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The Site ShedWhy Tradies Should Stop Selling on Price and Start Using Irresistible Offers | ft. John Dwyer | Ep. 647Welcome back to The Site Shed! In this episode, Matt Jones sits down with marketing maverick John Dwyer for a lively and insightful conversation that dives deep into the world of direct response marketing, particularly for tradies and small business owners.John, whose career spans decades of helping businesses stand out, breaks down the crucial differences between traditional brand-focused marketing and the results-driven approach of direct response. The two discuss why most tradies excel at their craft but often struggle with the skills to actually grow their business, juggling everything from vanity metrics on social media to...
2025-10-0728 minThe Site ShedHow To Get Rid of Brain Fog for Busy Tradies & Contractors | ft. Michael O'Sullivan | Ep. 465In Episode 465 of The Site Shed, Michael O'Sullivan talks about Why Health Gets Overlooked When Life Gets Busy and How You Can Hack Your Brain for Better Focus. Matt and Michael get real about the everyday challenges tradies face: juggling family, business, and health, and discuss the habits and mindset shifts needed to boost productivity and maintain peak performance both on and off the job. Michael shares his own journey from growing up with a tradie dad and struggling with weight, to working alongside some of Australia’s top men’s health experts.⏳ Timestamps: 00:00 Boosting...
2025-09-2357 minThe Site ShedDon't Make These Naming Mistakes When Starting Your Business | Matt Jones | Ep. 463Most tradies don’t realise how much their business name is holding them back.After working with hundreds of trade businesses, I can confidently say:The wrong name can slow your growth, confuse your customers, and make you harder to find online.In Episode 463 of The Site Shed, I’ll show you the biggest naming mistakes tradies make and how to fix them.⏱️Timestamps:00:00 "Business Naming: A Global Guide"04:08 Searchable Business Naming Tips10:17 Secure Local Domain Names11:28 Avoid Clichés in Business Naming
2025-09-0921 minThe Site Shed5 Critical Mistakes That Can Ruin The Sale Of Your Business | ft. Cameron Bishop | Ep. 458In this episode, host Matt Jones sits down with Cameron Bishop from Raincatcher for the first part of our mini-series, "Selling Smart: How Tradies Can Build and Sell a Profitable Business." With decades of experience in private equity and business sales, Cameron offers valuable insights into the growing trend of business roll-ups and private equity exits, particularly how North American models are starting to influence the Australian market.00:00 "Smart Selling for Tradies"04:08 Strategic Acquisitions and Buyer Identification06:29 Scheduled Maintenance for Project Businesses09:50 "Balance: Working In vs. On Business"14:53 Private Equity Buyer Concerns17:47...
2025-08-0546 minThe Site ShedThe Single Most Important Daily Ritual For Business Success | ft. Mick Hawes | Ep. 457In this episode, host Brandon welcomes special guest Mick from the Tool Shed podcast—who’s not only a fellow podcaster but also a seasoned builder’s coach with a whopping 35 years of experience in performance coaching. Fresh off a recent Tool Shed episode featuring Matt from The Site Shed, this crossover promises practical wisdom and relatable stories for tradies, builders, and anyone looking to level up their business game.Brandon and Mick dive into the crucial topic of daily rituals for business success, exploring why simple routines like the "Prioritized Daily Action List" and "Personal Success Ritual...
2025-07-2952 minThe Site ShedAI For Tradies in 2025: How To Streamline Quotes & Save Up On Costs | ft. Roland Ligtenberg | Ep. 454In this episode, host Matt sits down with Roland, co-founder of Housecall Pro – a leading software solution for job management in the trades industry. Recorded after their chance connection at a trades event in Fiji, this conversation is a deep dive into how AI is transforming the home service sector. Roland shares the journey of how Housecall Pro began, what truly sets their platform apart, and how AI-powered features are empowering “standing jobs” (like plumbers, HVAC, and electricians) to cut down on admin work and focus more on growth.Matt and Roland unpack the practical ways that AI is...
2025-07-0846 minThe Site ShedStreamlining Workplace Safety: WHS Compliance Tradies and Contractors | ft. Glen Fitzgerald | Ep. 453In this episode of The Site Shed, Matt Jones speaks with Glen Fitzgerald from Worx Safety about how tradies can tackle workplace safety compliance without drowning in paperwork. Glen shares how digital tools and automation can help simplify your WHS systems, reduce admin, and increase operational efficiency.They chat about the differences in compliance requirements for residential versus commercial businesses, the challenges of staying on top of paperwork, and what triggers a compliance audit. You'll hear practical advice on how business owners can automate induction, training, and documentation processes, plus insights into how technology—from digital software to...
2025-07-0129 min
Ladies with Tradies - WORKIN' THE TRADE, LIVIN' THE LIFE!EP. 46: How to Get More of the Right Jobs Without Wasting Money on Marketing (with Russ from Lead Partners Direct)Russ Easther is the founder of Lead Partners Direct, a digital marketing veteran with over two decades of experience helping tradies ditch the guesswork and get real, qualified leads. Known for making the complex simple, Russ specialises in taking the risk out of marketing by offering tradie businesses exclusive, pre-qualified leads — without the fluff, gimmicks, or agency fees. With deep industry knowledge and a track record of helping businesses grow from $500k to $5M, Russ is the guy who makes your phone ring with the right kind of work.In this episode, Kate chats with Russ from Le...
2025-06-1731 min
The Tradie ShowHow Much Are Your Tradies REALLY Costing You?You think you’re making $25 an hour on your tradies… but are you really?In this episode, Andy and Angela break down the real hourly cost of having someone on your team, and the truth might shock you. From wages and super to smoko breaks and vehicle costs, this isn’t guesswork. It’s a numbers game. And if you don’t know your numbers, you’re leaking cash. What you’ll learn:Why your tradie's hourly wage is only part of the story 💸How sick leave, downtime, and public holidays impact yo...
2025-06-0921 min
Ladies with Tradies - WORKIN' THE TRADE, LIVIN' THE LIFE!EP. 44: Digital Marketing for Tradies: Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck with Lex Stanley of Vastly DigitalIn this episode, we chat with Lex Stanley from Vastly Digital about how tradies can get the most bang for their buck when it comes to digital marketing. Lex shares her expertise on SEO, paid advertising, and the importance of understanding your numbers before jumping into marketing campaigns. She also breaks down why quick-fix marketing promises are often a trap and why small businesses should focus on conversion-driven strategies rather than just brand awareness. Plus, Lex spills the truth about Meta ads, digital footprints, and how businesses can audit their marketing efforts for free with Vastly Digital.
