Tradies In Business

Waz loves camping. Nic... used to but now not so much! Find out why Nic's fallen out of love with her caravan and what's wrong with caravan parks. Waz tries his best to turn it all into a business lesson. Not sure he succeeds this time though!   --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcast, you can connect with us on Facebook , on Instagram , on YouTube , explore o...

Saying no. It's a skill many of us wish we had but are either too scared to use or unsure how! In today's quickie episode, your hosts run through some simple, actionable tools you can use to say no when you know you should instead of saying yes when you know you shouldn't!   --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcast, you can connect with us on Facebook , on Inst...

We have another chat to Ryan Wilson who, back in 2017, founded ' Free Trade Day '. Free Trade Day is an initiative that helps those less fortunate with basic tradie services, free for a day! Ryan's also an electrician and business owner and since we last spoke here on the podcast, he's had some interesting lessons. We share them with you on this episode as well as take a look at his business and c...

Nic pops on her tin foil hat and tunes it in to the conspiracy channel today. What's REALLY going on with the NRL going to Las Vegas and what's it got to do with your kids and your family?   --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcast, you can connect with us on Facebook , on Instagram , on YouTube , explore our website and join our Facebook Group . See omnystudio...

There have been some changes to employment law in Australia that could affect trade business owners. Nic and Waz run through some of the key changes that you should be aware of and how they might impact your business and your bottom line. For more specifics, click HERE to chat with our mate Kristy-lee Billett.   --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcast, you can...

When Rakesh Nairn's family fell on their face in business, he decided to educate himself and avoid the same mistakes. He's gone on to work with some of the country's biggest accounting firms and now runs his own practice along with our mate Jackson Milan from Aureus Financial. While this topic can be drier than the millennium drought, Rakesh manages to get us laughing as well as delivering his tip...

We all complain about stuff. It's natural to feel like a rant or a vent at times. Problem is, many of us complain but don't do anything about changing the situation! And what about when you complain about something you can't control? What are you supposed to do then? Nic's got a suggestion that might shock you! Click HERE if you'd like to book a chat with Nic & Waz   --- Connect with Tradies i...

Do you struggle to come up with content to share on your social media pages? You're not alone... most trade business owners are confused, scared or just overwhelmed about sharing images, videos or posts to their business feed. Nic and Waz give some quick, actionable tips on what you CAN share so you can get started right away, stay consistent and potentially attract more of the clients you want.  ...

Other than a cool name, Dante St James has a ton of experience using social media for business. He happens to be one of a small number of Meta contractors here in Australia so he gives us the inside running on using the platform wisely. When people are mostly on Facebook and Instagram to watch videos of Kim Kardashian, how the heck do you get prospects to see your business content? We ask and answ...

Waz has a very sensitive 'being taken advantage of' nerve and lately he's been feeling a little triggered. Find out what online shopping has to do with his rant today and why Nic thinks something should be done about crappy service.   --- Connect with Tradies in Business: Facebook: facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness Instagram: instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness YouTube: youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness Web...

Make variations profitable again! Nic and Waz drag another episode out of the back catalogue and give you the short version (tough for Waz to do!) For the full ep, head to TIB161 How to avoid headaches when clients change their mind   --- Connect with Tradies in Business: Facebook: facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness Instagram: instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness YouTube: youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness Web...

You're in business to make money. More specifically, you should be in business to make a profit. Profit first, then cash and we all love cash right? Problem is, many tradies think increasing profit is complicated, confusing and hard. The truth couldn't be more different. Nic and Waz talk through some of the super simple things you can do to get your business machine pumping out more profit. They s...

Coxie goes to town on Australia's favourite TV show. Waz offers his best advice on getting over it and then we're pretty sure they end up off in the weeds, offering coaching advice to you! Tune in to another Fire Truck Friday episode for a bit of a rant, some deep and meaningful thought and a few laughs.   --- Connect with Tradies in Business: Facebook: facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness Instagram: in...

