Full of gold nuggets! If you are serious about getting off the tools you can't miss this episode. Adam Sand from Roofing Business Partner has gone from building his own multi-million dollar roofing company to assisting other tradies build theirs. With insights on everything from marketing and sales to finding and retaining the right employees Adam has cracked the code! Want to know how he did it? You'll have to listen in of course. Findout more about Adam at www.roofingbusinesspartner.com See om...
Feb 25, 2019•55 min•Season 2Ep. 35
How do you relax after a busy day on the tools or in the office? Waz and Nic have some unique ideas on how to do it...! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2019•15 min•Season 2Ep. 34
There is nothing like a true tradie story and this week, we are taking you into the background of Samios boss Garry Wade. Garry has worked in just about every part of Samios from a delivery driver all the way through to now working as the Executive General Manager of the company! Join us as Garry gives us his top tips on what tradies need to do to make a successful trade business, how persistence pays off and more. We might have even offered him a job! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Feb 18, 2019•44 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Nobody can deny that mental health is a big issue. But are we doing the 'right' things and what else needs to change? Nic and Waz share some very personal stories today in an attempt to understand better what can be done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 15, 2019•21 min•Season 2Ep. 32
With print media declining and the rise and rise of online platforms like social media, YouTube and the like, you'd be forgiven for thinking that writing is also not as relevant. The opposite is true when it comes to your business with websites, social posts, customer materials and email marketing all being critical to the success of your trade business! We chat with journalist and professional writer, Emily Toxward, about the secrets to great content, how to write like a pro and some of the do'...
Feb 11, 2019•58 min•Season 2Ep. 30
It seems everyone's offended these days. About everything. All the time. What's with that? Make sure you join the conversation and tell us what you think over at www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness !! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 07, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Ever heard of a concreature? They are legendary in the construction world, but are all concreatures alike? Join us as we talk to Paul from Dolley Concreting about running a successful concreting business. Paul is as humble as they come, has a fantastic attitude and is keen to share what he sees as his lessons so far in business including (but not limited to) the secret to building a loyal and hard working team, how to deal with price competition and what makes a good deadlift... See omnystudio.c...
Feb 04, 2019•58 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Advertising on Facebook can feel like a money pit, especially if you are not sure what you are doing. But did you know there are some fantastic ways to advertise on Facebook for FREE? Social networks such as Facebook provide our businesses with simple way to market ourselves. When used well, it can give us the opportunity to position us as the experts in our fields that we are, providing our customers the chance to trust us before they work with us. Cate Scolnik from Sane Social Media is here to...
Jan 31, 2019•39 min•Season 2Ep. 28
What is it with the whole 'sex sells' thing? Is it still relevant (or appropriate?) Waz and Nic flirt with death, offending each other and some innuendo to see if they can get to the bottom of this issue... all puns intended. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2019•23 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Feedback is just information...right? Sometimes it's just not that easy. Waz and Nic give each other some feedback and discuss whether and when it's ok to give feeedback to others. Oh, and how to (maybe) accept it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Quoting. It's time consuming, demoralising and unavoidable! Happily, quoting and estimating can be simple, rewarding and fast! Today's guest is very experienced in estimating and has taken that knowledge and developed an app that 'does it all'. Well, almost. Check out her 10 step estimating process AND make sure you go to the Tradies In Business website and register to become a beta tester of the app for free! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 21, 2019•58 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Need we say more? Yep, we're talking 'trolls'... the social media variety. Not the cute and kinda weird looking dolls from 30 years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2019•21 min•Season 2Ep. 24
The fitness and gym industry as a massive one. For decades we've been told we just need to exercise more in order to lose weight and stay healthy. Turns out they weren't necessarily telling us the truth. Despite Australians spending mega bucks on gym memberships, boot camps and dieting challenges we're one of the sickest, fattest nations on Earth. Today's guest debunks some pretty big myths and literally shares with us "what to eat" in order to fit back into those old Levi 501's! See omnystudio....
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Waz and Nic take a look at some case studies and try and work out what is being done, what needs to be done and what you think should be done about some of the issues in the industry. Make sure you head over to the Tradies In Business group on Facebook and have your say! www.facebook.com/groups/tradiesinbusiness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2019•20 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Humans have told stories for thousands of years. We used to use them to pass along knowledge of where to find food, whether another tribe was coming to steal our potatoes and how to get more miles out of a pair of leather sandals. With the advent of technology and books our stories are more elaborate and perhaps more entertaining. We still have a love or perhaps even an addiction for a good story so why not tap into that to improve your business? We figured that who better to talk to about story...
