Ever wanted a steady stream of leads from your suppliers? Today we talk to Wayne and Libby from Beaumont Tiles about what it takes to be preferred supplier and its not as hard as you think. Websites mentioned in Read More The post TBS056 How To Get More Referrals From Your Suppliers with Wayne and Libby from Beaumont Tiles appeared first on Tradies Business Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 14, 2015•23 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Check out our quick summary of the 2015 Australian Federal Budget. There's some good tax breaks and other incentives for small business and Mark Brown of Ambition Wealth joins us to give his summary of what it all means for us. The post NEWS Federal Budget Summary May 2015 appeared first on Tradies Business Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 12, 2015•17 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard of the 'Paleo Diet' or...you're actually a caveman. No, we're not giving dietary advice but... with all the interest (and media attention) around this particular lifestyle we thought it would be worth chatting to someone who knows a thing or two about it - Jai Hobbs, the founder of the Paleo Cafe franchise in Australia. Apart from talking about sugar, dairy, grains and healthy eating, Jai has also built a pretty amazing business! If you're at ...
May 11, 2015•35 min•Season 1Ep. 57
You know the saying, a picture tells a story, right? Well, when we're dealing with customers and running a business it's truer than ever. The way you look tells your customers, suppliers, competitors and staff a story about you, your business, your service and so on. And we're not just talking the way you look. We're talking vehicles, uniforms, stationery, website... It's a much-overlooked area of marketing and promoting a trade business...the pictures of you and your team. They say so much to a...
May 07, 2015•35 min•Season 1Ep. 56
We all know how important it is to be a great communicator. But when it comes to what makes a great communicator some of us are perhaps a little in the dark... In today's episode, we speak to body language Read More The post TBS053 How To Use Your Body To Get More Clients with Allan Pease appeared first on Tradies Business Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 05, 2015•38 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Ever feel like you're 'stuck' in your business and can't seem to move past a certain point? In this episode of the Tradies Business Show Warrick and Michaela take a look at 3 of the most common things that get Read More The post TBS052 How To Identify The Three Things Blocking Your Business and What To Do About It appeared first on Tradies Business Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 30, 2015•28 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Growing a business can be stressful, especially when you don't have the capital required to finance your expansion. Worse still is the pressure that comes from cashflow restrictions and the difficulty getting funding from traditional sources when things have already Read More The post TBS051How To Finance Your Business Growth with Andrew Allen from FIFO Capital appeared first on Tradies Business Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 27, 2015•30 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Well, we made it. 50 episodes since we first sat in front of our shiny new microphones and uttered those words... "welcome to the Tradies Business Show". It's been a fantastic journey (so far!) and we've learned a lot. We'd also like to think the show keeps getting better and we've got more planned for the next 50 episodes... But... Before we get too misty eyed and way off track, let's focus on what this episode is all about! We thought it would be fitting to interview the man behind the meeting...
Apr 23, 2015•49 min•Season 1Ep. 52
"He bowled a flipper which the 12th man smashed over cover before it was fielded by silly point who ran out the non-striker before the delivery was declared a no ball!" Unless the person you're talking to knows the language of cricket, that sentence probably made no sense at all! When trying to explain a game and even more importantly to play that same game, a working knowledge of that game's language is very important. The same applies for the game of business. If you're a business owner and yo...
Apr 20, 2015•37 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Apparently, people still read books. Who would have thought? Jokes aside, there are some great books that you could read to help you in your mission to build a great tradie business and we thought we'd save you some time Read More The post TBS048 Tradies Book Club Chapter 1 'Peaks and Valleys' by Spencer Johnson appeared first on Tradies Business Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 16, 2015•4 min•Season 1Ep. 50
If you've got a business then (hopefully at least!) you've got a website. But is it a good one? Is it converting visitors into customers and if it isn't, do you know why? In today's episode we talk to Jon Read More The post TBS047 How To Create A Killer Website with Jon Hollenberg from FivebyFive appeared first on Tradies Business Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 14, 2015•38 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Thongs. Not necessarily an acceptable choice of safety footwear but according to Michaela, they can be like walking on pillows. But how much should you spend on a pair of thongs? And are all thongs created equal? While these questions Read More The post TBS046 The Great Debate Round 1 (The Thongs Episode) appeared first on Tradies Business Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 09, 2015•9 min•Season 1Ep. 48
[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/thetradiesbusinessshow/SPECIAL_ANNOUNCEMENT_Tradies_Business_Toolkit_Launch.mp3″ ] IT'S FINALLY HERE! We've been banging on about this membership thingy for weeks now...and we're excited to finally be able to open the doors to you as a listener to the show. We even came up with Read More The post SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Tradies Business Toolkit Launch appeared first on Tradies Business Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 07, 2015•5 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Leads. Enquiries. Quotes. Calls. Prospects. Let's face it, you can't have too many. Even if you have plenty, it'd be great to have better quality prospects. The best business systems, pricing, team and service in the world is pointless if the phone just won't ring! So, apart from the usual suspects to market your trade business like websites, social media, networking, direct mail, email marketing and so on, what's a simple (and quick) way to get the phone ringing and the email dinging? HiPages. ...
