Your website should be your hardest-working employee … but for most tradies, it's just sitting there collecting dust. In this episode of The Tradie Show , we’re joined by Ashleigh Atkinson, branding, website and SEO expert, and founder of The Climb Collaborative, who shares how to turn your online presence into a lead-generating machine. With her roots in marketing construction gear and trucks, Ashleigh knows how to speak tradie, and she brings the real talk about what actually works to win more...
Aug 18, 2025•29 min•Season 17Ep. 4
Do you ever finish the day thinking, “Why am I so bloody wrecked?” You didn’t even smash out a huge one on the tools, but your brain is fried. You’re snappy, forgetful, and reaching for a beer just to switch off. In this episode of The Tradie Show podcast, Andy and Angela unpack decision fatigue - a silent killer of tradie motivation - and how small inefficiencies throughout the day are draining your energy more than you realise. Plus, they reveal how Olympic athletes, CEOs, and trade business l...
Aug 04, 2025•23 min•Season 17Ep. 3
Paul Wicks from Unique Project Group shares how he went from working insane hours and falling asleep at his desk to taking a month-long overseas holiday with zero stress, all while his team kept things ticking over. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind and unsure what your role should look like as your trade business grows, this episode will seriously hit home. 💥 Inside this episode, Paul reveals: How burnout forced him to hit pause and reassess what really mattered The honest chat in a pool ...
Jul 21, 2025•34 min•Season 17Ep. 2
Starting a trade business is exhilarating ... new logo, shiny ute signage, and jobs rolling in. But fast forward a few years, and the reality sets in: long hours, constant phone calls, staff challenges, and financial stress. Sound familiar? In this episode, Andy and Angela share hard-earned lessons from over three decades in the trade industry, running Dr. DRiP Plumbing and coaching thousands of tradies through Lifestyle Tradie. These aren't textbook theories; they're real-world strategies that ...
Jul 07, 2025•23 min•Season 17Ep. 1
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 your profit ...
Jun 09, 2025•22 min•Season 16Ep. 12
What if the biggest thing holding you back in business and life… was you ? In this powerful episode, Andy and Angela are joined by Paul Watkins - pharmacist turned ultra-marathon runner, builder, entrepreneur, and all-round legend. He’s dragged sleds across the Arctic, failed and returned to conquer Denali (North America’s highest peak), and run 500+km ultra-marathons in brutal conditions. But this isn’t about adventure. It’s about mental toughness , choosing your own story , and why trade busin...
May 26, 2025•45 min•Season 16Ep. 11
You finally start making some solid profit in your trade business… then WHACK! You cop a tax bill you didn’t see coming. Sound familiar? In this episode of The Tradie Show podcast, Andy and Angela expose the most common tax mistakes that tradies make, and how to dodge them so you can hold onto more of your hard-earned cash. It’s real talk, practical advice, and tradie-to-tradie truth bombs you won’t hear from your accountant. 📥 Grab your free download: 81 TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR TRADIES - Get the mo...
May 12, 2025•26 min•Season 16Ep. 10
She’s only 20, still on the tools as an apprentice – yet Yana Marks has already racked up 300K+ followers on TikTok and 80K+ on Instagram as @SydneyPlumberChick . In this episode of The Tradie Show podcast, Andy and Angela sit down with Yana in -studio to unpack how she turns everyday plumbing jobs into scroll-stopping content, the fresh energy she’s bringing to a male-dominated industry, and what the next generation of tradies can learn from her rapid rise. If you’re looking to build a brand, a...
Apr 28, 2025•20 min•Season 16Ep. 9
AI Agents. You’ve probably heard the term floating around, but what actually is it, and why should you care as a busy trade business owner? In this episode, Andy and Angela break down the fast-moving world of AI without the tech jargon, and focus on what really matters: how it can save you time, reduce those middle-of-the-night phone calls, and give you back control of your business. They’ll share, 👉 What the heck an AI Agent is (in plain tradie terms) 👉 How AI is already being used by tradies...
Apr 14, 2025•20 min•Season 16Ep. 8
Imagine running your trade business flat-out… only to end the year in the red. That was Zach and Jordan from Muir Projects in 2023. Fast-forward just 12 months: ✅ 15% profit ✅ Booked out for all of 2025 ✅ Quoting smarter and charging $5K per quote ✅ Running a 5-man team with defined roles and systems ✅ Building a killer local presence on socials This episode is a real-time coaching session where Zach picks our brains about: How to sell a $5K paid quote Whether to hire before the work arrives or ...
