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The saying goes, never argue with an idiot because they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. The same could be said about arguing with clients... or the licensing bodies! Today's guest is a former builder turned consultant who learned the hard way how important paperwork and awareness of your obligations are. This applies to all trades but especially those with longer contracts for construction or installation works. Get an industry veteran's insights into how to avoid legal battles. --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcast, you can connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness/, on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness, explore our website https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/ and join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waz loves camping. Nic... used to but now not so much! Find out why Nic's fallen out of love with her caravan and what's wrong with caravan parks. Waz tries his best to turn it all into a business lesson. Not sure he succeeds this time though! --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcast, you can connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness/, on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness, explore our website https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/ and join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Saying no. It's a skill many of us wish we had but are either too scared to use or unsure how! In today's quickie episode, your hosts run through some simple, actionable tools you can use to say no when you know you should instead of saying yes when you know you shouldn't! --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcast, you can connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness/, on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness, explore our website https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/ and join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have another chat to Ryan Wilson who, back in 2017, founded 'Free Trade Day https://freetradeday.com.au/'. Free Trade Day is an initiative that helps those less fortunate with basic tradie services, free for a day! Ryan's also an electrician and business owner and since we last spoke here on the podcast, he's had some interesting lessons. We share them with you on this episode as well as take a look at his business and charity journey over the past few years. Oh, and Ryan sets us straight on the truth about electricians and the cars they prefer to drive! --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcast, you can connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness/, on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness, explore our website https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/ and join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nic pops on her tin foil hat and tunes it in to the conspiracy channel today. What's REALLY going on with the NRL going to Las Vegas and what's it got to do with your kids and your family? --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcast, you can connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness/, on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness, explore our website https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/ and join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There have been some changes to employment law in Australia that could affect trade business owners. Nic and Waz run through some of the key changes that you should be aware of and how they might impact your business and your bottom line. For more specifics, click HERE https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/ to chat with our mate Kristy-lee Billett. --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcast, you can connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness/, on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness, explore our website https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/ and join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Rakesh Nairn's family fell on their face in business, he decided to educate himself and avoid the same mistakes. He's gone on to work with some of the country's biggest accounting firms and now runs his own practice along with our mate Jackson Milan from Aureus Financial. While this topic can be drier than the millennium drought, Rakesh manages to get us laughing as well as delivering his tips on how to avoid the 3 big mistakes tradies in business make. Oh, and he wears a t-shirt and hoody so tune in and find out what you should be doing differently with your own accounting, tax and business finances. --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcast, you can connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness/, on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness, explore our website https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/ and join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We all complain about stuff. It's natural to feel like a rant or a vent at times. Problem is, many of us complain but don't do anything about changing the situation! And what about when you complain about something you can't control? What are you supposed to do then? Nic's got a suggestion that might shock you! Click HERE https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/book-chat/ if you'd like to book a chat with Nic & Waz --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcast, you can connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness/, on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness, explore our website https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/ and join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you struggle to come up with content to share on your social media pages? You're not alone... most trade business owners are confused, scared or just overwhelmed about sharing images, videos or posts to their business feed. Nic and Waz give some quick, actionable tips on what you CAN share so you can get started right away, stay consistent and potentially attract more of the clients you want. --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcast, you can connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness/, on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness, explore our website https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/ and join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Other than a cool name, Dante St James has a ton of experience using social media for business. He happens to be one of a small number of Meta contractors here in Australia so he gives us the inside running on using the platform wisely. When people are mostly on Facebook and Instagram to watch videos of Kim Kardashian, how the heck do you get prospects to see your business content? We ask and answer these questions and many more that could save you a whole lot of doom scrolling and get you more business! --- Connect with Tradies in Business: Facebook: facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness https://www.facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness Instagram: instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness https://www.instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness/ YouTube: youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness Website: tradiesinbusiness.com.au https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/ Join our Group: facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waz has a very sensitive 'being taken advantage of' nerve and lately he's been feeling a little triggered. Find out what online shopping has to do with his rant today and why Nic thinks something should be done about crappy service. --- Connect with Tradies in Business: Facebook: facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness https://www.facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness Instagram: instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness https://www.instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness/ YouTube: youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness Website: tradiesinbusiness.com.au https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/ Join our Group: facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make variations profitable again! Nic and Waz drag another episode out of the back catalogue and give you the short version (tough for Waz to do!) For the full ep, head to TIB161 How to avoid headaches when clients change their mind https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/podcasts/tib161-how-to-avoid-headaches-when-clients-change-their-mind/ --- Connect with Tradies in Business: Facebook: facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness https://www.facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness Instagram: instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness https://www.instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness/ YouTube: youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness Website: tradiesinbusiness.com.au https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/ Join our Group: facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You're in business to make