Best Trade Business Podcasts (2024)

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How To Become A Cashflow King 👑 In Your Trade Business | Bailey McKeown-Unicomb | BMU Engineering 42:50

1h ago42:50

42:50

This week on the podcast Bailey shares the challenges he faced early on in his trade business to stay on top of cashflow. He and Greg discuss the importance of understanding and managing the cash flow in your business and share tips on how to overcome cash flow challenges. This podcast is for you if you want to learn more about what makes engineeri…

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From Chaos to Clarity: Transforming a Painting Business with Clear Position Descriptions | Luke Ellison | Westhill Painting 49:16

4d ago49:16

49:16

Luke was working in a family trade business with his two brothers when he realised it was time to go out on his own. With little to no position descriptions in his previous business and an accounting issue that left him in the red, he needed some business support. After joining the academy Luke was able to create clear position descriptions and inc…

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Will Your Business Survive? Tybias Smith | Next Electrical Solutions 41:21

15d ago41:21

41:21

Tybias was struck down with major health issues in his mid-twenties that taught him not to take anything for granted. Overcoming this health hurdle also made him realise the importance of building a business that can run without him. In this episode, the owner of Next Electrical Solutions shares his tips on developing your mental fortitude, and pro…

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Taking Over and Scaling The Family Business | John and Meg Turville | Peninsula Metal Roofing 45:43

18d ago45:43

45:43

Unstoppable pair John and Meg Turville have taken over the family business, moved states, bought a house and had a baby all in very short time frame. They knew they wanted to set themselves up for success, modernise the business and scale up, so they joined the Tradies Success Academy. They join us for this week's episode (with son Freddie in tow) …

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Culture Strategies To Transform A Company | Chris Gelonesi | Beachside Electrical 44:34

1M ago44:34

44:34

In this episode, we chat with Chris Gelonesi, a member of the Tradies Success Academy. Chris shares the strategies he used to completely change his company culture for the better, and how it even improved his personal life! Just a year ago, taking a day off to spend with family felt impossible for Chris. Now, he's hitting a whopping $1 million in t…

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From Burnout To Operational Freedom in Less Than A Year with Luke Muir | LCMB Electrical & AC 54:14

1M ago54:14

54:14

The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more Academy member Luke Muir talks to Greg about how he went from total burnout in his trade business to enjoying operational time freedom after only 1 year of working with coaches at the Tradies Success Academy. Luke talks about how he got into his trade as a mature age tradie and now he wor…

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Built A Team Of 14 & Hired A GM In Just 18 Months with Ben Doran | Blitz Air 42:28

2M ago42:28

42:28

The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more The last time we had Ben Doran from Blitz Air on the podcast, it turned out to be one of our most listened-to episodes yet. Since we last spoke Ben has been very busy, growing his HVAC business Blitz Air to a team of 14. He's hired an operations manager AND a general manager to run his bu…

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Interview with Julia Allan: Everything I Got - Lessons on Sports, Growth, and Mental Toughness 29:26

2M ago29:26

29:26

🎙️ In this episode of The Trade Talk Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Julia Allain, the brilliant mind behind the book "Everything I Got". Julia, an accomplished author and mental skills coach, delves deep into the intricate world of sports, revealing invaluable lessons on what you give, what you get, and how you grow through athle…

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Why is Gut Health Important? Liz Larson Explains on The Trade Talk Podcast 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Thank you for listening to our podcast! Unlock the Secrets to Optimal Health: Discover Why Gut Health Matters More Than You Think! In this eye-opening YouTube video, delve into the fascinating world of gut health and uncover why it's crucial for your overall well-being. From digestion to immunity and even mental health, learn how nurturing your gut…

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Doing This Can Make Or Break Your Trade Business with Chris Karavasilis | Saints Electrical 40:46

2M ago40:46

40:46

The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more This week on the podcast Greg speaks to long-time academy member Chris Karavasilis, owner of Saints Electrical in Penshurst NSW. Chris is a successful trade business owner, father of three and devoted husband plus an active member of his local football community. They discuss the importan…

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Why NOT Knowing Your Business Financials Is Killing Your Business | Dan Williams from Mahi Boats 38:29

2M ago38:29

38:29

The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more In this week's podcast, Greg sits down with academy member Dan Williams, owner of Mahi Boats and Hybrid Composites. Dan shares his journey in boat building and the lessons he has learned along the way. Dan shares his experience starting his own business and the importance of knowing your …

