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!
The podcast has passed more than 100,000 downloads thanks to you. Nic and Waz chat today about taking a break and ways to do it without heading to Roma! They also discuss how to keep your cup full of 'good stuff' that doesn't involve ice-cream, alcohol or anything else that makes you more padded and less well in the longer term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The dirty 'D' word of working with builders. In the 3rd and final episode in our 'get some lovin from builders' series, we take a look at defects. How to manage them, how to avoid them, communicate about them, rectify them and actually to turn them into an opportunity when it comes to working with builders! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Professionalism means different things to different people. We dive into what it looks like for builders wanting it from their subbies. Whether you're a primary contractor or a sub trade today's episode lays out the key aspects of why and how professionalism is critical to your business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We take a look at how subbies can get a slice of the upcoming building grants offered by federal and state governments. While many feel this will only benefit builders, Waz and Nic show you how you could tap into this lucrative market as a sub-trade too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's a professional league player and a business owner got in common? Today's guest is another great example of a professional in one field (pun intended!) transferring skills to another area in life - business. David Myles played for the Nth Qld Cowboys, Gold Coast Titans and NZ Warriors and now, he's taking it forward in a different arena - trade business ownership. David shares some awesome tips on his #1 marketing strategy for franchisees at GutterKnight, the 3 attributes of successful bus...
With questions still being asked of us here at Tradies In Business about 'what do you do?' Waz and Nic run through your options to change your business for better. Plus the usual commentary on things like public holidays, the Royal family and the weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sundays are for - invoicing, paperwork, getting ready for the week ahead. Right? Wrong? Where did the idea of weekends come from, is it still relevant and what's with the pineapple thing anyway? Plus, a special offer for podcast listeners from Waz and Nic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's nothing worse than a disingenuous message saying "we care about your call" only to not receive a call back. Well, maybe Waz's internet is worse. The dynamic duo delve into excuses in a Covid-world, bank knock-backs and some tips on being genuine in your business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Change is hard. You know that. What can also be hard is watching someone you know try and change... and get stuck. Staying patient, being supportive and being there for them can be tough when the path to change for that person seems sooooo simple. Nic and Waz have some tips for dealing with a scenario like this and for how to change your own situation if you're the one who's stuck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nic and Waz share their observations of the way different people respond to the Covid-relaxations and some of the recent government policies aimed at stimulating the economy. Which camp are you in? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waz gets excited as Tassie catches up to the mainland easing Covid restrictions... but are the relaxations actually a good thing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt Bruce from MJB Bodyworks has learned a thing or two about bouncing back. From losing a big chunk of his anatomy to surviving the GFC and The Rona. Matt is crushing it in an industry that's not even classed as a 'real' trade and he has some no nonsense advice for other tradies wanting to improve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coxie talks about her big epiphany on the weekend and how to get the f#@k out of your own way See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sundays are for... random thoughts from Nic and Waz like different names for eggs, hose coiling tips and favourite ways to butter toast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waz nd Nic believe there are some unsung heroes in trade businesses everywhere... and we celebrate them in today's episode. Waz also puts Coxie on the spot... AGAIN! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We find out Nicole's childhood nickname AND Waz has some serious stuff to share about his co-host See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waz and Nic take a look at the power of how we speak to our team members, partners and especially our apprentices. What if how we speak about others is setting us up to attract negativity to our lives? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A warning about getting complacent and dropping the ball in your business now that things are returning to some version of normal... for of us anyway!some See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you setting expectations with those around you without even realising it? If you've ever had a client or colleague disappointed with your performance (pun intended) then perhaps you've fallen victim to this. Nic and Waz take a look at some of the things we unwittingly do that make it almost impossible to make some people happy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So often trade business owners get told (and sold!) that they should be 'getting off the tools' and if they don't then they haven't achieved success (yet). Waz and Nic challenge this notion with some interesting thoughts about what success REALLY is about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's many years since Waz had a hangover. Ok, maybe not that many. He compares war stories with Nic and more importantly, Nic and Waz try and figure out if it is actually possible to do 'nothing' when we're not working. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waz and Nic have at least one thing in common - they're both Powderfinger fans! They discuss old school music, concert fails and their favourite board games... Nic's might surprise you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We all get stuck when confronted with change sometimes. How do we help those around us to confront our fears and excuses and actually move through it? Waz and Nic want to know your stories and strategies for helping Stuck Man (or woman)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waz and Nic have had 'one of those weeks' and while they managed to keep to the daily RonaCast schedule, it was by the skin of their teeth! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Succeeding in life is hard enough without becoming a parent in your teens while starting a trade! Today's guest not only succeeded but became the CEO of a number of businesses and recently sold one for a large sum of money! Have a listen to this Real Tradie Story with a twist... at the beginning! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18th birthdays in iso and Nic is feeling melancholly about her boy growing up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
They did it! An episode in less than 5 minutes! Waz and Nic took up the challenge and succeeded. We're not sure it was worth it though. Oh, and they talk about the Powderfinger concert too See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We want to know what your 3 GOOD things have been since Covid-19. Anything at all. Hit us up on Facebook or via the website and let us know your top 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some of us seem to attract crappy outcomes in business and life despite our best efforts. Waz reckons he knows why but isn't sure if the current methods are working. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FIST Day and Waz and Nic explore some more rabbit holes like who controls the internet, how to find like-minded tradies, speeding up change in life and what is The Drawing Board See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
