TIB719 Why Apprenticeships Are Declining and What Tradies Can Do About It

Australia has a housing shortage and a trades skills gap, yet there are fewer apprentices today than in 2015. Ben Bardon, CEO of the National Australian Apprenticeship Association, sees the…

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TIB718 Real Tradie Stories – The Raw Truth About Running a Trade Business with Amii Jones

15 years ago, Amii Jones and her husband Brendan started Touchwood Tree Services, a tree removal business, the same year they got married and had their second baby. Last month,…

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TIB717 Everyone’s Making It Up: The Real Relationship Between You and Your Accountant

Marketing an accounting business is harder than most people realise. Angus Gasbarri from Earnt Advisory joins Nic to talk through why, and the conversation ends up going a lot deeper…

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TIB716 The Burnout Trap: Why Most Tradies Hit the Wall Before Changing Their Lives

Steven Daniels used to think construction would just pay the bills while he figured out what came next. Instead, the weeks turned into years, the hours got longer, and one…

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TIB715 Real Tradie Wife Stories with Lauren Pullock from Outback 2 Sea

Lauren’s story doesn’t start with caravans. It starts with gymnastics. She ran a gymnastics club from the age of 19, growing it from coaching into full ownership before selling up…

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TIB714 Busy Isn’t a Badge of Honour

Ask any business owner how they’re doing right now, and you’ll get the same answer: busy. It’s practically the default response. But busy doesn’t actually tell you anything about how…

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TIB713 From Plumber to 5 Properties: What Tradies Get Wrong About Investing

Most tradies have the income, the work ethic, and the discipline to build serious wealth through property. What they often lack is the right information and the right team around…

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TIB712 Real Tradie Stories – The Plot Twist Nobody Saw Coming with Steve Rooney

Not every tradie story is about growth charts and bigger teams. Some of the most powerful ones are about knowing when to change direction. Steve Rooney has spent 14 years…

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TIB711 Real Tradie Stories – From the Coast to the Outback with Nick Allen

Most tradies live where they work. Nick Allen built his electrical business the other way around. For 13 years, Nick has been running NJA Electrical out of Tambo, a small…

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TIB710 Hard Hits and Few Wins: The Budget’s True Cost for Tradies

The federal budget has landed and for most tradie business owners and the verdict is pretty grim. Touted as a budget for the worker, the changes coming through are being…

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TIB709 The HR Shortcut That Could Cost You Everything

Running a trade business means wearing a lot of hats, and for most owners, HR sits somewhere at the bottom of the pile. It doesn’t feel urgent until it is.…

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TIB708 Real Tradie Stories with Josh Prineas from Ecostream Plumbing

Starting a trade business often looks simple from the outside, but the reality is a mix of uncertainty, pressure, and constant decision-making. Many tradies step into business thinking the answer…

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TIB707 Why Avoiding Your Numbers Is Costing You

Avoiding your numbers doesn’t make things easier. It just pushes the problem further down the track. A lot of tradies stay flat out on the tools, jobs are rolling, money…

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TIB706 From Sole Trader to Confident Leader: Nic Stephen on People Skills for Trade Businesses

Most tradies don’t start a business thinking about leadership. It usually begins with being good on the tools, getting busy, then bringing on a team… and suddenly, the hardest part…

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TIB705 The No-BS Guide to Digital Marketing for Tradies

Most tradies do not need more marketing thrown at them. They need clarity on what actually works. In this episode, we strip digital marketing back to the essentials for service-based…

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TIB704 The Trade Deficit Is Real and What We Can Do About It

The trade deficit isn’t a future problem. It’s already happening and most trade business owners are feeling it. Ian Cooper from Workex Solutions shares what he’s seen firsthand after a…

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TIB703 Real Tradie Stories with Daniel Smith from Dreamscapes Landscapes & Garden Solutions

Running a trade business often looks fine from the outside.. Work is coming in, the phone is ringing, and the days are full. But behind the scenes, many business owners…

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TIB702 The Part of the Solar Industry Everyone Forgot About

The solar industry has grown at an extraordinary pace. New installs, changing incentives, and evolving technology have driven massive uptake across residential and commercial sectors. But in the rush to…

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TIB701 Paperwork Isn’t Safety: Simple Systems That Keep Tradies Safe

In the construction industry, safety is often reduced to paperwork. Forms are signed, folders are filled, and yet incidents still happen. Many trade business owners follow the rules on paper…

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TIB699 Stop Working Through Christmas Again This Year

What’s more stressful than a leaky roof in a summer storm? For most tradies, it’s that yearly December scramble: working late, juggling unfinished jobs, dodging endless questions from the team,…

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TIB698 Man Unplugged – Why It’s So Hard to Be a Man in Today’s World

What does it really mean to be a man today? In this episode, Nic sits down with John Broadbent, author of Man Unplugged and the newly released second edition Man…

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TIB697 Unbecoming the Tradie You Thought You Had to Be

Who are you really… and is it possible that your business has been running the show all this time? In this episode with Dr. Ash Moreland from Re-MIND Institute, a…

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TIB696 Racing for a Cure: Snap-On Tools, Family, and the Fight Against Cancer

Donate to the Socket to Breast Cancer initiative here What’s louder — the roar of a Top Fuel dragster or the feeling you get when your business drives real impact…

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TIB695 Real Tradie Stories with Brendan Wyllie from Str8Edge Construction

Could your business survive if you stepped off the tools for a month? Or would everything grind to a halt? This week’s Real Tradie episode, Nic sits down with Brendan…

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TIB694 Building Smarter Trade Businesses with AI (and a Few Hard Knocks)

Are you running your business on monster-fuelled hustle, crossed fingers, and a healthy distrust of “corporate types”?Well, most tradies are, and that’s exactly why this week’s episode hits home for…

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TIB693 How Small Mistakes Can Destroy Your Business & How to Fix Them Today

What’s worse: finding rat poo in your Weet-Bix, or realising your business structure could cost you everything? In this week’s episode, Nic is joined by Dan and Tim from the…

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TIB692 Stop Doing Everything! How to Go from Operator to Leader in Your Trade Business

Most trade business owners are doing way too much. Quoting, scheduling, answering every team question, checking quality, running jobs… and somehow still trying to be across invoicing and emails. If…

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TIB691 Real Tradie Stories with Reece Gately from Wardrobe Refractories

Not every tradie story starts the same way, and Reece Gately’s journey into running Wardrobe Refractories is proof that life doesn’t always follow the expected path. Growing up, Reece’s earliest…

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TIB690 Real Tradie Stories with Tyson Blanch from My Mobile Mechanic

Tyson Blanch’s story is a real-life example of how a clear vision, commitment to family, and the courage to ask for help can transform a trade business into a successful,…

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TIB689 Why Small Business Owners Need Breathwork (and a Better Broker!)

Running a small business can feel like a never-ending juggling act. Between chasing invoices, managing staff, and trying to keep customers happy, it’s easy for small business owners to find…

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TIB688 The #1 Mindset Block Killing Tradie Success (And Why It Starts With You)

Most tradies think the reason they’re stuck is because they need better systems, a better team or more time in the day. But what if the real problem isn’t out…

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TIB687 Real Tradie Stories with Miles Astley from Astley Electrical

What does it really take to build a trade business that lasts decades, and still feels good to run? After more than 40 years in the trade, Miles Astley has…

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TIB686 Secrets to Building a Business That Works with Your ADHD Brain

If you’ve ever felt like your brain is running 10 jobs at once but not finishing any of them, you’re not alone. And you’re not lazy. You might just be…

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TIB685 Clicks, Conversions, and No-Fluff Marketing for Tradies

Online marketing can feel like a minefield, especially for tradies who just want more leads and less jargon. In this episode, Nic sits down with digital marketing specialist Brandon Willington…

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TIB681 Real Tradie Stories with Dan Boscolo from Timeless Staircases

Running a niche trade business isn’t always easy, but for Dan Boscolo from Timeless Staircases, it’s been a journey of growth, challenges, and rediscovering what truly matters. In this episode,…

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TIB680 Unlocking the Art of Great Leadership and Handling Difficult Conversations

Leadership can be tricky for trade business owners trying to guide their teams. Nic chats with Dani Ferrier, founder of Lead Like a Legend, about how to handle leadership challenges…

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TWL051 From Zero Employees to a Growing Team

Balancing business growth with family life and personal goals is no small feat, but Rachel, co-manager of My Mobile Mechanic on the Sunshine Coast, has found a way to make…

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TWL050 The Surprising Link Between Farming and Mental Health You Need to Know

When Steph swapped her fast-paced TV journalism career in Sydney for life on a beef farm in Tasmania, she never expected her journey would lead her to become a champion…

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TIB672 The When, How and Why of Hiring An Apprentice with Jeff Cooke from Apprenticeship Support

Thinking about taking on an apprentice for your trade business but feeling a bit overwhelmed by the process? You’re not alone! Waz & Nic chatted with Jeff Cooke from Apprenticeship…

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TIB671 Mortgage Solutions for Tradies – How to Beat Bank Obstacles with Ryan Gair

Are you tired of the hoops traditional banks make you jump through just to buy a home as a self-employed tradie? In this episode, Waz & Nic are talking with…

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TWL049 She Says, He Says – Should We Bring Work Home?

Balancing work and home life can be tricky, especially when you’re running a trade business with your partner. In this She Says, He Says episode, Nic and Waz tackle the…

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TWL048 Why Clear Roles and Honest Communication Are Game-Changers

How clear roles and honest communication can change the game for your trade business? Join Nic as she shares relatable stories from couples who have mastered communication, helping them tackle…

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TIB670 PRE-CHRISTMAS PART II – How To Make Christmas Merry Again!

As the holidays draw near, trade business owners face the annual challenge—keeping things running smoothly while avoiding that dreaded post-Christmas slump. In Part 2 of our Pre-Christmas series, Waz and…

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TWL047 The Inside Story of Running a Trade Business as a Couple

Running a trade business with your spouse brings a unique set of challenges, and in this episode, Nic talks with Alex Wrigley, one of our Tradiepreneur clients, about exactly that.…

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TIB669 PRE-CHRISTMAS PART I – Are You About To Be Blindsided By Christmas?

With Christmas fast approaching, many trade business owners find themselves scrambling to manage the holiday rush—often without a solid plan in place for the unique challenges that come with this…

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TWL046 How to master communication and delegation without the stress

Looking to boost your communication and delegation skills? Nicole Davidson, an expert in mediation and conflict resolution, shares practical tips to help leaders guide their teams with clarity and confidence.…

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TIB668 How to Shield Your Trade Business from Legal Nightmares with Alex Solo

Trade business owners often juggle everything from managing teams to finding new projects, and legal issues can easily be overlooked until they become a problem. Alex Solo from Sprintlaw shares…

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TIB666 You Cannot Grow Too Fast Or Too Big. Change Our Minds

Can a business really grow too fast or too big? Waz and Nic take on the question of whether it’s possible to expand too fast or get too big for…

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TWL044 Why Social Media Matters for Your Trade Business

We’re breaking down the importance of having a strong social media presence for your trade business. From the role of Facebook and Instagram in boosting your visibility to how often…

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TIB665 Do You Need More Systems and Structure to Have a Successful Trade Business?

