Stress isn’t just a feeling. It’s not simply being busy or under pressure, it’s your body’s primal response to threat. The same surge of cortisol that once saved us from a lion still fires when the invoice is overdue, a staff member quits, or the pipeline runs dry. 

Why is that a problem? Well, in business that lion never stops chasing us. For months or years, we can stay in fight-or-flight mode, and the cost shows up everywhere: in our health, our families, and our bottom line. 

We explore the traps business owners fall into: working harder, avoiding, numbing, and share how to break the cycle through awareness, healthy habits, and smarter strategies. Because you can’t outrun stress. But you can learn to face it, manage it, and come out stronger. 

In this episode you’ll learn: 
🔨 Stress isn’t just mental: it’s your body’s physical alarm system. 
🔨 Constant pressure keeps your body redlining, and something eventually breaks. 
🔨 Most people respond by working harder, avoiding, or numbing the pain. 
🔨 Real progress starts by naming stress, facing it, and tackling the cause. 
🔨 Healthy habits: eating well, sleeping, moving, rebuild your resilience and focus. 
🔨 You can’t outrun stress, but you can learn to master it. 

If you’re felling stressed or overwhelmed, and need someone to talk, we recommend you reach out to TIACS, a free phone and text counselling service for Australia’s tradies: https://www.tiacs.org/ or phone 0488 846 988. 

… Book a free Strategy Session to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au 

And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden 

Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup 

Stress isn&rsquo;t just a feeling. It&rsquo;s not simply being busy or under pressure, it&rsquo;s your body&rsquo;s primal response to threat. The same surge of cortisol that once saved us from a lion still fires when the invoice is overdue, a staff member quits, or the pipeline runs dry.&nbsp;
Why is that a problem? Well, in business that lion never stops chasing us. For months or years, we can stay in fight-or-flight mode, and the cost shows up everywhere: in our health, our families, and our bottom line.&nbsp;
We explore the traps business owners fall into: working harder, avoiding, numbing, and share how to break the cycle through awareness, healthy habits, and smarter strategies. Because you can&rsquo;t outrun stress. But you can learn to face it, manage it, and come out stronger.&nbsp;
In this episode you&rsquo;ll learn:&nbsp; 🔨 Stress isn&rsquo;t just mental: it&rsquo;s your body&rsquo;s physical alarm system.&nbsp; 🔨 Constant pressure keeps your body redlining, and something eventually breaks.&nbsp; 🔨 Most people respond by working harder, avoiding, or numbing the pain.&nbsp; 🔨 Real progress starts by naming stress, facing it, and tackling the cause.&nbsp; 🔨 Healthy habits: eating well, sleeping, moving, rebuild your resilience and focus.&nbsp; 🔨 You can&rsquo;t outrun stress, but you can learn to master it.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re felling stressed or overwhelmed, and need someone to talk, we recommend you reach out to TIACS, a free phone and text counselling service for Australia&rsquo;s tradies: <a href="https://www.tiacs.org/">https://www.tiacs.org/</a> or phone 0488 846 988.&nbsp;
&hellip; Book a free Strategy Session to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: <a href="https://www.strategysession.com.au">www.strategysession.com.au</a>&nbsp;
And if you&rsquo;re not already part of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden">The Trade Den</a> please come over to our community on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden</a>&nbsp;
Find out more about Pravar Group at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pravargroup.com">www.pravargroup.com</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup">https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup</a>&nbsp;

If you’re a tradie and you’ve gone out on your own you’ve probably done it because you want more out of your life… to earn more money, build wealth, have more free time with your family and live a great lifestyle. 

But for so many business owners they end up working long hours, not generating enough profit and ending up tired, stressed and with no time to connect with the very thing that matters to them most … their families. 

In The Trade Den Podcast, we pull back the curtain to share the same tools, stories and strategies that have helped hundreds of businessmen in the trades and construction industry transform their businesses and reconnect with their families. 

If you’re ready to take back control of your business and life you’re in the right place, click follow so you don’t miss a single episode and head to The Trade Den to join our Facebook Community. 

Ready to get off the Hamster Wheel and take your Business and Life to the next level? Book a Chat here 

Find out more about Pravar Group at pravargroup.com or @rob_kropp

If you&rsquo;re a tradie and you&rsquo;ve gone out on your own you&rsquo;ve probably done it because you want more out of your life&hellip; to earn more money, build wealth, have more free time with your family and live a great lifestyle.&nbsp;
But for so many business owners they end up working long hours, not generating enough profit and ending up tired, stressed and with no time to connect with the very thing that matters to them most &hellip; their families.&nbsp;
In The Trade Den Podcast, we pull back the curtain to share the same tools, stories and strategies that have helped hundreds of businessmen in the trades and construction industry transform their businesses and reconnect with their families.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re ready to take back control of your business and life you&rsquo;re in the right place, click follow so you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode and head to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2408346576138045">The Trade Den</a> to join our Facebook Community.&nbsp;
Ready to get off the Hamster Wheel and take your Business and Life to the next level? Book a&nbsp;<a href="https://launch.pravargroup.com.au/onestepcloser">Chat</a> here&nbsp;
Find out more about Pravar Group at pravargroup.com or @rob_kropp

The Trade Den Podcast helps tradespeople and construction business owners break free from the cycle of long hours and stress. Each week, hosts Rob and Dan share proven strategies, tools and real stories from hundreds of successful trades businesses to help you build profit, reclaim your time and reconnect with your family. Whether you're struggling with cash flow, team management or work-life balance, discover how to transform your business into one that serves your lifestyle goals. Join our community of like-minded tradespeople ready to get off the hamster wheel and take control of their business and life.

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If you’re a tradie and you’ve gone out on your own you’ve probably done it because you want more out of your life… to earn more money, build wealth, have more free time with your family and live a great lifestyle. 

But for so many business owners they end up working long hours, not generating enough profit and ending up tired, stressed and with no time to connect with the very thing that matters to them most … their families. 

In The Trade Den Podcast, we pull back the curtain to share the same tools, stories and strategies that have helped hundreds of businessmen in the trades and construction industry transform their businesses and reconnect with their families.

If you’re ready to take back control of your business and life you’re in the right place, click follow so you don’t miss a single episode and head to The Trade Den to join our Facebook Community 

Ready to get off the Hamster Wheel and take your Business and Life to the next level?

Book a Chat here 

Find out more about Pravar Group at pravargroup.com or @rob_kropp

If you&rsquo;re a tradie and you&rsquo;ve gone out on your own you&rsquo;ve probably done it because you want more out of your life&hellip; to earn more money, build wealth, have more free time with your family and live a great lifestyle.&nbsp;
But for so many business owners they end up working long hours, not generating enough profit and ending up tired, stressed and with no time to connect with the very thing that matters to them most &hellip; their families.&nbsp;
In The Trade Den Podcast, we pull back the curtain to share the same tools, stories and strategies that have helped hundreds of businessmen in the trades and construction industry transform their businesses and reconnect with their families.
If you&rsquo;re ready to take back control of your business and life you&rsquo;re in the right place, click follow so you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode and head to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2408346576138045">The Trade Den</a> to join our Facebook Community&nbsp;
Ready to get off the Hamster Wheel and take your Business and Life to the next level?
Book a <a href="https://launch.pravargroup.com.au/onestepcloser">Chat</a> here&nbsp;
Find out more about Pravar Group at pravargroup.com or @rob_kropp

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