Tradies In Business

This instalment of Real Tradie Guys is a cracker. Not only is our guest a Kiwi, a heavy diesel fitter, a West Australian and a TiB Tradiepreneur... he's also a competitive wood chopper! Ben started his business recently like so many other tradies, after deciding he wanted the freedom, flexibility and financial rewards of being self employed. Ben has done things different to many though and he shar...

We chat with Aussie surfing legend, Tom Carroll, not just about his journey through surfing including back-to-back world titles but also about his success habits, battle with addiction, recovery and reinvention. Tom has been to the top and the bottom in life and now supports others striving to balance their results in life with health, family and fulfilment. Tom has some incredible insights into w...

Most of us love to WATCH videos but not many of us actually like being in front of the camera. You probably know, or have heard, that video is THE tool for marketing your business these days but perhaps you're stuck like many when it comes to making your own video. Our expert guest today is a former army sniper, an award winning television cameraman, an author and now teaches business owners like...

With the flooding hitting Qld and NSW in March 2022, tradies have scored another kick in the teeth trying to improve their businesses. Nic and Waz are offering free business coaching for those affected. Details in this episode on how to access it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you set goals? Or do you find them to be a waste of time? Maybe you've missed so many over the years that there seems little point. Perhaps you're like some who set goals religiously and chase them down consistently, living a full, inspired life? Ok that second scenario sounds a bit OTT but it's actually pretty fun! Waz and Nic reckon they can help you make goals relevant again... and if you al...

Today's guest is a young tradie who has learned some important lessons about loneliness, lockdowns and love! Along with his wife Kobie, Damien Godden has started and grown Shift Electrical services to be an award winning Sydney business... all during the Covid-19 pandemic! He shares his insights into customer service, the importance of systems and how, with outside guidance and feedback, anyone ca...

Some people say 'going with the flow' and accepting how things are is just being weak or lazy. Images of long haired, headband wearing 1970's hippies are often stuck on memes to represent the "Just chill maaaan" attitude. The reality is though, a concept called radical acceptance can form a healthy part of stress management and personal and business growth. Find out how to make this part of your o...

Take the Get Off The Tools Test Here. Now, to the episode... Waz had a bit of a 'learning experience' lately with a business he purchased from. He's dying to share his insights with you and Nic is excited to sit through him having a whine! (not a wine although that may have helped) Jokes aside, there's some important tips here for anyone who's faced some challenges in their business and life the p...

You can join the free FB group, Get Off The Tools, by clicking HERE. Fear of failure stops many people from achieving many things. Nic shares a recent observation regarding a questionable media headline titled "Dylan Alcott Fails To Win His Final" It's media like this that perpetuates our negative association with not getting to our desired outcomes, not living up to others' expectations and more....

Most tradies dream of getting off the tools (GOTT) some day. Yet this goal, more than any other, seems to be incredibly elusive when it comes to actually achieving it! There's many reasons why it doesn't happen the way you want... but maybe there's a monster under the bed that nobody has found yet? Nic and Waz take a look at what getting off the tools means to you... and whether this is actually w...

Overworked and underpaid. It's the life of a self-employed tradie right?! Sadly, it's a true story for many business owners who seem to work the hardest and get paid the least (oh and take the least holidays). The solution is to "work smarter", they say. "Sack yourself from the business", they say. 'They' must be pretty clever... except reducing work hours often doesn't .... work! What if you're n...

We're talking money (again) in today's episode, but this time it's with a difference. Today we're looking at how our attitudes, habits and language affect how much (or how little!) money we have in our lives with our guest Jackson Millan from Aureus Financial. Nic and Waz hear from Jackson about the path to creating wealth and becoming that lovely four letter word.. Free! Jackson is young, excited...

Our final 'vault' episode for our 2021 review is an interview Nic and Waz did with Dan Pollard, founder of Fergus job management software. Dan was a tradie himself .... and knows a thing or two about success... and failure. Having lost everything more than once and the ensuing dark days he experienced, Dan has a perspective on business that is not widely spoken about. Having turned his business an...

