Podcasts about tradies

The future of young people in construction takes centre stage in this week's episode of Clive's Little Bit Extra!

What if you could grow your trade business by 10% or more this year—without spending another dollar on marketing?Many trade business owners assume more growth requires more leads, bigger marketing budgets, or higher advertising spend. But often, the fastest path to increasing revenue is maximizing opportunities that already exist within your current customer base.In this episode, you'll discover:How to use project variations strategically to increase revenue while delivering more value to customers.A simple referral approach that can create a steady stream of high-quality opportunities from existing clients.Why repeat business is one of the most underutilized growth strategies and how to unlock additional revenue from past customers.Listen now to learn how small improvements in variations, referrals, and repeat business can create double-digit sales growth and put more profit back into your business.New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Take our Free Quote Quiz now to Kickstart Your Sales Growthhttps://quiz.typeform.com/to/ByHoaj2bTo see how we've helped business grow their sales:Read Client ResultsWatch TestimonialsOr email Ben if you would like to get in touch: hello@strongersalesteams.comThis podcast helps the entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and business owner in the trade, construction and industry segments, regain focus, build confidence, and achieve measurable results through powerful sales training, effective sales strategy, and expert sales coaching—guiding every sales leader, sales manager, and sales team in mastering the sales process, optimizing the sales pipeline, and driving business growth while fostering leadership, balance, and freedom amidst overwhelm, stress, and potential burnout, creating lasting peace of mind and smarter decision making for every California business and Australia business ready to scale up with excellence in sales management , through refined sales processes, proven trade sales techniques, and strategic sales leadership that strengthens sales process execution, accelerates sales team development, builds stronger sales teams, improves time management for sales, drives resilience and results, increases team results across the construction industry and wider industry sales sectors, and supports sustainable trading growth that continues to drive results through an effective management process in modern trade sales.

Yessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Sam and Mitch discuss yet another ban from a homophobic slur in the AFL community. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE TRADIES SHOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ St Andrews Beach Brewery - Melbourne Park Beer Syndicate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINK HERE⁠⁠⁠

Yessss hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on Tuesday morning after another big week in footy news. On today's agenda: Sam had a very awkward interaction pre-show! Could Nick Daicos lure Zak Butters to Collingwood? The latest on Lachie Neale, Jed Walter and more! Enjoy Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch to let us know what you think! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE TRADIES SHOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LINK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ St Andrews Beach Brewery - Melbourne Park Beer Syndicate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LINK HERE⁠⁠⁠

The Education Minister wants higher pay rates for tradies who work as unqualified teachers - but she has to persuade the unions first. The PPTA says schools are in need of more people to teach the trades, and outside educators should be fully qualified if they're to be paid the same as registered teachers. Te Pūkenga CEO Gus Gilmore says it's important to attract the best people to educate young Kiwis interested in going into the trades and it's important to match market demand. "These are very experienced people.. the skills that they have as trained professionals in their field should be rewarded accordingly." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Minister wants higher pay rates for tradies who work as unqualified teachers - but she has to persuade the unions first. The PPTA says schools are in need of more people to teach the trades, and outside educators should be fully qualified if they're to be paid the same as registered teachers. Te Pūkenga CEO Gus Gilmore says it's important to attract the best people to educate young Kiwis interested in going into the trades and it's important to match market demand. "These are very experienced people.. the skills that they have as trained professionals in their field should be rewarded accordingly." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Sam gives his thoughts on the state of the ARC technology in the AFL, while Mitch proposes a forgotten name in the coaching race. Enjoy! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE TRADIES SHOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LINK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ St Andrews Beach Brewery - Melbourne Park Beer Syndicate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LINK HERE⁠⁠

Yessss hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch had plenty to get through on Tuesday morning after another big week in footy news. On today's agenda: Zac Bailey recorded his first 30-disposal game. Do we underrate just how well Bailey Smith's Geelong career has started? Sydney's key forward surplus. A deep dive into Fremantle's list build. And more! Enjoy Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch to let us know what you think! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE TRADIES SHOW: ⁠⁠⁠LINK HERE⁠⁠⁠ St Andrews Beach Brewery - Melbourne Park Beer Syndicate: ⁠⁠⁠LINK HERE⁠⁠