Up or down... what's your bet? Aussies have been hit by some horrendous interest rate hikes in the past year and it's starting to land hard for trade business owners. As clients tighten their purse strings, leads are slowing and cash is not flowing as much as it was. Some are saying rates are going to come down but what if they don't? Are you prepared? If you'd like to know more about our Cashflow...

Grab your girl-gang (or mates), head to yoga and then, release the puppy-dogs!! Huh? Yep, puppy-yoga is a thing and Waz tries to understand it. Plus, Nic and Waz chew the fat on friendships, getting away with mates and why having a girl-gang is an important part of life. Oh, and puppies. Puppies are awesome.   --- Connect with Tradies in Business: Facebook: facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness Instagram...

Marketing can be a complex, confusing and often expensive part of running and growing a tradie business. The best marketing plans aren't necessarily complex, confusing OR expensive. In fact, back in 2019 we spoke with Allan Dib, author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan about simplifying marketing and marketing plans. Nic and Waz give you a quick summary of that ep today but if you want to dig deeper an...

It's all well and good to chase the most profitable work, or the biggest dollar jobs, but at what cost? What if you're going after the wrong clients and the wrong work without even realising it? Waz and Nic show you why your why should drive your marketing. Why? Because you might be sacrificing fulfillment, sustainability and longevity if it isn't.   --- Connect with Tradies in Business: Facebook:...

It's a bit of a rant. It's a bit of a plea. Waz and Nic get sick of hearing about tradie business owners putting everyone else first. While it might seem like you're just 'serving others' and doing what's necessary, it could also be a selfish act. There's a better way to serve your family, your clients, your peers... and that's to serve yourself first! Disagree? Listen to our argument and see if y...

Back in January 2018 we had a chat to Jason 'Gibbo' Gibbs, a journalist, dad, Crossfitter and writer. He shares some tips from the pros on how to use stories to get buy-in from your audience... literally! To listen to the original episode go to TIB011 Using stories to get more customers with Jason Gibbs from The Chronicle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the past 4 years, you'd be familiar with the burnout that has affected many business owners. Tradies in business have copped it even more it seems with some specific issues hitting them post-Covid. What you might not realise is that your burnout issues can be greatly reduced by changing your marketing. This will require a change in thinking from you as a tradie business owner, but it could b...

Yep. F#ck It Friday returns. Today Nic is back on the horse, ranting about the treatment tradies seem to keep copping from the media. As usual, Waz has an opinion on everything and together, your hosts try and come up with something useful and perhaps a little entertaining for a Friday episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a new episode format, Nic and Waz go back through the dusty archives of over 600 episodes here on the podcast and pick one to summarise and serve up to you as some helpful tid bits. Today, the pair jump back onto the 'how do we get the next generation to work better' conundrum and hit you with the simple problem:solution:action. If you want to listen to the full episode as well, you can find it...

Today we're talking AI (Artificial Intelligence). Seems the whole business world is going troppo over this latest tech advancement and Nic and Waz decided it's time to share their insights. Should you be excited or worried about it? Does it have a place in a tradie business? What might the opportunities be and how could you harness them? Check it out and see if you can tell whether this episode wa...

Waz and Nic chat with Cal MacPherson from Youngblood Men's Mental Health . They have an honest discussion about the challenges of discussing mental health and its critical importance, especially since Cal's mate tragically completed suicide. This event deeply affected Cal, and he's now dedicated to providing a space for men to openly share the burdens they're carrying. They explore the importance...

If you're as old as Waz, you'll remember what some refer to as the golden era of rugby league in Australia. No Australian rugby league player had a greater influence on fitness than Balmain lock forward Wayne Pearce. A non-drinker and non-smoker, Pearce's strict adherence to exercise and diet helped to modernise the game as he became a role model for younger players and fans. Pearce quickly rose t...