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Welcome to The Plumbify Podcast hosted by Plumbify Managing Director Matt Zubrinich, and part-time co-host, Plumbify Operations Manager Luke Rice. On The Plumbify Podcasts we're joined by some very special guests from the plumbing and construction industry, and beyond! We chat all things: business plumbing industry the broader construction industry funny stories social media ... and much much more! The White Collar Tradie by Plumbify episodes are where our MD Matt interviews some of the most interesting, inspirational and successful people he has met along the way throughout his business journey! These episodes are often with guests unrelated to the building and construction industry, and they may be people you have never heard of, but we guarantee you will hear some incredibly interesting stories, and uncover strategies, tips, tools, and habits that you can incorporate into your own business and life to go next level! Thanks for joining us on our journey! All our links ---> https://linktr.ee/plumbify

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    • Oct 8, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from The Plumbify Podcast

    #19 w/ Sam Ackland - Founder and CEO of Buildclean & Alpha Tradie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 69:04


    Welcome back to The Plumbify Podcast! In this episode Matt chats with founder and former CEO of Buildclean and current CEO of Alpha Tradie - Sam Ackland. For a "30 something" year old, Sam has a crazy list of achievements in business world comprising of:7 Figure Business LeaderSAYES Young Entrepreneur of the YearInDaily top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneur Award WinnerFlinders University Alumni Early Career Award WinnerAustralian Achiever Awards WinnerAustralian Financial Review Most Innovative Companies Finalist7NEWS Young Achiever Awards FinalistPublished Author; From You To TwoBachelor of Business with Specialisation in MarketingSam and Matt discuss what it takes to make it as a tradie in business, Sam's journey from University student to Entrepreneur, Sam's current business Alpha Tradie, massive lessons along Sam's journey, and much more. Thanks for listening!

    #18 w/ Will Frogley - CEO of The Master Builders Association of SA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 37:24


    Welcome to episode 18 of The Plumbify Podcast. In this episode we chat with Will Frogley the CEO of The Master Builders Association of South Australia. You'll be hard pressed to meet a person with more passion for the building industry than Will. Will has already made some huge moves since becoming CEO of The Master Builders SA, including the creation and roll-out of the "Born To Build" program and the RISE Mental Health program. We hope you enjoy this podcast. Thanks for listening!

    #17 AGIG HyHome Special Podcast Interview w/ Rob Davis - Senior Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 30:07


    Welcome to a special episode of The Plumbify Podcast where we trekked over to Wollert, Victoria to visit the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group HyHome - an Australian first initiative!The HyHome is Australia's first fully functioning house with Hydrogen as an energy source!The cooktop, Hot Water Heater, gas central heater and the BBQ are all powered by 100% renewable Hydrogen gas.I hope guys learn as much as we did during this interview! Renewable gas is going to be part of our future as plumbers, and as consumers, whether you like it or not. So strap in and learn a little!Thanks for listening!

    #16 w/ Mike Wilczynski - CPA, Business Advisor & Investor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 60:22


    DISCLAIMER* This episode is in no way intended to be financial or investing advise. Please consult a professional to understand your own unique financial circumstances. In this episode, Matt interviews Mike Wilczynski - Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Business Advisor and Investor. Matt and Mike chat about business structures, the dangers of partnerships, a period of Mike's life where he was making money hand-over-fist, which the resulted in a Ferrari purchase, but then resulted in Mike nearly losing it all, we answer questions from the Gram, and much, much more!Hopefully this episode might make you think about your own financial circumstances and how you can improve your position!Please enjoy!

    #15 w/ Matt Downie - Managing Director of iElectrical & Communications

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 60:00


    Welcome back to the Plumbify Podcast! On this episode Matt interviews another Matt! Matt Downie - Managing Director of iElectrical & Communications based in Stepney in South Australia. Matt is an elite operator of a trade business and a real branding guru. There is heaps of great insights in this episode that will resonate with up and coming tradies and experienced tradies alike. Thanks for listening!

    "Are You Doing It Right?" - TWCT by Plumbify w/ Wala Truscott - Intimacy and Relationship Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 81:44


    Let's get down to business!!! In this episode we dive deep into the other type of "business". This time we're jumping out of the "bathroom" and into the "bedroom" with a focus on improving intimacy and relationships with your partner.Welcome back to another episode of The White Collar Tradie by Plumbify. In this episode Matt interviews Wala Truscott. Wala is a Somatic Sex Coach and all round legend. Wala says it how it is - no bullshit! If you ever want to hear a tradie extremely out of their comfort zone, give this one a listen! All we can say is "thank us later". Might be an idea to let your intimate parter have a listen too! Only good things can come from the learnings in this podcast! Cheers!