We do not usually have politicians on the show, so sitting down with David Southwick, the Planning, Building, and Construction Minister for the Liberal Party's Shadow government, made for a very different kind of conversation. Less product talk and site detail, more housing policy, building regulation, and the decisions that shape what builders can actually do on the ground. If you work in the construction industry in Australia, this episode is a useful look at the levers that affect your day to day.David's path into politics is not the usual script. He has been a DJ, a businessman, and a small business owner, and that comes through in how he talks about the industry. A big theme is the need for governments to listen to builders, tradies, and industry experts, not just write rules from a distance. It is a practical conversation about decision-making, consequences, and what happens when policy does not match reality on site.We get into the messy part of the current housing market. Construction costs, interest rates, red tape, delays, and the pressure to increase housing supply fast. But we are not interested in building more homes if they are worse homes. We talk about affordability alongside build quality, comfort, durability, and the long-term cost of homes that underperform. This is where topics like tax, approvals, and compliance start to matter just as much as what happens on site.We also explore future-focused solutions like prefab housing, kit homes, and 3D printing in construction, plus the need for stronger trade education and longer apprenticeships to lift capability across the industry. The thread running through it all is confidence and certainty. Builders need stable settings to invest, hire, and train, and clients need confidence to commit. Whether you agree with David politically or not, this is a grounded builder reality check on how politics and construction intersect, and what needs to change to support better outcomes in Australian housing.

Are you losing sales before you even get the chance to present your quote properly?From poor first impressions to rushed quoting processes and weak follow-up systems, these small mistakes quietly destroy close rates and leave business owners frustrated after spending hours quoting work that never converts.If you've ever felt like you're working harder than ever but not seeing enough signed jobs, this conversation will hit home.Listeners will learn how to:Identify the three most common sales mistakes causing trade businesses to lose jobsImprove customer engagement by matching buyer excitement and building stronger trust from the first interactionCreate a more effective quoting and follow-up process that increases close rates and revenue per dealPress play now to discover the practical sales fixes that can help you stop wasting quotes, win more jobs, and grow your trade business faster.New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Take our Free Quote Quiz now to Kickstart Your Sales Growthhttps://quiz.typeform.com/to/ByHoaj2bTo see how we've helped business grow their sales:Read Client ResultsWatch TestimonialsOr email Ben if you would like to get in touch: hello@strongersalesteams.comThis podcast helps the entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and business owner in the trade, construction and industry segments, regain focus, build confidence, and achieve measurable results through powerful sales training, effective sales strategy, and expert sales coaching—guiding every sales leader, sales manager, and sales team in mastering the sales process, optimizing the sales pipeline, and driving business growth while fostering leadership, balance, and freedom amidst overwhelm, stress, and potential burnout, creating lasting peace of mind and smarter decision making for every California business and Australia business ready to scale up with excellence in sales management , through refined sales processes, proven trade sales techniques, and strategic sales leadership that strengthens sales process execution, accelerates sales team development, builds stronger sales teams, improves time management for sales, drives resilience and results, increases team results across the construction industry and wider industry sales sectors, and supports sustainable trading growth that continues to drive results through an effective management process in modern trade sales

Chris Desmond is a physiotherapist and the founder of Tradie Physio, and he believes that a 40-hour week in the construction industry is comparable to the output and movement of athletes. But while warming up is commonplace for athletes, it's not always the case for people in trades, despite the demanding physical nature of the work. Chris chats to Jesse.

PJ chats to Eugene who is fixing up a house in Shannon Lawn after a fire, hears Lauren talk about her late brother Daniel and the links between suicide and alcohol, hears about last night's Kneecap gig in The Savoy. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tradies are being encouraged to warm up before work in order to reduce the impact of injuries. The construction industry is a high source of of work-related ACC claims, and some managers are educating their teams on the benefits of warming up. Chris Polaczuk from Construction Health and Safety NZ says there's still a 'macho culture' in the trades, where too many people see pain as a badge of honour. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tradies are being encouraged to warm up before work in order to reduce the impact of injuries. The construction industry is a high source of of work-related ACC claims, and some managers are educating their teams on the benefits of warming up. Chris Polaczuk from Construction Health and Safety NZ says there's still a 'macho culture' in the trades, where too many people see pain as a badge of honour. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode, Campbell dives into Kaurna culture, looking at the way they view seasons and how it can impact our daily lives. Following up is Fem, who chats with Leanne from Tradie Lady Elechick about what it’s like to work in the trades as a woman. Jane then chats to resident tech expert Alan Jones about data retention when switching to a new device, and what can be done to best protect your privacy. Bringing it home is Keaton who chats to the owners of Hindley Street Comedy, Adelaide’s newest laugh factory. Listen to Wavelength live and join the convos about Adelaide you should be having. Tuesday night fortnightly from 6pm on Fresh 92.7. Airdate: May 26, 2026. Reporters: Campbell McLeod, Fem Snel, Jane Ford, Keaton BondSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yessss hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch came together on Tuesday morning as another coaching sacking rocked the AFL. Mitch jumped behind the mic only minutes after breaking the news that Brad Scott had been sacked by the Bombers, with he and Sam unpacking that along with a myriad of other footy issues on this week's episode. Enjoy Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch to let us know what you think! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE TRADIES SHOW: ⁠⁠LINK HERE⁠⁠ St Andrews Beach Brewery - Melbourne Park Beer Syndicate: ⁠⁠LINK HERE⁠

Yessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Sam discusses what he thinks is the most broken rule in the competition. Enjoy!

Yessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Mitch discusses the the future of the AFL fixture while Sam has another worry with Tassie... Enjoy!

Yessss hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch were back to normal programming on Tuesday morning and head plenty on the agenda: - Could Toby Greene actually leave GWS? - Will Zach Merrett request a trade again? - Sam introduces his 8 deadly sins of list management - Which players have the biggest gap between their best and worst? - & more! Enjoy Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch to let us know what you think! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE TRADIES SHOW: ⁠LINK HERE⁠ St Andrews Beach Brewery - Melbourne Park Beer Syndicate: ⁠LINK HERE

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What if the fastest way to grow your sales wasn't getting more leads — but making more from the customers you already have?Many trade and service businesses automatically chase new leads when sales slow down, but that approach often increases costs, consumes time, and delivers lower close rates.Here are three overlooked strategies that help businesses grow revenue more efficiently by maximising existing relationships, reactivating past opportunities, and generating higher-converting referrals.In this episode you'll discover:How increasing the average spend of existing customers can create significant revenue growth without extra marketing costs.Practical ways to turn past quotes and previous customers into new sales opportunities quickly and efficiently.Why referral-based leads consistently close at higher rates — and the simple systems that generate more of them.Tune in now to discover three practical sales strategies that can help you grow revenue faster, improve close rates, and reduce the stress of constantly chasing new leads.New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Take our Free Quote Quiz now to Kickstart Your Sales Growthhttps://quiz.typeform.com/to/ByHoaj2bTo see how we've helped business grow their sales:Read Client ResultsWatch TestimonialsOr email Ben if you would like to get in touch: hello@strongersalesteams.comThis podcast helps the entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and business owner in the trade, construction and industry segments, regain focus, build confidence, and achieve measurable results through powerful sales training, effective sales strategy, and expert sales coaching—guiding every sales leader, sales manager, and sales team in mastering the sales process, optimizing the sales pipeline, and driving business growth while fostering leadership, balance, and freedom amidst overwhelm, stress, and potential burnout, creating lasting peace of mind and smarter decision making for every California business and Australia business ready to scale up with excellence in sales management , through refined sales processes, proven trade sales techniques, and strategic sales leadership that strengthens sales process execution, accelerates sales team development, builds stronger sales teams, improves time management for sales, drives resilience and results, increases team results across the construction industry and wider industry sales sectors, and supports sustainable trading growth that continues to drive results through an effective management process in modern trade sales.

Yessss hello Tradies! Sam and Mitch reconvened on Wednesday afternoon following yesterday's big news out of the Blues and had plenty to discuss, including: - The boys went head-to-head over a story! - Will the Blues leaders stay or go? - Could Lachie Neale finish his career in Victoria? - Updates on Zak Butters & Darcy Wilson... - & more! Enjoy Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch to let us know what you think!

Yessss hello Tradies! We had a change of schedule this week, with Michael Voss' departure from Carlton Football Club throwing our recording plans out of order. Mitch and Sam still found time to catch up and break down the biggest AFL story of 2026 so far, with our regular episodes coming later in the week. Enjoy Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch to let us know what you think!