Running a trade business can feel chaotic, but it’s not always about needing more systems—it’s about improving the ones you’ve already got. Waz and Nic are breaking down how refining…

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TWL043 Balancing Family and Business with Jacki of Astley Electrical

Jacki’s journey is anything but ordinary. From a career in pest control to becoming the backbone of her family’s electrical business, she’s mastered the art of adapting. In this episode,…

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TWL042 Maggie Dent Explores Men’s Journeys from Boyhood to Manhood

Waz and Nic sit down with the incredible Maggie Dent to explore the challenges men face in today’s world. Maggie, passionate about helping boys transition into adulthood, clears up misconceptions…

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TIB664 Going Hard On Soft Skills And Being A True Leader with Leah Mether

When it comes to hiring, focusing on leadership and soft skills can truly make a difference in building well-rounded and effective teams. Do you agree? Leah Mether, a Communication &…

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TWL041 She says, He says – I’m FINE, but what does that really mean?

What does it really mean when someone says they’re fine—but they’re clearly not? In this She Says, He Says episode, Nic and Waz unpack the mixed signals behind “I’m fine”…

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TIB662 The Secret to Winning Business Awards Twice in a Row with Ben Hulsbosch

In this special episode, Waz & Nic sit down with Ben Hulsbosch, also known as “Bin Chicken,” a two-time winner of the “Top of the Trade – Sole Trader” award…

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TIB661 What Happens To Your Business When You Die with Vanessa Emilio from Legal123

What do you think about planning for the future of your business after you’re gone? Many business owners shy away from planning for the future and protecting their assets—like figuring…

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TWL040 Why We Started Tradie Wife Life

Tradie Wife Life is back with a fresh and exciting lineup after a brief hiatus and for this episode, Nic takes a step back to share the story behind the…

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TIB659 Dr Gina Cleo Talking Breaking Bad Habits, Changing Your Brain And Getting What You Want

Waz & Nic sit down with Dr. Gina Cleo, a renowned expert in habit change, to explore the myths surrounding breaking bad habits and creating lasting positive changes. Dr. Cleo…

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TIB656 Maggie Dent Explores Men’s Journeys from Boyhood to Manhood

Waz and Nic sit down with the incredible Maggie Dent to explore the challenges men face in today’s world. As someone who’s passionate about helping boys transition into adulthood, Maggie…

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TIB655 What Do Tall Poppies and Business Awards Have To Do With Making Money?

Let’s explore the cultural phenomenon of “tall poppy syndrome”— where highly successful people often get criticised, and see how it affects tradies thinking about entering business awards. Waz & Nic…

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TIB654 How NOT To Invest In Real Estate with Matthew Rosie

Dreaming of getting rich quick through real estate? Matthew from Rosie & Rosie chats with Waz & Nic about revealing the truths and challenges behind property investment and the pitfalls…

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TIB653 How To Argue With Your Spouse with Nic and Waz

Are arguments with your spouse turning into war zones? Join Nic and Waz as they share insights on handling disagreements effectively while ditching the “winning” mentality. Learn how to truly…

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TIB652 We Got Trolled! How To Deal With Social Media Trolls in Your Trade Business

Today is all about one of the most annoying aspects of putting yourself out there: trolls. Yeah, those not-so-cute, not-so-fuzzy internet pests who live for bashing your posts. Have you…

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TIB651 What NOT To Do With ChatGPT with Donna McGeorge

Have you tried using ChatGPT or similar AI tools for your trade business? Join Waz & Nic as they chat with Donna McGeorge—who penned a book on this ever-evolving technology—as…

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TIB650 Real Tradie Stories – Connor Gordon on The Move From Trade Business Owner to @carpenterinantarctica

What would it be like to trade the warm, bustling city life for the frozen, isolated beauty of Antarctica? Connor Gordon, a tradie business owner, made just that switch. Leaving…

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TIB649 How Do You Know When To Hire Your First (or Next) Staff Member?

Have you ever thought about the opportunities you might have missed by not hiring sooner? In this episode, Waz and Nic tackle the big question of when to hire staff—breaking…

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TIB648 Leadership, Mindset, and Purpose with Trevor Farmer

Known for his genuine motivational approach, Trevor Farmer from Topcatz explores the essence of leadership and finding a higher purpose at work. Drawing from his own experiences overcoming challenges, he…

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TIB647 Overcoming The Fear Of Raising Your Rates

One of the scariest things to do in your trade business is making a change—especially raising your rates. We get it. The immediate thoughts that pop into your head are,…

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TIB646 How To Get Your Job Ad To Stand Out Online

Do you find it challenging to cut through the noise and make your job ad stand out online? You’re not alone. One of the key highlights is the importance of…

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TIB645 How To Work Out Where To Start Improving Your Trade Business

One of the things we usually hear from trade business owners is they’re stuck in the endless cycle of ‘Where do we start’ or ‘What do we do next?’ Whether…

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TIB644 Are You Abdicating Or Delegating? How To Spot The Difference

Why do some tasks fail despite clear instructions?Waz & Nic are breaking down the ins and outs of delegation vs. abdication in your trade business, and how common abdication is…

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TIB643 Could This Simple Training Hack Save Your Business?

Staying compliant with ever-changing laws and regulations can seem like a daunting task, especially for small and medium-sized trade businesses. In a recent chat with Deborah Coram, a seasoned professional…

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TIB642 From Lawn Mowing to YouTube Fame: Ben Sims’ Story on Growing Greens and Views

What does it take to grow a YouTube channel from zero to hero? From green keeping to becoming a full-time content creator and savvy online entrepreneur, Ben Sims shares his…

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TIB641 Growth, Branding, and Workwear with Troy Yewdall of Totally Workwear

How can you build a brand that goes beyond the product and truly resonates with people? Let’s take a peek at Totally Workwear’s journey as Troy Yewdall shares how they’ve…

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TIB640 Real Tradie Stories – Liam and Samara from Trethowan Building

Running a successful building business and maintaining a healthy personal life is possible and that’s what Liam and Samara demonstrate in their business and family life. In this episode, Liam…

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TWL039 The Secrets of Compelling Content

What does it take to make your content stand out in today’s crowded digital landscape? Join Nic as she chats with Clea Jones, a seasoned copywriter and content marketing expert,…

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TIB639 Real Tradie Stories – Scott Wrigley from ACT Certification

Ever wondered what it takes to transition from being a builder to a building certifier and then a successful business owner? We’re back with our Real Tradie Stories and in…

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TIB638 How To Avoid Legal Battles With Clients with Greg James from Built Environment Building Consultants

Ever heard the saying, “Never argue with an idiot because they’ll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience”? The same could be said about arguing with…

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TWL038 She says, He says – There’s a faction too much friction…….

Nic and Waz sadly see too many couples who are disconnected, join them as they explore how this happens and share their tips on finding your way back.   Listen…

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TWL037 Give, give, give, ask. How could this work in your business

Join us for a chat about the magic of “give, give, give, ask” in your business! Nic sits down with marketing guru Jenn Donovan to explore how being generous can…

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TIB635 Free Trade Day Founder Ryan Wilson on The Truth About Electricians, Business Survival and Giving Back

We have another chat to Ryan Wilson who, back in 2017, founded ‘Free Trade Day’. Free Trade Day is an initiative that helps those less fortunate with free tradie services…

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TWL036 She says, He says – Can a job title really do all that?

Nic and Waz talk through how a job title can help your partner begin to understand how much you do within your tradie wife role.   Listen to the full…

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TWL035 Why you need to prioritise self care and development

Linda is a mum to 3 teen girls, a business owner, partner and incredible woman who has managed to keep her own self care and self development a priority even…

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TIB632 How To Avoid Falling On Your Face In Business With Rakesh from Aureus Financial

When Rakesh Nairn’s family fell on their face in business, he decided to educate himself and avoid the same mistakes. He’s gone on to work with some of the country’s…

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TWL034 She says, He says – International Men’s Day, is it a thing?

How many of you heard a fella say in response to IWD “Why isn’t there an International Men’s Day?” Nic and Waz unpacked a few ideas around this concept

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TWL033 How to have a challenging conversation with your partner

Do you communicate in draft mode or are you more of an introverted thinker? Join Nic and Nicole Davidson as they discuss challenging conversations and how you can navigate your…

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TIB629 The 5 Questions To Answer About Your Social Media with Dante St James

 Meet Dante, a self-proclaimed nerd who rode the waves of technology from the Commodore 64 era to becoming a versatile professional in various fields. From donning the hat of…

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TWL032 She says, He says, what’s this all about?

We’re introducing a new weekly episode where Nic will be joined by Waz to discuss the difference of opinions we all have in relationships!

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TWL031 Why you the tradie wife, shouldn’t be doing the bookkeeping for your business……

It’s a statement that lands Nic in plenty of hot water and it’s one you should really give some thought to….. Should tradie wives be the bookkeepers for their business?

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TIB626 50 Ways To Pull Your Profit Levers

You’re in business to make money. More specifically, you should be in business to make a profit. Profit first, then cash and we all love cash right? Problem is, many…

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TIB624 How Will You Handle Another Interest Rate Rise?

Up or down… what’s your bet? Aussies have been hit by some horrendous interest rate hikes in the past year and it’s starting to land hard for trade business owners.…

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TIB621 Does Your Marketing Align With Your Why? And Why It Should!

It’s all well and good to chase the most profitable work, or the biggest dollar jobs, but at what cost? What if you’re going after the wrong clients and the…

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TIB618 How Marketing Can Solve Your Burnout Issues

After the past 4 years, you’d be familiar with the burnout that has affected many business owners. Tradies in business have copped it even more it seems with some specific…

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TIB615 Is AI Even A Thing and Should You Be Using It in Your Tradie Business?

Today we’re talking AI (Artificial Intelligence). Seems the whole business world is going troppo over this latest tech advancement and Nic and Waz decided it’s time to share their insights.…

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TIB614 A Chat with Callum MacPherson from Young Blood Men’s Mental Health

Waz and Nic sit down with Cal McPherson from Young Blood Men’s Mental Health for an unfiltered conversation about the real challenges surrounding mental health. Now, if you’re wondering who…

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TWL030 Do you feel you have a voice in the industry?

Not sure if an industry association is for you? Take a listen to the inspiring Denita Wawn, CEO of the Master Builders Australia and learn all about how associations are…

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TIB613 From Sporting Success to Psychology and Building Your Own Winning Team with Wayne Pearce

If you’ve been around as long as Waz, you’ll remember the good old days of Aussie rugby league. Back then, no one had a bigger impact on fitness in the…

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TIB612 A Better Way To Own Your Ute with Tim Cullen from TradieSpec

What happens when you rent 500 utes out to tradies? You get to learn a LOT about how the winners are winning and the learners are learning! In this podcast,…

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TWL029 Do you need a trademark for your trade business?

What exactly is a trademark and why would you even consider one for your trade business? Join Nic and Helen Kay from Rise Legal as they deep dive into understand…

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TIB610 See You Next Year for A New Season Of The Show

As Nic and Waz head off on the annual TIB refresh period, they want to leave you with a few final thoughts as you go into your own holiday season…

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TIB609 Managing Your Reputation as a Tradie with Tony at Birdeye

Reputation is key when it comes to attracting and retaining clients. Contrary to what you may think, reputation is also a lot more than just ‘doing a good job’ or…

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TWL028 How a catastrophic injury made an Olympic champion

An absolute powerhouse of a woman driving inclusivity and ability for all, Liesl Tesch is sharing her story from what some would consider to be a challenging childhood to a…

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TIB607 James from The Online Co on Why Marketing Is More Than Clicks and ROI

We’ve all heard the same old story: a trade business hits a dry spell, and suddenly, they realize they should’ve been shouting about their skills from the rooftops all along.…

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TWL027 The power of collaboration, could it work for you too?

