Tradie Business School Podcast

Does it happen to you that time is not enough for what you need to do? You keep on running and running, but the tasks are not diminishing. On a counter, they continue adding up. The next thing you know, your duties are all piled up, yet time is off your team. You can say, do time management– easier said than done because how do you manage time anyway without getting distracted by unexpected scenar...

When entering or starting a business, you must consider all the challenges you have to go through. There are many "What ifs," trying to figure out if you have made the right decision, or sometimes it all goes down to, "Can I still do this?" As a business owner, you are taking all the possible risks to maintain a good relationship with your business, and you always have to make sure you are positiv...

Feathers might seem harmless—lightweight, small, and easy to deal with. But most of the time, these small things are the root of bigger problems that you will face in your business, and because you didn’t pay attention to these delicate feathers, the next thing you know, you get smashed by a brick. And you thought, “Oh, it happens to everybody. Getting smashed by bricks is okay,” but it’s not. It’...

Sorry to tell you this, but you need to stop writing that New Year's resolutions if you're just going to drop them at the end of the year. If you're committing to the things you want to do for your self-growth for just a year, then leaving it when not done is making New Year's resolutions stupid. New Year is the same as any other day, and you need to understand that your commitments should be in a...

It's the time of the year when not-so-joyous deadlines, not-so-exciting crunch time, and the season of momentum stopper are coming to town. Holidays are more of a dread than a celebration for most tradie business owners, which should not be the case. But what can we do? It's part of the cycle, and there's no way to break it. But you are wrong! Burnout during this season is just a product of an unh...

Strong relationships don't happen overnight. It requires a lot of things– care, effort, and empathy. And you can't do that if you only think about getting something in return right away. You'll end up completely devastated with no one lending help in the long run. We don't want that to happen; that's why it's not enough to provide excellent work to your clients as a tradie business owner. Building...

Did you thank your teammates for that quick response to the solution you’re solving? Do your colleagues know that you appreciate their work? Do you ever pause for just a moment and celebrate those little wins every day, continue showing up despite the challenges you encounter? We sometimes focus on achieving great things that we forget we’re already achieving small goals every step of the way. Cel...

It’s hard to keep up in this digital age, especially when you are comfortable with how your business runs without the help of the internet.  But the world won’t stop changing, and so as your markets. They continue to evolve. That’s why your marketing strategies should upgrade, too! On this podcast episode, our host Miranda Hill and The Game Changers Global's business coach, Bryan Santos, will walk...

No matter how hard-working and dedicated you are at work; there will always come a time when you don't want to go up and do anything. You procrastinate until it shocks you how many errors you've made and wasted time.  Demotivation isn't news anymore, especially in business, but you don't want it to drag your employees and business down the rabbit hole. So, step up and find your way out before it's...

When you catch something interesting on your phone, you kind of get into it, and little did you know, you spent an hour or more just scrolling.  That makes the competition so high in this digital age, and your dusty website is at risk! Your business website needs to be competitive, not only in the good photos but also in the content. But do you really need a website for your business? Some tradie...

Do you ever ask, "Why do my employees leave my company?" but the question should revolve around you asking, "What should I do to make my employees stay in my company?" Lucky you! For this podcast episode, we will talk about creating solutions that attract new committed hires and be able to build an A-Player Team that makes an A-Quality output! Employers should know the importance of their company'...

If you’re a woman wanting to enter the male-dominated world of tradies, prepare to be discouraged and even pressured to settle for work that fits “where a woman should be.”  Fortunately, we have a real game-changer. Our guest is the epitome of how love and passion can get you to places, regardless of your gender. She did travel A LOT before she found where her heart really belonged: in the trades...

Most of us dream of the day when we would have a little bit more money, less stress, and more time to do the things that would help us reach our goals. We all want to be able to create the business we want, the business that we dream of, and have freedom of choice. But, with all the daily challenges tradie business owners face, it is sometimes easier to get lost in the heck of it all. And getting...

Did you know that hiring an apprentice can bring so much potential into your business? Most people think hiring apprentices is about cheap labour and expect them to immediately be great on the job. These expectations not only drown your apprentice's development but can also have ramifications for your business.  So how can you get the most out of your intern or apprentice? Join Miranda Hill as she...

There's a fine line between delegation and abdication, and treading through is like walking on thin ice.  According to London Business School, 30% of managers believe they can delegate well, and their team considers only a third of this number a good delegator. So are you wondering whether you're delegating or abdicating? Join Adam and Louise as they take on an exciting conversation about abdicati...

Distractions are costly to your personal and business goals. Studies show that it takes about 25 minutes to return to the original task after an interruption. Once you're distracted, it takes significant effort to get back on track to your current task.  Knowing where and how to start after you're distracted can be an indispensable tool, both personally and professionally.  In this episode, Adam S...

"Do… or do not. There is no try. ” - Master Yoda We all deal with procrastinating habits that we can’t just easily shake off. We do our best to become productive and steer clear of procrastination. But what if procrastination becomes a part of your lifestyle and is now greatly affecting your productivity? In this episode, join Adam Spencer and Louise Ledbrook of Organise Yourself, as they embark o...

Expertise and skills are the primary tools of the trade for tradies, but how you present yourself through words can get you a long way.  Knowing the words that sabotage your success is a great skill to develop when you own a tradie business. So how will you know if you're speaking the right words to your prospect?  In this episode, Miranda Hill talks about the words that sabotage your business, ho...

As a business owner, you have to learn how to delegate tasks appropriately.  If you are controlling everything and everyone around you, then you will lose control over your own business.  Every business owner goes through rough times before realizing that they are the reason why their business isn't growing. But such times become stepping stones for most tradies to grow and discover that there are...

As a business owner, what challenges have you faced? For many tradies, starting a business is often an exciting and fulfilling adventure. However, there are many pitfalls that they go through when putting dreams into action. In today's episode, we will get to know Adam Spencer, who started to run his own trades business in 2010. We will discuss why working hard means working late nights is not the...

Life goals are important in a healthy relationship.  Think about it, you will not achieve what you want if your partner is not on board with it.  To cap off our series for the Tradies National Health Month, Barry Magliarditi joins us to talk about the challenges of maintaining a healthy relationship as a tradie. We will also touch on why making the best effort to stay on top of things is essential...

We all go through tough times in our lives.  But, how can you help someone who is struggling with their mental health? Breaking the stigma around mental health is an important first step towards ensuring that people can feel safe to speak up and get support—especially in the trades industry. As part of our ongoing series for Tradies Health Month, we will talk to Brian Efoti, founder of Tradies in...

The gut plays a very important role in a tradesperson's body.  It serves as the second brain that helps us digest food and absorb nutrients. If our gut health goes awry, it can affect how we function daily.  Still, we often neglect our gut health because we are too busy managing our business. We shrug off a simple bloating after eating.  Our guest for today's episode, Justin Maguire of Autonomic C...

There is a saying that goes: An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Sounds a bit cliché, right? But often, tradies ignore that and find reasons not to take care of themselves like how they take care of their tools. As part of the ongoing Tradies National Health Month series, The Physio Depot’s principal physiotherapist, Patrick Lincoln, joins us for this episode. We will dig deeper...

Most people face life and career challenges head-on. Yet, others go through significant changes and overthink. So, how do you deal with professional roadblocks while maintaining your emotional fitness? In our first Tradies National Health Month episode, Joe Pane from JP Coaching and Training and I will address the importance of having a sense of identity in business in whatever industry you belong...