Tradies In Business

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 businesses and recently sold one for a large sum of money! Have a listen to this Real Tradie Story with a twist... at the beginning! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18th birthdays in iso and Nic is feeling melancholly about her boy growing up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They did it! An episode in less than 5 minutes! Waz and Nic took up the challenge and succeeded. We're not sure it was worth it though. Oh, and they talk about the Powderfinger concert too See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We want to know what your 3 GOOD things have been since Covid-19. Anything at all. Hit us up on Facebook or via the website and let us know your top 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of us seem to attract crappy outcomes in business and life despite our best efforts. Waz reckons he knows why but isn't sure if the current methods are working. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIST Day and Waz and Nic explore some more rabbit holes like who controls the internet, how to find like-minded tradies, speeding up change in life and what is The Drawing Board See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team respond to some feedback and talk about more of the issues facing us all in the Rona times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 straightforward, Waz and Nic constantly come across tradies paying too much or having the wrong policies... or both! We chat with one of the world's largest insurance brokers about the pitfalls and key aspects of making sure you're...

We take you inside another premium member session delivered to our Trade Desk and Drawing Board members. This one is our weekly toolbox meeting - helping our subscribers stay focused and revved up for another week! Have you joined yet? Do it now while it's still free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothers' Day Special. It's 2020 in a new-Rona-world so Nic and Waz take a look at different ways to celebrate that special mother, bonus mother, wife, partner in our lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yep, we went there. Not intentionally but then again, Waz and Nic do a lot of stuff that wasn't intentional! A bit of fun for a Saturday and Mothers' Day Eve! Nic gives all the blokes a few tips on what to get, and not to get, your mums this Mothers' Day... and how to make sure there's a bit of action as a reward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waz has had a bit of a tough week with his ongoing education about relationships. Perhaps some builder's bog will fix it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fridays can be a bit of a custard show... so why do we get so bent out of shape about Fridays on a Thursday? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back to the daily TradieRonaCasts... only this time Waz tries to get serious about business stuff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Dan Pollard made a decision. One which set the wheels in motion to creating one of Australia and New Zealand's leading trade business solutions and one with an unexpected set of outcomes. This interview has it all - business learnings, personal i...

The duo are usually pretty good at changing tack more than a yacht in the Sydney to Hobart... but today is next level stuff for Waz and Nic. See if you can make it to the end of this TradieRonaCast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waz wonders aloud if it's all really worth it. What does it take to make a difference? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you believe it? Waz and Nic finally manage an episode where they get to the point in under 10 minutes and we reckon it's worth every second! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spam. Phishing. We've all received them but surely nobody replies... or do they? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes as businesses we give standard responses to things we might do well to think a little deeper about. Waz and Nic look at lifetime value - what is it and why you should consider it before answering a prospect enquiry. Coxie voted with her dollars and perhaps your clients are too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back up plans, internet issues and virtual business challenges See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 BMX! As usual, Waz finds a way to take the mickey out of our guest AND to segway like a pro. Thankfully, Nicole keeps it all on track and uncovers some gold with Mitch from Sterling Coating. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

With Queensland getting ready to relax some of the Covid restrictions, Waz and Nic take a look at our old ways of living vs the Rona-way. Waz also takes the opportunity to poke the bear and get Coxie fired up about the Covid app, differences of opinion and self-righteousness online See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do the days all feel the same to you? What's the difference between Tuesday and Sunday these days? Yeah, we're not sure either but Waz and Nic reckon they've got some ideas for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lest We Forget. Nic and Waz talk about giving thanks, sacrifice and various other rabbit holes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.