Angelique took an inconvenience and turned it into an incredible business that is not only serving her, her family and now is driving for her husband to get off the…

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TWL026 What does a vintage widow and a tradie wife have in common?

Love a tipple like Nic? Then you’ll love todays episode. Alison Mecer is the chief “Wine Makers Wife” aka business owner at Mercer Wines. Alison shares the story of how…

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TIB605 Tammy Vos on Apprentices, Women In Trades and Changing Stereotypes

Picture this: you’re a teenager, just beginning your apprenticeship in the family electrical business, looking forward to learning the ropes from your dad. Life seems pretty straightforward, right? But then,…

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TWL025 Does a Midwife have what it takes to run a building business?

Tara is a Mum to three, a midwife and a tradiewife. While “just helping out” in the business, like so many of us do in the beginning. Tara had a…

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TWL024 Why manipulation doesn’t work with your tradie and what you can do instead!

Renata is back on the podcast to share some more about her experience as the CEO of their landscaping business. Nic and Renata talk about her journey from “just helping”…

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TWL023 Can a social worker run a building company?

Fate has handed Lara the perfect opportunity to demonstrate how she can run her plumbing and building business all on her own, but is it easy getting to this point?…

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TWL022 Can you run a trade business if you’re not a tradie?

Amii Jones and her husband have a tree company that Amii has run for the past 3 years. Find out how Amii and her husband found the roles that worked…

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TIB604 Getting Invoices Out in the Next Minute with Emily Ossington from NextMinute

Cash flow troubles can be a real game-changer for trade businesses. In fact, it’s often the number one challenge we face. The good news? There’s a solution that can ease…

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TIB603 Admin Tasks Beating You Down? There Is A Better Way!

Owning and running a trade business might seem like a dream job, but the reality is that it comes with a never-ending list of administrative tasks that can be seriously…

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TIB602 How To Sell More Without Being Sleezy

We’re getting real about sales systems – no fancy jargon, just good ol’ trade business talk. Last time, we asked if business systems were all hype; today, we’re spilling the…

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TIB601 Business Systems – Holy Grail or Hype? Nic and Waz Cut Through The Chaff

If Nic and Waz had a dollar for every tradie business that said “I just need to get some systems in place…”, well, let’s just say they wouldn’t be flying…

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TIB600 CELBRATING 600 EPISODES! Nic and Waz Reflect On The Last 9 Years

Can you believe the ride we’ve had with the Tradies In Business podcast? We’re talking more episodes than you can shake a toolbox at! But hang on, this one’s a…

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TWL021 Do you have a voice in your industry?

Join Nic as she speaks with the CEO of The Landscape Association, Jodie Dean, who 10 days out from their first landscaping expo in 10 years speaks with Nic about…

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TIB599 Jimmy Tranter on Calming Your Mind and Managing Stress Using The Wim Hof Method

Ever wished there was a simple, low-cost and quick way to reduce your stress levels, quiet your busy brain and feel more grounded and less burned out? Wim Hof’s been…

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TWL020 Is this the ultimate health hack?

Terese Tanner is a wellness coach with a particular interest in guiding clients through a sound and breathwork journey. Nic and Terese talk about breathwork as a healing modality and…

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TWL019 How a dislike for people created a business that serves many!!

After Katrina finished her uni degree, she realised she didn’t want to work in the areas available to her and instead did what so many tradie wives do, jumped in…

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TIB598 Two Drunk Accountants Go Toe To Toe With Two Business Coaches

Ever wondered if accountants and business coaches could be the ultimate tag team? Well, hold onto your calculators, because in this episode, Waz & Nic team up with Dan and…

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TIB597 AWARDS SPECIAL – How A Surprise Nomination Has Changed This Tradie’s Business

Guess what, folks? It’s that time of year again – award season is here, and the spotlight’s on the Tradies In Business Excellence Awards! Now, before you brush it off…

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TWL018 From corporate life to tradiewife in one giant leap!

One hour daily commute on the train or change their lives to find the promise of work life balance. Ashlea Kerr from Master Roofing Australia shares how taking a giant…

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TIB596 How To Choose A Good Insurance Broker with Shane Moore from TradeRisk

Picture this: a guy who’s head-over-heels in love with numbers and patterns – what career do you think he’d choose? Finance, of course! Meet Shane Moore, the brain behind TradeRisk,…

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TIB595 Real Tradie Guys – Joel from Instyle Gardens on Winning Awards, TV Appearances and Passion In Business

Today, we’ve got something special in store that’s all about landscaping, passion, and podcasting! You know that saying, “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your…

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TWL017 The game-changing move to transform your business

Join Samara from Trethowan Building as she shares with you the ONE change they made that allowed them to scale their business without working harder.

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TIB594 What Do Plumbing, Politics, PR and Business Ownership Have In Common?

Meet Nathan Smith, a man with a remarkable story that will leave you inspired and amazed. Starting his career as a plumber, Nathan never imagined he would one day find…

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TWL016 How almost losing an arm kickstarted a handcream that is known world wide

Faced with the news that her son could lose his arm, Maree embarked on a journey to find the “right” hand cream to keep her son safe. That was 5…

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TWL015 Is Pilates really a lifesaver?

Gillie Green is not only Nic’s pilates instructor but her very good friend. Together Nic and Gillie share what makes movement the number one thing you should have you on…

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TIB593 A Guy With One Eye Becomes a Skydiving Instructor and a TikTok Star

Prepare to be inspired by the incredible journey of Aaron Wilton-Jones. Losing an eye in a work accident didn’t deter him; instead, he became a skydiving instructor. But that was…

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TIB592 Real Tradie Guys: Brad from The Grout Guy Talks School, Boats and Business Success

Brad Young, the owner of The Grout Guy, may come across as a laid-back tradie business owner who enjoys boats, beer, and hoodies. However, there’s more to him than meets…

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TIB591 A Different Way to Recruit Your Next Team Member with Renee Boardman from Trade-o

Let’s face it: finding good staff can be such a pain. The worst part? Figuring out where the heck to advertise your job openings and dealing with the outrageous costs…

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TIB590 What Is The Right Way To Market Your Trade Business During Tough Times?

There’s no denying we’re entering some ‘interesting’ times in Australia’s economic history. With 12 interest rate hikes now there’s a lot of consumers and businesses feeling the pinch. It may…

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TIB589 Mike Ross on What It Takes To Go From Sparky To Pro MTB Rider and Gold Medal Winner

There are many parallels between success in sport and success in business. Dedication, commitment, hard work, ability to get back up after a fall and many more! Today, we bring…

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TIB588 Is Self Managed Superannuation an Opportunity or Distraction? Matt Heighway from Lifetime SMSF Spills The Beans

Let’s have a real talk about something that can leave us scratching our heads: superannuation. I mean, seriously, who has the time to figure out all those confusing rules and…

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TIB587 TradeMutt. What Loud Shirts Have To Do With Mental Health For Tradies

In just five short years, Ed Ross and Dan Allen, a dynamic duo of chippy mates, have not only established a thriving empire in the workwear industry but have also…

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TIB586 Real Tradie Guys – Steve Rooney Shares His Stories of Broken Partnerships, Wearing Lycra and How To Get Better At Stuff

We’re on a run of ‘real tradie’ stories lately and this one is a treat. While we try not to have favourite Tradiepreneur clients, this bloke is on the short…

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TIB584 Aimee Stanton – From High School Expulsion to Reality TV Star and Now Launching Her Own Women’s Workwear Label

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TIB583 Real Tradie Guys – How A Boy From The Bush Has Found Business Success with Nick Allen

It’s been a while since our last “Real Tradie” story and we’re stoked to share another one of our Tradiepreneur’s stories on the podcast. Nick Allen grew up in ‘the…

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TIB582 Employer Must-Listen Episode – Kristy-lee from People Powered Business with the changes that you need to know about

Someone smart once said “there is nothing permanent except change”. HR law and policy is certainly no exception! If you employ team or are thinking you might, you MUST listen…

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TIB581 Patrizia Cassaniti Lost Her 18yo Son To A Workplace Incident. Are You Part Of The Problem?

WARNING: This episode discusses very emotional topics including tragic loss of life. Please use discretion when listening. Safety is a big issue. It’s one that gets talked about a lot…

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TIB580 How To Say No To Sh*t Jobs (and Stop Wasting Time)

While it’s easy to blame certain clients for wasting your time, being difficult or worse still, taking advantage of you, there IS something you can do about it. The first…

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TIB579 How To Recession Proof Your Trade Business through Marketing

Nic and Waz are talking again about the ongoing grumblings in the marketplace regarding the recession. With interest rate rises continuing, materials prices still volatile and many tradies seeing a…

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TIB578 Michael Nuciforo On How To Automate Your Financial Admin With Thriday

One of the biggest time-sucks for any tradie in business is the financial admin… invoicing, reconciliations, paying BAS, paying bills, quoting and chasing payments. Our guest today has many years…

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TIB577 Real Tradie Guys – Luke from The Offroad Tradies talks fulfillment and legacy

Our childhood experiences can be so formative for our adult preferences. That’s especially true when it comes to travel and holidays. Our guest today spent many years as a defence…

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TIB576 Recessions, Grey Hair, Hindsight and Measuring Everything

Nic and Waz jam on some thoughts around the possible economic downturn. What is likely to happen? What will be the impact on tradies? Can you do anything about it…

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TIB575 Turning Conflict Into Agreement With Nicole Davidson

Nicole Davidson knows a thing or two about conflict. After a number of years in the legal industry she’s seen a few stouches! These days though, Nicole teaches and helps…

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TIB574 Jim Penman from Jim’s Group talks about the perfect lawn, creating raving fans and what he thinks about modern tradies

Jim Penman started out mowing lawns in the 70’s. Before brush cutters were a thing for edges (remember those mongrel edging wheels?!) These days, Jim is one of the OG’s…

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TIB573 What makes a good business plan and how we’re helping you do it better

Nic and Waz take a look at why more people don’t make plans, what makes a good one, and what they’re doing to help trade business owners nail it in…

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TIB572 How To Use YouTube To Grow Your Trade Business with David List

Have you heard of ‘Mr Beast’ on YouTube? Google this… “MrBeast income”… you’ll be amazed. Now look at his age! Ok, while we’re not here to teach you how to…

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TIB571 Fergus Founder Dan Pollard Talks About The Future Of The Industry

We chat to our serial-guest, Dan Pollard the founder of Fergus job management software today. This episode bounces around a little as we delve into topics such as how to…

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TIB570 Leadership or Management? How To Create Better Team Culture with Amanda Rosazza the PopCoach

Are leaders born or made? Is it better to lead than manage? Just some of the questions we get asked by listeners when it comes to building a team that…

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TIB569 Protecting What You’ve Worked Hard For with Helen Kay from Rise Legal

We’re rolling out the expert interviews on the show at the moment! Today we chat with our favourite solicitor, Helen Kay from Rise Legal. Helen answers some of the burning…

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TIB566 How To Profit From The Knowledge In Your Head with Sam Winch

If you’re like many of our listeners and fellow tradies in business, much of your business is quite literally ‘in your head’. Trying to explain to others how to do…

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TIB565 How To Stop Reacting To Others and Choose Joy This Christmas

There are plenty of things that can annoy us and at this time of year especially, it’s easy to react to the reactions of others. Carpark rage, customer deadlines, unpaid…

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TIB564 How To Manage Risk Without Insurance – Rami Fahmy from NSure tells us how

You probably know how important insurance is. You may have made a claim yourself or know someone who has. Perhaps you’ve also notice premiums increasing of late? Either way, we…

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TIB563 Nice Guys And Gals Finish Last – or – How To Not Get Screwed In Business

[NEW NUMBERING! We decided that just because Nic wasn’t here for the first 280 episodes doesn’t mean we shouldn’t share how many episodes the show has been around for!] Now……

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TIB286 Joe Pane talks Emotional Intelligence, Dealing with Uncertainty and Letting Go

  There’s plenty of so called experts telling us we need to “let go” of stuff in order to reduce stress… but how do you actually achieve that? Joe Pane…

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TIB285 Is Your Business Ready For Christmas? What You Can Do NOW To Prepare

Chrisco figured this out years ago. Start planning (and saving) for Christmas on the 26th December THE YEAR PRIOR! That way you avoid the embarrassment of Aunty Beryl’s pavlova being…

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TIB284 Which Numbers Should You Be Looking At In YOUR Trade Business?