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From Sole Trader To A Team Of 5 In 6 Months with Sam Stapleton | Industry Air 27:45

3M ago27:45

27:45

The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more Sam Stapleton discusses his experience in the air conditioning industry and his goal of achieving operational freedom. He shares the diverse opportunities and constant learning in the trade, and encourages young people to give it a try. Sam emphasises the importance of setting boundaries …

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Naples Tint Company's Matt Sandherr Joins The Trade Talk Podcast 48:21

3M ago48:21

48:21

Thanks for watching The Trade Talk Podcast! In this episode we're joined by the owner of Naples Tint Company, Matt Sandherr. Join us as we talk about the behind the scenes of the specialty tint business as well as what it takes to be a business owner. Support the Show.By Keith Daubmann @GlazzGuy

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Every Trade Can Learn From These Lessons | James Stanistreet from Australian Agroforestry Solutions 32:29

3M ago32:29

32:29

The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more In this conversation, Greg sits down with James Stanistreet from Australian Agroforestry Solutions to discuss the concept of agroforestry and how it combines forestry with the production of valuable products like food, fuel, fibre, and medicine. James shares his journey into the industry,…

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Tim Aten Knows Naples & Southwest Florida 49:35

3M ago49:35

49:35

Thanks for watching The Trade Talk Podcast! In this episode we dive into the career of the man himself, the one who covers all of the hot topics happening in Naples & Southwest Florida, always on top of the trends, captivating his audience with new and valuable information - Mr. Tim Aten! You may know him from his ever-so-popular Facebook page, Tim…

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Why NOT Hiring Is Holding You Back | Beau Christie from The Scape Co. Landscaping 35:08

3M ago35:08

35:08

The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more Host and founder of The Tradies Success Academy Greg Allan invited academy member Beau Christie on the Tradies Success Podcast. Beau is a landscaper and owner of The Scape Co. He shares his journey of starting and growing his business and how the Tradies Success Academy has supported that…

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The Florida News Chick Joins the Trade Talk Podcast - Krista Fogelsong 1:07:18

3M ago1:07:18

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By Keith Daubmann @GlazzGuy

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Landscaping Paradise 53:49

3M ago53:49

53:49

Join us as we dive into the world of landscape architecture & design with Co-Owners of Rise Architectural Design Group from Naples, Florida! Support the Show.By Keith Daubmann @GlazzGuy

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Momma Gronk - Diane Gronkowski Joins the Trade Talk Podcast 54:14

3M ago54:14

54:14

Entrepreneur, Expert Chef, & Mother to 5 Professional Athletes - How does she do it? Find out in this episode of The Trade Talk Podcast! Support the Show.By Keith Daubmann @GlazzGuy

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Mastering Your Schedule at Peak Times with Jason Paris 50:36

4M ago50:36

50:36

In this episode of Rocket Your Business For Trade Contractors, join us as we explore the entrepreneurial journey with Jason Paris, the brain behind Paris Painting and Partnership Developer at Aleph Holdings. Delving into the crucial aspects of growing a painting business, Jason shares invaluable insights on profit reinvestment, strategic decision-m…

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All About the Numbers that Matter with Daniel Honan 25:18

4M ago25:18

25:18

Our apologies, this was a duplicate upload. Check out our latest episode with Jason Paris. On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by Daniel Honan of Bookkeeping For Painters about being prepared for the taxman, managing overhead, pricing, pricing, pricing and finally profitability. Learn how not to get surprised…

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Client Outreach: Why Your Sales Aren't Converting | Alice Boyd Academy Coach 10:07

4M ago10:07

10:07

The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more Ever dream of a client floodgate bursting open? It's not a fantasy! Sales Coach Alice cracks the code in this episode, revealing the secret weapon: consistent client outreach.Join Alice in this week's episode where she deep dives into the question: Why is staying consistent with client ou…

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Time is Money | Mastering Billable Hours in Your Trade Business | Accounting Coach 14:33

5M ago14:33

14:33

The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more Why do billable hours matter SO much? Is it just another accounting detail? Get ready to unveil the hidden power of tracking and maximising billable hours, and discover the difference it can make in your business. This week The Tradies Success Podcast is hosted by the incomparable TSA acc…

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Adding Services to Your Company with Will Reyes 38:29

6M ago38:29

38:29

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by Will Reyes of Battleborn Painting to talk about adding services to your company's repertoire of offerings. Learning what services will be profitable and aligned with your core skills is essential when considering adding something new on the menu for your customers. Will …

