You’re a tradie, not a Marketing Executive!So it’s no surprise that getting the RIGHT marketing strategy and implementing the RIGHT tactics to convert customers just seems TOO HARD.Don’t wave the white flag! Instead, tune into this week's episode of The Tradie Show — Together In Trade Business podcast, where Andy and Angela share’s her marketing formula for strategy success.With this plan, you’ll learn how to land on the right strategy and tactics that will stand out from the crowd, engage your ...
Jan 09, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Today, Andy and Angela are joined in the studio by 3x World Champion Athlete, Dave Tabain so we can start the year off with a POW!We’re grilling Dave on how we, as trade business owners, can take his champion mindset and apply it to our business so we can keep focused and motivated all year long.We also ask hard-hitting questions like, “We heard you were a potential candidate for Channel 10’s “The Bachelor”. What happened?” and “Is your mum proud of you for ditching the tradie life to become an ...
Jan 02, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 33
We’re always told, “any customer is a good customer.”Well, in our opinion, that's ! Sometimes you land a bottom-dollar customer, and you must have the skill set to deal with them professionally without “burning the bridge.”Australia’s leading People-Skills Expert, Judeth Wilson, is joining Andy and Angela in today’s episode to help us learn how to best deal with difficult customers.Tune in NOW to learn a few sneaky tricks to outsmart these customers, win them over, and turn them into A-grade lif...
Dec 26, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 32
In this episode of The Tradie Show — Together In Trade Business, Andy and Angela share their tried and tested formulas for increased quote conversion. They chat about the importance of having a clear quoting and follow up process in place, plus share their two quote converter guides — so you can convert 50% MORE of your quotes and boost your profit!Tune in ASAP so you can get this quoting process LOCKED & LOADED!Download our Quote Converter Guide HERE Download our Quote Flow Cheat Sheets HER...
Dec 19, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 31
On this episode of The Tradie Show — Together In Trade Business, Chief Operating Officer of AroFlo, David McDonald joins Andy and Angela Smith.This episode focuses on the importance of job management systems for trade businesses and how AroFlo can help you streamline your own business.We all know Andy’s favourite word is systems, systems, systems! He accredits adopting an awesome job management system, to allow him to get off the tools and focus more on the ‘big picture’ of his trade business.As...
Dec 12, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Now that you’re a business owner with a growing team, one thing you can do to make every new-start feel at home is getting your Onboarding plan SORTED!Onboarding is what happens from the MOMENT a new team member says YES to joining your business, so you need to start them off RIGHT.Tune into this episode to get Andy and Angela’s rundown of what you need to nail in your Onboarding process to set your team up for success from the get-go.Download our Onboarding flowchart and adapt it into your busi...
Dec 05, 2021•12 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Young gun Kieren O'Brien joins Andy and Angela to chat about how he turned over 1 million dollars + made a profit in under two years through the guidance and support of Lifestyle Tradie.At just 25 years old, Kieren is the owner of Lexity Plumbing & Electrical, a dual trade business based in Melbourne. Kieren, Andy and Angela discuss how age isn’t a factor when it comes to achieving such amazing success in business, and the journey he's been on to get there.If you too want to scale your trade...
Nov 21, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Welcome back to season THREE!In this season of The Tradie Show — Together In Trade Business, you’ll hear from hosts Andy and Angela Smith, fellow trade business owners and founders of Lifestyle Tradie share trade-specific insights, stories and so much more!In this episode, Andy and Angela chat about the importance of key performance indicators [KPI’s] for trade business owners, and how you can use them to make business decisions based on facts & data, not your gut. Download the KPI’s For Tra...
Nov 14, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 26
In this episode, Andy & Angela are joined by a good friend, Channel 7 SAS Champion AND gold medalist winner, Kerri Pottharst.Kerri joins us to give us all the kick up the a** we need to shift ourselves into gear! She’s here to inspire us to hit our goals, maintain focus and love what we do so our trade business can thrive.Listen in TODAY to hear the mindset mantra that allowed her to take on and smash so many impossible challenges.