2025-04-1539 minThe Tradie ShowLand 20 High-Profit Jobs Fast: 3 Proven Marketing Tactics for TradiesWhen you became a tradie, did you ever imagine you'd have to be a marketing expert too? In this episode, Andy and Angela break down three proven marketing tactics that’ll help you attract high-profit customers without blowing your budget or wasting time. These are practical, no-BS strategies that tradies can implement today for fast results. 🔥 What You’ll Learn:Maximise Existing Customers: Why your best customers are the ones you’ve already worked with—and how to re-engage them.Ask for Referrals Like You Mean It:...
2025-01-2025 minThe Tradie ShowTriple Your Take-Home: Real Strategies from Real Tradies Who Won BigIn this special bonus episode, we’re wrapping up the year by highlighting three jaw-dropping tradie success stories. Hear how real-life tradies pushed through challenges, built a thriving business that supports their ideal lifestyle, and turned profit nightmares into money-making machines! Key Takeaways:Double Down on Profit: John & Emily doubled their plumbing revenue AND grew their profit margins by involving their team and improving quote conversion from 50% to 80%.Quadruple Your Growth: Jamie & Ashley scaled their roofing business x4 by mastering communication, focusing on A-grade customers, and turning property man...
2024-12-1620 minThe Tradie ShowSocial Media Mastery for Tradies: Attract, Convert, Succeed 💪📱In this episode, Andy and Ange dive into the often overlooked but incredibly powerful tool for tradies: social media. They break down the myths and misconceptions and provide practical advice on how to make social media work for your trade business. Key Strategies and Insights: Challenges Tradies Face with Social Media Four Powerful Types of Social Media Posts Practical Tips for Social Media Success Planning Ahead ToolsMonitor Your ResultsBy incorporating these strategies, you’ll build a strong, engaging social media presence that drives results. Social media is a long game, but with consiste...
2024-07-2920 min
The Site ShedQuoting and Estimating: Trade Secrets to Master | ft. Clinton Cowin | Ep.398 Join us in a groundbreaking episode with Clinton Cowin from TradiePad, as we dive into the essentials of quoting and estimating for trade businesses. Discover how to refine your quoting techniques and estimating strategies to drive growth and profitability. Clinton shares his expertise on leveraging technology to streamline your processes, ensuring you stay ahead in the competitive trade industry. Whether you're new to the business or looking to enhance your skills, this episode is packed with invaluable insights.#QuotingTechniques #EstimatingStrategies #TradeBusinessGrowthWatch the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/-ZkSxgTje7U
2024-02-2042 min
The Site ShedEssential Communication Skills for Tradies: Managing Expectations and Mastering Difficult Conversations | ft. Kristy-Lee Billet | Ep.386Are you struggling with managing expectations and having difficult conversations in your trade business? The secret lies in honing your communication skills. In this first part of our two-part series, we delve into the importance of effective communication in managing expectations and navigating challenging dialogues.Learn how communication skills can make or break your relationships with clients and team members. We'll share actionable tips and real-life examples to help you master the art of communication. Don't miss out on this essential guide for tradies and contractors!Watch the video version of this podcast at ...
2023-11-0136 min
The Site ShedRank Higher in Search: LinkedIn Profile and Company Page Optimisation for Tradies & Contractors | ft. Kaylene Grieve | Ep.382In this podcast episode, join us with Kaylene Grieve from Sales, SEO and Social Media as we delve into the power of LinkedIn. Learn how to optimise your profile and company page as tradies and contractors. From lead generation to networking, we explore effective strategies to reach your target audience, and increase visibility. Discover how this platform can amplify your trade-based business in the commercial space. Listen in for invaluable insights from a marketing expert to maximise your LinkedIn presence and engagement.Watch the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/QOnwSllQWhk
2023-08-2936 min
The Site ShedUsing technology to improve cash flow and customer experienceUsing technology to improve cash flow and customer experience is no doubt one of the important things that a tradie must learn to do. In this fast-paced world of technology, tradies sometimes find it hard to catch up. In this episode, Justin Clegg, CEO and founder of AllSet, joins us to explain how tech innovation can help you establish an excellent customer experience with easy-to-use tools and definitely improve your cash flow. Discussion Points: 00:34 Welcome Justin Clegg01:38 Who is AllSet and what they do02...
2022-08-1741 min
The Site ShedBuilding A Permanently Profitable BusinessDo you feel overwhelmed by the financial situation of your business? Are you a trade-based business owner whose cash in bank position hasn’t improved even when you are flat out? Learn how you can take control of your business’ finances! Join us as we discuss how to build a permanently profitable tradie business through financial management and more! We cover everything you need to know to make your tradie business thrive. Our special guest for this episode is Katie Crismale-Marshall of Profit First for Tradies. A certified Profit First Mastery level co...
2022-08-1051 min
The Site ShedIdentifying post COVID Opportunities for Tradies and ContractorsIdentifying post COVID opportunities for tradies and contractors doesn't need to be hard.It's no secret that the COVID pandemic has had a significant impact on the global economy. It has forced many businesses and people to change the way they live and work. But as the world starts to get back on its feet, there are still some great opportunities for tradies out there who know where to look! Together with our special guest, Brian Keen - a sought-after business expert and author of How To Franchise My Business Simply, we are going to d...
2022-08-0357 min
The Site ShedCreating an Amazing Customer ExperienceHave you ever heard the saying, “they’ll come for content, but stay for community”?Well, it’s similar for your customers. They’ll come for a service, or a product, but stay for the experience.It’s the reason why hotels in Vegas go above and beyond. Their experience is defining. For better or worse.You can spend a week in two different hotels, right next to each other, and have a totally different experience. And you’ll ALWAYS return to the one you had a better experience at. Always, regardless of cost.In...
2022-07-1953 min
The Site ShedFinally! The ONE Software for Tradies and Contractors to Replace All Others!Looking for an all-in-one software for tradies and contractors? Look no further! Finally! Here’s the one software for tradies and contracts to replace all others! This software offers everything you need to manage your tradie business. It's user-friendly and will absolutely save you time and money! You’ve probably been asked the question, "How are we going to do this?" one too many times. This usually means that there is a need for data collection and/or analysis. But with tons of tools out there, it tends to get confusing, therefore leading to trade busin...
2022-06-2825 min
Ladies with Tradies - WORKIN' THE TRADE, LIVIN' THE LIFE!Kate Muldoon - Tradies Lifting Up TradiesTradies lift up Tradies - The Importance of Building a Tradie CommunityIn this podcast we discuss:What makes Tradies better is knowing other Tradies have their backsKnowing that the decisions they make have been made by others before, so they have a place to turnWhen Tradies actually share, their collective voices are the same - 'I know I'm not the only one going through all this stuff'When they come together it's like being with family - They say things like 'I've never spoken to people a...