Know your numbers. It’s one of almost every business coaches’ mantras. Perhaps you’ve heard it from your accountant too. Any way you look at it, know which numbers to measure…

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TIB283 How To Not Get Sick And Die with Matty Lansdown

Know your numbers. It’s one of almost every business coaches’ mantras. Perhaps you’ve heard it from your accountant too. Any way you look at it, know which numbers to measure…

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TIB282 The Mental Health Merry-go-round. Some Questions We Should Be Asking

With another high profile sportsperson losing their life recently we feel it’s important to tackle, again, the mental health and suicide issue. August is Tradie Health Month and Nic and…

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TIB281 Tips On How To Get Tipped In Your Trade Business

Tipping. It’s not very Australian. You might be surprised to learn that quite a number of our Tradiepreneur clients actually get tipped by their customers! And we’re not talking $10…

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F#ck It Friday Number 70 Toss Wallops, Venting Appropriately and How To Express Emotion Healthily

With a couple of character building weeks under their belts, Nic and Waz share openly and honestly how they’ve been feeling about and dealing with their emotions! Part therapy for…

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TIB280 How To Outsource More So You Get To Live More Life

If you want it done properly, do it yourself. You’ve probably heard at least one business owner say that of late. Maybe that’s your mantra too?!! But how is this…

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TIB279 Change Ahead! How To Deal With The Economic Uncertainty You’re Faced With

  Many songs have been penned about change. From David Bowie to Peter, Paul and Mary (ok, Waz is showing his age here) and many more. Fortunately, Waz does NOT…

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F#ck It Friday Number 69 All Business Coaches Are Wankers

  Aren’t they? Do all dogs bite? Are all millennials impossible to work with? Are all politicians actually liars? We answer these very important questions and more in today’s FIF…

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TIB278 Is free really free? How to overcome the fear of being taken advantage of

  There are so many free offers around these days. But are they all actually free? Sometimes there’s a catch and many of us are afraid of the good old…

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TIB277 James Castrission on Crossing The Tasman, The Antarctic and What That Has To Do With Your Own Success

When you’re in the middle of the Tasman Sea, half way between Australia and New Zealand, and a huge shark is trying to roll you out of your kayak, what…

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TIB276 Getting Aligned with Your Partner or Spouse. Is It Possible?

Have you noticed that some couples working together just seem to ‘gel’? If you’re one of them then that’s awesome! Whether you are or not, do you actually know how…

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TIB275 How to Beat The Big Banks and Simplify Your Financial Affairs with Dan Cannizzaro from Parpera

It might come as a surprise to learn that the big banks in Australia aren’t actually interested in your banking. Sounds like a bit of a riddle huh? Most of…

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TIB274 Cal Robinson from Yung Gunz on Millennials, Parenting, Mentorship and Manhood

Cal Robinson knows a thing or two about working with, and mentoring, millennials. Firstly, he’s 23 years old! Second of all, Cal has built an entire business that works with…

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TIB273 You Can’t Carry It All – A Lesson On Vulnerability and Open Doors

How do you manage stress and overwhelm? We cover this topic a fair bit on the podcast but it’s a conversation that needs to be had often. With so many…

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TIB272 When being the lead vocals and guitar isn’t the best thing for your band

  We get it. You’re a cool cat. You feel good up front on the mic, thrashing out a tune on your Stratocaster and spitting flames into the microphone. It…

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TIB271 It’s About Time! The Art Of Shorter Meetings with Donna McGeorge

  Ever feel like the life of a trade business owner is a string of meetings? Even if you don’t spend lots of time in meetings, they can still chew…

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TIB270 Maintaining Perspective In Business and Life with Nicholas Dogulin

  Have you ever wondered how certain perspectives can influence your business? In today’s episode, we had an amazing chat with our guest, Nicholas Dogulin, about maintaining perspective in our…

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TIB269 Why Covid Is Such A Good Thing For Your Business

With more than 2 years of Covid-chaos under our belts, you’d think we’d all have a handle on how to deal with the challenges that keep getting thrown at us…

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TIB268 The burden of consecutive long weekends and how to lessen it

  With Easter comes a string of long weekends. For employees at least! For many tradies in business though it means even more work to catch up on, cash flow…

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TIB267 How to go from chaos to control AND pick up $15k cash for your business!

  The past couple of years has seen our fair share of chaos, both in business and in our personal lives. While we’re seeing increasing levels of government control it…

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F#ck It Friday Number 67 Drama Kings, Drama Queens or just Dramas? Oh and who has our $360 Billion?

  It’s been a long while since a F#ck It Friday episode and in today’s instalment, Nic & Waz share some stuff that gets them pretty mad… including industry revenue…

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TIB266 How To Thrive in Business with Elise Balsillie: Head of Thryv Australia

  We’re excited to be supporting the Thryv Small Business Grant initiative and were lucky enough to chat with Elise Balsillie, the ‘big boss’ of Thryv Australia. Elise has been…

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TIB265 Real Tradie Guys – Starting A Business with Ben Hulsbosch from MOA Heavy Diesel

  This instalment of Real Tradie Guys is a cracker. Not only is our guest a Kiwi, a heavy diesel fitter, a West Australian and a TiB Tradiepreneur… he’s also…

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TIB264 Riding The Waves of Success with Surfing Legend Tom Carroll

  We chat with Aussie surfing legend, Tom Carroll, not just about his journey through surfing including back-to-back world titles but also about his success habits, battle with addiction, recovery…

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TIB263 How To Get Over Yourself and Get On Video with Julian Mather

  Most of us love to WATCH videos but not many of us actually like being in front of the camera. You probably know, or have heard, that video is…

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TIB262 FLOOD RELIEF FOR TRADIES

  With the flooding hitting Qld and NSW in March 2022, tradies have scored another kick in the teeth trying to improve their businesses. Nic and Waz are offering free…

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TIB261 Goal Setting. Waste of Time or Ninja Skill? Top Tips To Make It Work For You

Do you set goals? Or do you find them to be a waste of time? Maybe you’ve missed so many over the years that there seems little point. Perhaps you’re…

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TIB 260 Real Tradie Stories – How A Punk Rock Skateboarder Became An Award Winning Electrical Business Owner

Today’s guest is a young tradie who has learned some important lessons about loneliness, lockdowns and love! Along with his wife Kobie, Damien Goddard has started and grown Shift Electrical…

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TIB259 Going With The Flow Is Not Just For Plumbers – Reducing Stress Through Acceptance

Some people say ‘going with the flow’ and accepting how things are is just being weak or lazy. Images of long haired, headband wearing 1970’s hippies are often stuck on…

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TIB258 Why Customers Don’t Know, Don’t Care and Why They’re Right! [about that]

Take the Get Off The Tools Test Here. Now, to the episode… Waz had a bit of a learning experience lately with a business he purchased from. He’s dying to…

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TIB257 Redefining Failure and How To Overcome Our Fear Of It

You can join the free FB group, Get Off The Tools, by clicking HERE. Fear of failure stops many people from achieving many things. Nic shares a recent observation regarding…

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TIB208 Getting Off The Tools. Maybe It’s Your Definition That’s Stopping It From Happening?

Most tradies dream of getting off the tools (GOTT) some day. Yet this goal, more than any other, seems to be incredibly elusive when it comes to actually achieving it!…

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TIB207 Listener suggestion: Is it over working or under recovering? How to tell and what to do about it

Overworked and underpaid. It’s the life of a self-employed tradie right?! Sadly, it’s a true story for many business owners who seem to work the hardest and get paid the…

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TIB206 Money is a four letter word and it starts with F – Jackson Millan from Aureus Financial explains

  We’re talking money (again) in today’s episode, but this time it’s with a difference. Today we’re looking at how our attitudes, habits and language affect how much (or how…

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TIB252 Christmas Sucks: Do You React or Respond At Emotional Times Of Your Life?

If Christmas is so awesome, how come so many of you get so stressed?! While the few days of Christmas can certainly be filled with wonderful times, there is also…

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TIB252 More tips on prepping for 2022 PLUS news on our result at the Australian Podcast Awards

We’re helping you with your prepping… not for doomsday, for 2022! With the challenge running at the moment to make 2022 your best year yet, Nic and Waz drop by…

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TIB251 Don’t Let December Get You Down. One Thing You Can Do To Regain Control

Aaarrgh! December is here! Yep, it’s that time of year when clients lose their minds, suppliers go missing and we consider cancelling the whole Christmas thing! Never fear, Nic has…

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TIB250 How To Make 2022 Your Best Year Yet plus We Have a New Challenge For You

First, to register for the Best Year Yet challenge CLICK HERE. Next, to find out how to make 2022 better than this year (probably not hard for some of us),…

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TIB242 Take a break or you could be faced with a break-down

Break downs happen. Usually to machinery. Often because they weren’t serviced or maintained as well as they should have been. People are the same. If not given down time, maintenance…

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TIB 249 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! The 7 Year Itch Episode

Can you believe it? Waz can’t… 7 years today of the Tradies In Business podcast! Nic and Waz take a quick look back over the past 2,555 days and encourage…

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TIB248 Business Coaches: How To Pick The Best One for YOUR Business and What SHOULD They Do For You

Alright, so you’ve decided it’s time to open your mind to growth, change and the possibilities of a better trade business, family and lifestyle. So how DO you choose a…

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TIB247 True or False: Only Successful People Have Business Coaches

  With many trade business owners busier than ever, it’s almost inconceivable that there are significant numbers of business failures at the same time! How can this be? Nic and…

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TIB246 TradiePad on Business Technology: When, How and Who is Right For You?