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3 Things To Focus On So You Can Kick Off 2024 With a BANG 💥 10:19

6M ago10:19

10:19

In this week's episode Greg spells out the three areas of your life and business to focus on to make 2024 your best year yet! Before you get caught up in the day-to-day grind of the business, evaluate where you're at in your Finance Operations Personal Performance and put systems in place to really maximise these areas so you can reach your goals t…

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Getting Your Marketing Back on Track with Brandon Pierpont 35:23

6M ago35:23

35:23

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by Brandon Pierpont of Painter Marketing Pros to talk about how trades businesses often go off track in their marketing, spending large amounts of money but getting very little in return. Brandon discusses simple steps businesses can take to get marketing back on track and …

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Training as an Investment with Fred Kulik 25:09

6M ago25:09

25:09

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by the Customer Success lead at Estimate Rocket, Fred Kulik, who talks with us about the kind of investment that training ought to be in every company. It takes time, money, and intention to carve out time for the proper amount of training in a company, but that investment …

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Building Winter Backlog with Jim McBrayer 24:53

6M ago24:53

24:53

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by Jim McBrayer of McBrayer and Associates to discuss strategies for keeping the winter backlog full and flowing! We discuss ways to creatively plan for slow seasons, and we spend time analyzing sales processes that keep people engaged. "VBR" is a term you should know by th…

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Reflecting on business growth in 2023 with Brett & Lauren 15:17

7M ago15:17

15:17

In this powerful episode Greg sits down with Brett and Lauren from ECC Elec to talk about the growth they've experienced in their business this year. With the help of the Academy this legendary couple have achieved so much success and growth. We couldn't be more excited to see what they're going to achieve next! Keen to jump on a free strategic cal…

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The Every-Contractor's Guide to Estimating (Part 2) 15:12

7M ago15:12

15:12

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, Tom Droste of Estimate Rocket share a presentation in two parts on the fundamentals of proper estimating that every trade contractor should understand to stay efficient and profitable. In this part 2 of the presentation, Tom discusses sales strategies, pricing models, production rates, …

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The Every-Contractor's Guide to Estimating (Part 1) 26:52

7M ago26:52

26:52

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, Tom Droste of Estimate Rocket share a presentation in two parts on the fundamentals of proper estimating that every trade contractor should understand to stay efficient and profitable. Tom discusses production rates, accurate measurements, labor and material tracking, job costing, prici…

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As your business changes, so does your cost of ops 📈 9:01

7M ago9:01

9:01

As your business grows and changes, it's important you reassess your cost of operations. Greg sits down with Chantel our Accounting Coach to chat about the importance of having clarity and confidence around your cost of operations. This clarity can really help when making business decisions - things like hiring, hours worked, charge out rate etc. a…

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Delegating that Doesn't Blow up in Your Face with Corwin Smith 31:31

7M ago31:31

31:31

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, Corwin Smith of Culture To Cash joins us to talk about why business leaders find delegating so difficult, and why efforts to start delegating often wind up ineffective. If you can't let go of what you're not good at and learn to delegate, you inevitably limit your team's growth, and fru…

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Local Search Secrets with Mark from Local iQ 40:13

7M ago40:13

40:13

In this podcast Greg sits down with Mark the Managing Director of LocaliQ (previously known as Reach Local). Local iQ helps businesses reach local customers which is key for trade businesses! They discuss lots of marketing tips and strategies and explain all the marketing jargon around - SEO - SEM - Google ads - Facebook - Tiktok - and of course th…

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Why is December so busy? 35:36

7M ago35:36

35:36

This week Greg invites Rory, the general manager at Greg's trade business Response Electricians in WA to come on the podcast and chat about why December is so busy for Trade Businesses. They discuss how to best prepare for the rush and when.

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Champion-Level Process for Sales and Job Management with Nick May and Stacia Newton 40:33

7M ago40:33

40:33

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, we are joined by Nick May of Walls By Design and Stacia Newton of Paper Moon Painting. Nick and Stacia are champion sales and job management process creators and we discuss pro tips that empower efficiency and profitability in business, covering topics like client communication, sales f…

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3 things that happen in December if you don't prepare... 7:41

7M ago7:41

7:41

We want to create an environment for you to thrive in your business, if you're noticing that you're burning out in December, lots of mistakes, lots of sick days, a lack of billable hours, annual leave, public holidays then it's not too late to make a change. You can make sure that this is the last year of chaos for you, your business and your famil…