Apr 06, 2015•28 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Today Warrick goes on another rant after trying very hard to open a bank account. Lots of lessons for you on how easy it is for customers to buy from you. The post TBS044 What You Can Learn From This Bank's Crap Service appeared first on Tradies Business Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 02, 2015•14 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Ever found yourself having a conversation with someone, only to realise they haven't heard a single word you've said? Worse still, you see that they've been secretly looking sideways out of their sunglasses either at their phone, the cars going past or the hot girl/guy walking past?! Well, you're not alone. While technology has certainly improved our lives in numerous ways, one undesirable side effect is our decreasing attention spans... Sorry, just checking Facebook while I wrote this (Dad-joke...
Mar 30, 2015•39 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Social Media. It's a part of our lives nowadays and even more so it's a part of doing business. Most of us are on Facebook, some of us are using Twitter, Instagram and maybe even Pinterest but what about LinkedIn? Seen by many as the professional person's Facebook, many tradies steer clear of LinkedIn thinking they'll be unlikely to find any customers on there...and it's certainly no place to post those pics of the big fish you caught on the weekend! Rather than dodge it, LinkedIn can be a very ...
Mar 26, 2015•38 min•Season 1Ep. 43
So in Episode 39 we seem to have left you hanging. After our undercover chat with Andy the Advertising dude, we neglected to tell you what you could be doing after we'd pretty much told you everything you shouldn't be! Well, here's the special response to those special people that gave us feedback (you know who you are). After much deliberation, debate and a few coffees and hot chocolates (we'll let you figure out who has what), we've come up with 15 strategies you can implement for under $100. ...
Mar 23, 2015•27 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In today's episode, Warrick and Michaela take a look at the worrying trend of consumers and the media 'bashing' tradies. All we seem to hear are stories about how bad tradies are at the simple stuff The post TBS040 Help Us Stop The Tradie Bashing! appeared first on Tradies Business Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2015•19 min•Season 1Ep. 41
So big news for Tradies regarding an upcoming Google Update. Google recently announced that if your site is not mobile friendly it will not rank in search results on mobile devices. This is big news for trade websites that haven't Read More The post TBS Newsflash Number 1 | Google Update appeared first on Tradies Business Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 17, 2015•4 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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Mar 16, 2015•29 min•Season 1Ep. 39
We chat with Paul Hodgson, CEO of Construction Skills Queensland about trends in the construction industry, what areas you should be looking to get skills in, what it's like to be a brickies labourer, and why getting up to speed with tech is critical for your business The post TBS038 Industry Trends with Paul Hodgson from Construction Skills Qld appeared first on Tradies Business Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 12, 2015•32 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode of the Tradies Business Show we head out into the suburbs to find out what some of the general public think of our tradies. Good? Bad? Ugly? Well, our first guest from the streets is a fish and chip shop owner and she has some great feedback for tradies on customer service, wowing your customers, how to get more work and even how to score a free lunch! There's also a surprise recipe at the end of the interview! But be warned...it's not for the faint hearted... Oh, and we announce...
Mar 09, 2015•11 min•Season 1Ep. 37
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Mar 05, 2015•30 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Social media...it's a part of business these days. Mostly, it's a great way to promote your business, connect with and engage your customers, share stories and generally to create a community around your tradie business. But what happens when someone Read More The post TBS035 How To Deal With Negative Feedback On Social Media appeared first on Tradies Business Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 02, 2015•10 min•Season 1Ep. 35
It's the bane of tradies the world over - the dreaded customer phone call. They always seem to ring when you're up to your elbows in... well, whatever it is you're normally up to. You have to drop everything, answer the phone and then it's either a tyre kicker, telemarketer or worse still, a supplier chasing payment. Why won't everyone just let you do your job? Well, the problem is, these calls also make you money and it's a challenge to work out the best way to answer the phone, who should answ...
Feb 26, 2015•15 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Do you wish someone could tell you if your bank was really looking after you? How do you know if they're giving you the best deal? Should you finance your next vehicle through the dealer? In this episode, we answer these and many more questions about finance, borrowing to grow your business, vehicle and equipment purchases and more! Join Jon and Tammy from Loanwize as they uncover some of these tips to help give you the upper hand when it comes to finance and lending: Why not all banks are the s...
Feb 23, 2015•34 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Staff. They're your ticket to freedom as a trade business owner and unfortunately, seem to be a source of many headaches as well. Once the fear of actually hiring someone new is overcome, one of the biggest headaches tradies in business suffer is finding, recruiting and retaining the right staff. While it may seem like an exercise in pot luck, there is in fact a process to follow that will increase the likelihood of you finding someone who is a great fit for you, your business and your customers...
Feb 19, 2015•26 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Have you ever had one of 'those' jobs where you knew it was going to go pear shaped from the start? Where you wished you'd listened to your gut instinct and told the customer you were booked out, or too dear or something?! They can be a real nightmare when it comes to your customer service standards and making sure your name isn't tarnished as a result. Well, in our first installment of 'What Would Wazza Do?' we take a look at a situation just like this where a tradie took on a job that was doom...
Feb 16, 2015•15 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Tired of working your butt off and getting paid the least in your business? Maybe you feel like you're working for free on some jobs?! Well, the simplest way to improve this equation and put a little more profit into your account each month is to raise your rates. Aaaaaarrrggh! We hear you scream. You'll stop winning work and there'll be nothing for you to do! That's certainly the fear held by many tradies in business (not you of course, right?). Well, the reality is somewhat different (the fear...
Feb 12, 2015•19 min•Season 1Ep. 30