Oct 17, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In this episode, Andy & Angela break down a common myth in business: any customer is a good customer.Many of us are grateful for ANY customer who chooses us, but the reality is, 80% of these customers DON’T actually make you great profit, and you should ONLY work with the 20% that do!Listen to this episode to find out HOW you can generate more profit with the RIGHT customers!If you want to connect with us, book a 15-minute strategy session with Andy, click HERE to book today. Or if you have ...
Oct 10, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In this episode, Andy is joined by an old friend, Dan Pollard, founder of Fergus job Management Software.Dan and Andy reminisce about their experience as business owners, and the duo chats about the importance of systems and why they truly are the key to success.Listen in today to hear about the difference systems can make in your trade businesses!
Oct 03, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In this episode, Andy & Angela are joined by Business Coach Alex Henderson!Alex is on the show today to share his experience of starting up, scaling up and selling up his trade business “Captain Cabinets.” It starts with a girlfriend dumping him, and ends with him and his best mate travelling the world together.Tune in today to hear Alex’s story and find out what led him to become a business coach with Lifestyle Tradie.
Sep 26, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 21
On The Tradie Show — Together In Trade Business, this week Andy & Angela are joined by the Editor of Men’s Health Magazine, Scott Henderson.Scott is here to share his wealth of fitness knowledge! This episode is packed full of Scott’s helpful health and fitness tips on how we as tradies can make better choices and have a better mindset towards our long term health.Plus, it’s rumoured he’s got a celebrity BFF… Listen in to find out WHO!
Sep 19, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In this episode, Andy & Angela are joined by Jodie & Dan, Lifestyle Tradie Members and owners of Green Planet Plumbing.Together, the four chat about the highs and lows of owning a trade business and why asking for help is a necessary step to getting your business back on track.With the help of Lifestyle Tradie, Dan went from working hours away from home, and missing time with his family, to having the freedom to choose his lifestyle!Tune into this episode to find out how!
Sep 12, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, there’s no money left at the end of the job? If that sounds familiar, then this week’s episode is for you! Andy and Angela Smith, hosts of The Tradie Show — Together In Trade Business Podcast, review why your pricing structure is likely WRONG and why it’s holding you back! If you want to start making a real profit and get your pricing spot on why not book in a 15-minute Strategy Session with Andy. Visit www.lifestyletradie.com.au or click HERE....
Sep 05, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 18
The Tradie Show — Together In Trade business is running to a different pace this week. Andy is taking a backseat and instead, Angela Smith is chatting one-on-one with TradieWives founder Verity Hare.This episode is a MUST-LISTEN for any trade business owner, whose partner works within the business. So grab your partner, share a glass of wine and learn a few insights into the best way to work together within your business.If you want to learn more about TradieWives, check out their Facebook group...
Aug 29, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this episode of The Tradie Show — Together In Trade Business, hosts Andy and Angela Smith share their tried and tested formula for maximising your time.Imagine what YOU could do with an extra FIVE hours in your week!They’re sharing not only tips on how to get your time back but also their FREE Time Maximiser Guide and journaling process.To book a Strategy Session with Andy visit www.lifestyletradie.com.au or book in a 15-minute Strategy Session with Andy .Links:Download our Time Maximiser Gui...
Aug 22, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Welcome back to season TWO!In this season of The Tradie Show — Together In Trade Business, you’ll hear from hosts Andy and Angela Smith, fellow trade business owners and founders of Lifestyle Tradie share trade-specific insights, stories and so much more!In this episode, Andy shares his tried and tested tips for cutting 50k out of your business overheads, so you can STOP wasting money and instead start making AWESOME profit!Click download our stock guide: https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/stock...
Aug 15, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Content warning:This podcast episode features topics that some listeners may find distressing. This episode features in-depth discussions about suicide, its impacts and prevention/invention. If this podcast brings up any issues for you, please seek help from any of the hotline services listed below.Angela and Andy created a special-edition episode of The Tradie Show — Together In Trade Business, in which we’re joined by Australian radio host and TV personality Gus Worland.Gus is the driving forc...
Aug 03, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 13
For the final episode of Season One of The Tradie Show, Andy & Angela are marching out the big guns!Dr. Louise Mahler, the vocal and behavioural expert, joins Andy and Angela to chat about what humans do, without even realising it, might be costing your business HUGE DOLLARS. It might also be affecting your family life too….If her name sounds familiar, it is! Dr. Mahler presented at one of Lifestyle Tradie’s previous member-exclusive R&R events. Everyone was so blown away by her insights...
