I SCALED a Husband-and-Wife BUSINESS from a Spare Bedroom To a $20M+ Franchise EMPIRE | Networking + Property Entrepreneur Mark Trafford

Mark Trafford is a property entrepreneur who scaled his construction and renovation business, Maintain To Profit, to generate annual revenues of up to $20 million. 

His construction business was scaled to over 13 franchise licenses and 12,000 clients across New Zealand, Mark is transforming the property market by combining systems-driven operations with expert branding. 

0:00 – Introduction: How Mark Trafford scaled a $20M+ franchise business

3:08 – Why Mark left corporate life to follow his entrepreneurial dream

5:22 – How to start and scale a business in New Zealand

07:10 – The challenges of being a small business owner in New Zealand

08:50 – The impact of personal challenges on business success

10:25 – Mark’s timeline to achieving financial stability in business

14:26 – How Mark built a scalable construction and renovation business

18:00 – How to get media exposure for your business

21:30 – Why collaborations are key for business marketing success

25:11 – What is TNG The Networking Group

 25:46 – Why networking is essential for small business success in New Zealand

34:00 – Lessons from a $500,000 business mistake

45:29 – Insights into the New Zealand construction industry in 2024

48:00 – What Maintain To Profit offers to franchisees49:30 – What it costs to buy a franchise in New Zealand

55:58 – Is now the best time to buy or sell a property in New Zealand?

57:00 – Mark’s personal notes on focus, drive, and business success