    "The Urban Visionary" - a dialogue with Matt King - Managing Director of URPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 56:37


    Thanks for listening to another episode of The White Collar Tradie by Plumbify. In this episode your host Matt Zubrinich interviews Matt King, the Managing Director of URPS. Matt is a thought leader in the Urban Planning space and is an up and coming business leader in Adelaide and beyond. This episode provides an awesome insight in to the mindset and thought patterns of one of Adelaide's up and coming business people, and a recent 40 Under 40 award winner. In this episode Matt and Matt dive in to Matt's career journey, what it takes to be a leader in your space, Matt's business and planning philosophy and much much more. Any aspiring professionals or business people will get a lot out of this episode! Thanks for listening!

    #14 - Shooting The Sh!t w/ Luke and Big Nath

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 27:05


    In our first episode of our "Shooting The Sh!t" series, our Operations Manager Luke, and our Plumbing and Leak Detection guru and Manager Big Nath, let you in behind the scenes of Plumbify.Bit of friendly banter.Chat all things company weirdo's. What it's like to work at Plumbify.Etc Etc.Please enjoy!

    #13 w/ Justin Moore aka "Crave Plumbing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 78:24


    Hold on tight! Daddy "Crave" is in the house. IYKYK.Nothing much else to say other than we hope you enjoy!Cheers for the support!

    #12 w/ Jamie Bartolotta - Owner of Bartolotta Plumbing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 57:56


    Welcome back to the Plumbify Podcast.This is our first edition of our new "Plumbers of Instagram" series of the Podcast.In this episode we speak to Jamie Bartolotta or Bartolotta Plumbing in Southern NSW.Matt speaks with Jamie about his passion for TAFE teaching, about business, future ambitions, current challenges in his business, and much much more!And of course, we have a few laughs along the way!Get around it!

    #11 w/ Luke Walsh - CEO of TAPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 61:10


    Welcome to episode #11 of The Plumbify Podcast. In this episode of TPP Matt interviews Luke Walsh the CEO of TAPS.Matt and Luke discuss:What TAPS is and their role in the plumbing and roofingThe current employment environment and why it is so hard to get staff right nowAttitudes of apprentices and the different life pressures they have today vs "back in the day"Advice for apprentices on how to be successful in their plumbing careerGovernment initiatives and incentives ...and much much more!Please enjoy!

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    TWCT by Plumbify - Beyond Fitness w/ Beau Williamson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 60:18


    Meet Beau Williamson... one of South Australia's most elite Personal Trainers, a fitness influencer and a bloke who goes out of his way to create an inclusive environment in his gym. Beau is a special human, who gives up his time to also train the people who are often forgotten about in the gym environment - people with special needs. Matt and Beau dive deep in to what it takes to be successful in the fitness space, what separates the best PT's from the rest, the diet and training program of an elite athlete / trainer, mindset tools to stay focused on your fitness journey, the impact and legacy of his fitness mentor Dave, and heaps more.Give it a listen, and please share this with someone if it has resonated with you!Thanks for the support!

    #10 "Role Reversal" - Luke Interviews Matt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 63:24


    Welcome to episode 10 of The Plumbify Podcast.After having lots of Insta DM's asking for Matt to be interviewed, we decided to put him in the hot seat and get Plumbify Operations Manager Luke Rice to grill him!This one starts off with Matt's story as a youngster and how he got in to the plumbing industry, and moves to all things Plumbify, lessons along the way, future business goals, and a little bit of business advice.Thanks again for listening.Please enjoy!

    TWCT by Plumbify w/ Michael Marrone - Adelaide United Legend and Former Socceroo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 87:55


    This episode of The White Collar Tradie Podcast by Plumbify features none other than Adelaide United Soccer legend Michael Marrone. Michael has won an A-League Premiership, an A-League Championship and 3 FFA cups with the Reds. Michael or "Micky" as he is known, is 2nd in the games record for Adelaide United, has played in China, in Melbourne, and has even scored a goal for the Socceroos. This episode is full of gold and Michael goes deep in to his time as a professional athlete, with some particularly funny stories about his time playing soccer in China. Some epic insights into the mindset of an elite athlete, and what it takes to be successful in a team environment. Please enjoy!

    The White Collar Tradie by Plumbify - Building a Brand on Social Media w/ Louis Parcell aka "Parsl3y"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 97:59


    This episode of The White Collar Tradie Podcast by Plumbify featuring Louis Parcell aka @Parsl3y is full of real world information on how you can grow you own personal or business social media presence. Louis speaks candidly about what it takes to be a professional social media influencer, and dives deep in to his incredible positive mindset - all at 25 years old! This one really is a must listen.Give this podcast a rating and subscribe if this content has provided value to you, and don't forget to share it with someone who would resonate with it!

