Tradies In Business

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 their glazing business, she's the mother to their young family, a psychology graduate AND is running her own business at the same time! This really is an episode about how to work with your partner, juggle multiple bal...

Waz and Nic discuss the meaning of broccoli, the power of words and what on earth is a twitcher? Just another typical FIF from the dynamic duo! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to share! He's also an impressive bloke. Despite everything he's endured and lost, Pete has come out with an incredible mindset and a bunch of wisdom. He shares plenty of truth bombs in this episode that you definitely want to listen to...

Is it time to just get on with it? Do Waz and Nic even know what they're doing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever dismissed a frustration or problem in your life with "first world problem huh?"?? The crew unpack what's going on when we say this and try and figure out if 1st world problems are even problems at all!? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've decided it's time. Time to talk to the REAL tradies in business teehee. Seriously though, with so many tradie wives standing beside their tradie partners, we decided it's time to highlight some of the amazing stories, learnings and perspectives our tradie wives have to share. First cab off the rank is our very own Nicole Cox, who is literally The Builder's Wife! See omnystudio.com/listener f...

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. Fionna from Aitchison Reid joins us in today's episode to take away some of the confusion around what you need to know to ensure you get paid. Be sure to listen right to the end for your special offer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all need to do it. Most of us suck at it. Saying no is an important skill that can grow your business, save you time, reduce your stress and give you back your sanity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of a team just like that... on a Sydney to Hobart winning yacht! Ed Wray from Mackellar Electrical crewed on one of the divisional winning yachts in the 2018-19 Sydney To Hobart. Ed shares his experience but also how his life's challenges, hea...

Do you fake it? If you are you could be doing it wrong! Nicole comes clean about her faking and Waz has some tips on how to do it positively... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ugghh. Budgeting. Finances. Cash flow. Bills! Who doesn't nod off at the idea of a spreadsheet to track your spending? Could be why so many of us suck at it (and worse, don't do it at all!) While most of us know that having a budget is important, few of us actually do it and do it well. Our guest today knows first hand what it's like to get yourself into the financial poo and like so many of the e...

Hate paperwork? Waz and Nic hate this more...another ranty pants episode from the gang! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did you want to be when you grew up? Our guest today didn't want to be a fireman but that's exactly what he ended up doing! After many years as a 'Firey', Brent Clayton saw how many people wanted to become, and struggled to succeed at becoming, a fireman (or woman). So he did what any solutions focused person would do... he started a business to train people for successful application and ent...

For your friend to call? For the rain to stop? The weather to warm up? Cool down? The kids to grow up? Seems we're all waiting for something... and THEN we'll be happy. Find out what Waz and Nic are waiting for...and how to make tasty, salty nuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don't normally think of real estate as being funny. Our guest on the show today would have to be one of Australia's funniest real estate agents and he's using video to generate some impressive stats on social media. As well as being a comedic genius (our words, not his!) Dan Lee has a real head for marketing and he shares some amazing tips into how to use social media, and video, to kill it on...

Need we say more? Waz and Nic, solving the world's BIG questions. Well, sometimes at least! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 from She Wear about PPE for women and why it became a focus and then a business for her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waz and Nic 'go there' today and talk... politics! Waz also sends out a bit of a war cry to tradies around Australia to stand up and make a difference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All good Australian stories start in the pub, and the journey for Paul Sharpe from Easy Payslip started with a great story involving some mates and a few beers. Come join us as we talk about schooners, spreadsheets and payslips AND solving your payroll headaches with a single touch! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone loves a good party. Especially Nicole! She's a ninja at planning and hosting kids' parties (have a listen to the episode for stories of some of her best), but we really want to know how to throw an awesome adult party... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 gone from a viral Facebook post to something quite spectacular! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Need we say more? Waz and Nic lift the lid on this old riddle and see if they can solve it. Plus, Waz realises he might have made a mistake with the wedding gift he gave his wife recently and the guys share the deets for the upcoming Launch Party! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 shows you how to literally bulletproof your business! We cover PPSR, how it applies (and doesn't), the importance of t's and c's as well as how to make sure you (almost) never have to worry about being taken by a client or contractor again!...

Arrrgh! How on earth do you manage distractions? Coxie thinks she has the answer but Waz isn't sure his battery will survive long enough. Maybe he should just get the lead and plug it in? Another typical FIF from the crew! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**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 thinking about how you can do better and be kinder. Sophie is about to head out to walk 1000km solo along the W.A. coast! You'll have to listen to find out why. Keep an eye out for snakes Sophie...