When it comes to the school of hard knocks, people seem to either take the lessons and move on or they get stuck in their past. Today's real tradie guy has certainly moved on which is an incredible feat given the knocks he's had in his life. From living on the streets at age 16, to learning a trade and building a business and now living on the beach with his fiancee (and their cute French bulldog), Vetea will surely inspire you to take a look at your own life in a new light. See omnystudio.com/l...
Jun 17, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Waz discovers his new productivity tool isn't working and Coxie confesses to not achieving her ONE goal for the day... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2019•13 min•Season 2Ep. 64
As a kid Jonathan was fascinated with radio and television. He started out his career at the age of 12, selling air time for advertisements to his mates' lemonade stands in their street! Since then he's spent more than 15 years in television and journalism and now, Johnathan shares his insights with business owners on how to create great stories, videos and how to make them go viral. If you've thought at all about using video for your business (and you should be!) or you're currently using this ...
Jun 11, 2019•55 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Nobody likes being stood up...and today, Waz and Nic get stood up by guests not once, but twice! So they didn't waste their coffee, they decided to record an episode digging into this issue instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 07, 2019•21 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Wowee! Waz and Nic knew their 'real tradie wives/guys' episodes would make for some great stories but this one's a cracker! Katrina Hamilton not only stands beside her tradie-man in their glazing business, she's the mother to their young family, a psychology graduate AND is running her own business at the same time! This really is an episode about how to work with your partner, juggle multiple balls and do it all while maintaining a marriage and some sanity. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Jun 02, 2019•53 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Waz and Nic discuss the meaning of broccoli, the power of words and what on earth is a twitcher? Just another typical FIF from the dynamic duo! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 60
We chat with another of our "Real Tradie Guys". This time it's Pete the Plasterer. Pete's seen some ups and a whole lot of downs and has some jaw dropping stories to share! He's also an impressive bloke. Despite everything he's endured and lost, Pete has come out with an incredible mindset and a bunch of wisdom. He shares plenty of truth bombs in this episode that you definitely want to listen to without distractions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 27, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Is it time to just get on with it? Do Waz and Nic even know what they're doing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2019•31 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Ever dismissed a frustration or problem in your life with "first world problem huh?"?? The crew unpack what's going on when we say this and try and figure out if 1st world problems are even problems at all!? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 57
We've decided it's time. Time to talk to the REAL tradies in business teehee. Seriously though, with so many tradie wives standing beside their tradie partners, we decided it's time to highlight some of the amazing stories, learnings and perspectives our tradie wives have to share. First cab off the rank is our very own Nicole Cox, who is literally The Builder's Wife! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2019•49 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Most of us are terribly confused by the whole BIF Act, in fact many of us don't even know what it is and how it can help us in business. Fionna from Aitchison Reid joins us in today's episode to take away some of the confusion around what you need to know to ensure you get paid. Be sure to listen right to the end for your special offer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 06, 2019•54 min•Season 2Ep. 55
We all need to do it. Most of us suck at it. Saying no is an important skill that can grow your business, save you time, reduce your stress and give you back your sanity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 04, 2019•22 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Ever wished you had a great team of people, all pulling together to achieve the common goal for your business? We chat to a real tradie who's worked as part of a team just like that... on a Sydney to Hobart winning yacht! Ed Wray from Mackellar Electrical crewed on one of the divisional winning yachts in the 2018-19 Sydney To Hobart. Ed shares his experience but also how his life's challenges, heartaches and triumphs led to the starter's gun on Boxing Day 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Apr 30, 2019•56 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Do you fake it? If you are you could be doing it wrong! Nicole comes clean about her faking and Waz has some tips on how to do it positively... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 26, 2019•16 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Ugghh. Budgeting. Finances. Cash flow. Bills! Who doesn't nod off at the idea of a spreadsheet to track your spending? Could be why so many of us suck at it (and worse, don't do it at all!) While most of us know that having a budget is important, few of us actually do it and do it well. Our guest today knows first hand what it's like to get yourself into the financial poo and like so many of the experts on the Tradies In Business podcast, she decided to create a solution that she now shares with...