2022-04-2223 min
The Site ShedHow To Create Financial Freedom for Home Service TradiesCreating financial freedom — a phrase so often used but so rarely practiced. You’re probably familiar with situations where people are basically living from paycheck to paycheck. This is a trap that most trade business owners have fallen into, simply because they lack a clearer understanding about business finance.Today’s guest, Jackson Millan — the Wealth Mentor has had a rough life to begin with where both his parents were tradies and things didn’t come easy for them. Jackson figured they must have been doing something wrong.Today, he shares with us some tips that will...
2022-04-0547 min
Tradie Avant GardeTradie Avant Garde - Tips & Tricks - Bambrick LegalIn this show Ash & JW are joined by Suzi Cengarle Senior Associate of Bambrick LegalSuzi shares her journey in various business roles that ultimately led to her completing her Law degree we briefly touch on the successful services Suzi has completed for her clients. For those of you thinking about studying as a mature aged student there is sure to be some inspiration from Suzi has to share.When then focus on the Law and what that Bambrick legal as a firm covers all service including commercial and civil litigation. Suzi takes us through...
2021-11-1735 min
The Site ShedThe YouTube Strategy of An Up and Coming Landscape GardeningThinking of ways to step up your landscaping or trades business? Creating winning content is the key! Regardless of the industry your business belongs to, YouTube videos, website articles, and podcasts can help you gain more clients. Now that we are in the digital age, people go to the Internet to know more about a particular business. So what does that mean? As someone who runs a business, you must give your target market valuable content where they can learn more about you and the services you off...
2021-09-2957 minTradie Avant GardeTradie Avant Garde - Tradie Tales - RUOK? with Justin GeangeIn this show Ash & JW are joined by Justin Geange an RUOK? Community Ambassador.Tradies face a range of challenges across their working lives – from job uncertainty to financial pressures, intense physical demands and workplace culture issues. In an industry where stigma is high, these pressures can build up and impact mental and emotional wellbeing for tradies if they don't feel they can talk to others about their struggles.Justin who is a Tradie, a plumber, speaks openly about the experiences and struggles he had back in 2012, how his boss noticed a change in him an...
2021-09-2132 minTradie Avant GardeTradie Avant Garde - Tips & Tricks Series - Lauren Fahey from NAWICIn this show Ash & JW are joined by Lauren Fahey from the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)We get to hear Laurens's journey to becoming the General Manager of NAWIC. Laurens vast experience in behaviour change programs has positioned her well in taking the opportunity to lead the goals and ambitions of NAWIC. Lauren is married to a Tradie and successfully running their Tradie business. Lauren shares her passion for NAWIC and particularly to amazing work all the volunteers are doing with NAWIC which started in Australia in 1995 and has chapters right around the country...
2021-09-0636 minTradie Avant GardeTradie Avant Garde - Tips & Tricks Series - TradiePad - Technology Training for TradiesIn this show Ash & JW are joined by Clinton Cowin & Scott Simpson from TradiePadClinton tells us the story of how TradiePad started and how TradiePad has evolved over the last 10 years. Clinton shares his genuine curiosity around how technology could help the Tradie business he was working in, plus the launch of the iPad that occurred during that time. Scott talks about his journey into TradiePad and a passion for the benefits of software and the opportunities for improvement and benefits that certain software can bring to Tradie businesses.Clinton talks about how the...
2021-08-3135 min
Tradie Avant GardeTradie Avant Garde - Tips & Tricks Series - Daniel Palumbo from Trade Up ConsultingIn this show Ash & JW are joined by Daniel Palumbo, Director of “Trade Up Consulting”Daniel brings a wealth of corporate experience in the Plumbing Industry with a 22+ year career with Reece Group, the leading Australian distributor of plumbing, waterworks and HVAC-R products to residential, commercial and infrastructure customers through 800 branches in Australia, New Zealand. Daniel takes us through the great experience and learning that this career provided and how it led to Daniel becoming the Chief Operations Officer.With such an impressive career in the industry Daniel talks about the change that he has obse...
2021-08-2432 minTradie Avant GardeTradie Avant Garde - Tips & Tricks Series - Trade-OIn this show Ash & JW are joined by Renee Boardman, The Founder and Director of Trade-O. We get to hear Renee’s journey and experiences as an automotive refinisher Tradie in New Zealand and the move to travelling and living in many parts of Australia before identifying the opportunity to improve the Tradie recruitment process and the launching of Trade-O to help Tradies connect.Renee takes us through the conversion of this idea into a platform that could meet the needs of Tradie recruitment and the changes that are occurring during the beta stages of the Trade-O pl...
2021-08-0224 minTradie Avant GardeTradie Avant Garde - Tips & Tricks Series - Groundplan - Design, measure and estimate your plans onlineIn this show Ash & JW are joined by Rex Redden, Founder and Director of Groundplan. Rex takes us through Groundplan from start to finish and explains how Groundplan enables Tradies to simply and easily design, measure and estimate their plans online, collaborate with their team online to create visually stunning takeoffs, while Groundplan accurately estimates materials and labour. Rex talks us through how Groundplan is a cloud-based takeoff software serving all Tradies working in the construction trades.We start out at the top of the show hearing Rex’s extreme story as a young man, which saw Re...
2021-07-1925 minTradie Avant GardeTradie Avant Garde - Tradie Tales - Tradies in Sight with Bruno EfotiIn this show Ash & JW are joined by Bruno Efoti, Founder and Director of Tradies in Sight. Bruno is an inspiration as you will hear in this show. Bruno is a Tongan born and moved to Australia from a small village of 200 people to be now based in Dubbo, Western NSW. Bruno shares a very personal family story, becoming a chippy and the amazing contribution he and his wife have made in caring for kids.We talk through how “Tradies in Sight” was created and the very real experiences that Bruno has had, that led to his comm...
2021-07-1227 minTradie Avant GardeTradie Avant Garde - Tips & Tricks Series - Importance of Private Health Cover with MedibankIn this show Ash & JW are joined by Matthew Cooper, Business Development Manager, Medibank.Matthew is a health insurance expert with many years experience within the sector and a fitness fanatic, particularly running and has a passion for health and wellbeing. Matthew shares how health insurance is important to business owners in looking after the needs of their people, used to engage, attract and retain as well as support their employees.We discus the considerations that Tradies should make in choosing the right options and inclusions for the best cover that will meet their needs...
2021-05-3122 minTradie Avant GardeTradie Avant Garde - Tips & Tricks Series - Understanding Estimating with Concept Electrical EstimatingIn this show Ash & JW are joined by Clint Hewish, Director and Founder of Concept Electrical Estimating with Jack Clarke, Director of CEE. They share their stories from stonemason and landscapers to Sparky’s to master estimators. They talk about their experience in working with large Tradie businesses and the expertise they developed in electrical estimating and structured processes during that time.They identified the special skills required to be an effective estimator and an understanding that many Tradies either don’t enjoy estimating or don’t have the required skills to be able to estimate accurately and co...