money. More specifically, you should be in business to make a profit. Profit first, then cash and we all love cash right? Problem is, many tradies think increasing profit is complicated, confusing and hard. The truth couldn't be more different. Nic and Waz talk through some of the super simple things you can do to get your business machine pumping out more profit. They share some of the 50 or more simple ways you can do this so you can have more of the freedom you want from your business. Plus, they've created a free guide to the top 50 ways you can pull on your levers... grab it HERE https://tradiesinbusiness.activehosted.com/f/296. --- Connect with Tradies in Business: Facebook: facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness https://www.facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness Instagram: instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness https://www.instagram.com/tradiesinbusiness/ YouTube: youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@tradiesinbusiness Website: tradiesinbusiness.com.au https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/ Join our Group: facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coxie goes to town on Australia's favourite TV show. Waz offers his best advice on getting over it and then we're pretty sure they end up off in the weeds, offering coaching advice to you! Tune in to another Fire Truck Friday episode for a bit of a rant, some deep and meaningful thought and a few laughs. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Up or down... what's your bet? Aussies have been hit by some horrendous interest rate hikes in the past year and it's starting to land hard for trade business owners. As clients tighten their purse strings, leads are slowing and cash is not flowing as much as it was. Some are saying rates are going to come down but what if they don't? Are you prepared? If you'd like to know more about our Cashflow webinar, just send us a message through our website https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/contact/ or DM us at Facebook https://m.me/tradiesinbusiness or Instagram https://ig.me/m/tradiesinbusiness. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grab your girl-gang (or mates), head to yoga and then, release the puppy-dogs!! Huh? Yep, puppy-yoga is a thing and Waz tries to understand it. Plus, Nic and Waz chew the fat on friendships, getting away with mates and why having a girl-gang is an important part of life. Oh, and puppies. Puppies are awesome. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marketing can be a complex, confusing and often expensive part of running and growing a tradie business. The best marketing plans aren't necessarily complex, confusing OR expensive. In fact, back in 2019 we spoke with Allan Dib, author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan about simplifying marketing and marketing plans. Nic and Waz give you a quick summary of that ep today but if you want to dig deeper and get all the tactics, listen to the original at TIB034 How to market your trade business with Allan Dib from The One Page Marketing Plan https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/podcasts/tib034-how-to-market-your-trade-business-with-allan-dib-from-the-one-page-marketing-plan/ See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's all well and good to chase the most profitable work, or the biggest dollar jobs, but at what cost? What if you're going after the wrong clients and the wrong work without even realising it? Waz and Nic show you why your why should drive your marketing. Why? Because you might be sacrificing fulfillment, sustainability and longevity if it isn't. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a bit of a rant. It's a bit of a plea. Waz and Nic get sick of hearing about tradie business owners putting everyone else first. While it might seem like you're just 'serving others' and doing what's necessary, it could also be a selfish act. There's a better way to serve your family, your clients, your peers... and that's to serve yourself first! Disagree? Listen to our argument and see if you change your mind! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back in January 2018 we had a chat to Jason 'Gibbo' Gibbs, a journalist, dad, Crossfitter and writer. He shares some tips from the pros on how to use stories to get buy-in from your audience... literally! To listen to the original episode go to TIB011 Using stories to get more customers with Jason Gibbs from The Chronicle https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/podcasts/tib011-using-stories-to-get-more-customers-with-jason-gibbs-from-the-chronicle/ See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After the past 4 years, you'd be familiar with the burnout that has affected many business owners. Tradies in business have copped it even more it seems with some specific issues hitting them post-Covid. What you might not realise is that your burnout issues can be greatly reduced by changing your marketing. This will require a change in thinking from you as a tradie business owner, but it could be the secret your looking for. If you want to feel less stressed, less used and abused and more appreciated in your business, listen hard to this episode with Nic and Waz as they take a different angle on marketing. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yep. F#ck It Friday returns. Today Nic is back on the horse, ranting about the treatment tradies seem to keep copping from the media. As usual, Waz has an opinion on everything and together, your hosts try and come up with something useful and perhaps a little entertaining for a Friday episode! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a new episode format, Nic and Waz go back through the dusty archives of over 600 episodes here on the podcast and pick one to summarise and serve up to you as some helpful tid bits. Today, the pair jump back onto the 'how do we get the next generation to work better' conundrum and hit you with the simple problem:solution:action. If you want to listen to the full episode as well, you can find it here https://www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au/podcasts/tib274-cal-robinson-from-yung-gunz-on-millennials-parenting-mentorship-and-manhood/... See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we're talking AI (Artificial Intelligence). Seems the whole business world is going troppo over this latest tech advancement and Nic and Waz decided it's time to share their insights. Should you be excited or worried about it? Does it have a place in a tradie business? What might the opportunities be and how could you harness them? Check it out and see if you can tell whether this episode was recorded using AI or the real Nic and Waz! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waz and Nic chat with Cal MacPherson from Youngblood Men's Mental Health https://youngbloodmensmentalhealth.com/. They have an honest discussion about the challenges of discussing mental health and its critical importance, especially since Cal's mate tragically completed suicide. This event deeply affected Cal, and he's now dedicated to providing a space for men to openly share the burdens they're carrying. They explore the importance of breaking the silence on topics that are often avoided, such as supporting your friends when they're opening up, and why Cal is so committed to assisting others. Cal speaks candidly about the need to be genuine, to drop your defenses, and to ensure there's a safe environment for men to express themselves without fear of judgment. Cal offers valuable guidance on recognizing when a friend is in distress and how to support them. They highlight the importance of having emergency contact numbers readily available, the benefits of physical fitness for mental clarity, and how their podcast aims to continue the conversation and provide mutual support during challenging times. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you're as old as Waz, you'll remember what some refer to as the golden era of rugby league in Australia. No Australian rugby league player had a greater influence on fitness than Balmain lock forward Wayne Pearce. A non-drinker and non-smoker, Pearce's strict adherence to exercise and diet helped to modernise the game as he became a role model for younger players and fans. Pearce quickly rose to the Balmain captaincy in 1982, a position he held until his retirement. The Tigers reached the finals seven times during his reign, which included heart-wrenching grand-final losses in 1988 and 1989. These days, Wayne leads teams in the business world and shares his wisdom on what makes a winning tradie business team and how you can lead anyone to success. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 https://tradiespec.com.au/ 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 business without needing to own them. Tim also shares his insights from working with 2,500 tradie business owners! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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, relationships and life in general. Tune in to our first ep for 2024 and check out our slightly different intro, slightly better jokes and see if you can pick up on our hint at the segway Waz has in store for you! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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