Best Can You Believe This Sh T Podcasts (2024)

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TIB642 From Lawn Mowing to YouTube Fame: Ben Sims’ Story on Growing Greens and Views 35:56

14h ago35:56

35:56

What does it take to grow a YouTube channel from zero to hero? From green keeping to becoming a full-time content creator and savvy online entrepreneur, Ben shares his inspiring journey and the secrets to his thriving YouTube channel and online business—Lawn Tips. With an impressive 140,000 subscribers and a top video hitting 4 million views, Ben s…

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Sandbagging Part 1& 2 1:49:49

4h ago1:49:49

1:49:49

Re-visiting our second most popular episode, we have brought you a combined file of part 1 and part 2 all about sandbagging in cosplay contests. Learn about the why, the how, and the motivation behind this behavior conveniently in 1 file. Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instagram, twitter, tiktok, twitch, and youtube at La…

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Ep. 96 | Warm up For Comedy Show 48:42

1h ago48:42

48:42

I recorded this episode purely to warm up my speaking voice for a stand-up comedy show I was booked on. I didn't prepare at all in the weeks leading up to the show by actually performing in public, so this is the best I can do to at least feel warmed up. There is no substitute for actually performing in front of an audience, but I had my hands tied…

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TIB641 Growth, Branding, and Workwear with Troy Yewdall of Totally Workwear 43:08

4d ago43:08

43:08

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 folks who wear their gear. From forging strong partn…

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TIB640 Real Tradie Stories - Liam and Samara from Trethowan Building 40:50

11d ago40:50

40:50

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 value of personal time, and the courage to seek help in…

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The Ultimate Glue Guide 27:33

13d ago27:33

27:33

Join Elle and special guest Makerfishmeal as we discuss their book "The Ultimate Glue Guide". Find out about the epic chart and all the secrets of adhesives. Buy the book: https://makerfishmeal.com/store/ https://www.instagram.com/makerfishmeal/ Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instagram, twitter, tiktok, twitch, and youtub…

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17: A Quick Balance Pulse Check 31:21

15d ago31:21

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Feeling out of whack, out of balance, or just plain overwhelmed and tired and not even sure where to start to make things better? This episode is for you, babe. I’m walking you through a quick (and simple!) exercise you can do TODAY—and as often as needed—to help you narrow in on where to start tweaking things to get you into a sense of balance in …

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TIB639 Real Tradie Stories - Scott Wrigley from ACT Certification 45:32

18d ago45:32

45:32

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 faced by trade business owners. Scott shares insights o…

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16: The Introvert’s Guide to Sharing Your Motherhood Online 17:33

26d ago17:33

17:33

Your motherhood is a huge part of who you are and the life that you live, and it’s also important to YOUR humans in your audience. But if you’re like me any many of my clients who resonate as introverted and/or shy, the thought of sharing your face let alone your kids and real life motherhood can feel confusing and terrifying. That’s why I recorded…

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TIB638 How To Avoid Legal Battles With Clients with Greg James from Built Environment Building Consultants 40:41

25d ago40:41

40:41

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 and awareness of your obligations are. This applies t…

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Ep. 95 | The Kitchen is Fully Stocked 1:32:24

29d ago1:32:24

1:32:24

It's great to be back in front of the camera and terrible for the people behind it. And also for the people behind the microphone, as my voice is very annoying. In this episode, I catch everyone up on how I've been doing with ADHD medication, talk about using language models to improve my proficiency as a programmer, and a lot of long winded nonsen…

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CosTalk Live 1:03:33

28d ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Join us for a little update and then the audio from the episode Ash and Elle were on for CosTalk Live! AMKE episode will air in April. We apologize for the delay. Life Stuff. Costalk Live: https://www.youtube.com/@CosTalkLive https://www.twitch.tv/costalklive https://www.instagram.com/costalklive/ Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on fac…

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TIB637 F#ck It Friday - Sh*t Camping Experiences, Caravans and Stuff 12:23

29d ago12:23

12:23

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 to listening to our podcast, you can connect with us on …

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TIB636 Tid Bits - NO! How To Say No Without Saying No 8:07

30d ago8:07

8:07

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 Tradies in Business! In addition to listening to our podcas…

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15: My Fave Tips (and a BTS) for Navigating School Holidays as a Mompreneur 41:56

1M ago41:56

41:56

School holidays can throw you off (even when you know they’re coming) when you’re navigating the both/and of mom life and entrepreneurship. So in this episode, I want to share my favorite tips—both mindset and practical—to start thriving and not just surviving during them. Plus, I’m sharing a very real BTS of a day in the life over here for this mo…

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TIB635 Free Trade Day Founder Ryan Wilson on The Truth About Electricians, Business Survival and Giving Back 41:43

1M ago41:43

41:43

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 interesting lessons. We share them with you on this epis…

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TIB634 F#ck It Friday - Is The Las Vegas NRL Part Of Something Sinister? 14:29

1M ago14:29

14:29

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 Facebook, on Instagram, on YouTube, explore our website…

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TIB633 Tid Bits - HR CHANGES: The Latest Updates You Need To Know About 6:24

1M ago6:24

6:24

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-lee Billett. --- Connect with Tradies in Business! …

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14: The Wobble (Lessons from my 7 year old) 21:21

1M ago21:21

21:21

If you’ve been feeling discouraged with something in your business, this episode is for you, babe. Today I'm bringing you a little story about teaching my son to ride his bike for the first time this weekend, because the advice and his journey of learning to ride was SO resonant for wobbles as you grow and scale your business as well, and I just kn…

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TIB632 How To Avoid Falling On Your Face In Business With Rakesh from Aureus Financial 38:57

