Tradies In Business

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 manage your reputation in the digital age and we chat with Tony about word of mouth, using AI and how to take some simple steps so you're ahead of your competitors in the reputation stakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 aware of can create outcomes we don't even want. Nic and Waz dig in to some of these habits AND how you can replace them with more mindful habits that serve you and your family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.com/listener for privacy information.

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 short of inspiring, with Tammy jumping into the driver's seat in her dad's electrical business, finishing her apprenticeship and taking on the role of General Manager. In just 6 short years, Tammy has achieved all these things plus grown her Instagram to over 15,000 followers and provided support and mentorship to women in the trades everywhere! Have a listen to this impressive young woman who is simply 'getting it done' and creating positivity as she does.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 landscapers, NextMinute was actually built by a software expert (not a former tradie!) so it's been very well thought out. Check out some great general tips on invoicing, cash flow and job management and also find out what sets Next Minute apart from some of the other players in the job management software space. But that's not all! We've got some cool NextMinute resources for you!Want to see how NextMinute stacks up? You can compare NextMinute to some of the other job management software on the market through Compare Competitors.If you are seriously considering a new app to help manage your jobs & projects, you can do

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 often hard to keep your head above water. Nic and Waz and the TIB team have been working hard on a new solution to your admin problems. In today's episode they take a look at the how and why of offloading some of these tasks as well as a sneak peek into their latest offering to tradie business owners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 processes, Waz and Nic help you simplify what's beneficial and even share their top 3 to get your trade business cranking!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 wanting to get support to create a business that serves your lifestyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 spent time with Jimmy Tranter, a Wim Hof trainer, and we're fortunate to have Jimmy on the podcast to share with you the why, how and what of cold exposure, breath work and the benefits these practices can bring to anybody willing to give it a go. The best part? You don't even need to get into an ice bath to experience some of the positive effects!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 business partners and they might just surprise you with some of their thoughts on business, accounting and ... ahem, those business coaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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) for the better. Shane and Lara from Plumbstruct have a fantastic story and we enjoyed a bunch of laughs in this episode as well! Enter the Tradies in Business Excellence Awards HERE and show off your top-notch trade business. But hurry, submissions close on the 24th of August.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 good broker for your business. He also shares a couple of interesting stories from the industry as well as his own secret personal hobby that might surprise you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for Channel 9's 'The Block' so he knows a thing or two about high standards and high pressure! Find out why he's chosen to stay on the tools and how that's actually lead to more success for this real tradie guy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Association. Nat is passionate about our apprentices, small business and giving the trades the recognition and support they deserve and spins some awesome yarns with Nic and Waz today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 all after losing his own dad to a rare cancer in the past year. This young man is truly inspirational and pretty funny as well so enjoy our personal chat with him!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 thoughts on school, staff and all things business in this Real Tradie Guys episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and money into solving a problem most trade business owners have - where to find good staff. Find out why Tradies In Business is getting behind the Trade-O platform. To find out more and grab your 30 day free trial, CLICK HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.