Tradie HQ - The Tradies Podcast

In episode 11 Dan gives a extended intro explaining the status of Tradie HQ and thanks our amazing listenership - and then interviews Trevor Pugh - co-founder of the digital, reactive maintenance platform - JAK. JAK is a native APP that is designed to provide trade based businesses with a secure lead acquisition, acknowledgement and payment platform on which both parties can be rated and payment g...

This episode is an interview between Dan and Alvin Cooney from Asentiv Australia. Asentiv have a program that guides their students through ways to develop a valuable and reliable referral network in order to ensure growth and steady cashflow for all involved. Dan and Alvin also delve in to the importance of humility, generosity and reciprocity in business and life in general. Check out Alvin and...

In this episode Dan hosts a panel of three guests who each started and operate their own trade based businesses and employ between 12-17 employees. The guys discuss staff management, industry issues and personal development.

In this interview Dan asks Mark about how the City of Stirling is changing its reputation as "hard to deal with" and Mark explains his role, how he brings his love and knowledge of small business to the table and what the future of the City holds for its businesses and residents.

This episode is an interview with Christian Meredith, a Perth based chippy with a strong Insta following. Dan and Christian discuss trade skills, tools and how Instagram can fill the role of a live portfolio of your work.

In the same vein as Tim Lewis from SafeStyle, Pat has identified a problem and taken it upon himself to create a solution. Gathering great support along the way not only from his Father, but also his employer, the innovation community and also the broader education system who have enlisted his services to inspire the next generation of tradies through public speaking engagements at schools and col...

This is an honest interview with Ryan from www.tradeadvice.com.au where he runs us through his own highs and lows of business in the trade sector and how a fortuitous phone call from a business coach changed his perception and ultimately his life. As he explains, athletes at the top of their game still have coaches - no one knows everything and a lot of the time a coach can shed light on an area o...

In this episode Dan interviews Mark and they discuss the 1%ers that trade businesses can and should be doing to create and develop their digital presence. They also delve a bit deeper into re-targeting, Insta story marketing and the importance of data collection. Mark owns and operates Spray Media and has learned a great deal of his craft through trial/error, testing and adjusting and real world a...

In Episode 3 Dan interviews Tim Lewis - a 26 year old plumber from Perth whose keen eye for market gaps drove him to design, prototype and manufacture a revolution in the safety eyewear market - SafeStyle . Listen to his story about why, how, how much and what the future holds. It's a great story about faith in an idea, rationalising your business, delegation and entrepreneurial spirit. Check...

In Episode 2 Dan chats with retired special forces soldier Nick Caldwell about his time in the defence force, his transition to the civilian business world and the importance of mindset, mentors and surrounding yourself with the right people. For more information on what The Mill Gym is about and what they offer head to www.themillgym.com.

In this episode Dan interviews Chris Unstead. In June 2019, self employed electrician and volunteer firefighter, Chris suffered a life changing injury when he went to the aid of a young driver who tried to commit suicide. In the interview Chris shares his challenges and explains how small print in insurance policies can make a huge difference in what you are entitled to. Faced with the reality tha...

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