Mar 31, 2025•31 min•Season 16Ep. 7
Most tradies are flat-out chasing new jobs, juggling quotes, and hoping the phone keeps ringing. But what if you could create a customer experience so good that your customers never want to go anywhere else? In this episode, Andy and Angela break down The Customer Experience Maximiser — a simple yet game-changing strategy that will have customers coming back again and again (and bringing their mates along too). Oh, and there’s a whole lot of talk about ice cream … because your trade business sho...
Mar 17, 2025•19 min•Season 16Ep. 6
Ever feel like you're flat out but still not making money ? You’re not alone. Too many tradies think every customer is worth the same - but they’re not . In this episode, Andy & Angela break down the ABCD Customer Mix™ and show you: 🔥 Why "busy" doesn’t mean profitable - and how your customer mix affects everything 🔥 The 4 types of customers (A, B, C & D) and how to tell the legends from the nightmares 🔥 How to attract A-Grade customers who pay on time, respect your work & don’t m...
Mar 03, 2025•25 min•Season 16Ep. 5
What do doubling your turnover , raising your rates , and completing a high-profile project like Bluey’s World have in common? They’re all part of Jason and Perri’s journey with Hydrocove Plumbing - and in this episode, they’re sharing exactly how they made it happen. From building a streamlined business with repeatable systems to learning how to attract (and keep) A-grade customers , this conversation is packed with real-world strategies you can apply to your own trade business today. Inside Th...
Feb 17, 2025•30 min•Season 16Ep. 4
Ever felt like your business is running you instead of the other way around? We’ve been there. In this episode, we’re taking you back to where it all began – from the early days of Dr. Drip, through near financial collapse, to building a business that gave us time, profit, and freedom. 🔧 What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ The reality of running a fast-growing trade business – and the cracks that appear ✅ Why working harder is NOT the answer to fixing your business struggles ✅ How we went from...
Feb 03, 2025•25 min•Season 16Ep. 3
When 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 Referr...
Jan 20, 2025•26 min•Season 16Ep. 2
In this episode, we’re tackling a topic every tradie can relate to: mistakes! From the unforgettable disasters that cost tens of thousands to the small, sneaky errors draining your profits daily, we’re unpacking it all. Here’s what you’ll learn: 💸 The real cost of everyday mistakes—how they’re quietly sabotaging your bottom line. 🛠 Andy’s wild sewer repair story and the $60K mistake that changed everything. 🔍 How to identify and fix inefficiencies in your business processes (like stock contro...
Jan 06, 2025•25 min•Season 16Ep. 1
In 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...
Dec 16, 2024•20 min•Season 15Ep. 11
Are you stuck in survival mode, running from job to job, quoting late at night, and handling admin on the weekends? 🚨 If so, it’s time to take a step back and start working ON your business instead of just IN it. In this episode, Andy and Ange break down the chaos of being too busy to think strategically and share actionable steps to help you reclaim your time, reduce stress, and start scaling your business the right way. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why being "too busy" leads to scalin...
Dec 09, 2024•23 min•Season 15Ep. 10
Meet James and Courtney Hill, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo behind Hill House Constructions, specialising in stunning timber home renovations in Toowoomba. In this episode, we dive into their journey from feeling overwhelmed to becoming an award-winning trade business—and how they achieved it with clarity, strategy, and hard work. What You'll Learn: ✅ How James and Courtney systemised their business for better profit and work-life balance. ✅ The power of defining your niche and attracting A-gra...
Dec 02, 2024•45 min•Season 15Ep. 9
In this game-changing episode, Andy and Ange reveal a powerful tool that could take your trade business to the next level. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in quotes, losing leads, or struggling to maintain strong customer relationships, this one’s for you. Learn how to implement a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to streamline your sales, marketing, and customer retention efforts while regaining control of your time and profitability. Key Takeaways: 📊 What a CRM is and why...
Nov 25, 2024•28 min•Season 15Ep. 8
Get ready for an episode packed with practical strategies to transform the holiday season from a financial drain into a time of profitability and growth! Andy and Angela are diving into how to stay profitable during December and January while still making time for family and rest. Tune in as they break down the actionable steps they used to turn their own plumbing business into a year-end money-making machine. Plus, grab your FREE download: “12 Days of Tradie Christmas Checklist” to help you sta...