You should measure profitability on jobs after they've finished.  And you should compare it to what you thought it would be when you quoted it.The point, of course, is to check if the job made as much as it was supposed to and if it didn't, it's for you to figure out why.Specifically, for you to spot things that keep going wrong and affecting your profits and fix them so they stop doing that, and your business makes more money.--------------------------------------Get the JOB PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS for Trades and Builders here: https://pages.smallfish.com.au/job-profitability-analysis-dlIf you want more money (profit), more time (off work), and more freedom (from work, stress, responsibility) Book a Money Call: smallfish.com.au/tradies/money-call/FOLLOW US AT:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfishcoach/Twitter: https://twitter.com/smallfishcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbusinesscoach/YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/smallfishau

Yessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Sam and Mitch discuss the latest homophobic slur incident in the VFL and the future of State of Origin. Enjoy!

Yessss hello Tradies! Mitch and Sam had plenty on the agenda this week as we got stuck into another big week of footy and trade news: - Is it fair to compare Carlton & Essendon's lists? - Could getting Oscar Allen hurt the Lions down the track? - Max & Ben king contract updates - Mitch had one of his theories confirmed - & more! Enjoy Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch to let us know what you think!

What if rising costs don't have to destroy your margins—or your close rate?With fuel prices climbing and input costs continuing to rise, many businesses are feeling the squeeze.The challenge isn't just protecting profitability—it's doing so without constantly re-quoting, frustrating customers, or losing deals. relationships, and bottom line.In this episode you'll discover:How to protect your margins from rising fuel and input costs without constantly changing your quotes.Why adding a simple compliance cost buffer can create smoother sales processes and stronger profitability.How this strategy helps you avoid customer friction, maintain trust, and win more repeat business.Press play now to learn how to safeguard your profits, simplify your quoting process, and stay competitive—even in uncertain times.New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Take our Free Quote Quiz now to Kickstart Your Sales Growthhttps://quiz.typeform.com/to/ByHoaj2bTo see how we've helped business grow their sales:Read Client ResultsWatch TestimonialsOr email Ben if you would like to get in touch: hello@strongersalesteams.comThis podcast helps the entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and business owner in the trade, construction and industry segments, regain focus, build confidence, and achieve measurable results through powerful sales training, effective sales strategy, and expert sales coaching—guiding every sales leader, sales manager, and sales team in mastering the sales process, optimizing the sales pipeline, and driving business growth while fostering leadership, balance, and freedom amidst overwhelm, stress, and potential burnout, creating lasting peace of mind and smarter decision making for every California business and Australia business ready to scale up with excellence in sales management , through refined sales processes, proven trade sales techniques, and strategic sales leadership that strengthens sales process execution, accelerates sales team development, builds stronger sales teams, improves time management for sales, drives resilience and results, increases team results across the construction industry and wider industry sales sectors, and supports sustainable trading growth that continues to drive results through an effective management process in modern trade sales.

Yessss hello Tradies! Mitch and Sam had plenty to get through this morning after another big weekend of footy. We were also lucky enough to have a celebrity voice message for the second week in a row! On today's agenda: - Will Kozzie help recruit players to the Dees? - What is Zac Bailey worth? - Have we gone too early with the Lalor/Dusty comparisons? - We have a new name on the whiteboard - & more! Enjoy Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch to let us know what you think!

Yessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Sam and Mitch discuss the future of the AFL tribunal and technology in the game. Enjoy!

Yessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of Air Raid, Mitch and Sam discuss Zak Butters' tribunal case and the factors that made it one of the craziest of all time. Enjoy!

Yessss hello Tradies! Mitch and Sam are back after an action packed weekend of footy news and had plenty to discuss... On today's agenda: - We have a missing team member! - Did Sam's favourite player do enough to keep his spot? - A big name is finally on the whiteboard... - A Victorian club has transformed the way they play - & plenty more after a big few days in footy! Enjoy Tradies, and don't forget to get in touch to let us know what you think!

Yessss hello Tradies! On this week's edition of the Air Raid, Mitch discusses the controversial Friday night fixture over the next few weeks while Sam has a different take on the Zak Butters/Nick Foot situation Enjoy!

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Yesterday on program we received a few calls from trade workers who shared their concerns about how the fuel crisis will impact their business. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we speak with industry figures about just how acutely it will be felt and also what it means for consumers.We also throw the spotlight on the vast area of Gippsland to explore the cost of rising fuel prices on the shire, plus we discuss the welfare of seafarers in times of global conflict.

