I Built a Successful Business… But Became an Absent Father | Brad Smit | Online Prosperity Show
What happens when you spend years building a successful business only to realize you’re missing the moments that matter most?
In this powerful episode of the Online Prosperity Show, Prosper Taruvinga sits down with Brad Smit, founder of Crafted Constructions, to discuss his incredible journey from chef to builder, husband, father, and business owner.
Growing up on construction sites from the age of four, Brad initially chose a different path and became a chef. But eventually he discovered that building was in his blood. Along the way, he built a respected construction company known for quality and reputation—but at a personal cost.
Brad openly shares:
✅ His journey from chef to builder
✅ Lessons learned from growing up with a builder as a father
✅ The truth about balancing business and family
✅ How personal development transformed him from an absent father into a present one
✅ The mindset shifts that changed his life
✅ Why quality always beats shortcuts
✅ What success means to him today
This conversation is for entrepreneurs, fathers, business owners, tradespeople, and anyone trying to create a successful life without sacrificing the people they love.
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🌐 Website: Crafted Constructions
📞 Phone: +61 408 174 641
📸 Instagram: @craftedconstructions
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