2021-05-2430 min
The Site ShedThe Knowing-Doing GapWould you believe me if I told you that you are not in charge of your life? Most people won’t believe this. But, if you take the time to look at your daily activities, you’ll find that how we think and feel are products of the subconscious mind that is at work ninety-five percent of the time. Most of these thoughts and programs in the subconscious hold us back from really doing and being the best version of ourselves - personal or business-wise. We discuss this in detail in the first of the three-part series with...
2021-05-1935 minTradie Avant GardeTradie Avant Garde - Tips & Tricks Series - Trade Business Training with Jeremy ThorntonIn this show Ash & JW are joined by Jeremy Thornton, Director of Trade Business Training. Innovative Tradies Club is very fortunate to have Jeremy leading the business training focus for our members and brings a rich history of working with Tradies and Tradie businesses. Jeremy takes us through his beginnings as a land surveyor, civil engineering and project management working with small business and in his search for basic business models and plans, found there wasn’t one that met his needs and was simple to implement. He developed his passion and his extensive experience in business training and in...
2021-05-1835 min
The Site ShedTradify's Pulse Part TwoWhen COVID hit last year, there was this sense of panic. Many business owners thought of the worst, tradies not exempted - closing down their businesses. But we’ve seen resilience throughout last year, and many have survived even thrived. Now that a new year has come, is there still a sense of doom and gloom, or are things looking up? In this week’s podcast episode, I talk once again with Michael Steckler of Tradify. We discuss the reason behind the Tradify Pulse reports and how it has helped more tradespeople understand what’s happening business-wise. Michael...
2021-03-2348 minTradie Avant GardeTradie Avant Garde - 2021 Welcome Back KickoffIn this show Ash & JW return from the summer break and set the scene for whet is going to be a huge year for Innovative Tradies club members. There is the launch of the Tradieology Campus with weekly Tradie Training on-line sessions. The launch of the Tips & Tricks series which is also a weekly session hosted by the expert Partners of Innovative Tradies Club who will present a broad range of insights, topics & information to ensure Tradies are able to simplify the business part of business in 2021. Finishing out with show around the activity on the social platforms and...
2021-02-0423 min
The Site ShedWhy Sports Teams Hit Their Goals Out Of The Park, Yet Tradies And Contractors StruggleSports and business are alike in so many ways. A lot of analogies are formed between the two because of it. For instance, sports teams require a clear vision, mission, goals, and strategies among others if they want success and that is the same way with businesses that we build and manage. But even with all their similarities, they differ in the way they are hitting their goals as most businesses, if not all, are struggling with producing the results they want. In today's episode, Jeremy Macliver and I delve into where the difference lies, and what c...
2020-11-1742 min
The Site ShedEfficient Tradies Reaping The Rewards Of A Post-COVID Business BoomIt is not too difficult to see what impact the coronavirus crisis has on businesses. Unemployment is at an all-time high now and it seems like everyone is just doing what they can to survive. But how are companies holding up as of the moment especially in the trades? Ever wondered how you are stacking up against other trade companies? In today’s podcast episode, Michael Steckler, CEO of Tradify talks about the Tradify Pulse Report. Michael expounds the reason behind the status report, and what are the key takeaways and recommendations from the report that are esp...
2020-11-0344 min
The Site ShedProfit First For Tradies - Author ConversationManaging the financial aspect of the business always brings in headaches, especially among those who are not familiar with financial terms and processes. Usually, what most tradies and founders do is just leave these issues for accountants and bookkeepers to handle, avoiding it altogether. However, as a responsible business owner, there is a need to know and somehow grasp what is going on in the financial aspect of your business. This is easier said than done especially because of communication barriers between the two parties. In today’s podcast, we will be uncovering Katie Marshall’s book, Profi...
2020-10-2740 min
The Site ShedHow to Manage Client Expectations Like a BossWe’ve all been there—the barrage of questions fired at you, the requests that go beyond what’s reasonable, the phone calls every now and then on project updates. One of the biggest problems we all face at the start and middle of a project is dealing with our client’s expectations. We just can’t seem to put their worries and queries to rest. However, since they are making the biggest investment in their lives, it’s unavoidable for them to want to hear feedback now and again. So what can you do to manage those expectations?Overcom...
2020-10-2140 min
The Site ShedWill Virtual Reality Eventually Replace Technical College?What if there is a way for you to train your tradies on how to fix electrical wiring without running the risk of electrical shock? What if you get to learn how to install a solar panel without having to be on site? As sci-fi as they may sound, with the digital transformation taking place all around us, it’s no longer hard to imagine these changes occurring in the workspace. Virtual reality is slowly creeping its way towards vocational education and training, and it’s making life for us tradies so much better! This week, we’ll hav...
2020-09-161h 04
The Site ShedTSS 262 - Forecasting: How to Use and Adjust Your Data Based Numbers in the Field DailyOne thing that tradies like us fear is the unpredictability of our business’ future. It’s like trying to cross the road with blindfolds on hoping you don’t get hit by a bus along the way. However, what if you have the ability to foretell your business’ financial future beforehand? That’s what we’re here to discuss in Part 2 of our “Measuring What You Manage: The Only Way to Run a Profitable Business at Scale” series with Danny Kerr. Today, we’ll learn more about forecasting, what steps you need to take to make a sales plan, and wh...
2020-09-0215 min
The Site ShedTSS 261 - Budgeting - Knowing Your Numbers & Establishing a Great Sales and Financial PlanOne of the main reasons most tradies get into business is to earn more money. Yet ironically, financial education is one of the things we were never taught at school. So when we dive into the profit and loss statement, we end up staring at it with a puzzled look, not really knowing whether business is good or bad. Well, there’s no need to get dizzy just by looking at those numbers anymore. In this week’s podcast episode, Danny Kerr—co-founder of Breakthrough Academy and a repeat guest—joins us once more in the first episode...
2020-08-2640 min
The Site ShedTSS 259 - How to Stop Competitors From Stealing Your ClientsDo you sometimes wonder why no matter how good a name you’ve made for yourself, you end up either plateauing or losing clients? As frustrating as getting your customers stolen sounds, it is a reality that happens to most of us. But what if I tell you there is something else you can do other than scratch your head in dismay? In Part 5 of our ‘Protecting Your Trade Business From Legal Risk’ mini-series, Helen Kay joins us once again to discuss with us the clauses you can include in your contracts to restrain your sub-contractors from runnin...
2020-08-1234 min
The Site ShedTSS 245 - How to Make Sure You Get PaidResource Links: Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) The Contracts Lawyer (www.thecontractslawyer.com.au) Australian Consumer Law (https://consumerlaw.gov.au/australian-consumer-law) Debt Collection Information (https://www.accc.gov.au/business/treating-customers-fairly/debt-collection) Check our previous podcast with Helen Kay as one of our guests (https://www.thesiteshed.com/blog/coronavirus-1/) When we’re asked why we’re in business we all have a common answer and that is to ea...
