[powerpress] Join Kevin Hargraves, a veteran business owner with 40+ years of success, as he shares transformative strategies for growing revenue and profits. From revitalising trade businesses to coaching on powerful growth tactics, Kevin's insights are invaluable for any business owner. The post 28 – How to Substantially Grow Revenue and Profit appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS ....
[powerpress] In this episode we chat about what a digital marketing eco system is, why every business owner needs one, and what the key components are that you need to have so you can really skyrocket your business growth. The post 27 – Exploring the Digital Marketing Ecosystem appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS .
[powerpress] Picture this: You're standing in a room filled with your industry peers, holding a shiny trophy. The crowd erupts in applause, and you have a huge grin from ear to ear. The post 26 – How to Win Awards and Influence Judges appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS .
[powerpress] Never underestimate the value of storytelling. The act of swapping stories and experiences with those around us, is universal. It’s not only done for the sake of entertainment, but also for education, making personal values known and sharing expertise. The post 25 – The Power of Storytelling appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS .
[powerpress] Whether you’ve just started out in your new trade business, or you’ve been at it for awhile and you’re on a mission to grow, take a moment to listen to these great tips on pricing, quoting and selling . . . The post 24 – How to Improve Quoting and Win More Work appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS .
[powerpress] This has to be one of the most valuable and interesting business books I’ve ever read. It’s based on a true story – which the author experienced (and is one of the characters in the book) and follows “JJ’s” journey . . . The post 23 – A Great Tale of Fast Business Growth appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS .
[powerpress] I recently sat down with Jason Cooney from The Tender Team, a tender and bid writing extraordinaire. He and his team have a huge 85% win rate when helping their clients bid for council contracts in their local area . . . The post 22 – How to Win Tenders appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS .
[powerpress] On the surface, everything looks great. Your team is happy. Your customers are happy. You’re happy. But underneath, you are struggling to pay wages and bills on time – let alone take your own wages and make a profit. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. So many trade businesses – so many businesses in general . . . The post 21 – Profit First for Tradies – Interview with Author Katie Marshall appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS ....
[powerpress] What does being a successful tradie mean to you? Maybe earning a reliable cash flow. Maybe working alongside a tight-knit team you can rely on. Or maybe, success means spending less time on the tools and more with friends and family. Well, I recently had the pleasure of chatting with one such successful tradie . . . The post 20 – Successful Tradie Interview – Kendrick Myers appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS ....
[powerpress] Ever heard of “Google My Business”? Maybe you have. Maybe you claimed your listing six months ago and haven’t thought about it since. Or maybe you haven’t at all. Either way, if you run a local business with or without a physical shopfront, having an up-to-date, fully optimised Google My Business listing is an absolute . . . The post 19 – How to Get Your Local Business Ranking on Page 1 of Google appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS ....
[powerpress] Let’s talk money management. It’s essential to running your business and staying afloat. An alarming 90% of small businesses that go broke, go broke because of cashflow according to Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell. We need a steady flow of cash to pay for contractors, wages, materials and expenses, not to mention . . . The post 18 – How to be a Cash Rich Business appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS ....
[powerpress] As you know firsthand, business owners are very busy. But what exactly are you busy doing? Are you spending the bulk of your hours working IN your trade business, and not finding time to work ON the important things that will help you grow your customer base and increase the size of your business? These are . . . The post 17 – Working on the Right Areas of Your Business appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS ....
[powerpress] Are you spending all your marketing dollars and time tweaking your website, developing landing pages, researching keywords, putting up anything on social media and giving fistfuls of cash to Google and Facebook for advertising?. Of course online marketing is crucial to your future viability. There’s no doubt about that. But it can become so all-consuming . . . The post 16 – How to Make More Money by Increasing the Love appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS ....
[powerpress] Today we’re talking about money. We all need it – bit like oxygen or food or water really. But funnily enough so many business owners ignore it and hope it will sort itself out, and when it’s in short supply they panic. The trick is to keep a steady flow of it coming in to . . . The post 15 – Tradies Cash Flow: How to Get Your Trade Business Sorted For Christmas appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS ....
[powerpress] Today’s podcast is a little different. We’re not going to be talking about you, your business, or your product. We’re going to focus on your staff. You probably know by now that if you want to grow your business, you can’t do it on your own. You need a skilled, reliable, and happy team behind . . . The post 14 – Getting the Most from Your Team appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS ....
[powerpress] Welcome back to the Tradie Success podcast. Today I’m going to address a question I get asked all the time: why do I need a blog on my trade business website? Listen in as I reveal the top three reasons every trade business should have a blog, and give you helpful, detailed information on what . . . The post 13 – Why You Need a Blog, and How to Create Blogposts appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS ....
[powerpress] On this episode of Tradie Success, we’re joined by Clinton Cowin from TradiePad. He’s going to talk us through how to systemise your trade business using technology to save you and your team time. Clinton is not only an IT whizz, but also a tradie, so he knows exactly what trade businesses need. Stay tuned . . . The post 12 – Run Your Business From Your Pocket appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS ....
[powerpress] Welcome back to Tradie Success. Today we are discussing business strategy with Greg Aleckson, an experienced and talented business coach. He’s going to give us an informative overview of what it means to create and implement a sustainable and profitable business strategy. From managing finance to focusing on your core business, Greg’s advice is relevant . . . The post 11 – Sustainable Profit Strategy appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS ....
[powerpress] In this episode of Tradie Success we’re joined by Tom Freer, computer expert and director of IT company, Wyntec. Tom is going to help us tackle technology use in trade businesses, from choosing the right devices, to implementing a technology strategy that no only helps grow your business, but protects your business from security . . . The post 10 – Tips for Managing Technology appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS ....
[powerpress] In this episode of Tradie Success, we are joined by Fionna Aitchison Reid, Principal Solicitor/Director of Aitchison Reid, Building and Construction Lawyers. We’re going to nut out the importance of your trade business’s legal contract. Fionna will discuss why tradies need a lawyer, how tradies can avoid disputes, and why having and understanding your contract . . . The post 9 – Construction Law: Legal Tips for Tradies appeared first on TRADIE SUCCESS ....