    #9 Patty Caldow aka "Aussie Apprentice"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 61:56


    Welcome back to the Plumbify Podcast.In this poddie we chat with Patrick Caldow, or as he is known on the socials as "Aussie Apprentice"Matt and Patty chat all things plumbing apprenticeships, how Patty got in to plumbing and what has made him so successful as an apprentice, his social media journey, and much much more!Check us out on all the social channels and thanks for listening!Patty can be found at @aussieapprentice on Instagram!

    #8 Johnny Kosta - "Life Of A Maintenance Plumber"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 67:38


    In Episode 8 of The Plumbify Podcast Matt interviews popular Instagram plumbing influencer Johnny Kosta - better known as "Life Of A Maintenance Plumber".Matt and John speak about John's journey in plumbing, his crazy social media growth, partnerships with well-known international brands, his crazy social media growth and much much more.*Apologies for the audio as we did this virtually and there was a delay in the audio.

    #7 Part 2 of 2 | Michael "Mojo" Johnson - Business and Mental Performance Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 54:12


    Welcome back to part 2 of our our interview with mental performance coach Michael "Mojo" Johnson.This whole episode including part 1 is full of awesome business and mindset tools and hacks you can implement immediately in your business, career and life.Please enjoy!

    #7 Part 1 of 2 | Michael "Mojo" Johnson - Business and Mental Performance Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 58:36


    In this episode of The Plumbify Podcast, Matt speaks with Michael "Mojo" Johnson. Mojo is one of Australia's most renowned mental performance coaches and works with business owners, rich listers, elite athletes and top executives.Mojo works in particular with many trade based businesses and has some awesome learnings and take aways for Plumbers and tradies alike.Please enjoy!

    #6 Andrew Clarke - CEO of the Master Plumbers Association of South Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 71:44


    In this episode of The Plumbify Podcast, Matt speaks with Andrew Clarke - the CEO of the Master Plumbers Association of South Australia.Andrew has been the CEO of MPASA since 2007 and he is clearly a very passionate advocator for the plumbing industry here in SA.Matt and Andrew discuss:Andrews career, and how he came to be the CEO of the MPASAIdeas to met the forecast demand for apprentices and skilled tradesman over the next 3 years and beyondConcerns across the board Andrew and his team are seeing from MPASA membersThe conundrum around trades needing to pay for the Standards in which we all need to adhere to - and a hopeful resolution to this coming soonMPASA member benefits... and lots more!!!Please enjoy, and thanks for listening!

    #5 Nathan Bishop - Master Builders Association Safety Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 61:46


    Welcome back to The Plumbify Podcast! On today's episode we were lucky enough to talk to the new Safety Mnager from Master Builders Association of SA. We got to speak about industry hot topics and how big and small businesses can put safety measures in place to protect the business and all staff. Hope you enjoy! https://linktr.ee/plumbify

    TPP Couch Chats - World Plumbing Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 49:58


    Join Matt, Mick and Jackson to have a chat about all things plumbing to celebrate world plumbing day! Different routes into plumbing, funny customer stories and much much more.

    #4 - Ben Davy - Reece Group Region Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 65:07


    Welcome back to the Plumbify Podcast.In this episode Matt speaks with Ben Davy - Region Leader at the Reece Group.Ben speaks about life at Reece, the work of the Reece Foundation, school based apprenticeships at Reece, inclusivity in the workplace, the new Reece HQ "The Works" and so much more.Please enjoy!

    TPP Couch Chats - Important Lessons Learnt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 29:09


    Matt, Luke and Big Nath briefly reflect on some of the important lessons they have learnt in recent times across business, work and life.

    Weekly Wrap 06/04/2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 20:33


    The Plumbify Podcast Weekly Wrap 06/04/2023 feat Matt and Luke.

    #3 - Ryan Palmer and Amanda Hewer from the Master Builders Association Born to Build Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 50:23


    Listen in to The Plumbify Podcast Episode 3 with Ryan Palmer and Amanda Hewer from the Master Builders Association Born to Build program.If you are a parent with a school aged kid, a teacher, or a student who is interested in taking up a trade apprenticeship, this one is a must listen.Please enjoy, and don't forget top subscribe and rate the Podcast!

    #2 Mental Health in Construction w/Nathan Schulz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 27:52


    Welcome back to the Plumbify Podcast! Been wanting to have a chat about mental health in the workplace for a while, within Plumbify its so important to us to keep checking in and trying to create a safe environment for all employees. Listen in and get yourself or your business some strategies when dealing with mental health.Hope you enjoy, don't forget to follow us on all other social media platforms!

    Welcome to the Plumbify Podcast #01

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 6:58


    Welcome to the Plumbify Podcast! On this episode we will hear from our founder & managing director on why exactly a plumbing company from Adelaide is starting a podcast. Matt will dive into why, where how and what to expect from the future.Hope you enjoy and don't forget to follow us on all social media platforms!

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