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EP 5- How to Develop Managers and Executives in the Trades, with Ben Tindale
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- CEO Whisperer by Saurabh
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- Jan 20, 2026
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Summary
In this insightful and practical episode, Saurabh Jain sits down with Ben Tindale , owner of JSJ Roofing , to explore one of the most critical challenges facing growing trade and service-based businesses: how to develop people from individual contributors into effective managers, and from managers into capable executives. Ben shares his transition from a senior corporate leadership career at JLL to acquiring and scaling a roofing maintenance business in Sydney. Drawing on his experience leading large international teams, Ben explains why leadership development in the trades requires a very different approach from traditional corporate models, and why many businesses struggle to build a sustainable leadership pipeline. This episode is an essential listen for trade business owners, founders, CEOs, and operators who are focused on building strong leadership teams, scaling sustainably, and creating long-term business value. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Ben Tindale’s journey from corporate executive to trade business owner Why leadership development in the trades differs from corporate environments The key differences between individual contributors, managers, and executives When to promote internally versus hire leadership externally How to identify leadership potential before offering a promotion Why personal discipline, ambition, and long-term thinking matter more than technical skill alone Common mistakes business owners make when developing managers How to grow managers into executives without slowing business growth How founders can scale their teams without becoming the constraint About JSJ Roofing JSJ Roofing is a Sydney-based roofing maintenance company that works closely with strata managers and property owners. Under Ben Tindale’s leadership, the business ha…