Nic and Waz give more details on the TiB 30 Challenge and how YOU can get involved. They also take a look at how small, non-business activities and goals play a part in getting BIG results in business and in your personal life. As usual, there's some Waz-isms, Nic Naks and a bit of waffle sprinkled amongst the good stuff. To download your #tib30challenge calendar and activities CLICK HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 31, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 306
Size matters. There, we said it. When it comes to celebrating and locking in your wins it's important to start SMALL. Most people dismiss small achievements and instead, focus on the big wins... but Nic and Waz have some insights that might change your mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 29, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 305
One of our Tradiepreneurs (G'day Ed) shared an analogy to rival Waz's recently. It was to do with golf and what short and long putts have to do with the way you approach change in your business and life. Rather than always going for the big putts or the hole-in-one, if we start with smaller '1 foot putts' we can build our confidence and this can lead to greater progress (to find out more about the Tradiepreneur program, book a free chat with Waz and Nic HERE ). Nic and Waz take their usual off-t...
Aug 26, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 304
While Waz shops for leg warmers on Etsy... Nic is doing something useful and putting together our next Tradies In Business challenge! Yep, September sees us kick off the #tib30challenge where Nic and Waz invite you, our listeners, to be a part of history. Ok, that might be overstating it but if you're feeling a bit of busy brain, got a covid-coat wrapped around you, are stiffer in the back/knees/hips than a lump of 3-week-old cheese or can't seem to picture yourself in last year's swimsuit then ...
Aug 26, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 303
Don't stop. Never give up. Keep going. These things and more are said as so-called motivational slogans to a generation (or three) taught that you have to work hard for what you want and you have to work for a long time to get it. What happens then, if you're not seeing the results you expect? How do you know when quitting is actually a GOOD thing? Nic and Waz take a look at the how-to, not just the what, of staying power. They also unpack the question, maybe it's time to quit? See omnystudio.co...
Aug 24, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 302
We're not sure how, but we've just passed 500 EPISODES here at the Tradies In Business podcast! Thanks to all of you who support the show by listening and have even appeared as guests. Waz takes the opportunity for a freestyle waffle to celebrate! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 301
When the clouds are dark and you're in the midst of a storm, how do you regain some sort of more balanced perspective? How do you make choices when all choices seem pre-determined? Nic and Waz take a light hearted look at seeing things from the outside-in PLUS another opportunity for some merch... Waz shares a first for him as he ticks off something he's wanted to do his whole life. If you share a video of you doing the same, we'll send some merch to the 1st 3 people to tag us on socials!Oh and ...
Aug 23, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 300
Waz and Nic share a bit of what's been going on in their week, talk some crud (again!) for a Friday ep and make a plea for help to you, our listeners! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 299
Nic and Waz share a bit of their own personal feelings about the current state of play in the world See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 298
HR gets talked about a lot on this podcast and in general. It's something you really need to have sorted or you're exposing your business to more risk than necessary. What if you could also use the boring HR stuff to motivate, lead and generally show care to your team members? And what if that meant they were more engaged, productive, loyal and great to work with? Well, it is possible and we talk to Kristy-lee Billett from The Footprint Group about how! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Aug 16, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 297
If you're like many of our listeners and Tradiepreneurs you're striving to create a better business and a better lifestyle for you and likely your family. Unfortunately, many of us get so busy, stressed, time-poor and overwhelmed that we don't make time or space for our health. Without our health, the business and lifestyle we've worked hard to create isn't actually worth much at all! So what can you do, if anything, to improve this balance? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 16, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 296
Today is a Covid-free day at Tradies In Business. Waz and Nic are keeping their promise to have an episode where they don't talk 'shop', Covid or anything to do with improving business and lifestyle. Today's all about the dad-jokes (and mum-jokes) and we're rewarding one listener with some merch if they share theirs via Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 295
We don't know... is it laziness? Or is there some ulteriour motive? It seems some sections of the media are STILL using tradie-bashing as a way to get... what exactly? Waz and Nic get a bit ranty and a bit sweary in an episode that also looks at mindless consumption of media, making a difference and being willing to BE different. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 12, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 294
It's tough to deal with overwhelm when you're not even sure how to recognise it. In these times with lockdowns, work restrictions, materials delays and more it's not surprising that there's more than a few business owners feeling the pressure. Nic shares a powerful insight into how to recognise whether you're in a state of overwhelm, what to do if you are and how to prevent it in the future.If you're wanting to make change but don't know where to start, book a free chat with Nic and Waz HERE See...
Aug 11, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 293
We're continuing with a bit of a theme. This time looking at the generation gaps... how DO you work with the generation behind you, or even ahead of you? We're told (by the mainstream media) that 'The Millennials" are hard to work with. But are these broad generalisations true? And even if they are, how on earth do you navigate this as an employer and business owner?Remember to screen shot the episode and share it to your Insta feed, tagging @tradiesinbusiness with your opinion plus, if you're k...
