Whether you're a plumber, electrician, builder, motor mechanic, landscaper, tiler, glazier, painter, carpenter, concretor or any of the myriad of trades and contractors that keep the world running, this podcast has been produced with you in mind. Your host, Nicole 'Nic' Cox, was born into a tradie family and has first-hand experience of the gut-busting, money stress and pressures that trade businesses can place on their owners and their families! Nic strongly believes in the opportunity that exists for all tradie business owners to create a flexible, financially secure business for now and for their families' future. She interviews guests on a range of topics such as marketing, finance, human resources, legal issues, mindset, motivation, physical and mental health, industry updates and more! Nic loves a laugh and a good story, so tune in for a unique look at how to 'get off the tools' and break the cycle of financial hardship and stress to create the trade business you really wanted!
Waz is FINALLY out of 14 days quarantine and can't wait to buy unleaded. Coxie has an alternative to chocolate but we're not sure it's a good thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The team take a look back at the week and discuss all sorts of things, none of which have anything to do with said virus! They also work out that time isn't kind to everyone... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Special Good Friday edition... what's your tradition? Waz and Nic take the day off... and you should too! But how do we do Easter now that we're stuck at home? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How come you haven't joined the Trade Desk? We ask the question PLUS we take a look at a new way of doing more...by taking stuff away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to work at home...new time blocking methods and a hump day special look at kids + business in these new times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waz spills his guts and Coxie saves they day in today's episode of the Tradies In Business daily Tradie Rona Cast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Monday... and Waz and Nic are talking food, drink, habits and how to keep some positive ones ready for the rebuild. Should you just eat the ice cream or not? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Sunday... and Waz and Nic still aren't taking a break! With daylight saving coming to an end Waz can finally stop being confused. Well, about the time at least. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We load up our second instalment in the daily Tradie Rona Cast episodes. How long can they actually keep this going?!? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our special podcast sessions begin for the 'Rona season! Quick chats with Waz and Nic every day to keep you in the loop, stay focused, give ideas and tips and hopefully get you chuckling occasionally too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's not often we get to speak to a trade business couple on the show so we were excited to have Nick and Jess from Esplin Building Group chat with us. In this Real Tradie Storie, we find out what it's like to start your own construction business, the dangers of comparing self to others in business and personally, what's wrong with the industry, how massive setbacks can be a blessing and what personal values have to do with running a successful building company. It's a big one so strap on the he...
As the situation unfolds in Australia, many trade businesses are starting to feel the effects of people's fear and panic. Perhaps even their own! We take a look at what you can do to make the most of the current conditions and maybe even use this time to prep... not for the apocalypse but for the REBUILD! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waz shares his thoughts directly with you on the crisis unfolding and how to not just survive, but potentially thrive, in your trade business in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nicole shares her thoughts directly with you on the crisis unfolding and how to not just survive, but potentially thrive, in your trade business in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We understand it can be tricky sometimes to manage communications may it be with your spouse, business partner or even your staff. Today, we have Tom Bell of Tomorrow Manto talk about men, women, leadership, and feelings and how to do this whole human relationship a bit better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Internet has been the fastest and most accessible resource for everyone. But, how reliable are the information we are seeing from it? How do you fact-check the information from the internet? Or you don't? Internet made a lot of people easy to judge other people, a business, or a situation with just one review or subjectively-written article. Waz and Nic shares their own experiences and how they fact-check information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Unless you've been living under a rock, or queuing up for toilet paper, you would know that Covid-19 or coronavirus is sweeping across the globe. While nobody seems certain of the medical and health impact of this virus, one thing is for certain - the economic and business impact is REAL. If you're not prepared for the shock waves to hit your trade business you'd best take a listen to this episode as Waz and Nic lay out a strategy to minimise (and maybe even capitalise) on the latest round of hu...
Have you experienced that your accountant tells you that you made a profit but there's no cash? What happened?! In today's episode, we talked to Katie Marshall, author of Profit First, to get a clear understanding on how profit turns to cash and to improve our cash flow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waz and Nic are at it again with bad jokes, a bit of a rant and a proper discussion about how to be authentic without forcing it in today's social media society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You probably know that video is the grand daddy of all content strategies, especially when marketing your business. Did you know that it's also a fantastic way to convert sales in your trade business? How about using it to increase the number of clients who upgrade? Who refer others to you? Or who simply stay as clients for longer? We chat to the founder of Bonjoro, a super cool platform and app that makes sending personalised videos to your prospects or customers an absolute cinch! Matt Barnett...
Waz and Nic often have deep and menaingful conversations when they get together. The team decided it was time to share some of their conversations so here's the first episode of Filosophy Friday! For the first episode, Waz and Nic go out on a limb and see if they can pull apart, and make sense of, some of the worrying trends they're seeing in society. Be sure to join the conversation and let them know what you think at www.tradiesinbusiness.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
One of the hardest things about getting young people into the trades is finding them somewhere to 'make a start'. Often, with little experience and a less developed resume or application skillset, young tradies are coming up against it when looking for their start in their career. We chat to a guy who's developed a service aimed at solving this problem for young tradies AND at helping employers find the right apprentices and trainees for their business at the same time. Sounds like a win:win and...
Do you know what is an illegal phoenix? Illegal phoenix activity. Illegal phoenix activity is when a new company is created to continue the business of a company that has been deliberately liquidated to avoid paying its debts, including taxes, creditors and employee entitlements. Learn more about illegal phoenix - what it is, how to spot one and what to do to avoid not getting paid for the work that you've done for another company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
How do you see yourself when you retire? Are you confident you'll be able to live a comfortable life after retirement? Let's find out from today's guest, Owen Hume, he'll be sharing tips on how you can prepare for your retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are a lot of hacks, formulas, and shortcuts you'll hear and see on the internet. You may have tried some of those. But the question is does it work? Waz and Nic busted the greatest myth in being a successful business owner. Listen up as you might be one of those who believe in this BIG myth! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's your biggest asset? Is it your home? Your family? Your health? Think of it this way - what would happen if you couldn't work for 3 months...could you pay your bills? Your mortgage? Your kids' school fees? Sadly, many people don't understand how or even that they can protect the income that they rely on every day. As part of our series with the crew from BUSSQ and Skylight Financial Solutions, we talk to an expert on all things personal insurance. You might be surprised how simple it all c...
It seems that everyone has either had one or knows someone who has and yet the question remains - how do I get the most out of my mentor or coach? With so many to choose from and various programs on offer, how on Earth do you pick the right one for YOU and then actually get what you paid for? Waz and Nic have been coaching and mentoring tradies for over 10 years so they share their insights (and stuff-ups) to help you answer the sixty four thousand dollar question... See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Waz and Nic have had enough. They're sick of the segregated and fragmented nature of the trades and they've decided that, after much complaining, they should actually DO something about this! Mark the date 10-10-20 in your diary because this will shake up the trades in Australia... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lots of businesses are talking about 'cause marketing' and how it can change the way you represent yourself to your target audience. Ok, that's the fluffy definition out of the way...cause marketing is really about getting your brand out there by doing good stuff for communities, not-for-profits and the like. It's a good old fashioned win-win scenario. Not only have today's guests built a very successful business via cause marketing, they've written a book about it! Not just any book, a 'Busines...
We all know that people lose their minds at Christmas time but Waz and Nic have some MORE ways to survive this Christmas period... just in case you missed the 7 ways episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