2020-05-0650 min
The Site ShedTSS 243 - How to Obtain Winning Reviews for Your BusinessResource Links: Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Get in touch with Joe at Winning Reviews (https://www.winning.reviews/) Reviews and testimonials are conversion factors which tradespeople and contractors shouldn’t neglect. Time and time again, we’ve seen people become customers after reading positive reviews or testimonials. The power of reviews is definitely something that tradies should learn to harness and manage responsibly. In this episod...
2020-04-2239 min
The Site ShedTSS 242 - Overcoming Your Content Creation Fears and Getting It DoneResource Links: Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Get more teachings about content creation at Tradiematepro (https://www.tradiematepro.com.au/) Public speaking is said to be one of the most feared things by people. Who knew that the camera can cause so much fear? But creating your content involves you putting your face out there and talking because you carry your brand and your business. In P...
2020-04-1528 min
The Site ShedTSS 241 - Creating a Content Creation PlanResource Links: Come and visit my website at (https://www.thesiteshed.com/) Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.thesiteshed.com/podcasts/) Tradie Web Guys (https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/apply) Get more teachings about content creation at Tradiematepro (https://www.tradiematepro.com.au/) Once you have the foundational blocks needed, a solid content creation strategy is necessary to effectively execute your plans and achieve the outcome you want. You don’t want to just wing it, and you don’t have to do it alone either. In Part 2 of our ‘...
2020-04-0836 min
Ladies with Tradies - WORKIN' THE TRADE, LIVIN' THE LIFE!Mental Health and Supporting TradiesWhat a powerhouse these 2 amazing ladies are TOGETHER.It is trying times - and it is about time that we address the challenges in the industry around Mental Health.We are often NOT the person that our Tradie needs - he needs help from someone else.Help is out there - and these 2 amazing ladies will share are a bunch of places and where to start.Leanne Faulkner runs 'Fortitude @ Work'Representing COSBOA as their Mental Health Ambassador. This means she is a wellbeing advocate for small business at the Mentally Healthy Workplace...
2020-03-251h 10
The Site ShedTSS 234 - Celebrity Tradies Dan and Dani from The BlockJoining Matt Jones in this podcast are Dani Wales and Dan Reilly from the television show, The Block, Dani and Dan shares with us their entrepreneurial journey on and off the camera. They talk about their wins and challenges and what they’ve done to keep their boat afloat. From the hiring process up until hiring professional photographers, Dani and Dan gave out all their tips and tricks that lead them to their success. If you’re just starting out with your business or maybe just want to learn more about creating great content, this podcas...
2020-02-261h 12
The Site ShedTSS 233 - Everything You Need to Know About Insurance, Panel DiscussionPart Three – Everything You Need to Know About Insurance Panel Discussion Series: Everything You Need to Know About Insurance Guest: Dan Blatch of IMFG and Jeremy Andison of Intertrade Insurance Solutions With so many options and types of insurance policies, it can be challenging to identify what is relevant for your situation. It can feel overwhelming if you’re not adequately informed when it comes to insurance-related policies and differences. Drawing a close to the ‘Everything You Need to Know About Insurance’ series, today’s episode will be a panel discussion, and we’re back with...
2020-02-1843 min
The Site ShedTSS 232 - Insurance Policies for Tradies: What You Need to HavePart Two – Insurance Policies Tradies Need to Have Series: Everything You Need to Know About Insurance Guest: Jeremy Andison of Intertrade Insurance Solutions Let’s talk about insurance and trades paperwork: many of us think that we have the right policies. But in reality, we don’t. Insurance is critical not only in protecting your life and physical self but also in guarding your business. Life insurance and income protection insurance tend to get overlooked because they sound quite boring. In this podcast, we want to make sure that business owners learn...
2020-02-1144 min
The Site ShedTSS 229 - The 20-Year Journey to Becoming a Successful BuilderThe 20-Year Journey to Becoming a Successful Builder Guest: Mat Dale of MPD Constructions Group All beginners in business go through a rough start. Even the most successful entrepreneurs of today faced obstacles and speed bumps along the way. How can you learn from their experiences? Mathew Dale of MPD Constructions Group joins us in today’s episode. He will talk about casting a vision for your business and how to make the right decisions in every situation. He will also talk about the importance of learning and adapting to give your business the...
2020-01-211h 09
The Site ShedTSS 225 - How LinkedIn Works Best For TradiesPart Two – How LinkedIn works best for tradies Series: How to Use LinkedIn as a Tradie Guest: Jake Bracey, founder and director of Underdog Agency Did you know that there are around 750 million LinkedIn users around the world? A vast amount of traders, contractors, and blue-collar industry workers are now on LinkedIn and using it as a business resource. Why? What makes LinkedIn an effective platform? Today's episode is part two of our How to Use LinkedIn as a Tradie series with Underdog Agency founder, Jacob Bracey. In the last...
2019-12-1026 min
The Site ShedA Step-By-Step Framework On How to Create Your LinkedIn ProfilePart One – A step-by-step framework on how to create your LinkedIn profile Series: How to Use LinkedIn as a Tradie Guest: Jacob Bracey, founder and director of Underdog Agency LinkedIn is a powerful tool to connect with other people, companies, and organizations for job opportunities. Even if you think you don’t need this platform, it is an excellent avenue for you to expand your network, among many other benefits. However, setting up a LinkedIn profile and using it to attract clients has been a constant dilemma for many tradies. You will...
2019-12-0344 min
The Site ShedHow to Win More Work with Less Effort by Selling versus BiddingPart One – How to Win More and Work With Less Effort by Selling Versus Bidding Series: How To Grow Your Business 30% Year Over Year With PredictabilityGuest: Ryan Groth from Sales Transformation Group The sales process can feel like a routine. There are times when clients do not necessarily know what they want. In turn, contractors can fall into an endless cycle of estimating, bidding, and preparing presentations only to be ignored. Then the cycle continues. This context applies not only to a contracting business. Wherever you are that deals with people talki...
2019-09-1144 min
The Site ShedLaying the right foundations for your businessPart Three – Laying the right foundations for your business Series: Tax Essentials for Tradies and Contractors Guest: Tab Burkhalter from The Numbers House Accounting is one of those topics that is hard to make sexy, but when you learn new tricks, it can make an incredible difference to both your business and your personal life. When I started my business journey, I never had any advice or counsel from anyone that had a clue about numbers. I had no one in my corner. There were no podcasts, no amazing facebook communities. Even my accountant at the t...