  Silver bullet or rusty nail? Tradie tech, in the form of job management systems and software, is often seen as the magical solution to getting time back, running business…

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TIB245 First Remove The Log From Your Own Eye. Criticism and Responding vs Reacting

There’s an easy way to elevate yourself and your business. To get more clients, more social media attention, more revenue. Yep, all you have to do is criticise others in…

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TIB244 How To Avoid The Price Matching Game and Wasting Time With Tyre Kickers

It’s magic! At least it seems that way sometimes. Some trade businesses just seem to attract the ‘right’ kinds of clients. You know, the ones who pay on time, don’t…

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TIB241 Mitch from Speak Up Stay ChatTY on mental health and dealing with guilt, shame and sadness

August was national Tradies Health Month and we were fortunate to have the opportunity to interview Mitch McPherson from SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY. Mitch started this not-for-profit after his younger brother took…

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TIB230 How to use the HR stuff to motivate your team with Kristy-lee Billett from The Footprint Group

HR gets talked abot a lot on this podcast and in general. It’s something you really need to have sorted or you’re exposing your business to more risk than necessary.…

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TIB215 How To Increase Your Prices in 1 Simple Step

It’s a concept that strikes fear into the hearts of business owners (and salespeople!) everywhere. Increasing prices or raising rates. We immediately break out into cold sweats and shallow breathing…

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TIB213 How to get customers coming back, and back, and back for more with David from repeatbooking.com.au

One massively overlooked area of marketing in many trade businesses is repeat purchasing and customer loyalty and retention programs. With many companies solely focused on winning new business, the customers…

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TIB212 Making Safety Simple. How to make safety a part of your every day with Vanessa from HazardCo

    Safety. Most of us admit it’s important. Critical even. Yet many of us in business are mystified as to how to ‘do safety’ properly, how to make it…

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TIB209 Real Tradie Guys with Jason from Fair Fight Foundation on family, business and finding your purpose

Shortly after his daughter’s first birthday, Jason Sotiris noticed his little girl acting ill. Several visits to 4 different doctors resulted in a trip to Westmead children’s hospital where after…

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TIB208 Systems. The holy grail of business success or urban myth? David Jenyns from Systemology answers the question.

We all know systems are THE way to create a successful business. Well, we heard it somewhere from someone who said so… even author of The E Myth, Michael Gerber…

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TIB207 What’s YOUR story? Unpacking the stories that keep us where we are

In another episode focused on change and how to make it in business and life, Waz and Nic take a look at the stories we tell ourselves. Especially the ones…

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TIB206 Are you a finisher? Why it’s important and how to stop starting things and start finishing them

Do you have unfinished projects around the home? What about your to-do list… is that completed at the end of every week? Maybe you feel like you have a thousand…

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TIB205 Real Tradie Guys – Dan Pollard founder of Fergus on business as a science AND how to do it in your business

It seems a lot of people think business success comes from luck, inheritances, natural talent or all of the above! While it can often appear as though this is the…

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TIB204 Comfort zones and the hidden cost of staying inside them

You’ve probably seen the graphic showing the 2 circles, one being your comfort zone and one being way outside it… and that’s where the magic happens? Problem is, so many…

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TIB203 Cyber Security. Protecting yourself from attack using some simple tools

  Yuk. Cyber crime. It just feels so icky when someone makes a fraudulent transaction on our card or copies our Facebook profile and tries to set up a fake…

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TIB202 Being vulnerable – why getting fit before you join the gym is hurting your business

As a former CrossFit trainer, Waz saw countless people come to the gym wanting to get fitter and stronger, only to have them leave and say “I’ll come back when…

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TIB201 Business awards – time waster or actual benefit to your business?

In the era of ‘everyone gets a prize’ is there really any point to business awards? Waz and Nic have both entered, won and judged business awards and have some…

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TIB200 How to make a decision about anything. Pain, pleasure and getting past the fear.

  Nic and Waz know a thing or two about change. And pain. And fear. Not only have they experienced a ton of these things in their own lives, both…

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TIB199 HOW TO – Waz and Nic’s Top 3 tips on…TIME MANAGEMENT

Everyone loves a quickie… a quick coffee, a quick nap, a quick sambo and even a quick… business tip episode! Waz and Nic love a quick one and this is…

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TIB198 The standard you walk past – how to deliver a sh*t sandwich effectively

  How many times have you walked past something and shook your head in disbelief, “How could anyone do such a poor job?”. What if that was what you were…

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TIB197 How to get going when you’re stuck on the start line of change

Change is hard. It’s uncomfortable, it’s scary, it’s time-consuming. Ok, we know you know… and we also know that most of our listeners and members WANT to change… but how…

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TIB196 Your Focus Needs More Focus – what being busy has to do with results

  Hint: they’re not related. Well, not in a positive way. Being busy is often touted as a justifaction for a person’s value, of whether they’re ‘doing enough to get…

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TIB194 The Dirty “C” Word – Controlling the Controllable In Your Life

With less than a fortnight of 2021 in the bag we’ve already seen some of the madness that became a signature of 2020. Some people have found it hard to…

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TIB190 Three things you MUST do before the end of 2020 to ensure a great Christmas

Have you had enough of lists yet? Naughty and nice lists, shopping lists, gift lists, who’s-sitting-where-for-dinner lists. We’ve got another list for you but we reckon this one will help…

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TIB189 Making safety on site sexy (and easy) with the lads from Risk Talk

You’re no doubt familiar with the work safety campaign stating, “safety is no accident”. It seems that while safety on site has been a major area of attention, funding, and…

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TIB188 Real Tradie Guys with Alistair Hutton from Everscapes Landscaping

Even before Covid-19 and the global changes to the way we work, stress and anxiety for business owners was a reality for many. While we’ve interviewed a number of guest…

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TIB187 How to get more work from Property Managers with Kylie Walker, That Property Mum

Almost everybody wants to know the answer to the 64 bazillion dollar question… “How do I get more work from property managers?” In today’s episode, Waz and Nic chat with…

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TIB186 Breaking the cycle, why EVERYONE has a story to share and how to do content well with Odell Harris

Today’s episode is a bit of a mixed bag. If you’ve ever experienced stress in business or life, have experienced feelings of overwhelm or anxiety OR you’ve wondered if you…

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TIB185 Real Tradie Wives with Amii Jones from TouchWood Tree Services

Amii Jones epitomizes many ‘tradie wives’. She’s incredibly humble about her role in her family and business and tends to understate how much she contributes to the smooth running of…

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TIB184 Are tradie men struggling to face their fears, especially their fear of success?

After some solid coaching sessions with premium members, Waz and Nic dig into some of the issues they’ve been seeing repeatedly. One of the big ones is business owners avoiding…

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TIB183 Wise Words Wednesday – What your undies have to do with business success

Buy it once. It’s a mantra many in business try and educate their customers on… but what are we like at following our own advice? Waz and Nic have worked…

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TIB182 How to get better at the people stuff of business with Zoe Routh from Inner Compass

Many people think business is all about marketing, systems, sales, finances, data, time management and more. They’re right, business is about that stuff but it’s mostly a collection of people…

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TIB181 The Question You Must Ask and Answer If You’re Serious About Getting Results

Do you suffer from Goldfish syndrome? What is success REALLY? There’s a secret to getting what you want and it starts with working out what that is. Do you actually…

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TIB180 | Deep dive episode on ‘How To Think Outside The Square’

Waz and Nic hit record on this episode without really knowing where it would go… it’s not just their usual rabbit hole… they get pretty deep into how we tend…

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TIB179 How to start (or fix) a trade business from the beginning

One of the top 10 questions Waz and Nic get asked by business owners new and existing is “what should I do when starting a trade business?” We dig into…

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F#ck It Friday Number 62 – There was this one time… and I’ll never do that again

What would happen if, after one bad experience, we never did that thing again? We take a slightly light-hearted look at what Waz refers to as ‘the dishwasher syndrome’. Join…

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TIB178 Are you a self-abuser? How to know and what to do about it

We all know that maintaining and servicing our tools is important to keep them running well. There’s a tool that we all have at our disposal that has the biggest…

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TIB177 Are you doing it? Waz and Nic have been doing it all week!

Waz and Nic reckon you should do it. They’ve been doing it this week. That’s right… posting videos online. Not just any videos though. Videos about your business, your values,…

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TIB176 What is the right marketing strategy for my trade business?

How do you know which is the best marketing to do for your trade business? Before we can answer that questions, we need to understand what the truth is behind…

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TIB175 How to become famous in your trade

Famous people get paid more and more often. Well they did pre-Covid we reckon. It’s widely accepted that video is one of the best ways to drive recognition and engagement.…

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F#ck It Friday Number 61 – Does anybody actually give a s#*t about anybody else anymore?

Waz rants about his key fob. Coxie shares a secret about 1 star reviews. We try and work out if people actually care anymore and how you can do better…

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TIB174 Real Tradie Guys with Tom from Ground Up Projects talking finish line feels

In another installment of our most popular series, we chat with another Real Tradie Guy. Tom Frauenfelder from Ground Up Projects chews the fat on his journey from school to…

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TIB173 Diversity, Social media challenge, free coaching Tuesdays

It’s Monday so what better way to kick off the week than with some random thoughts and updates from Tradies In Business? Nic and Waz revisit the diversity discussion and…

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TIB172 Ok, we promise this is the last time we’ll mention it til January

We’ve been banging on about this for a while now. Maybe you should try it before you knock it? Join our FREE Facebook Group community today. Join now

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TIB171 How do you relax? Are holidays all they’ve cracked up to be?

With Covid-19 putting an end to overseas travel for a while, Nic and Waz compare their thoughts on overseas travel, holidays, how to relax and whether simplifying our leisure time…

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TIB170 Are all builders really @#$%&!? Are all generalisations bad?

Is it true? Are all builders actually #@%$#%#$?? Of course not. Yet many people utter phrases like this without even thinking about what they’re saying. You could replace ‘builder’ with…

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TIB169 Taking care of the little things as a way to tackle the big things

Remember the Paul Kelly song, ‘From Little Things Big Things Grow’? The song title gives a big clue to the little things that Waz and Nic discuss in today’s episode.…

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TIB168 Is being different a good or bad thing? How differences of opinion can drive innovation.

Once upon a time we used to celebrate diversity of opinion, experience and interests. Have we lost this in recent times? If we have, how might this have effected our…

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F#ck It Friday Number 60 – What’s the end game here? Waz and Nic talk acceptance and moving on

Sometimes we get bent out of shape about things over which we either have no control or little way to influence. Despite that, countless hours and amounts of energy get…

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TIB167 What kicking goals and scoring tries has to do with achieving business results

Waz and Nic manage to draw some looong bows at times but today has to take the cake. Nic shares why this is her favourite time of year and the…

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TIB166 What is back costing and why you must do it

It’s a funny name for something very important and actually quite simple. This practice in your business could save (or make!) you thousands of dollars in extra profit. Waz and…

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TIB165 Tips to communicate better with clients, staff and yourself

Getting your message across can be tough. With so many different things to take care of in your business, how do you get people to understand you and act on…

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TIB164 R U OK? There’s more to say after R U OK!

Today is RUOK Day 2020. While it’s traditionally a day to encourage us to reach out and ask someone close to us if they’re “ok”, this year the focus is…

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TIB163 When should you start thinking about Christmas 2020?

Christmas is a time for pavlova, back yard cricket and presents. For many business owners though it’s also a time of financial and emotional stress. With staff leave, customer deadlines…

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TIB165 Tips to communicate better with clients, staff and yourself

Getting your message across can be tough. With so many different things to take care of in your business, how do you get people to understand you and act on…

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TIB160 Real Tradie Guys – Handling crisis in business with Bryant from Hire a Hubby Christchurch

How do you deal with a crisis? The best way is to prepare for it long before it happens! We chat with a long time listener and first time…

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TIB161 How to avoid headaches when clients change their mind

Time and again at Tradies In Business we hear of the ‘horror’ stories of clients requesting variations, and the headaches that arise. From simple disagreements to full scale war, lost…

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TIB159 Real Tradie Couples With Luke and Renata From Devo Designs

Business can be tough, complex and busy! It’s hard to figure out all the things you need to implement, keep them running and still find some sort of balance,…

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TIB157 Three Ways To Reduce Money Stress In Your Trade Business

It’s one of the biggest down sides to owning and running a trade business. Money stress. It can cause a ripple effect through relationships, mental and physical health and the…

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TIB151 Real Tradie Guys With Oliver From Select Maintenance

We’re on a roll with a string of RTG episodes of late and this is a great chat as well. Oliver Fullerton is a man with a plan, but it…

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TIB145 How do you reconnect with your misso/husbo/spouse/life partner?

