business, now I’m getting it back
and understanding the ins and outs of it all.
I would recommend any one in business, to get him involved in your business and start enjoying life and work again.”
Aaron, Director, Stihl Shop Dealership
“When I first began working with Owen, Owen identified key ingredients to further commercialising the concept of my business. He brought clarity to my vision, recognising and further expanding this vision with commercial sensibility. He is an incredible mentor with a wealth of knowledge and experience, who brings invaluable structure, together with personality and professionalism. I would recommend Owen to any business or company at all levels of operational development. His advice and knowledge is outstanding.”
Kelly, Performance Mindset Coach & Consultant
“From the first time we met, Owen challenged me to think bigger than my current business perspective and opened my eyes to see things that I could never see alone. He has helped me develop the skills needed to grow from being a sole trader to a business model running numerous teams in 6 months. He has helped me overcome obstacles to keep me pursuing my goals. Owen is a great coach, whether it’s business practice or personal mentoring I owe much of my success to the one-on-one sessions with him.”
Hayden, Director and Business Owner
“I highly recommend Owen as a business coach and mentor. Someone who has actual experience in building businesses from the ground up. His coaching has given me motivation, support and strategies that have improved my business greatly, but also in personal growth.”
Jeffrey, Director & Business Owner
“Hi Owen, Thank you very much for your help and support during some challenging times in our business. Your professionalism and experience in the field of business was displayed each time we met. The key factor is that you took the time to listen and to give us sound advice on matters that we had to deal with. Thank you once again.”
Jude, Small Business Owner
“We wanted to extend our traditional customer base and increase our work with builders and developers. Owen quickly understood the culture of our business and was instrumental in helping us to stand out as a quality business of choice for large volume builders who were looking for efficient, professional, cost effective flooring solutions. Owen helped us to tap into and significantly grow our work in new and lucrative directions including facilitating relationships with large insurers and not-for-profit organisations. I have no hesitation in recommending Owen.”
Mark, Director, Dandy Flooring Choices
“Owen is one of those rare individuals who brings hands on entrepreneurial and business building experience as well as an extraordinary understanding of big picture economics, business models and customer relations. His experience and expertise in service delivery, management and strategic leadership make him a remarkable asset to those seeking to grow their business and personal skills. “
Dr Markus R, Director, Luminarium Pty Ltd
“I have been in business for a long time and have a successful, well established multi-national company. Owen has been able to come in with fresh eyes and has helped me to identify changes to systems and processes that simply eliminate pressure points. In a nutshell, Owen has been able to put in place the people and the processes to take the pressure off.
Owen provides trustworthy, valued advice and views things with the eyes of a professional consultant. Owen also has the ability to work beside me and my team helping us to identify issues before they become a problem.
Owen is action driven and I am continuing to see great results both personally and in my business. I trust Owen. He works closely with me and my team in a very positive way and while he is not quite as funny as he thinks he is, that’s ok by me. He’s also my third favourite redhead next to Pauline Hanson and Ronald McDonald so he’s not too bad at all.”
Ian, Remote King