It's the Victorian Labor Day public holiday so JB and Billy are having a look at some of their favourite moments from their 17 years on air. We revisit the two times Billy has tried to interrupt a game at Ikon Park, speak to F1 Academy driver Joanne Ciconte, and look at how one 'little' cockup ended up in several songs. Then, Billy bakes coffee wankers, and we look back at a very clever... if unscrupulous Uber Driver. Billy translates Norwegian, takes on allegedly lazy tradies, and has an English language meltdown of epic proportions. Then, JB and Billy speak to Richmond's Jacob Hopper, and Billy gives us a joke about yet another protest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi Tradie, how's business? That's a pretty open question, isn't it?Usually, the answer to that is pretty basic, isn't it?"Not great""Pretty good""Good, we're booked out till Easter"But they're just conversational responses, aren't they? They're not real answers to the question.I'm a business coach, obviously, so I am interested in a real answer to the question, which will be longer and more complicated.It might involve a general statement like those ones but then some further clarifications.If we're having a Strategy Session and you're considering buying my program, we start here and I probe for specific answers.I want to know how are money, time, and freedoom -the 3 things everybody wants.We're interested in how profitable your business is—how much you get from it as wages and profits compared to how much you want to be getting and compared to the industry benchmark.We're interested in how hard you're working—how much time you put into your business and how much is left for you.And we're interested in how much you get to enjoy that time without worrying about stuff or being called by people or having to have your phone or laptop with you to check in. How much freedom from your business you have.They're the personal things you want as the owner and boss, aren't they?And they're all influenced by the things that are going on in your business:Have you got enough work on?Is it profitable work?Is it organised & efficient?Are people paying?Are your people performing well?And a million other things.So, how's business and what are you doing about making your business better?It's a good question, isn't it?Obviously, I'd like you to buy my thing, which is business coaching for tradies and builders. But, if you're not ready for that, here is a thing I've made that's free and no sales call required so you can make a start. It's usually exclusively for my clients.It's the Business Assessment and Re-Set for Tradies.It's a 4 video training sequence, with worksheets for you to take yourself through.You'll assess your business for how it's going and then you'll assess yourself for how you're operating as a business person and as a tradie, you'll set some realistic goals for your next few months and make a specific project plan for each one to help you hit those goals.Have fun.--------------------------------------Get the Business Assessment and Re-set for Trades and Builders here: https://pages.smallfish.com.au/business-assessment-reset-dlIf you want more money (profit), more time (off work), and more freedom (from work, stress, responsibility) Book a Money Call: smallfish.com.au/tradies/money-call/FOLLOW US AT:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfishcoach/Twitter: https://twitter.com/smallfishcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbusinesscoach/YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/smallfishau

Hi Tradies, memory isn't that great. You can't rely on it.If you want a successful business that gives you more money, time and freedom, you need to act more like a businessperson and less like a tradie.And that means not relying on fallible memory — yours, and everyone else's: customers, staff, suppliers and partners.I see a lot of things done on handshakes and verbal agreements. Instructions, arrangements, agreements. This creates problems, of course - different recollections of what was said or agreed: forgetting to do things or not doing them properly.The answer, as usual, is systems and writing things down.I'll tell you a quick story. I once shared a memory about a friend, Ted, who I thought had done a week in jail over a dispute with a client. His wife later told me it wasn't true. He got in trouble, but he didn't do time. My memory was close — but wrong.That's how memory works. Yours is the same. So is everyone else's.Here's where your memory can cause problems in your business.1 Your Tasks. Many of you don't write things down. You trust yourself to remember. You need a system — a diary, phone notes, Outlook, Gmail, and voice notes to your admin. Pick one and use it.Your Appointments. Too many people don't put everything in their calendar or don't check it properly. All meetings and jobs should be in one synced calendar. Have a system to get “See you Thursday at 2” into your calendar straight away and another to remind you to check it.Agreements with Customers. Quotes, variations, dates, access, rules, changes — if it matters, write it down. Send a confirmation email: “Confirming we agreed…” This is important because if they don't remember it the same way you find out now and if they don't disagree now, that's now the truth. Attach it to the job.Job Instructions to Your Team. Too often it's a quick verbal briefing and everyone's expected to remember it. They won't. We all forget, misunderstand, and mix things up. Every job needs written instructions, job cards, plans, drawings, and site diaries where needed. These belong in your job management system.Agreements with staff. Contracts, pay, reviews, warnings, leave — keep proper records (and send email confirmations). Use HR software if you can.Agreements with suppliers. Same as with clients. Record what you verbally agree - prices, discounts, delivery, terms — confirm in writing and attach to your job management system.The Other S#*t. Phone calls, site conversations, ideas, things that occur to you. If it's written down, it's what happened. Put it in your diary or send it to your admin.This is part of becoming a businessperson instead of just a tradie. It stops you forgetting things, saves you time, and prevents f#*k-ups.It's a game-changer. If you don't have this in place — for you and your team — get onto it.--------------------------------------Get the Written Confirmation Worksheet for Trades and Builders here: https://pages.smallfish.com.au/business-for-trades-written-confirmation-worksheetIf you want more money (profit), more time (off work), and more freedom (from work, stress, responsibility) Book a Money Call: smallfish.com.au/tradies/money-call/FOLLOW US AT:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfishcoach/Twitter: https://twitter.com/smallfishcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbusinesscoach/YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/smallfishau