Apr 22, 2019•57 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Hate paperwork? Waz and Nic hate this more...another ranty pants episode from the gang! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 18, 2019•18 min•Season 2Ep. 50
What did you want to be when you grew up? Our guest today didn't want to be a fireman but that's exactly what he ended up doing! After many years as a 'Firey', Brent Clayton saw how many people wanted to become, and struggled to succeed at becoming, a fireman (or woman). So he did what any solutions focused person would do... he started a business to train people for successful application and entrance to the fire service. Brent has pretty much seen all the mistakes people make when applying for...
Apr 15, 2019•48 min•Season 2Ep. 49
For your friend to call? For the rain to stop? The weather to warm up? Cool down? The kids to grow up? Seems we're all waiting for something... and THEN we'll be happy. Find out what Waz and Nic are waiting for...and how to make tasty, salty nuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 11, 2019•17 min•Season 2Ep. 48
You don't normally think of real estate as being funny. Our guest on the show today would have to be one of Australia's funniest real estate agents and he's using video to generate some impressive stats on social media. As well as being a comedic genius (our words, not his!) Dan Lee has a real head for marketing and he shares some amazing tips into how to use social media, and video, to kill it online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 08, 2019•56 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Need we say more? Waz and Nic, solving the world's BIG questions. Well, sometimes at least! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 05, 2019•13 min•Season 2Ep. 46
This is the episode in which Waz makes a great sweeping statement about posing in a pair of pink boots on the work site!! We are talking with Stacey from She Wear about PPE for women and why it became a focus and then a business for her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 02, 2019•41 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Waz and Nic 'go there' today and talk... politics! Waz also sends out a bit of a war cry to tradies around Australia to stand up and make a difference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 28, 2019•22 min•Season 2Ep. 45
All good Australian stories start in the pub, and the journey for Paul Sharpe from Easy Payslip started with a great story involving some mates and a few beers. Come join us as we talk about schooners, spreadsheets and payslips AND solving your payroll headaches with a single touch! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 25, 2019•51 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Everyone loves a good party. Especially Nicole! She's a ninja at planning and hosting kids' parties (have a listen to the episode for stories of some of her best), but we really want to know how to throw an awesome adult party... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Ryan Wilson from Free Trade Day shares his emotional story of how he came to create 'Free Trade Day' that over the 3 years it's been running, has gone from a viral Facebook post to something quite spectacular! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Need we say more? Waz and Nic lift the lid on this old riddle and see if they can solve it. Plus, Waz realises he might have made a mistake with the wedding gift he gave his wife recently and the guys share the deets for the upcoming Launch Party! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 15, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 41
One of the biggest stress causes for tradies in business is cash flow. Closely tied to that is trying to get paid by people who owe you money! Today's episode shows you how to literally bulletproof your business! We cover PPSR, how it applies (and doesn't), the importance of t's and c's as well as how to make sure you (almost) never have to worry about being taken by a client or contractor again! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 11, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Arrrgh! How on earth do you manage distractions? Coxie thinks she has the answer but Waz isn't sure his battery will survive long enough. Maybe he should just get the lead and plug it in? Another typical FIF from the crew! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 07, 2019•23 min•Season 2Ep. 38
**Trigger Warning: Mental Health discussion.** Occasionally you have the opportunity to meet amazing people doing amazing things. Our interview with Sophie Aubry will have you reflecting over your own life thinking about how you can do better and be kinder. Sophie is about to head out to walk 1000km solo along the W.A. coast! You'll have to listen to find out why. Keep an eye out for snakes Sophie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 04, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 37
How do you choose a new hairdresser? Seems Coxie has a story about an expensive hair do that all started on social media. Waz decides pics of raw sewage would make a great marketing idea. Just another typical FIF from your hosts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 28, 2019•31 min•Season 2Ep. 36
