Tradies In Business

What happens when you rent 500 utes out to tradies? You get to learn a LOT about how the winners are winning and the learners are learning! Tim Cullen from TradieSpec kicked off with a mate and a ute just over 5 years ago. Since then, they've grown TradieSpec to a fleet of more than 500 vehicles. We get the inside running on some of the different ways to equip yourself with vehicles in your busine...

Yep, Happy New Year! While Nic and Waz both enjoy a celebration and catching up with friends and family, they're not buying into the whole 'new year new you' B.S. that seems to fill our social media feeds every January. Not only does it not work for almost anyone wanting to change their results, it actually distracts us from what really leads to different (and better!) results in business, relatio...

As Nic and Waz head off on the annual TIB refresh period, they want to leave you with a few final thoughts as you go into your own holiday season (hopefully you ARE taking some time off!). Thanks to all our listeners for another awesome year and we're excited about some changes and new stuff we're bringing to the podcast in 2024. Merry Christmas! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Reputation is key when it comes to attracting and retaining clients. Contrary to what you may think, reputation is also a lot more than just 'doing a good job' or 'being polite'. In the age of information, your reputation is as much about managing what is said (or not said) about you as it is about delivering what you promised. Birdeye is one of the world's leading platforms to coordinate and mana...

We all get a bit mindless sometimes. Especially those of us with children when it comes to swearing. While some of you might not use rude words (please share your secret with us!), for many of us our language is quite unconscious. That is, until that time our young kids served it back to us and made us aware of our use of the _____ word! Business can be like this... mindless habits that we're not...

It's a common story we hear at Tradies In Business - a trade business is short of work so they desperately do something they should have been doing all along... marketing! Nic and Waz chat to James about how marketing has changed in the last 20+ years, what the fundamentals are regardless of your business size and the 2-3 tactics every business should have in place, all the time! See omnystudio.co...

For what must be the 9th year in a row on the show, Nic and Waz share their top tips to avoid ANOTHER year of Christmas period stress and headaches! Plus, they share some ways to make 2024 a smoother startup than it otherwise would have been. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine being a teenager, starting your apprenticeship, working in the family electrical business expecting to learn from your dad and then finding out he has a serious illness and can't work anymore? Tammy Vos found herself in this exact situation before she'd finished her electrical apprenticeship and before she'd had a chance to achieve her world travel goals. What happened next is nothing shor...

Possibly the number 1 killer of trade businesses is lack of cash. So anything that helps tradies in business invoice (and get paid) quickly can make a huge difference to your stress levels and overall business results. Nic and Waz chat with one of the newer players in the 'software as a service' (SAAS) space - NextMinute. Targeted specifically at builders and longer term project trades like landsc...

The list is seemingly endless when it comes to the admin 'stuff' that goes with owning and running a tradie business. From paying bills to quoting, replying to enquiries to ordering materials, raising invoices and even social media and team management there's no shortage of 'little things' to take up your time! Add that to the need to be on site for at least part (or all!) of your day and it's oft...

Pushy, sleezy, selfish, do anything to get the deal, dishonest, manipulative... all terms people use to describe the stereotypical 'sales person' So why on EARTH would you actually want to become a salesperson yourself? Bad news is, it happened the minute you became a business owner! Good news is, you don't have to be ANY of those things in order to bring in plenty of work for your trade business!...

If Nic and Waz had a dollar for every tradie business that said "I just need to get some systems in place...", well, let's just say they wouldn't be flying economy class anymore! Business owners and business coaches alike all talk about systems being the secret to a great business BUT... which systems? What do they look like? How extensive should they be? With so much hype about systems and proces...

With more episodes than any other Trade Business podcast, we've covered some ground here at Tradies In Business! While in some respects this is 'just another episode' of the show, we thought it would be cool to take a wistful look back at the journey that's been the Tradies In Business podcast. We're excited to bring another 600 episodes along with more cool services over at TIB for those of you w...

Ever wished there was a simple, low-cost and quick way to reduce your stress levels, quiet your busy brain and feel more grounded and less burned out? Wim Hof has been extolling the virtues of 'cold exposure' and breath work for many years but it hasn't been til more recently that his practices have really become popular. At our recent Tradiepreneur Blokes Retreat in Sydney, many of our clients sp...

Can accountants and business coaches play in the same sandpit? If you have an accountant, is there even a need for a business coach? Do accountants have personalities? Are Coxie's jokes even funny? So many questions and so little time! Waz and Nic answer all these questions and more in today's episode with Dan and Tim from the Two Drunk Accountants podcast. These blokes are good mates and also bus...

It's award season again with the Tradies In Business Excellence awards open for nominations! We often get asked "why would I bother entering" or hear the reasons why people don't: too busy, not good enough, don't see the point etc. To help debunk these myths about awards, we're sharing some insights from one of last year's surprise nominations and how it's changed their business (and personal life...

When you love numbers and patterns as much as today's guest, it makes sense that you'd choose a career in finance right?! Shane Moore Has taken a personal talent and used it to help thousands of tradies over the years. As the founder of TradeRisk , Shane and his team sort through the maze of choices when it comes to all things insurance and Shane shares some of his insights into how to choose a go...

There's a saying that goes something like, "If you do something you love you'll never work another day in your life". Today's guest at Tradies In Business is a classic example of that idea. Joel Barnett has a true love and passion for landscaping. So much so he started his own podcast on the topic! Joel has also won numerous awards at the Melbourne International Flower Show and has created gardens...

Ever had a mate suggest that maybe you should run for politics? You know, put your speaking skills to good use?! Today's guest actually went from career plumber to public relations to finding himself as a member of the NSW parliament! While Nathan Smith certainly has a story or two to share about his journey through politics and his various other roles, he now heads up the NSW Master Plumbers Asso...

If you think this is the start of one of Nic's jokes you'd be forgiven. This story couldn't be more real though. After losing his eye in a site accident, Aaron Wilton-Jones went on to become a skydiving instructor, launch and grow a successful car detailing business and now a video content creation expert. He also teaches other people how to achieve success in their auto detailing business... and...

Brad Young is a laid back, unassuming bloke who seems like your typical tradie business owner. He owns a boat (onto his 4th one!), likes a beer and wears a hoody in the office. Don't be fooled though! This tradie guy has built and continues to grow a national business with more than 100 staff. Perhaps more eye opening is the fact Brad from The Grout Guy is just getting started! Find out Brad's tho...

Finding staff can be a hassle. One of the most frustrating aspects is where to advertise the position you have available, not to mention the cost of some of the 'major' platforms available! What if someone came up with a tradie-specific platform for job seekers and employers to both find each other on!? Well, look no further as today's guest has done just that! Renee Boardman has sunk her own time...

There's no denying we're entering some 'interesting' times in Australia's economic history. With 12 interest rate hikes now there's a lot of consumers and businesses feeling the pinch. It may even seem like there's not much you can do to change any of this. We're here to tell you there is PLENTY you can do though. Unless you'd rather stick your head in the sand of course... See omnystudio.com/list...

There are many parralells between success in sport and success in business. Dedication, commitment, hard work, ability to get back up after a fall and many more! Today's guest has built on his trade skills (no pun intended, he's a sparky!) and turned pro mountain biker seemingly overnight. What people don't see though is the 10+ years Mike has put in to his sport, mindset and self development that...

Superannuation can seem confusing, restrictive and perhaps even a bit pointless. Especially if you're in a small-medium business where cash flow is king and making voluntary contributions may be at the bottom end of your list of things to do with your money... Today's guest is very experienced when it comes to superannuation having spent 20+ years in the industry. He reckons there's more opportuni...