Many trade business owners are couples. In whatever shade or flavour that takes in 2020 it still remains a challenge for 2 people doing life together… to also do business…

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TIB147 How To Get Hours Back On Your Quoting

Quoting is a necessary part of running a successful trade business. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most time-consuming tasks! With a simple change, you could potentially save…

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TIB146 Real Tradie Guys With Adrian Walsh From Ecostream

What if you couldn’t do the trade you were passionate about because of a medical condition? We chat to another real tradie guy about his journey through disappointment, learning to…

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Subby Special – Get More Work from Builders PART 3 Defects

The dirty ‘D’ word of working with builders. In the 3rd and final episode in our ‘get some lovin from builders’ series, we take a look at defects. How to…

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Subby Special – Get More Work from Builders PART 2 Professionalism

Professionalism means different things to different people. We dive into what it looks like for builders wanting it from their subbies. Whether you’re a primary contractor or a sub trade…

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Subby Special – Get More Work from Builders PART 1 The First Date

We take a look at how subbies can get a slice of the upcoming building grants offered by federal and state governments. While many feel this will only benefit builders,…

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TIB127 David Myles talks about the links between his NRL career and GutterKnight business

What’s a professional league player and a business owner got in common? Today’s guest is another great example of a professional in one field (pun intended!) transferring skills to another…

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TIB121 Real Tradie Guys – Matt from MJB Bodyworks on losing your toes, building a team and letting go

Matt Bruce from MJB Bodyworks has learned a thing or two about bouncing back. From losing a big chunk of his anatomy to surviving the GFC and The Rona. Matt…

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TIB109 Real Tradie Stories – Casey Mackinlay the (former) Bricklayer turned CEO talks beating the odds

Succeeding in life is hard enough without becoming a parent in your teens while starting a trade! Today’s guest not only succeeded but became the CEO of a number of…

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TIB103 Tom Delaney from Marsh talks insurance facts for tradies

Another insurance episode we hear you say? YES! This time, we take a look at general insurance for things like tools, public liability, and so on. While it seems pretty…

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TIB097 Dan Pollard from Fergus with a surprising interview on what it takes to NOT fail

Ever failed at anything in life? Business? Like many of us, our guest today has failed at a few things as well. As the owner of a busy plumbing business,…

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TIB091 Real Tradie Stories with Mitch from Sterling Coating

We love our ‘real tradie story’ episodes and today is no exception. Our guest this time runs a successful painting business but has a background in… wait for it… freestyle…

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TIB068 Real Tradies Stories with Nick and Jess Esplin – talking hard lessons, working with your partner, personal values and more

It’s not often we get to speak to a trade business couple on the show so we were excited to have Nick and Jess from Esplin Building Group chat with…

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TIB067 What would you do if you had 2 weeks to work ON your business and not IN it?

As the situation unfolds in Australia, many trade businesses are starting to feel the effects of people’s fear and panic. Perhaps even their own! We take a look at what…

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TIB066 What Makes Tomorrow’s Man with Tom Bell from Tomorrow Man

We understand it can be tricky sometimes to manage communications may it be with your spouse, business partner or even your staff. Today, we have Tom Bell of Tomorrow Man…

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TIB065 SPECIAL REPORT How will coronavirus affect your business and what can you do about it?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock or queuing up for toilet paper, you would know that Covid-19 or coronavirus is sweeping across the globe. While nobody seems certain of…

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TIB064 Profit First For Tradies with Katie Marshall

Have you experienced that your accountant tells you that you made a profit but there’s no cash? What happened?! In today’s episode, we talked to Katie Marshall, author of Profit…

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TIB063 How to use video to make more sales AND without spending a fortune with Matt from Bonjoro

You probably know that video is the grand daddy of all content strategies, especially when marketing your business. Did you know that it’s also a fantastic way to convert sales…

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TIB061 Helping the next generation get a leg up with Andre The Great

One of the hardest things about getting young people into the trades is finding them somewhere to ‘make a start’. Often, with little experience and a less developed resume or…

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TIB060 We talk direct to the Australian Taxation Office about how to spot, avoid and report an illegal pheonix company

Do you know what is an illegal phoenix activity? Illegal phoenix activity is when a new company is created to continue the business of a company that has been deliberately…

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TIB059 RETIREMENT – What is it and how do you plan for it?

How do you see yourself when you retire? Are you confident you’ll be able to live a comfortable life after retirement? Let’s find out from today’s guest, Owen Hume, he’ll…

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TIB058 INSURANCE – What You need to know to protect your income

What’s your biggest asset? Is it your home? Your family? Your health? Think of it this way – what would happen if you couldn’t work for 3 months…could you pay…

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TIB057 How to get the most from your business coach or mentor

It seems that everyone has either had one or knows someone who has and yet the question remains – how do I get the most out of my mentor or…

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TIB056 What Cause Marketing Has To Do With Starting Your Own Wine Label and Trade Business Success

Lots of businesses are talking about ’cause marketing’ and how it can change the way you represent yourself to your target audience. Ok, that’s the fluffy definition out of the…

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TIB055 Real Tradie Guys with Josh Waddington Talking Punctured Lungs, Brain Tumours and Finding a New Path

Some people have all the luck… and some take a little while to learn their lesson. Today’s real tradie guy episode is with a bloke who’s an example of both!…

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TIB054 How to turn website traffic into customers with Steven Lewis from Taleist

Steve Lewis is a no-B.S. kind of guy. He also believes websites and ‘copy’ should be the same! Today’s episode is a fantastic chat about all things trades, customers, speaking…

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TIB053 How to get someone to take risks for you

Wouldn’t it be cool if you could pay someone to take risks for you? To take the fall off your mountain bike or attend that crappy meeting with a disgruntled…

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TIB052 7 Ways To Crush Christmas With Waz and Nic

How can such a fantastic time of year cause so much stress for so many? Every year that goes by seems to bring tighter deadlines, more issues to deal with…

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TIB051 ICYMI We Talk To The ATO About TPRS And How Not To Get Caught Out!

As they say, whoever ‘they’ are, there’s only two certainties in life… death and taxes. Oh and maybe the fact Waz will always laugh at his own jokes. Anyway, the…

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TIB050 Real Tradie Guys With James Hill From Energy Queensland

We talk about mental health a bit here on the podcast because it’s a subject close to our hearts and it’s also a massive issue for ALL Australians. One company…

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TIB027 Real Tradie Guys – with Ed Wray from Mackellar Electrical on Winning The Sydney to Hobart and more

Ever wished you had a great team of people, all pulling together to achieve the common goal for your business? We chat to a real tradie who’s worked as part…

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TIB047 What does it REALLY take to be a successful trade business owner?

It’s a question we get asked often here at Tradies In Business. The answer might seem obvious to some and you might think it involves responses like “marketing” or “hiring…

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TIB046 BUILDER SPECIAL Part 3 – How to avoid problem clients and nightmare jobs

In the final of our 3 part ‘Builder special’ series, we take a look at problem clients and how to avoid them. Sadly, some jobs just seem to go South…

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TIB045 Real Tradie Guys with James from JKB Installs all the way from Unzud

We love a good Kiwi joke. What we love even more is a Kiwi who’s doing great stuff in their business and today’s Real Tradie Guy interview is a classic…

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TIB044 BUILDER SPECIAL Part 2 – How to turn mere prices into paying clients

In the second of our three-part series focused on the builders, Nic and Waz look at some more simple (but not easy) changes that you can make to avoid some…

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TIB043 Real Tradie Wives with Lydia from Barr Autos

What’s more intimidating than running an automotive mechanical business? Buying one off your Dad…when you’re his daughter! Lydia from Barr Automotives had been working in partnership with her Mum and…

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TIB042 Real Tradie Guys with Mal Barnes from Chek Air

Can you imagine doing your trade training not once, but twice!! Our guest Mal Barnes from Chek Air had to do when arriving in Australia from the UK. Mal and…

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TIB041 Avoiding disasters with retentions and bookwork with Malisa from MBooks

  What’s worse than not getting paid for a job? Not getting paid because YOU didn’t do the paperwork or manage your systems better… Today we chat with Malisa from…

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TIB040 Real Tradie with Kim Halbert-Pere the actual Handy Girl

What do you do when you’re a girl, and you’re handy? Create your own business called Handy Girl of course! Now with more than 15 women all working on the…

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TIB039 Real Tradie Guys with Justin Geange – from Qld Rail sparky to Buck the Bronco and Australia’s Got Talent this bloke has seen it ALL

Ever wondered what it takes to don the big foam mascot suit for a footy team? Well, wonder no more because Coxie and Waz interview ‘Buck The Bronco’ otherwise known…

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TIB038 Builder Special Part One – How To Win 100% Of Your Quotes

Join Waz and Nic as they begin to share the steps involved with winning 100% of your quotes. This the first in 4 part Builder Special, will take you through…

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TIB037 Real Tradie Guys with Wojtek Stainwald. From fleeing communism to literally building a life in Australia and learning to fail successfully

We are loving the ‘real tradies’ interviews that have shown up lately here at Tradies In Business HQ. Today’s guest is no exception. Wojtek Stainwald is the son of Polish…

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TIB036 Waz & Nic on the keys to building a winning team of tradies

Staff can be tough to find, lead, motivate and retain. Waz and Nic have had their fair share of positive and… learning… experiences with team over the years, both in…

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TIB035 Real Tradie Wives with Nicole Hurkens of Overlanda Caravans on working with family and the importance of the numbers in business.

What do you do when your dad needs help with the finances in his business? Well, you become his business partner of course! After he experienced some rather tough business…

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TIB034 How to market your trade business with Allan Dib from The One Page Marketing Plan

  Mar-kuh-ting…. that’s how Waz sounds it out anyway. While marketing is done to DEATH on just about every podcast known to man, Waz and Nic find a bloke who’s…

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TIB033 Real Tradie Guys with Vetea Tiare. A homeless school kid makes it on his own.

