Tradies In Business

How do you choose a new hairdresser? Seems Coxie has a story about an expensive hair do that all started on social media. Waz decides pics of raw sewage would make a great marketing idea. Just another typical FIF from your hosts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full of gold nuggets! If you are serious about getting off the tools you can't miss this episode. Adam Sand from Roofing Business Partner has gone from building his own multi-million dollar roofing company to assisting other tradies build theirs. With insights on everything from marketing and sales to finding and retaining the right employees Adam has cracked the code! Want to know how he did it?...

How do you relax after a busy day on the tools or in the office? Waz and Nic have some unique ideas on how to do it...! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is nothing like a true tradie story and this week, we are taking you into the background of Samios boss Garry Wade. Garry has worked in just about every part of Samios from a delivery driver all the way through to now working as the Executive General Manager of the company! Join us as Garry gives us his top tips on what tradies need to do to make a successful trade business, how persistence...

Nobody can deny that mental health is a big issue. But are we doing the 'right' things and what else needs to change? Nic and Waz share some very personal stories today in an attempt to understand better what can be done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With print media declining and the rise and rise of online platforms like social media, YouTube and the like, you'd be forgiven for thinking that writing is also not as relevant. The opposite is true when it comes to your business with websites, social posts, customer materials and email marketing all being critical to the success of your trade business! We chat with journalist and professional wr...

It seems everyone's offended these days. About everything. All the time. What's with that? Make sure you join the conversation and tell us what you think over at www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness !! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever heard of a concreature? They are legendary in the construction world, but are all concreatures alike? Join us as we talk to Paul from Dolley Concreting about running a successful concreting business. Paul is as humble as they come, has a fantastic attitude and is keen to share what he sees as his lessons so far in business including (but not limited to) the secret to building a loyal and hard...

Advertising on Facebook can feel like a money pit, especially if you are not sure what you are doing. But did you know there are some fantastic ways to advertise on Facebook for FREE? Social networks such as Facebook provide our businesses with simple way to market ourselves. When used well, it can give us the opportunity to position us as the experts in our fields that we are, providing our custo...

What is it with the whole 'sex sells' thing? Is it still relevant (or appropriate?) Waz and Nic flirt with death, offending each other and some innuendo to see if they can get to the bottom of this issue... all puns intended. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feedback is just information...right? Sometimes it's just not that easy. Waz and Nic give each other some feedback and discuss whether and when it's ok to give feeedback to others. Oh, and how to (maybe) accept it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quoting. It's time consuming, demoralising and unavoidable! Happily, quoting and estimating can be simple, rewarding and fast! Today's guest is very experienced in estimating and has taken that knowledge and developed an app that 'does it all'. Well, almost. Check out her 10 step estimating process AND make sure you go to the Tradies In Business website and register to become a beta tester of the...

Need we say more? Yep, we're talking 'trolls'... the social media variety. Not the cute and kinda weird looking dolls from 30 years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fitness and gym industry as a massive one. For decades we've been told we just need to exercise more in order to lose weight and stay healthy. Turns out they weren't necessarily telling us the truth. Despite Australians spending mega bucks on gym memberships, boot camps and dieting challenges we're one of the sickest, fattest nations on Earth. Today's guest debunks some pretty big myths and li...

Waz and Nic take a look at some case studies and try and work out what is being done, what needs to be done and what you think should be done about some of the issues in the industry. Make sure you head over to the Tradies In Business group on Facebook and have your say! www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Humans have told stories for thousands of years. We used to use them to pass along knowledge of where to find food, whether another tribe was coming to steal our potatoes and how to get more miles out of a pair of leather sandals. With the advent of technology and books our stories are more elaborate and perhaps more entertaining. We still have a love or perhaps even an addiction for a good story...

Hiring an apprentice can be such a huge opportunity for a trade business...and a huge headache! Figuring out how to find, develop and retain great apprentices has launched many businesses to the next level... and sadly, broken a few as well. Nicole was fortunate to be on the judging panel for the 2018 HIA Apprentice of the Year awards and in today's episode we catch up with the winner to find out...

Is it ok to get angry? Should we all just learn to be nice? Waz and Nic try and figure out if anger is good or bad and do it all without getting cranky! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some wear it as a badge. Others despise the practice. Most of us hate being on the receiving end of it. Waz and Nic talk about being a tight arse and whether it's a good thing or something else! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever tweaked your back putting your shoes on? 'Tradie Back' is a real thing and comes from years of bending, lifting, shifting and generally working hard. Often it shows up when we do something simple, like putting on a pair of shoes or getting the shopping out of the car but it's far from simple when it comes to the pain, limitation and frustration that ensues. The treatment of back pain is a mul...

Do you take a break at Christmas? Waz and Nic dissect the silly season and how you can use it to your advantage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hands up if you love networking! No? Don't worry, even if you're good at it there's a fair chance you don't love it. Which could explain why many of us don't do it! Despite knowing that networking is a powerful way to get more business, find subcontractors or builders to work with and to raise the profile of our trade business, many of us still avoid it. There's always the online versions of cours...

Clients are always right. Waz and Nic go toe to toe on this one in another F#ck It Friday episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super (or superannuation) can be a bit of a dry topic. Today's guest will change all that and share some important insights into why you should be thinking about super, even if you're not planning your retirement! BUSSQ offer some awesome extra services for people in the trades and want you to feel super about your super! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaargh! Why does everyone want everything done BEFORE Christmas? What is this crazy phenomenon? Waz and Nic try and figure it out for the good of humanity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.