Aug 10, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 292
How on earth do you work with people you're different to? With such a diverse range of personalities, beliefs, values, ethics and morals in the world today, how the heck do you 'gel' with those around you? Do you even need to?! Waz and Nic look at staff, customers, business partners and what to do when someone you're dealing with is just 'different' to you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 09, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 291
After Nic's "Karen" episode recently, Waz tries hard not to share his opinion on.... everything! We also take a look at pain and pleasure and whether it's ok to seek comfort or if 150 wall balls is really worth it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 04, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 290
After Waz's quick trip to the big island (the mainland!) for a family emergency, we're back with the duo's thoughts and tips on dealing with a Covid-world. Coxie sticks up for some local school kids, Waz goes deep on the topic of judgement and the pair turn a rant into a business and life lesson for a hump day rant-athon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 04, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 289
Being forced to do anything is not nice. When we feel like we have no control over so much of our lives lately, what do we do with the stress and emotion that flows from this for many of us? Waz and Nic take a look at some simple things that might help blow off some steam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 21, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 288
When so much seems uncertain it's helpful to work out what we can, and can't, control. Making a plan for when (not if) conditions change can put you back in charge and perhaps make things seem a little less crap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 21, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 287
As SA goes into another lockdown while this podcast episode was literally being recorded, we feel it's more important than ever to share some of the stories from the past 18months. One such story is a business that was on the brink of closure going into the longest lockdown we've seen so far being Victoria's 111 day stretch. Adrian shares his insights, personal trials and perhaps some hope for the future of us all in 'the trades'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 20, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 286
With the latest lockdown in Sydney and the direction that all construction is also stopped, Nic and Waz want to start some different conversations than the ones we're seeing in many forms of media. We'll come at you daily until the trades are allowed to return to work in one of Australia's largest cities! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 285
For years we've been told to keep work life and home life separate. To literally quarantine our time between the two and for years business owners have struggled to actually achieve this. What if it's just not realistic? What if, rather than creating some sort of mythical boundary between our work and our life... we acknowledge that it's all one and the same? What if it's about our headspace rather than some life coaching hack? Remember, if you're ready to make change but aren't sure where to st...
Jul 13, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 284
Coxie and Waz love a good Friday riff and today they're shining the rechargeable worklight on taking a stand about an issue you might have, having an opinion (and should you?), taking the p*ss and how to do it properly. Or should you even do it at all? Answering life's great questions and providing a bit of Friday entertainment because... who needs another C___ update on the radio anyway?! Remember, if you're ready to make change but aren't sure where to start, you can chat to Nic and Waz for fr...
Jul 08, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 283
If there's one thing Waz loves more than coffee and Coxie more than a good glass of bubbles, it's a listener success story! Even better is a listener who's gone on to become a 'Tradiepreneur' - a trade business owner who's ticking their own boxes. Whether it's getting time back to spend with family, sorting out cash flow issues, getting the business running with less stress or all of the above, our Tradiepreneurs are a shining example of what's possible with hard work and a willingness to embrac...
Jul 05, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 282
How DO you do it ALL? As a Tradie Wife/Partner/Spouse you're possibly also a mother, bookkeeper, house keeper, cook, delivery driver, medical first responder, Uber driver, tutor, systems developer, IT guru, counsellor AND pet carer. So how on earth can you be Wonder Woman while preserving your sanity, dignity and sense of self? It's not easy, but Waz chats with our resident Builder's Wife to find out how she's managed to do it herself and support many women to do the same. To book a free chat wi...
Jun 28, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 281
It's a concept that strikes fear into the hearts of business owners (and salespeople!) everywhere. Increasing prices or raising rates. We immediately break out into cold sweats and shallow breathing at the prospect of losing half our clients, being peppered with objections from prospects and finding cashflow and profit even more challenging. While this is one possibility of course, Nic and Waz have more than a decade of experience and observation to the contrary. But how, you ask? Well, it's sim...
Jun 21, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 280
We reference this episode a lot in conversations with our Tradiepreneur clients so we thought it would be worth bringing it back to the top of your feed! If you are serious about getting off the tools then have a listen to Adam Sand from Roofing Business Partner. In particular, Adam has worked out how to find and retain the right employees in arguably one of the toughest labour markets around... the USA. Keep an eye out for the latest Tradies In Business webinar as well, where we take a look at ...
Jun 08, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 279
One massively overlooked area of marketing in many trade businesses is repeat purchasing and customer loyalty and retention programs. With many companies solely focused on winning new business, the customers we had last month or year sometimes get neglected. From a chance meeting in an Uber to more than 50,000 users on their reminder platform, David Wareing from repeatbooking.com.au has learned a ton about getting customers to come back and buy again. And again. And again! We take a look at some...
Jun 01, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 278
Safety. Most of us admit it's important. Critical even. Yet many of us in business are mystified as to how to 'do safety' properly, how to make it more than just paperwork and more importantly, how to get our employees, subbies and other support team truly engaged in safe attitudes and behaviours. The team at HazrdCo have developed some tools that make safety simple and best of all, a part of running a good business on a day to day basis. Find out why it doesn't have to be as hard as you think. ...
May 24, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 277