Number 2 from 2021 Top Episodes: Change is hard. It's uncomfortable, it's scary, it's time-consuming. Ok, we know you know... and we also know that most of our listeners and members WANT to change... but how do you get past that sticking point? What do you do when you're on the start line of making change, ready to go and.... you stall? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Nic and Waz take a break from the microphone, we're rolling out our most listened-to episodes of 2021... First cab off the rank is this one on overwhelm! It's tough to deal with overwhelm when you're not even sure how to recognise it. In these times with lockdowns, work restrictions, materials delays and more it's not surprising that there's more than a few business owners feeling the pressu...

If Christmas is so awesome, how come so many of you get so stressed?! While the few days of Christmas can certainly be filled with wonderful times, there is a also a lot of stress, angst and frustration that surrounds this annual event. Nic and Waz examine an old principle that is especially relevant in dealing with some of the negative aspects of Christmas and share some tips on increasing your l...

We're helping you with your prepping... not for doomsday, for 2022! With the challenge running at the moment to make 2022 your best year yet, Nic and Waz drop by with some more tips on claiming your free advice 30 minute prize. We also pull the blanket off 2 more exciting podcasts AND update you on our result at the Australian Podcast Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaarrgh! December is here! Yep, it's that time of year when clients lose their minds, suppliers go missing and we consider cancelling the whole Christmas thing! Never fear, Nic has a tip to help you regain control this December and make your Christmas more cinch than Grinch! Oh, and here's the link to watch the webinar we talked about WATCH NOW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, to register for the Best Year Yet challenge CLICK HERE . Next, to find out how to make 2022 better than this year (probably not hard for some of us), listen in! Seriously though, there's a few things we all can do to improve our results and Nic and Waz run through them in this episode. Waz also explains why his knees are swollen and what washing your ute has to do with getting a 30 minute p...

Can you believe it? Waz can't... 7 years today of the Tradies In Business podcast! Nic and Waz take a quick look back over the past 2,555 days and encourage you, our listeners to do the same. While you're being all misty-eyed and reflective with us, why not tell us what YOU want to hear on the 'show' in the next 7 years? Hit us at www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au or on our socials and let us know. Ple...

Alright, so you've decided it's time to open your mind to growth, change and the possibilities of a better trade business, family and lifestyle. So how DO you choose a business coach or mentor? And what the heck SHOULD they do for you (or with you)? With more than 20 years coaching and mentoring experience between them, Nic and Waz attempt to answer these questions and more, and help you make a gr...

With many trade business owners busier than ever, it's almost inconceivable that there are significant numbers of business failures at the same time! How can this be? Nic and Waz take a look at the 'busy going broke' phenomenon and what it has to do with having, or not having, a coach on your team. We also unpack the idea that coaches are only for sporting teams and whether there's a place for coa...

Silver bullet or rusty nail? Tradie tech, in the form of job management systems and software, is often seen as the magical solution to getting time back, running business more smoothly, delivering better customer experiences and even making more money... but is it? Clinton and Scott from TradiePad give us the ins and outs of how to make job management systems (JMS) work for you after you've worked...

There's an easy way to elevate yourself and your business. To get more clients, more social media attention, more revenue. Yep, all you have to do is criticise others in your industry, point out their flaws and just generally publicly tear them down in order to raise yourself up. Um, so we need to say, please don't do this! We had the sarcasm button stuck on our keyboard! Sadly though, it seems ma...

It's magic! At least it seems that way sometimes. Some trade businesses just seem to attract the 'right' kinds of clients. You know, the ones who pay on time, don't ask stupid questions, understand that good things come to those who wait.... and then there's clients! The ones who often ghost you when it comes time to going ahead with the quote you've put hours into. Worse still, the clients who gi...