Every year at this time, the same pressures show up:“Needs to be finished by Christmas…”“We need to hit lock-up before the break…”“We're behind — can you catch us up?”It's all pressure to cram work in before the holidays. It helps them, and it usually costs you — overtime that trashes your margins, a wrecked schedule, inefficiencies, and lost opportunities. And often it's not even fair; they want you to fix their problem.Here's the pitfall: if you cave to the pressure, you compromise your profitability.In the old days, behaving like a tradie, you might've copped it and taken the hit. But now, as a businessperson, you know better.Your job is to ensure every job stays profitable. Any scope change — including schedule changes and hurry-ups — changes the cost.So you either raise a variation and get it approved in writing… or you say, “No, not happening.”It's a scary one. Then you get used to it.This is what good coaching is about — helping you resist other people's bullshit because you know your numbers and the impact of rolling over.And if you want help with that, come find me.--------------------------------------If you want more money (profit), more time (off work), and more freedom (from work, stress, responsibility), Book a Money Call: smallfish.com.au/tradies/money-call/FOLLOW US AT:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfishcoach/Twitter: https://twitter.com/smallfishcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbusinesscoach/YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/smallfishau

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In today's episode, we speak with Gerard Wood, founder of Turbo Leadership Coaching and Wood & Media, and someone well known across the mining and industrial sectors for his practical, no-nonsense approach to leadership, culture, and performance. Gerard has spent decades working alongside leaders, frontline teams, and tradespeople, helping businesses close the gap between strategy and execution. Many of you will know him as the author of 'Simplifying Mining Maintenance', a book that challenged how our industry thinks about reliability, accountability, and systems. Our conversation centres on Gerard's new book, 'Only Tradies Improve Reliability', due to be released in late-February which takes those ideas further, focusing on leadership, culture, and the often-overlooked role of tradies in building high-performing organisations. We'll be unpacking why this book needed to be written, what prompted Gerard to write it now, and how leaders can extract real, practical value from it in their own businesses. We'll also explore why Gerard cares so deeply about tradies, how leaders can recognise when cultural change is required, and how this book builds on the foundations laid in Simplifying Mining Maintenance. If you're a leader looking to improve performance, engagement, and culture, particularly in operational environments, this is a conversation you'll want to stay tuned for. KEY TAKEAWAYS While technical reliability tools (like RCM or RCA) are essential, they are ineffective without a positive trades culture. True reliability is built on the floor, not just in an office. Reliability issues often stem from "normalised" defects. Tradies and leaders may stop noticing problems because they have become part of the daily environment, requiring a shift in standards to correct. High turnover is a primary indicator of a poor culture. A healthy environment is one where leaders genuinely care for their teams and employees feel valued enough to speak openly about problems. BEST MOMENTS "If you can't talk about the problems openly and honestly, you have no ability to improve." "Reliability of equipment... is all centred around getting the culture around trades to be effective and doing good quality work." "Culture is not something that you just let happen. Because if you just let it happen, you may not get the one you want." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerard-wood-146a3212/ https://gerardwood.com.au/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ X:              ⁠https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast⁠  Web:        ⁠http://www.mining-international.org⁠ CONTACT METHOD ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Surfers for Climate Presents... TUBIES OCT 25 – a day of shredding at UrbnSurf Sydney for all Tradies and also getting the inside word on new developments in building and construction that could very well save the Earth from being completely demo'd. Joshy Kirkman fills us in like a top libne slurry bucket on this year's event!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.