2019-07-0339 min
The Site ShedUnderstanding cash flow and reportingPart Two – Understanding cash flow and reporting Series: Tax Essentials for Tradies and Contractors Guest: Tab Burkhalter from The Numbers House Accounting is one of those topics that is hard to make sexy, but when you learn new tricks, it can make an incredible difference to both your business and your personal life. When I started my business journey, I never had any advice or counsel from anyone that had a clue about numbers. I had no one in my corner. There were no podcasts, no amazing facebook communities. Even my accountant at the time was a...
2019-06-2641 min
The Site ShedWhy you need to keep two sets of booksPart One - Why you need to keep two sets of books Series: Tax Essentials for Tradies and Contractors Guest: Tab Burkhalter from The Numbers House Accounting is one of those topics that is hard to make sexy, but when you learn new tricks, it can make an incredible difference to both your business and your personal life. When I started my business journey, I never had any advice or counsel from anyone that had a clue about numbers. I had no one in my corner. There were no podcasts, no amazing facebook communities. Even my...
2019-06-1228 min
The Site ShedFine tuning your focus using meditationSo, is ‘meditation’ for hippies, or high functioning operators? Guest – Luke Shipley From – 100 Meditators – Instagram Like listening to powerful mindset and self-help related podcasts? Here are a few we’ve recorded in the past. From A-B with Stephen Scoggins General Health and Wellness Fit for work Managing depression Managing Guilt Mental Health For Tradies part one Mental Health For Tradies part two Podcast Highlights 04:01 – an introduction to meditation 08:31 – yoga 11:14 – overcoming the noise in your head 12:31 – gym training as meditation 17:46 – creating a daily habit 19:45 – meditation can improve your relationships 23:16 – stigma and science 28:59 – become less reactive 36:05 – 6 deep breaths 39:00 – Pros and cons of apps About this podcast...
2019-05-0151 min
The Site ShedCreating strong referral partnershipsSeries - The Ultimate Referral Marketing System For Tradies & Contractors Part Three - Creating strong referral partnerships Guest - Michael Griffiths From - www.referralmarketingguru.com.au/ Book: The Referral Marketing System - Available on Amazon. There are few tradies that don't take advantage of referrals. I have many clients who literally ONLY get work through word-of-mouth and referrals. It's no secret that leads that come via a referral have a far higher conversion rate. People will always ask others for their opinions and recommendations...especially for home services. This series is about helpin...
2019-03-1326 min
The Site ShedHow to make the most out of your networkSeries - The Ultimate Referral Marketing System For Tradies & Contractors Part One - Building Your Referral Team Guest - Michael Griffiths From - www.referralmarketingguru.com.au/ Book: The Referral Marketing System - Available on Amazon. There are few tradies that don't take advantage of referrals. I have many clients who literally ONLY get work through word-of-mouth and referrals. It's no secret that leads that come via a referral have a far higher conversion rate. People will always ask others for their opinions and recommendations...especially for home services. This series is about helpi...
2019-03-0624 min
The Site ShedBuilding your referral teamSeries – The Ultimate Referral Marketing System For Tradies & Contractors Part One – Building Your Referral Team Guest – Michael Griffiths From – www.referralmarketingguru.com.au/ Book: The Referral Marketing System – Available on Amazon. There are few tradies that don’t take advantage of referrals. I have many clients who literally ONLY get work through word-of-mouth and referrals. It’s no secret that leads that come via a referral have a far higher conversion rate. People will always ask others for their opinions and recommendations…especially for home services. This series is about helping tradies and contractors create a...
2019-02-2843 min
The Site ShedThe 1-Page Marketing Plan with Allan Dib‘The One Page Marketing Plan’ with Allan Dib How this podcast with Allan Dib happened. I love to read. Business books especially. I just love the wisdom I can extract from them. I love them so much, that I recently started a Youtube playlist on The Site Shed’s channel called ‘Book Reviews’ Here’s the link to the channel Here’s the link to the Book Review playlist Please go like and subscribe by the way. I’d appreciate that Anyway, every now and then I stumble across a brilliant book. One that just stands out. ‘The 1...
2019-01-301h 03
The Site ShedProfitability. Get your financial house in orderSeries - How to escape the $1-3 Million 'Nightmare Zone' to reclaim your business and personal life. Part Three - Profitability. Get your financial house in order. Guest - Rob Kropp From - Pravar Group Web - www.PravarGroup.com Rob and the team at Pravar Group run some seriously good business programs for trade businesses. Their speciality is taking businesses that are turning $2-3 million and taking them to the next stage. Over recent months, I've been getting to know Rob and Pravar Group and I love their complete dedication to helping businesses stay foc...
2018-12-1954 min
The Site ShedHow to build a business for exitHow to build a business for exit Guest – Dominic Rubino From – Cabinet Maker Profit System Contact – dr@cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com Web – www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com If this topic is ‘up your alley’, you might want to check out some of our other podcast that kind or relate to this one. Building a model that is scalable – Fares Elsabbah [LINK] Lack of focus on Gross Profit Margin – Danny Kerr [LINK] About this podcast How many times have you heard from a coach, or in a podcast, or read in a book, the old cliché saying, "you should always begin with the end in mind!"
2018-11-071h 08
The Site ShedCreating a Million Dollar Design Build Business - Fares Elsabbagh: Part 3Building a Model That is Scalable In the final episode of this series, we discuss solid, actionable steps on how tradies can build a million dollar business model that is scalable. The most important thing to note here is finding a business model which can realistically be scaled. "Any successful business has three components- The trifecta" Leadership, team, and systems. These are the three main components of a successful business according to Fares. We both agreed that it all starts with leadership though (winks). Every business' success...
2018-10-2452 min
The Site ShedCreating a Million Dollar Design Build Business - Fares Elsabbagh: Part 2Stop Working for Free. Time is Money In the second episode of this series Matt conducts with Farres Elsabbagh, they discuss the importance of time for all tradies and contractors out there. Every hour of unpaid work, no matter what part of the trades you're in, will result in wasted time and assets. "Processes and how you deliver on your job is what really makes a difference" In this podcast, we talk about how important it is to value your time and how to make sure that your customers are part of a process that...
2018-10-1732 min
The Site ShedCreating a Million Dollar Design Build Business - Fares Elsabbagh: Part 1Building Won't Make You a Million Dollars, Marketing Will In the first episode of this series I'm conducting with my man Farres Elsabbagh, we discuss how most tradies have this tendency to underestimate the importance of investing in marketing. For us to generate this lucrative Million Dollar Design Build Business, a very important first step is to understand what marketing can truly do for your business. What most business owners need to understand is that there is an infinite pool of possible customers out there. "Marketing turns from expense to investment when done right"
2018-10-1049 min
The Site ShedPrefab: The Future of BuildingPrefab: The Future of Building In the 170th episode, I brought in the legendary Warren McGregor as we discuss why Prefab is the future of building for tradies and contractors. As a former plumber, I have seen a lot of upcoming technologies starting to unfold in the trades- and that was quite a long time ago. Bill Warren speaks of cases where a building is made in one country then transported to another. This is only a single example among many occurrences where Prefab has elevated the level of building. "Prefab offers a solution by greatly...
