EPISODE 1: Ducks You Need to Get in a Row...NOW

Guest: Frank Heneghan (Heneghan Services)

What three people should you line up immediately when starting your own trades business? In this episode, Frank Heneghan breaks down the “three ducks” every new business owner needs to get in a row—fast. Think of it as a foundational checklist that could save you serious time, money, and stress.

You'll learn:

• The three most important pros to bring into your corner
• Why most people wait too long to do this
• How to find the right people for each role
• What kind of mentor actually makes a difference

Helpful episode links:

Heneghan Services website: https://heneghanservices.com

Heneghan Digital website: https://heneghandigital.com

The Rain Professional Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therainprofessional

CT Gutter: https://ctgutter.com

Metabo HPT https://www.metabo-hpt.com

0:00 Introduction

0:42 Welcome

1:31 Meet Frank Heneghan

4:00 The first duck to get in a row (the attorney)

6:44 Why enlisting an attorney is so critical

12:44 How do you find the right attorney?

15:25 The second duck to get in a row (the accountant)

16:22 Why enlisting an accountant is so critical

17:28 How do you find the right accountant?

18:08 The third duck to get in a row (a mentor)

19:00 Why so many people don’t enlist a mentor

21:00 Givers get!

21:17 Why enlisting a mentor is so critical

22:33 How do you interact with a mentor

24:35 How to find/identify a mentor

26:10 How do you ask someone to be your mentor

29:05 How to find Frank