Nov 18, 2024•26 min•Season 15Ep. 7
Drowning in admin work? In this weeks episode, Andy and Angela chat with Tennille Skelly from Dream Admin Services to reveal how outsourcing admin tasks can transform your trade business. Tennille shares strategies for reducing costs, improving cash flow, and reclaiming precious family time—all without compromising quality. Whether you’re tackling HR, bookkeeping, or customer service, discover practical ways to turn your admin headaches into a streamlined, profit-boosting machine. 💥 Key Takeawa...
Nov 11, 2024•26 min•Season 15Ep. 6
Get ready for an episode packed with adrenaline, resilience, and raw insight. Join Andy and Ange as they chat with world record-holder Bonnie Hancock, the youngest female to paddle around Australia. Bonnie dives deep into the mental strategies, physical challenges, and team dynamics that fuelled her 22,000-kilometer journey. For anyone needing a boost of grit and a new perspective, this conversation is full of lessons to apply on and off the water. Don’t miss Bonnie’s incredible journey and prac...
Nov 04, 2024•32 min•Season 15Ep. 5
Imagine transforming your business, quadrupling turnover, and still finding time for family holidays. Jamie and Ashley Cairns from Reliable Roofing & Property Maintenance did just that. In this episode, they share their journey from a small business to a $2 million powerhouse, revealing the strategies that drove their success. Key Takeaways Communication is King 🏆: Learn how clear, consistent communication with clients can be a game changer. Master Your Market 🎯: How Jamie and Ashley ident...
Oct 28, 2024•27 min•Season 15Ep. 4
Hiring headaches? We’ve been there! Andy and Ange share their tried-and-true strategies for attracting rockstar employees and keeping them happy. Here's what you'll learn: Understand the new hiring landscape: why it's harder than ever and how to navigate the generational shifts. Create an irresistible job offer: learn how to craft an ad that speaks directly to your ideal candidates and what benefits they truly care about. Effective interview techniques: From avoiding common pitfalls to using a s...
Oct 21, 2024•24 min•Season 15Ep. 3
In this action-packed episode of The Tradie Show , Andy and Angela are joined by Craig Harper, one of Australia's top experts in health, performance, and human behaviour. Craig shares his wealth of knowledge on how to overcome stress, manage self-doubt, and develop winning habits for success in both life and business. If you’re looking to level up, this episode is a must-listen! 👏 Here’s what you’ll learn: Managing Stress Under Pressure : Simple strategies to help you stay calm and in control w...
Oct 14, 2024•46 min•Season 15Ep. 2
In this episode, Andy and Angela dive deep into the rollercoaster ride of running a trade business. Whether you’re facing sudden setbacks like losing a key staff member or navigating broader challenges like economic changes, this episode gives you the practical tools to stay steady and ride out the rough patches. Andy and Ange share their tried-and-tested THREE-step process that will help you handle whatever challenges come your way with clarity, focus, and confidence. 💡 Key Strategies & In...
Oct 07, 2024•23 min•Season 15Ep. 1
In this episode of Lifestyle Tradie, Andy and Angela Smith dive into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of growing a successful trade business ... customer reviews and testimonials. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the trade industry for years, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you harness the power of reviews to boost your business. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Why Customer Reviews Matter: Learn why reviews are more than just a nice-to-have and how they can be the ...
Sep 09, 2024•22 min•Season 14Ep. 10
Tim's story is one of resilience, learning, and growth, all sparked by an unexpected injury that forced him to rethink his business approach. From nearly shutting down his business to mastering the art of flat rate pricing and building a successful, streamlined operation, Tim shares the hard-earned lessons that every tradie can benefit from. Key Strategies and Insights: 🛠 Navigating Setbacks: How a broken leg led Tim to reevaluate his business and take crucial steps toward long-term success. 💼...
Sep 02, 2024•29 min•Season 14Ep. 9
FREE DOWNLOAD: Debt Collection for Tradies ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode of the Lifestyle Tradie podcast, Andy and Ange tackle one of the most critical issues facing trade business owners today: debt collection. Unpaid bills and outstanding invoices can cripple your cash flow and create unnecessary stress. Tune in as they share actionable steps and strategies to ensure you get paid quickly and efficiently. Key Strategies and Insights: Immediate Invoicing: Send invoices the same day the job ...
Aug 26, 2024•23 min•Season 14Ep. 8
