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How to build a team that wants to wear your logo
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Keeping good apprentices is one of the biggest challenges for any building business.
Peter Wright, 2025 HIA NSW Apprentice Host of the Year, shares the practical strategies he uses to build a team that sticks around. From structured onboarding and clear expectations, to genuine relationships on and off site, he explains how creating the right culture improves retention, accountability and performance.
He also shares the leadership lessons from his own apprenticeship and why something as simple as a weekly gym session helps keep apprentices engaged, accountable and on site.
If you're looking to reduce turnover and build a stronger, more committed team, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can put into action.
I was absolutely blown away that my apprentices have said "we want to have the business name on our stuff, our vehicle and be part of this brand."Peter Wright, Wright Building & Carpentry
About Peter Wright
Peter Wright is the 2025 NSW Apprentice Host of the Year winner. He is a very passionate apprentice trainer and believes in forming genuine connections with his team. He even has a compulsory gym session with all his apprentices each week. One of his apprentices won 2026 Australian Apprentice Of The Year.
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