2018-10-031h 04
The Site ShedGoogle Marketing For Tradies & Contractors with Ilana WechslerGoogle Adwords can get very tricky for small to medium size businesses. In this podcast, I am joined by Ilana Wechsler as she discusses her vast experience with Adwords and how exactly can businesses take advantage of cost-per-click campaigns. To enlighten our listeners out there, cost-per-click marketing is a strategy within Google that allows businesses to bid on high-traffic keywords. Google makes its earning by charging any website who bids on that keyword everytime the paid ad gets a click. In this podcast, we use the keyword 'plumber sydney'. We discuss how the bid for...
2018-09-0550 min
The Site ShedMental Health For Tradies Podcast Series: Part 2Types Of Mental Health Problems Mental health problems can be a silent killer because most victims feel very reluctant to seek help. Like we talked about in the previous podcast, mental health is something everybody has. Just like everyone's physical health, our mental health is also prone to various illnesses. Awareness of the different mental health problems will eventually equip tradies to help those who are still suffering from it. This short list is a good start in understanding what other people around you might be going through. 1. Depression Dep...
2018-08-0850 min
The Site ShedMental Health For Tradies Podcast Series: Part 1The True Value of Mental Health For Tradies Mental health is one of the things that you never take for granted as a tradie. Aside from the physical stress brought upon by continuous projects, it is important to keep an eye on how we take care of the mind. In this podcast, we collaborate on how tradies and contractors can strengthen their mental health while dealing with the daily challenges of their trade business. How Can Tradies Take Better Care Of Their Mental Health? To accompany this amazing podcast is a brief list of practical things you ca...
2018-08-0139 min
The Site ShedFinance 101 for Tradies Podcast Series Part 3: Being financially preparedBeing Financially Prepared It is no lie that being financially prepared takes a lot of discipline and patience. However, the benefits to a financial account that is well taken care of can never be denied. After the first and second episode, BIll and Matt hop back in the booth to finish their awesome podcast series revolving around tax and accounting for tradies. "Being financially prepared is something that you constantly do." Do you want to find the answers to all your questions related to tax and accounting? Learn a whole lot of new a...
2018-07-1827 min
The Site ShedFinance 101 for Tradies Podcast Series Part 2: Structuring Your Financial DealsStructuring Your Financial Deals Bill Petrovski returns on the second episode of this podcast series to collaborate with Matt Jones in discussing the importance of a well-structured financial deal. After discussing the value of spending money wisely, they now go over what it truly takes to structure your finance deals in a way that favors your current situation. "Cash flow is king because if you know what is your cash flow each week, each month, and ongoing; you know what you can spend and what you can't spend." - Bill Petrovski If you a...
2018-07-1123 min
The Site ShedFinance 101 for Tradies Podcast Series Part 1: Spending Your Money WiselySpending Money Wisely Bill Petrovski gives valuable tips on how to spend money wisely by using all available resources to get the best tax rate that will still let you pursue bigger financial goals. Tradies and contractors are included in the list of people who can get blind-sided by spending their funds incorrectly. "The benefit comes from the deduction of tax, not a direct rebate" Often times, tradies and contractors neglect the importance of accurate tax rate. He emphasizes that playing your cards right when it comes to your tax rate is of...
2018-07-0430 min
The Site ShedThe Reality Of Interest RatesThe Reality Of Interest Rates Sean Fowler and Matt Jones return for the second part of the podcast series on finance for tradies and contractors to discuss the value of finding the right interest rates and being aware of other factors that affect the finance solution you will be offered. Speed, requirements, and other factors should also be considered as much as the interest rate of a financing deal. According to Sean, it's hard to get a legitimate answer when you ask for the interest rate. With the different type of interest rates being offered, you're simply taking the wor...
2018-06-2029 min
The Site ShedFinance for Tradies and Contractors: Being prepared and asking the right questionsAsking The Right Questions Tradies and contractors have always wondered how to get the best finance solution for their current situation. Sean Fowler from EquipFin joins Matt Jones in this 3-part podcast series to tackle the importance of asking the right questions to get the best financial deal or solution for tradies and contractors. "It really boils down to conserving working capital to make sure you have sufficient funds to manage your business on a long-term basis." According to Sean, finance deals or solutions can get very tricky and this is where asking the right questions become...
2018-06-1335 min
The Site ShedMeet The Travelling TradieLike travelling? Well, you're going to love this story. In today's podcast, we meet a man that has made travelling a reality for tradies. Like many young adults (and especially Australians), I embarked on my global pilgrimage as soon as I possibly could. I remember it clearly. I finished certificate four plumbing exam at college on a Wednesday and Flew to British Columbia, Canada on the same Friday. I missed my awards night and I missed everything else that happened at home over the next three years, as I gallivanted around the globe, living by the seat of...
2018-01-1046 min
The Site ShedTSS0128_Building a business and dealing with suicide with Jason Spaull"It's never as bad as it seems guys" - Jason Spaull August marks'Tradies National Health Month here in Australia With that in mind, I asked Jason Spaull to come on the show to talk about business, suicide and how to keep your head above the water when times seem tough. Like a lot of you folks reading this, Jason runs his own business. Also like you and I, Jason experiences the ups and downs of running a traditional business. As we all know, there are good times and bad in business, however for many the...
2017-08-1339 min
The Site ShedUsing Storytelling To Engage Your AudienceIt's time to engage your audience using the age old art of storytelling. Learn how to implement the ultimate storytelling framework into your organisation today. How did this episode come about? At a recent business workshop I attended in Sydney, I learned of a podcast that contained a brilliant framework to telling a great story. After doing some more research I found myself totally immersed in learning as much about an art form that literally dates back to the beginning of mankind - storytelling. The history of storytelling History clearly shows us a common pattern...
2017-07-2719 min
The Site ShedTSS112_Using YouTube To Generate IncomeWe've how to set up our YouTube accounts and create great videos. Today we learn how to generate income from them. Series: How to KILL it on YouTube Cohost: Stan Genadek from Dirt Monkey University For as long as I can remember, I've been encouraging the tradies and contractors we work with to start leveraging YouTube as a way to promote their businesses. In this episode, we're going to talk how you can generate income from your YouTube videos. Being that the majority of trade based businesses have in one way, or another a visual serv...
2017-01-3034 min
The Site ShedTSS111_Creating great Youtube videosNow that we know how to set up our account, let's talk about creating great YouTube videos. Series: How to KILL it on YouTube Cohost: Stan Genadek from Dirt Monkey University For as long as I can remember, I've been encouraging the tradies and contractors we work with to start leveraging YouTube as a way to promote their businesses. In this episode, we're going to talk about what's involved in creating great YouTube videos. Being that the majority of trade based businesses have in one way, or another a visual service, YouTube offers a brilliant op...