When it comes to the school of hard knocks, people either take the lessons and move on or they get stuck in their past. Today’s real tradie guy has certainly…

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TIB032 How to make your video go viral with Jonathan Creek from Virable

As a kid, Jonathan was fascinated with radio and television. He started out his career at the age of 12, selling air time for advertisements to his mates’ lemonade stands…

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TIB031 Real Tradie Wives With Katrina Hamilton From Bunyip Glass

Wowee! Waz and Nic knew their ‘real tradie wives/guys’ episodes would make for some great stories but this one’s a cracker! Katrina Hamilton not only stands beside her tradie-man in…

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TIB 030 Real Tradie Guys with Pete The Plasterer

We chat with another of our “Real Tradie Guys”. This time it’s Pete the Plasterer. Pete’s seen some ups and a whole lot of downs and has some jaw-dropping stories…

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Real Tradiewives Podcast with Nicole Cox

So often we focus on the Tradie as they are doing the work and yet the partners, wives and supporters are often the backbone of trade business. Join Warrick this…

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TIB028 WTF is the BIF and why you MUST find out

Most of us are terribly confused by the whole BIF Act, in fact, many of us don’t even know what it is and how it can help us in business.…

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F#ck It Friday Number 27 – Saying NO

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TIB026 The art of budgeting with Anthea from Bright Spenders

Ok so I (Nic) might roll my eyes at the thought of talking about cash flow and budgeting again, but holy wow, Anthea Falkiner from Bright Spenders certainly changed my…

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TIB025 Putting Out Staff Fires With Brent Clayton of Fire Recruitment Australia

A really interesting look into the world of firefighting, and a business that grew organically from the embers of the struggle to get through the recruitment process. This weeks guest…

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TIB024 Geurilla Marketing with Daniel Lee of Plum Property

Full-time business owner, part-time funny guy, Daniel Lee from Plum Property joined us this week. Dan shared with us the power of video in social media marketing, and spoke like…

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TIB023 She Wears Workwear By The Saw Horse

  This is the episode in which Waz makes a great sweeping statement about posing in a pair of pink boots on the work site!! We are talking with Stacey…

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TIB021 Ryan Wilson Talks Tradies Giving Back And Helping Those In Need

    Ryan Wilson from Free Trade Day shares his emotional story of how he came to create ‘Free Trade Day’ that over the 3 years it’s been running, has…

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TIB020 How to Bulletproof your cash payments with Cameron Marsden

One of the biggest stress causes for tradies in business is cash flow. Closely tied to that is trying to get paid by people who owe you money! Today’s episode…

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TIB019 Why a 29 yo French woman is walking the 1000km Bibbulmun Track Solo

**Trigger Warning: Mental Health discussion.** Occasionally you have the opportunity to meet amazing people doing amazing things. Our interview with Sophie Aubry will have you reflecting over your own life…

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TIB018 How Does Someone Who Knows Nothing About Roofing, Come To Own A Successful Roofing Business?

Full of gold nuggets! If you are serious about getting off the tools you can’t miss this episode. Adam Sand from Roofing Business Partner has gone from building his own…

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TIB017 From delivery driver to top job. Samios EGM Garry Wade shares his secrets to success

There is nothing like a true tradie story and this week, we are taking you into the background of Samios boss Garry Wade. Garry has worked in just about every…

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TIB015 Real Tradie Stories with Paul from Dolley Concreting

Ever heard of a concreature? They are legendary in the construction world, but are all concreatures alike? Join us as we talk to Paul from Dolley Concreting about running a…

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TIB010 HIA Apprentice Of The Year Tells Us How To Get The Most Out Of Apprentices

Recently Nic was fortunate to be part of the judging panel for the HIA apprentice of the year competition. During the interview process she was really impressed by the large…

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TIB014 How to advertise on Facebook for free with Cate Scolnik of Sane Social Media

Advertising on Facebook can feel like a money pit, especially if you are not sure what you are doing. But did you know there are some fantastic ways to advertise…

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F#ck It Friday Number 14 T*ts and Ar*e What's With That?

What is it with the whole ‘sex sells’ thing? Is it still relevant (or appropriate?) Waz and Nic flirt with death, offending each other and some innuendo to see if…

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F#ck It Friday Number 13 – Giving and receiving feedback

Feedback is just information…right? Sometimes it’s just not that easy. Waz and Nic give each other some feedback and discuss whether and when it’s ok to give feeedback to others.…

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TIB013 Ten Steps To The Perfect Quote with Anna from Gauge App

Quoting. It’s time consuming, demoralising and unavoidable! Happily, quoting and estimating can be simple, rewarding and fast! Today’s guest is very experienced in estimating and has taken that knowledge and…

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F#ck It Friday Number 12 – Trolls Ain’t Dolls

Need we say more? Yep, we’re talking ‘trolls’… the social media variety. Not the cute and kinda weird looking dolls from 30 years ago.

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TIB012 Can you outrun a bad diet? with Anthony Power from Power Nutrition

The fitness and gym industry as a massive one. For decades we’ve been told we just need to exercise more in order to lose weight and stay healthy. Turns out…

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F#ck It Friday Number 11 Are the regulators really helping?

  Waz and Nic take a look at some case studies and try and work out what is being done, what needs to be done and what you think should…

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TIB011 Using stories to get more customers with Jason Gibbs from The Chronicle

Humans have told stories for thousands of years. We used to use them to pass along knowledge of where to find food, whether another tribe was coming to steal our…

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F#ck It Friday Number 10 Anger Management Issues

Is it ok to get angry? Should we all just learn to be nice? Waz and Nic try and figure out if anger is good or bad and do it…

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F#ck It Friday Number 9 Tight Arsery

Some wear it as a badge. Others despise the practice. Most of us hate being on the receiving end of it. Waz and Nic talk about being a tight arse…

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TIB009 Dr David Johnson talks fixing tradie back without surgery

Ever tweaked your back putting your shoes on? ‘Tradie Back’ is a real thing and comes from years of bending, lifting, shifting and generally working hard. Often it shows up…

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F#ck It Friday Number 8 – Christmas Breaks!

Do you take a break at Christmas? Waz and Nic dissect the silly season and how you can use it to your advantage.

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TIB008 Like LinkedIn for Tradies, Only Better! with Josh from Good Work

Hands up if you love networking! No? Don’t worry, even if you’re good at it there’s a fair chance you don’t love it. Which could explain why many of us…

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FIF Number 7 Clients Are Always Right

Clients are always right. Waz and Nic go toe to toe on this one in another F#ck It Friday episode.

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TIB007 Making Super Super! with Anne from BUSSQ

 Super (or superannuation) can be a bit of a dry topic. Today’s guest on the podcast will change all that and share some important insights into why you should…

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TIB005 What is EQ and Why You Need To Know With Karen from People Alignment

What is EQ and how on Earth could it be something I need to run my trade business? Emotional Intelligence is something we all have to varying degrees. It controls…

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FIF Number 6 Why Is The Silly Season So Silly?

Aaargh! Why does everyone want everything done BEFORE Christmas? What is this crazy phenomenon? Waz and Nic try and figure it out for the good of humanity!

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TIB006 How to stop wasting money on Google Adwords with Jon from Enginescout

PPC or pay per click advertising has been around for a number of years and yet, it seems even more of a mystery than it did when first launched! Too…

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TIB002 Taking the AARRGH out of HR with Kath Tierney from Career Embassy

HR seems to cause a lot of headaches for employers and trade business owners. It’s confusing, stressful, risky and often expensive. The worst part is… it doesn’t need to be…

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TIB001 How To Enter And WIN Business Awards With Mel Leyshon From Awards Agency

AND THE WINNER IS…. Ever wished it was your name being read out at the end of that sentence? For some of us the idea of winning a business award…

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TBS201 DIY SEO in case you’re an IDK on Google with Kate Toon

SEO is super important and super hard and expensive to do. You’d think that was true, based on the comments and complaints of many of our listeners and clients. The reality…

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TBS200 BONUS! How to get a FREE vehicle first aid kit from Brenniston

Did you know it’s Australian law that every worker in a workplace must have access to a first aid kit? Did you also know that a work vehicle is deemed…

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TBS200 HUGE MILESTONE and a very special guest on Episode 200

Wow. There’s not much more I can say about hitting 200 episodes of the Tradies Business Show podcast. After more than 4 years as co-host and now host of this…

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TBS199 A quick one – Is marlin or mullet best for you?

I reckon there’s more fishing analogies used for business than any other. So here’s another one! But before I go into today’s thoughts… I want to let you know about…

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TBS198 Unlocking the secret to more word of mouth with Robert Gerrish author of The 1 Minute Commute

If you’re like most tradies, you probably get a lot of your business from word of mouth. Here’s a question for you though…what the heck is that, exactly? Is it…

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TBS197 How to get clients to pay you with James from Bill Chaser

What’s worse than cold calling? Fingernails on a blackboard? Shutting your finger in the car door? Calling to chase debtors perhaps? It’s certainly up there on the list of things…

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TBS196 Daniel Simone talks building a family, a life, a business and a home

In today’s episode I chat with Daniel Simone of Simone Homes AND his new podcast, The Build. Daniel is a builder, a businessman, an employer, a husband and a father.…

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TBS195 How to find good subbies and contractors with Keith from Conx Jobs

An Australian and an Irishman walk into a bar… only in this case, the bar is actually a Skype chat and it’s today’s episode of the Tradies Business Show 😉…

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TBS194 How to innovate in your trade business with Laura from 8 Homes

Adapt or die. It’s a pretty blunt maxim for life…and business. And with the pace of change in today’s digital business landscape, how on earth do you keep ahead of…

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TBS193 How to King Kong your marketing with Sabri Suby

We all know that to be a great marketer you have to be one of ‘those’ creative types. Wrong. To be a great marketer you need to be great with data.…

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TBS192 How to stand out from your competition with Josh from Printed Workwear

You’re going on a date. You want to make sure you look good. After all, first impressions count, don’t they? Sure they do! You fix your hair, wear your best…

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TBS191 Michael Boltman from Brenniston First Aid talks happy wives, business failure and knowing your strengths

Safety first. It’s something we use a bit tongue-in-cheek these days but it’s so important. A bit of the old ‘plan for the worst, expect the best’ doesn’t go astray…

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TBS190 How to avoid a building or renovating disaster with Amelia from Undercover Architect

“Aaaarrgghhh! They’ve put the window in the wrong place!” If you’ve ever built or renovated a home you might be familiar with those words…or words like them! Almost everyone has…

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TBS189 Getting a 15 times return on Facebook ads and NOT doing what you’ve always done with Nick May from Walls By Design

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’d know that social media, and Facebook especially, gets a lot of eyeballs a lot of the time! My guest today has been…

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TBS188 Travelling Tradies – use your trade to score free overseas travel

My guest today is a man on a mission…with a moustache. His name is Adam Valastro and while his moustache doesn’t officially have a name, his business certainly does. Travelling…

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TBS187 A former soldier shares his lessons on business, marriage and changing identities

No doubt you’re familiar with the stress of changing job, career path or perhaps an evolving role within your own business. How do you think you’d handle the shift from…

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TBS186 Price vs Value and Miracle Sandbags with Andre John

  Here’s a riddle for you – do customers want the cheapest price, the best quality, the fastest delivery or the best experience? The answer is easy. They want it…

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TBS185 A carpenter turned online entrepreneur talks social media for tradies

  You’ve heard it all before, right? You NEED to be on social media. You NEED to go where your potential customers are hanging out. So you started a Facebook…

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TBS184 Where are they now – Andrew and Briohny 2 years on

It’s amazing how easy it is to forget where we’ve come from. We’re all so focused on growth, progress and striving for more that we often neglect our past. Today’s…

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TBS183 How to build your dream team with Aleki from Alfastream

“You can’t get good staff” How often have we heard that old chestnut? How often have you said it? Sadly, it’s partly true and in this modern era attracting and retaining…

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TBS181 Where are they now? – James from Paintway

With more than 150 episodes in the bank for the Tradies Business Show, I thought it was time to go back through the archives and see what some of our…

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TBS182 Are we too PC and what is it costing us?

We’ve come a long way as a society in the past few hundred years (or more). Huge advances in technology, healthcare, working conditions and our treatment of groups such as…

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TBS180 Lynette Gray talks Women In Workboots, pay equality and selling a business

I don’t often get the opportunity to speak to authors, much less those who come from the trades and blue collar industries. Even rarer is the opportunity to interview women…

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TBS179 Jason Spaull talks about resilience, the skills shortage and tradie bashing

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TBS178 Waz gets sick for tradie health month

Bugger. I hate being sick. Problem is, I’ve got nobody to blame except myself! I know that it usually happens when I deviate from my own ‘rules’ about taking care…

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TBS177 Nutrition, movement and mindfulness with Pip Seldon from the Healthy Tradie Project

A Project Manager for the past 17yrs, Pip Seldon is quite happy stepping on to site in her hard hat, boots and high vis to mix it with tradies of the construction…

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TBS176 Welcome back to the show!