Jan 10, 2019•55 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Hiring an apprentice can be such a huge opportunity for a trade business...and a huge headache! Figuring out how to find, develop and retain great apprentices has launched many businesses to the next level... and sadly, broken a few as well. Nicole was fortunate to be on the judging panel for the 2018 HIA Apprentice of the Year awards and in today's episode we catch up with the winner to find out what the secret is to hiring and leading a young apprentice. There's some great lessons from a 21 ye...
Jan 03, 2019•40 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Is it ok to get angry? Should we all just learn to be nice? Waz and Nic try and figure out if anger is good or bad and do it all without getting cranky! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 03, 2019•26 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Some wear it as a badge. Others despise the practice. Most of us hate being on the receiving end of it. Waz and Nic talk about being a tight arse and whether it's a good thing or something else! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2018•33 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Ever tweaked your back putting your shoes on? 'Tradie Back' is a real thing and comes from years of bending, lifting, shifting and generally working hard. Often it shows up when we do something simple, like putting on a pair of shoes or getting the shopping out of the car but it's far from simple when it comes to the pain, limitation and frustration that ensues. The treatment of back pain is a multi billion dollar industry and a lot of the misconceptions centre around surgery being the 'only fix...
Dec 28, 2018•57 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Do you take a break at Christmas? Waz and Nic dissect the silly season and how you can use it to your advantage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 20, 2018•18 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Hands up if you love networking! No? Don't worry, even if you're good at it there's a fair chance you don't love it. Which could explain why many of us don't do it! Despite knowing that networking is a powerful way to get more business, find subcontractors or builders to work with and to raise the profile of our trade business, many of us still avoid it. There's always the online versions of course, like LinkedIn, but are our desired contacts really on there and is the platform really suited to ...
Dec 17, 2018•43 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Clients are always right. Waz and Nic go toe to toe on this one in another F#ck It Friday episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 13, 2018•36 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Super (or superannuation) can be a bit of a dry topic. Today's guest will change all that and share some important insights into why you should be thinking about super, even if you're not planning your retirement! BUSSQ offer some awesome extra services for people in the trades and want you to feel super about your super! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2018•54 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Aaargh! Why does everyone want everything done BEFORE Christmas? What is this crazy phenomenon? Waz and Nic try and figure it out for the good of humanity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 06, 2018•33 min•Season 2Ep. 12
PPC or pay per click advertising has been around for a number of years and yet, it seems even more of a mystery than it did when first launched! Too many businesses waste money on their PPC, especially Google adwords, through simple misunderstanding and poor execution. We talk to a Google Adwords expert about ways you can stop wasting your hard earned and actually get PPC generating enquiries AND customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 03, 2018•34 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Sometimes it seems like if a little bit is good... then a lot would be awesome! Whether it's going to the gym, eating ice cream or working in your business, doing (or having) more seems like the sensible thing to do. You might be surprised to learn that this may not be the case! Hit play on another F@ck It Friday episode where Waz and Nic try and figure out if there really can be too much of a good thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 29, 2018•24 min•Season 2Ep. 10
What on earth is EQ and how can it help you manage, lead and inspire your people? Whether it's you, your family, your community or your business team, Karen from Peoplealignment is about to bust some myths, share some strategies and show you how to get your team firing on all four (or however many there are) and kicking some serious goals! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 27, 2018•58 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Staff are such a PAIN! Aren't they? Seems to be a persistent comment/complaint by so many employers so Nic and Waz decide to open Pandora's box and talk about the whys and wherefores of dealing with your most-needed and much-maligned resource! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2018•37 min•Season 2Ep. 8
We've come a long way since the days of housewives and working men... or have we? It seems tradie wives are often overlooked in the push to get 'tradies' off the tools. Often the anchor to tradies in business across the country, tradie wives can be seen taking care of marketing, bookkeeping, invoicing, scheduling, filing, ordering, banking, payroll and more! And that's before you even think about kids, household duties and the other pressures of being a modern tradie partner! In this episode we ...
Nov 19, 2018•49 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this F#ck It Friday, Waz and Nic practice safe podcasting... well, not really as they still speak openly and candidly about safety on site. Is there a problem like the media would have us believe? Have we got safe worksites now that the extensive legislation framework is in place? Or is it, as some stories would point to, left to the primary contractor to carry the burden of responsibility for safe work practices and worse still, when something goes wrong? Lot's of questions that we'd love yo...
Nov 15, 2018•25 min•Season 2Ep. 5
