Tradies In Business
Tradies In Business
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 hosts, Warrick 'Waz' Bidwell and Nicole 'Nic' Cox, were both born into tradie families and have first hand experience of the gut busting, money stre…Follow the podcast:
TIB641 Growth, Branding, and Workwear with Troy Yewdall of Totally Workwear
How can you build a brand that goes beyond the product and truly resonates with people? Well, let's take a peek behind the scenes at Totally Workwear's journey as Troy shares how they've shaken up the workwear game, not only by transforming the industry but also by standing up for the hardworking f…
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TIB640 Real Tradie Stories - Liam and Samara from Trethowan Building
Running a successful building business and maintaining a healthy personal life is possible and that's what Liam and Samara demonstrate in their business and family life. In this episode, Liam and Samara share the importance of communication and boundaries, both at home and at work, the immense valu…
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TIB639 Real Tradie Stories - Scott Wrigley from ACT Certification
Ever wondered what it takes to transition from being a builder to a building certifier and then a successful business owner? Tune in to Real Tradie Stories as Waz & Nic sit down with Scott Wrigley and chat about the importance of seeking outside feedback, embracing coaching, and the challenges face…
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TIB638 How To Avoid Legal Battles With Clients with Greg James from Built Environment Building Consultants
The saying goes, never argue with an idiot because they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. The same could be said about arguing with clients... or the licensing bodies! Today's guest is a former builder turned consultant who learned the hard way how important paperwork an…
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TIB637 F#ck It Friday - Sh*t Camping Experiences, Caravans and Stuff
Waz loves camping. Nic... used to but now not so much! Find out why Nic's fallen out of love with her caravan and what's wrong with caravan parks. Waz tries his best to turn it all into a business lesson. Not sure he succeeds this time though! --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition …
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TIB636 Tid Bits - NO! How To Say No Without Saying No
Saying no. It's a skill many of us wish we had but are either too scared to use or unsure how! In today's quickie episode, your hosts run through some simple, actionable tools you can use to say no when you know you should instead of saying yes when you know you shouldn't! --- Connect with Trad…
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TIB635 Free Trade Day Founder Ryan Wilson on The Truth About Electricians, Business Survival and Giving Back
We have another chat to Ryan Wilson who, back in 2017, founded 'Free Trade Day'. Free Trade Day is an initiative that helps those less fortunate with basic tradie services, free for a day! Ryan's also an electrician and business owner and since we last spoke here on the podcast, he's had some inter…
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TIB634 F#ck It Friday - Is The Las Vegas NRL Part Of Something Sinister?
Nic pops on her tin foil hat and tunes it in to the conspiracy channel today. What's REALLY going on with the NRL going to Las Vegas and what's it got to do with your kids and your family? --- Connect with Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcast, you can connect with us on…
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TIB633 Tid Bits - HR CHANGES: The Latest Updates You Need To Know About
There have been some changes to employment law in Australia that could affect trade business owners. Nic and Waz run through some of the key changes that you should be aware of and how they might impact your business and your bottom line. For more specifics, click HERE to chat with our mate Kristy-…
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TIB632 How To Avoid Falling On Your Face In Business With Rakesh from Aureus Financial
When Rakesh Nairn's family fell on their face in business, he decided to educate himself and avoid the same mistakes. He's gone on to work with some of the country's biggest accounting firms and now runs his own practice along with our mate Jackson Milan from Aureus Financial. While this topic can …
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