If you’ve wondered what happened to the show…wonder no more! Waz is back with brand new episodes every week and a new ‘flavour’ to the show that should get you…

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Should you use a recruiter?

Today we are joined by Justin Falk, Founder of recruitment startup TalentVine and discuss whether it is worthwhile to hire a recruiter to find your next team member. In this episode…

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Listener Question: 9 steps to getting more referral work from builders

Today on the show today we answer Shane’s question on How to get more referral work from builders. If you would like to ask a question on the show held…

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Growing your business AND your marriage. Tips on working with your spouse

Ever feel like you and your significant other don’t even speak the same language sometimes? Working with your spouse in business can be challenging at times, to say the least!…

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How to niche your trade business

Today we discuss the benefits of niching your trade business, when to know its time and how to know which niche you should tackle. (Related: 5 Things CrossFit taught me about business…

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Deep Dive Episode – Facebook Insights

In this episode we go under the hood of your Facebook Insights statistics tool and how to use that data to better understand your followers and the best content to…

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6 marketing predictions for tradies in 2017

Today we get our crystal ball out and look to the future to see what marketing will have the biggest impact for tradies in 2017. We talk about the impact…

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Should you charge credit card fees?

Today we tackle the age old question of on charging those merchant credit cards fees. This episode is proudly supported bridge app for tradies. New Bridge App feature –…

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10 things to STOP doing in 2017

Today Michaela goes on a rant listing the things she wants to stop doing this year and hopefully the listeners will want to as well. Download your own STOP list…

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TBS167 Simple hacks to help you take a break from your business

Today Warrick and Michaela share some tips on getting the most from your summer break away from your business. This episode is proudly supported by Bridge: Break-up with paperwork today…

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[Greatest Hits] Using your body to win more quotes with Allan Pease

We all know how important it is to be a great communicator. But when it comes to what makes a great communicator some of us are perhaps a little in…

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Old skool is the new skool

Have you noticed how everything old seems to be new again? Well, perhaps not hypercolour undies but we’ve certainly seen some things from ‘the good old days’ come back in…

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TBS160 Bridging the gap – an exciting new way to get rid of paperwork

  Apps. They’ve taken over the world (or at least our technology devices). With so many on the market how do you decide which is the right one for your…

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[Greatest Hits] Ten Tips for Managing your Email

“You’ve got mail!” Remember when that was exciting? Hollywood even made a movie about it back when email was new, cool, exciting and fast! These days, mention the word ‘inbox’…

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TBS159 Dogs and Divorce – staying present in your life

It’s been a tough year for Warrick after losing his dog and also the break up of his family unit. Read more about his journey Dogs and Divorce: 3 lessons I…

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[Greatest Hits] Living a life less frantic with Kelly Exeter

Do you remember how lonely it was when you first started your business? Maybe you still feel that way! Well, if you didn’t already know, there are 70,000+ other solo…

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Dogs and divorce: 3 lessons I learned from both

I miss my dog. Cooper was always, always happy to see me come home. Actually, he wasn’t just happy, he was excited. Barking, jumping, running around like he hadn’t seen…

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[Greatest Hits] When will things get easier?

When will this end? Why can’t I catch a break? What did I do to deserve this? Ever had those questions in your head? Perhaps even said them out loud…

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Creative ways to find new staff and subcontractors

  Once you’ve decided to grow your team and employ another (or your first!) team member, the next challenge is finding them! With much competition for good tradespeople and office…

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5 mistakes to avoid when growing your trade business

  Today’s Episode features Michael Garrone from Business Depot who shares his tips for a sustainable and fast growing trade business. It’s exciting. Sexy. Fulfilling. Nerve wracking. Growing your business is one…

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How to take your proposals online and convert more sales

  Gone are the days of hand writing quotes onto carbon copy paper and mailing them to your prospects. Well, the should be gone! Incredibly, many tradies are still using…

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TBS155 How to tap into local government opportunities

With so much focus on the consumer service, new housing, renovations, body corporate and commercial markets for trade related work, you could be forgiven for thinking local government contracts are…

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TBS154 19 Low hanging fruit ideas to boost your business

Who doesn’t love a bit of low hanging fruit? Sometimes we’re so intent on climbing to the top of the tree that we miss the easy pickings down low. Ok,…

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TBS153 One of our listeners gets off his bum and takes our advice

In this episode we share another Real Tradie Story. This time it’s Tony Richardson from The Tidy Painter. Tony is a regular listener to the show like many of you…

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TBS152 How to write an engaging About Us page

People buy from people so you website is all corporate and professional it may not be appealing to their emotional buying triggers. We talk about the 5 tips to creating…

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TBS151 We turn to a reality TV Pawn Shop Show for hiring and firing advice

Staff. It’s a subject that makes many a business owner tremble with fear, rage, frustration and sometimes even excitement! In today’s episode we turn to an unlikely source for hiring…

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TBS150 Creative contracting – we share a Toolkit private session

What do you do when you’re stuck on a problem? Well, if you’re a Tradies Business Toolkit member you post a question and get it answered! Jokes aside, we had…

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TBS149 Wazza gets cranky about customer service

Remember when large companies had ‘complaints departments’? It’s almost like they were inviting people to have a whinge. Nowadays we have different terminology in some of the big corporates. Terms like…

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TBS148 How marketing automation could increase your conversion by 85 percent

Marketing can be time consuming and labour intensive but it doesn’t need to be. With the advent of cloud based marketing automation platforms like MailChimp, Infusionsoft and ActiveCampaign to name…

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TBS147 What tradies can learn from 90 thousand solopreneurs

Ever feel like you’re ‘going it alone’ in your trade or contractor business? Sometimes it can be tough as a sole trader or small to medium enterprise (SME). Not only…

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TBS146 Talking suicide prevention with Jorgen from Mates In Construction

Sadly, more Australian men die from suicide each year than from cancer. Perhaps even more tragically, construction workers are six times more likely to die from suicide than an accident…

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TBS145 Why you should hug your haters and love bad reviews

Hug your haters It’s the new way to improve your customer service and get the jump on your competition. Most people hate getting negative feedback or ‘constructive criticism’ especially…

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TBS144 Why Advertise on Facebook?

In less than 15 years Facebook has gone from a college campus social club to a global database connecting billions of people. Like it or hate it, there’s a fair…

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TBS143 Fear of change and taking imperfect action

They say the only constant in life is change. So why are so many of us so scared of it? It seems one common way to avoid change and the…

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TBS142 Michaela gives an election update with Matt from the Site Shed

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d know there’s a Federal election going on in Australia this weekend. What you might not know is that Michaela happens to be…

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TBS141 Real Tradie Stories with Mike Piercey from Cornerstone Landscapes

When we started the Tradies Business Show we hoped that at least a few tradies would listen, get some value and implement some of our ideas and strategies to improve…

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TBS140 Real Tradie Stories with Nic The Builder’s Wife

Today’s podcast guest features Nic from popular The Builder’s Wife blog. You’d be forgiven for thinking that blogging is kind of old hat. With literally millions of them online these…

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TBS139 We talk to a former dentist about what it takes to get off the tools

  What do dentists and tradies have in common? They both get paid to use their tools…yeah, pretty lame but Google wasn’t any better for a dentist joke! Dr Jesse…

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TBS138 3 Simple ways to improve your attitude

What’s that smell? Yep. It’s your attitude…it stinks! Ok maybe that was a bit harsh but you get the idea right? Sometimes our state of mind gets a bit on…

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TBS137 Tips to master your local area marketing

Local area marketing has become high paced, high tech and sometimes high stress! Today’s guest joins us all the way from Karratha in remote Western Australia and brings with her a…

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TBS136 How much should you spend on Facebook ads – A listener question answered

Love it or hate it, there seems little doubt that Facebook is here to stay! With usage still growing, it’s an integral part of our lives. For businesses, it can be…

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TBS135 Technology Update with Clinton from TradiePad

Cowboys. They’re everywhere. At least that’s how it seems sometimes when you’re running your business and seem to come up against lower priced, less experienced, inferior quality tradesmen. Problem is,…

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TBS134 Three lessons from Wazza’s big split

If you’re in business with your ‘significant other’ then chances are you’ve had some sort of disagreement or altercation. The same can be said if you’ve got long term employees,…

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TBS133 NEWS FLASH Google Mobile Responsive Website Changes

Sometimes when I’m alone…I Google myself. It’s a bit of a joke but in reality, you should Google yourself (and your business) to see how you rank, what comes up AND…

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TBS132 Real Tradie Stories with Gerard Liddy from Dynamic Business Partners

Time for another real tradie story! This time we’re chatting to Gerard Liddy from Dynamic Business Partners. Gerard works with business owners as their coach and mentor but it wasn’t…

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TBS131 The youngest ever member of Australian Parliament Wyatt Roy talks innovation

We had to get the best t-shirts out today as Wyatt Roy, Assistant Minister for Innovation joins us for a chat. There’s nothing like politics to stir up some big…

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TBS130 How To Do Web Marketing That Works with Adam Franklin

Marketing. It is a word that strikes fear into the heart of tradies and contractors everywhere. It conjures up images of big financial outlays, fancy strategy documents, glossy images and…

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TBS129 Shut up, get up and give it a go with Justin Fankhauser

With the easy access to information in our modern age, it can seem like there’s almost too much knowledge on how to be successful and achieve your goals. Where do I…

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TBS128 Labourers for a day – we help out the most important tradie in Australia!

Plastering. It’s right up there with painting…and unblocking sewers as jobs people love to hate. Well, that’s Wazza’s opinion anyway! If you’ve been a regular listener to the show, you’d…

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TBS127 How to get out of overwhelm and off the hamster wheel

Our guest Kelly Exeter Round and round and round it goes, where it stops, nobody knows! For many of us, this is an apt description of our lives. Busily racing…

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I just lied to someone’s face!

I just blatantly lied to someone. Without even batting an eyelid I looked in their eyes, smiled vacantly and lied through my less than perfect teeth. Matter of fact, I’ve…

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5 Things CrossFit taught me about business ownership

I’m not a big fan of labels. Not the ones on my clothes or the ones we all seem to attach to ourselves and others. There are two labels I’m…

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Our oppositional view of the world

I have an Autistic daughter. I also still haven’t worked out whether to share that out loud (guess I just did), how to say it in a way that doesn’t…

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TBS126 Real Tradie Stories – Lifeguard Nathan Curran is about to dive into business

You probably thought about it for ages before you finally took the plunge. Maybe you had a bit of a dabble first, just to test the water? Or perhaps you were…

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TBS125 How to avoid employer-employee suffering

Employers. Employees. A battle royale. Well, you’d think that’s what it was all about with the way some of us carry on! There seems to be a divide between employers,…

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TBS124 3 Things you can do to get your website making money NOW

Websites. We all have them (or at least you should!) but not all of us get a return from our investment in them. It’s tough to know what the ‘right’…

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TIB035 Real Tradie Wives with Nicole Hurkens of Overlanda Caravans on working with family and the importance of the numbers in business.

What do you do when your dad needs help with the finances in his business? Well, you become his business partner of course! After he experienced some rather tough business…

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