Jul 11, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Andy and Angela reminisce about when they first started their trade business Dr.DRiP plumbing. The two chat about the struggles they faced in their early days when they’d never heard of systems, and the wealth of benefits they provide to any business owner.Together, they share the importance of introducing systems into your trade business, and why it should be your top priority!To book a Strategy Session with Andy visit www.lifestyletradie.com.au or book in a 15-minute Strategy Session with Andy...
Jul 04, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 10
As a tradie, you often think and speak in ‘real’ terms. You don’t like fancy titles or sounding like we’re too big for your boots, so when asked what you do for a living, you answer generically with “I’m a tradie.”Mindset Coach Kylie Ryan joins us to unpack why tradies sell themselves short, and why tradies struggle to self-promote and instead choose to diminish themselves.Tune in to this week's episode now to find out why you’re “not just a tradie” but a business owner and entrepreneur.
Jun 27, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week Andy and Angela are joined by ‘The Google Whisper’ Kate Toon!The trio covers everything you need to know about how to digitally market your trade business and get your SEO in check! Kate’s an expert in the digital world, and she's got the hottest tips and insights into what YOU need to be doing right now.SEO marketing can be such a confusing topic, the team breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, and Kate explains where you’re likely going wrong and some simple steps to get you back in ...
Jun 20, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Most tradies HATE the idea of being thought of as a ‘Salesperson.’ We often see salespeople as bottom-feeders or someone who's looking to rip someone off and pocket cash for themselves, regardless of the consequences. In this weeks episode of The Tradie Show, Andy and Angela shatter this assumption and share how trade bosses ARE actually salespeople, whether they like it or not. The thing is ... sales is not a dirty word. In fact, it's actually the key to building a successful business and makin...
Jun 13, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 7
As a trade business owner, you expect our staff to have the same passion and drive to see the business succeed as you do!So for many, when tradies join the team and then leave after a week… a few months… a year or two. The cost and time alone in finding staff is ENORMOUS for any sized business, so it’s incredibly frustrating when staff turnover is high!In this episode, Andy and Angela roll up their sleeves and dig into WHY hiring is so difficult and share a few trade secrets to minimising hiring...
Jun 06, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this week's episode, Andy & Angela are joined by Tim Reid; host of one of Australia’s top marketing podcasts ‘Small Business, Big Marketing’ and author of the popular marketing book ‘The Boomerang Effect.’ Tim’s an expert in small business marketing and has worked with HUNDREDS of companies to get their marketing strategy and execution on point.Now he joins us to share his top tips on why we need to shift our thinking around marketing as trade business owners! Tim’s here to show us how we...
May 30, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Why does the conversation about profit always come last, and what impact does it have on the way you run your trade or contracting business? In this week’s episode, Andy & Angela unpack these questions with Mike Michalowicz .The best-selling author and entrepreneur joins Andy and Angela, from New Jersey in the USA, to discuss the one thing most business owners get wrong: focusing on how much we make, not how much we take.You’ll learn the psychology behind why profit is such a prickly subject...
May 23, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Many tradies started their own trade businesses so they could do things THEIR WAY and never have to compromise on vision. In reality however, wanting to control every aspect of your business, only sets you up to fail.In this episode of The Tradie Show — Together In Trade Business, you’ll hear Andy and Angela Smith, fellow trade business owners and founders of Lifestyle Tradie , tell their story of how Andy’s control freak habits almost undid their business, and marriage.Listen to their story of ...
May 16, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Is the freedom you craved when you started your trade or contracting business feeling further away than ever before? Most tradies have been set up to fail and you’ve never been taught how to run a profitable trade business. In this episode of The Tradie Show, you’ll hear from hosts Andy and Angela Smith, fellow trade business owners and co-founders of Lifestyle Tradie , share their story of hitting rock bottom and how they turned their plumbing business around to build a sustainable and successf...
May 16, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The Tradie Show - Together In Trade Business SEASON ONE is launching MAY! Watch this space because we'll be sharing the trade business knowledge and tools any trade business owner needs to build an awesome business, PLUS we've got some amazing guests joining us.#HELLYEAH!
Apr 19, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
