Michelle Cirson

The Subbies' Toolbox Podcast

The Subbies Toolbox Podcast is for Australian commercial subcontractors who want to understand the real rules of construction and stop being worn down by outdated systems and one-sided contracts. Hosted by Michelle Cirson, a construction lawyer, adjudicator and former builder contracts administrator, this podcast calls out industry norms that no longer make sense and explains how subcontractors can navigate them with clarity and confidence. Michelle explores topics like contract risk, power imbalances, commercial leverage and smarter ways to work within the system while pushing for better outc...

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Autor

Michelle Cirson

Categoría

Business

Web del podcast

www.subbiestoolbox.com.au

Último episodio

9 de sep. de 2026

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Episodios

Episode 10 - Preference Payments and PPSR with Peter Mills 12.02.2021

How to protect yourself from a preference payment claim by a liquidator if your builder goes broke. A deep dive into the practical steps that a subcontractor can take, even after the builder goes under, to prevent having to pay back money paid. You can contact our guest via details below:   PETER MILLS Special Counsel Personal Property Securities + Debt Recovery + Insolvency P:  (07...

Episode 9 - Why Aussie Subbies need to be the voice of the construction industry 04.02.2021

If you are an Aussie Subbie and you think the system is stacked against you, it is time to find your voice. In this Episode I explain why Subbies are THE most important link in the contractual chain when it comes to industry feedback and meaningful legal reform. And, I'm giving you a solution. Tune in. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download Mic...

Episode 8 - Pistols at dawn and then my trade business went broke. How an Aussie Subbie lost his business while doing everything right! 28.01.2021

Are you an Aussie Subbie turning over circa $7-$10M, around about 50 workers and have ALL the work you desire? I bet you feel untouchable... This Aussie Subbie lost his business in what can only be described as a perfect storm, despite having everything going for him at the time. So how does that happen? This is a raw and honest interview by one of our own, to give you a heads up on what it is lik...

Episode 7 - the fastest way to recover money if your Builder goes broke 21.01.2021

Subcontractors did you know that in some instances getting paid by your builder isn't the best way to STAY paid? If your builder goes broke, sometimes a Trade Credit Insurance Policy can result in a better outcome for you than if you had been paid by your actual builder. In today's podcast I ask ALL the hard questions of @Liam Davies of Prasidium Trade Credit Brokers, and together we reality test...

Episode 6 - Why you need to know how to count a business day to get paid 18.01.2021

Sometimes it's the stupidest things that stop you from getting paid. Imagine getting kicked out of Adjudication because you miscalculated a business day! If you can't answer these questions you need to attend my free webinar on Wednesday: If you can't answer these questions, you need to attend my Webinar on Wednesday this week: - does a business day end at COB or midnight? - does the definition of...

Episode 5 - 5 more BS reasons your Builder isn't paying you 14.01.2021

I debunk five baseless reasons your builder puts your payment claim on hold, and I give you word for word what you can say back to the Builder to shake your money free.   Download Michelle's Freebies! 10 Changes to Make to Your Builders Contract ; A Guide For Subcontractors  Explore ways to get more of Michelle in your world Book a Free Scoping Call with Michelle  Want to negot...

Episode 4 - How to tell if your builder might be going broke 12.01.2021

I spill the beans on the 10 plain as day signs any Aussie Subcontractor can watch out for to spot a builder in financial trouble.   Download Michelle's Freebies! 10 Changes to Make to Your Builders Contract ; A Guide For Subcontractors  Explore ways to get more of Michelle in your world Book a Free Scoping Call with Michelle  Want to negotiate better contract terms?  Explo...

Episode 3 - 5 BS reasons you are not being paid 08.01.2021

In this episode, I drill down on the two reasons your builder gives you bullshit excuses for not paying you on time, or not paying at all. I have also picked the 5 most common baseless excuses builders give subcontractors for not paying on time, and what you can say in reply to get your money.   Download Michelle's Freebies! 10 Changes to Make to Your Builders Contract ; A Guide For Subcontra...

Episode 2 - the four pain points pushing Aussie Subbies to the brink... 04.01.2021

I drill down on the four main pain points pushing Aussie Subbies to the brink of insolvency, and outline what expert advice we have scheduled to educate and empower you in your Subcontracting business.   Download Michelle's Freebies! 10 Changes to Make to Your Builders Contract ; A Guide For Subcontractors  Explore ways to get more of Michelle in your world Book a Free Scoping Call with...

Episode 1 - What this podcast is all about 01.01.2021

Introducing the Tricks of Your Trade podcast, and host where we discuss and problem solve the four key pain areas dragging down your subcontracting business. Listen to this episode to decide whether our content is for you, and if host Michelle Cirson is your cup of tea. Download Michelle's Freebies! 10 Changes to Make to Your Builders Contract ; A Guide For Subcontractors  Explore ways to get...

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