2017-01-2647 min
The Site ShedTSS110_Getting started with YoutubeYouTube is the second biggest search engine in the world. It's time to take advantage of that. Series: How to KILL it on YouTube Cohost: Stan Genadek from Dirt Monkey University For as long as I can remember, I've been encouraging the tradies and contractors we work with to start leveraging YouTube as a way to promote their businesses. Being that the majority of trade based businesses have in one way, or another a visual service, YouTube offers a brilliant opportunity to position yourselves as the expert through educational videos of sort. Stanley wa...
2017-01-2345 min
The Site ShedTSS105_Giving Your Business a Merry Christmas with Festive MarketingAs we enter into the holiday period, some festive marketing ideas can help keep your customers happy and your bills to get paid. With: Matt and Will from Growth Labz Coming into the Christmas season, some companies get inundated with jobs from people that want things done before the break, while it's 'crickets' for others. The aim of this podcast is two fold. First and foremost, how can you best serve your customers coming into the festive season? Secondly, how can you best service your business coming into the Christmas/New Year break? ...
2016-11-2937 min
The Site ShedTSS103_Tried and tested online marketing campaigns for tradies and contractorsHow would you like to know what marketing campaigns have been successful for businesses just like yours? Series: How To Grow Your Business With Online Marketing Cohost: Will Wang from Growth Labz This was by far one of the best series that I've recorded. Not only was recording with Will a load of fun, it was also some of the best actionable content we've ever created. In this podcast Will talks to us about some successful marketing campaigns that he's run in the past for tradies and contractors. All of the episodes in this series are awesome. I...
2016-11-0228 min
The Site ShedMore trust equals more salesIt makes sense that we buy from people we know and trust. Are you leveraging that notion? Series: Quoting Mistakes That Are Costing You Thousands. Cohost: Eve John from Fully Booked Tradie Chances are, we're all guilty of what we cover in this series. I know I certainly make mistakes in my quoting processes and I also know for sure that a very large number of my clients do. In this series we cover off on 'following up', 'why women control buying' and how 'more trust equals more sales' with the awesome Eve John from Fully Booked Tradies. ...
2016-09-0129 min
The Site ShedTSS083_Why women control buyingWe all know that women typically control the buying. Are you accomodating the ladies? Series: Quoting Mistakes That Are Costing You Thousands. Cohost: Eve John from Fully Booked Tradie Chances are, we're all guilty of what we cover in this series. I know I certainly make mistakes in my quoting processes and I also know for sure that a very large number of my clients do. In this series we cover off on 'following up', 'why women control buying' and how 'more trust equals more sales' with the awesome Eve John from Fully Booked Tradies. Eve is a...
2016-08-3021 min
The Site ShedTSS082_What NOT following up is costing youSo you're sending out quotes, but NOT following them up hey! Series: Quoting Mistakes That Are Costing You Thousands. Cohost: Eve John from Fully Booked Tradie Chances are, we're all guilty of what we cover in this series. I know I certainly make mistakes in my quoting processes and I also know for sure that a very large number of my clients do. In this series we cover off on 'following up', 'why women control buying' and how 'more trust equals more sales' with the awesome Eve John from Fully Booked Tradies. Eve is a master at h...
2016-08-2844 min
The Site ShedTSS081_General Health and Wellness for Tradies National Health Month 2016Your General Health and Wellness should be your number one priority. So is it? Series name: Keeping Healthy, Happy and Mobile Guest: Cris Massis Series Overview: To find out more about this awesome initiative, I have asked David Hall and Cris Massis to join me in a short series, where we break down specific parts of the program to get a better insight into the program. Tradies National Health Month is put together by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and it's designed to raise some awareness around issues relating to tradies health. General Health and Wellness As...
2016-08-2339 min
The Site ShedTSS080_Safety On The JobOn the job safety is everyones responsibility. Are you playing your part? Series name: Keeping Healthy, Happy and Mobile Guest: David Hall Series Overview: To find out more about this awesome initiative, I have asked David Hall and Cris Massis to join me in a short series, where we break down specific parts of the program to get a better insight into the program. Tradies National Health Month is put together by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and it's designed to raise some awareness around issues relating to tradies health. Safety On The Job David Hall jo...
2016-08-2137 min
The Site ShedTSS078_Injury Prevention, Pilates StyleInjury Prevention is the best way to stay healthy As it's currently Tradies National Health Month, I thought it would be appropriate to have a guest on the show that not only deals with post trauma, but also pre trauma. It makes sense that the best way to treat an injury is not to have one in the first place, so a lot of our message this month is based around getting access to the right information and resources, in oder for you listeners to make some positive changes. Amanda is a physiotherapist a...
2016-08-1628 min
The Site ShedTSS077_Fit for workBeing fit for work has nothing to do with how big our cannons are! Series name: Keeping Healthy, Happy and Mobile Guest: David Hall Series Overview: To find out more about this awesome initiative, I have asked David Hall and Cris Massis to join me in a short series, where we break down specific parts of the program to get a better insight into the program. Tradies National Health Month is put together by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and it's designed to raise some awareness around issues relating to tradies health. Part Two: Fit For Wo...
2016-08-1444 min
The Site ShedTSS075_Tradies National Health Month. Part 1Tradies National Health Month, 2016 is here! Series Name: Keeping Healthy, Happy and Mobile August is upon us, which means Tradies National Health Month is here! To find out more about this awesome initiative, I have asked David Hall and Cris Massis to join me in a short series, where we break down specific parts of the program to get a better insight into the program. Tradies National Health Month is put together by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and it's designed to raise some awareness around issues relating to tradies health. In episode one, Cris talks to u...
2016-08-0923 min
The Site ShedTSS070_Managing GuiltQ&A - Managing Guilt From: Mike Piercey at Cornerstone Constructions Expert: Matt Jones from Cube Consulting Firstly, thanks to Mike who just emailed us the amazing review below. Hi Matt, I found your podcast via your episode on The Tradies Business Show, and have since listened to every one of your episodes. There isn't enough peer recognition in our industry, so I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how bloody good your product is. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and network with all of us. Kind Regards, Mike Piercey Corne...
2016-07-2130 min
The Site ShedTSS062_Time to voteThis coming Saturday, the second of July, 2016 there is a federal election in Australia. Every Australian over the age of 18 is obligated by law to vote however there is a lot of us that don't really understand what we are actually voting for. In this podcast, I have asked Michaela from The Tradies Business Show to join me on Toolbox Talks, so that she can share with our listeners her insight on the upcoming election. Michaela is a self confessed 'political nerd' and not only does she follow it like a hawk, she...
2016-06-2838 min