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Estimating and Job Management Tech with Nick Slavik and Tom Droste 55:40

8M ago55:40

55:40

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, we re-share a conversation by Nick Slavik, host of Ask A Painter LIVE, and Tom Droste, Founder/CEO of Estimate Rocket. Nick and Tom's conversation originally aired on Ask A Painter LIVE and they covered topics ranging from job management technology and future economic challenges, to sal…

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Empowering Women In Trades 1:00:14

8M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

This week we are thrilled to have Hacia Atherton founder of EWIT and ambassador Camila Bernal on the podcast talking to us about how more Trade Businesses can empower women in the trade industry. Camila (AKA Camila The Caulker) who was on The Block in '22 & '23, shares her experience being a female tradie in Australia. While Hacia shares her insigh…

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Set yourself up for success in December and January 9:52

8M ago9:52

9:52

Greg sits down with Sean Mason one of our academy members to talk about the December crunch and the January quiet period. Remember to understand the capacity of your team keep consistency of work through January and onwards To find out more and book a free coaching call head to https://www.tradies-success-academy.com/…

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Finding Bandwidth to Innovate and Elevate Your Industry with Tony Margani 31:32

8M ago31:32

31:32

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we chat with Tony Margani from Nubilis about the ability of trade contractors to innovate within their company while simultaneously elevating their trade with products and services that make the world a better place. Not everyone is able to create world-changing products while staying pr…

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The Be-Look-Attract Marketing Strategy with Logan Shinholser 38:57

8M ago38:57

38:57

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by Logan Shinholser of the Contractor Growth Network to talk about what trade businesses can do to build a more cohesive and compelling marketing plan. Many companies want to jump straight to the "attraction" phase of marketing strategy, but Logan discusses reasons why serv…

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Good Boss vs Bad Boss 5:19

8M ago5:19

5:19

Greg talks about the differences between a good boss and a bad boss. We all want to be a good boss but there are a few things that can have a really positive impact on the way you lead. Such as: Communication Understanding your own capacity Self awareness Personal performance Understanding your team's capacity Empowering your team to find solutions…

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Attracting staff through optimised job ads 8:04

8M ago8:04

8:04

Greg blind reacts to job ads on Seek.com and gives you actionable tips on how to optimise your job ads for success based on: Headline/ Title Hourly rate First paragraph Point of difference Structure Benefits for the employee Learn more and set up a free coaching call now at https://www.tradies-success-academy.com/…

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The ONE DOOR to Customer Service with David Lord 35:31

8M ago35:31

35:31

On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, David Lord from Nexa joins us to talk about how phone calls can be the most important step--and the first!--to a positive customer experience. We talk about why some businesses don't value call services, how affordable call companies have become, and how call services can help a company…

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The Undisclosed Power of Hiring 😳 8:53

8M ago8:53

8:53

Are you a trade business owner torn between working on the tools and managing your growing workload? Join us for a conversation that will change your perspective on hiring forever. Explore the critical difference between being a skilled tradesperson and a business owner, and find out why hiring is the catalyst for scaling your trade business effect…

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Project Performance Reviews with Nick Slavik 27:26

9M ago27:26

27:26

On this episode of Rocket Your Business, Nick Slavik from Ask A Painter joins us to talk about the types of project and performance reviews that reveal trends and improvement opportunities. Every project review is inevitably impacted by employee performance, and Nick talks about how his company, Nick Slavik Painting and Restoration, schedules proje…

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Complex but not Complicated with Splash 47:47

9M ago47:47

47:47

We are celebrating the launch of our new podcast name and logo, Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors! New name, same great business growth education! On this episode of Rocket Your Business we are joined by Splash from Blue Collar Tribe to talk about how businesses can scale without alienating their employees, dipping in customer service, or …

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We Interview Mike Greenwell Former RedSox Player on the TradeTalk Podcast 1:12:30

9M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Join us while we interview Mike Greenwell on the TradeTalk Podcast! Reliving his glory days playing baseball for the Boston RedSox - we talk about his record breaking games to his refusal to cheat with steroids - & the reason they call him GATOR! This is an episode you won't want to miss! Support the Show.…

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No money in your bank account? 💸 3:17

9M ago3:17

3:17

Greg sits down with Chantel our Accounting Coach to talk about how to manage your cashflow and have clarity around allocating funds to things like tax, wages, business expenses and personal expenses. Want to know more? Book a call now with one of our coaches at the academy!

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