1M ago38:57

38:57

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 be drier than the millennium drought, Rakesh manage…

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AMKE Halftime 2024 30:53

1M ago30:53

30:53

Join us for the audio from our halftime show from Anime Milwaukee 2024. We'll cover cat guests, a very special AMKE guest, and how to remove hot glue from your "skin". To see the video version please find us on YT https://youtu.be/ZEKn5Yfgzco?si=iRzATzG5wWYvc2n4 special thanks to Fox Den Media for the video. Want to see us return to AMKE? No gig is…

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TIB631 F#ck It Friday - What Are You Complaining About? 18:39

2M ago18:39

18:39

We all complain about stuff. It's natural to feel like a rant or a vent at times. Problem is, many of us complain but don't do anything about changing the situation! And what about when you complain about something you can't control? What are you supposed to do then? Nic's got a suggestion that might shock you! Click HERE if you'd like to book a ch…

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TIB630 Tid Bits - What Should You Be Sharing On Social Media? 7:48

2M ago7:48

7:48

Do you struggle to come up with content to share on your social media pages? You're not alone... most trade business owners are confused, scared or just overwhelmed about sharing images, videos or posts to their business feed. Nic and Waz give some quick, actionable tips on what you CAN share so you can get started right away, stay consistent and p…

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TIB629 The 5 Questions To Answer About Your Social Media with Dante St James 40:01

2M ago40:01

40:01

Other than a cool name, Dante St James has a ton of experience using social media for business. He happens to be one of a small number of Meta contractors here in Australia so he gives us the inside running on using the platform wisely. When people are mostly on Facebook and Instagram to watch videos of Kim Kardashian, how the heck do you get prosp…

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TIB628 F#ck It Friday - Online Shopping Scams and Accepting Shit Service 21:26

2M ago21:26

21:26

Waz has a very sensitive 'being taken advantage of' nerve and lately he's been feeling a little triggered. Find out what online shopping has to do with his rant today and why Nic thinks something should be done about crappy service. --- Connect with Tradies in Business: Facebook: facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness Instagram: instagram.com/tradiesinbusi…

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TIB627 Tid Bits - Profit From Variations 8:21

2M ago8:21

8:21

Make variations profitable again! Nic and Waz drag another episode out of the back catalogue and give you the short version (tough for Waz to do!) For the full ep, head to TIB161 How to avoid headaches when clients change their mind --- Connect with Tradies in Business: Facebook: facebook.com/tradiesinbusiness Instagram: instagram.com/tradiesinbusi…

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TIB626 50 Ways To Pull Your Profit Levers 19:31

2M ago19:31

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You're in business to make money. More specifically, you should be in business to make a profit. Profit first, then cash and we all love cash right? Problem is, many tradies think increasing profit is complicated, confusing and hard. The truth couldn't be more different. Nic and Waz talk through some of the super simple things you can do to get you…

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TIB625 F#ck It Friday - Kids TV Shows, Rising Above Stuff and Blame 15:02

2M ago15:02

15:02

Coxie goes to town on Australia's favourite TV show. Waz offers his best advice on getting over it and then we're pretty sure they end up off in the weeds, offering coaching advice to you! Tune in to another Fire Truck Friday episode for a bit of a rant, some deep and meaningful thought and a few laughs. --- Connect with Tradies in Business: Facebo…

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TIB624 How Will You Handle Another Interest Rate Rise? 15:53

2M ago15:53

15:53

Up or down... what's your bet? Aussies have been hit by some horrendous interest rate hikes in the past year and it's starting to land hard for trade business owners. As clients tighten their purse strings, leads are slowing and cash is not flowing as much as it was. Some are saying rates are going to come down but what if they don't? Are you prepa…

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TIB623 F#ck It Friday - Puppy yoga, Girl Gangs and Waz's Hermit Life 20:08

2M ago20:08

20:08

Grab your girl-gang (or mates), head to yoga and then, release the puppy-dogs!! Huh? Yep, puppy-yoga is a thing and Waz tries to understand it. Plus, Nic and Waz chew the fat on friendships, getting away with mates and why having a girl-gang is an important part of life. Oh, and puppies. Puppies are awesome. --- Connect with Tradies in Business: Fa…

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TIB622 Tid Bits - Creating Your 1 Page Marketing Plan 4:25

2M ago4:25

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Marketing can be a complex, confusing and often expensive part of running and growing a tradie business. The best marketing plans aren't necessarily complex, confusing OR expensive. In fact, back in 2019 we spoke with Allan Dib, author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan about simplifying marketing and marketing plans. Nic and Waz give you a quick summary…

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13: 3 Quick Tips to Help You Through Rough Days 20:31

2M ago20:31

20:31

Your kids are sick, the baby was up all night again, you've had some insomnia, etc...you're just in a FUNK and cranky and feel off...if you're feeling it today, mama, I see you. I get there, too. That's why I recorded this quick episode for you with 3 of my favorite quick tips to help get you out of that funk and through the rough days!…

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TIB621 Does Your Marketing Align With Your Why? And Why It Should! 20:37

2M ago20:37

20:37

It's all well and good to chase the most profitable work, or the biggest dollar jobs, but at what cost? What if you're going after the wrong clients and the wrong work without even realising it? Waz and Nic show you why your why should drive your marketing. Why? Because you might be sacrificing fulfillment, sustainability and longevity if it isn't.…

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TIB620 F#ck It Friday - Tradies Do A Sh*t Job Of Taking Care Of Themselves 21:22

2M ago21:22

21:22

It's a bit of a rant. It's a bit of a plea. Waz and Nic get sick of hearing about tradie business owners putting everyone else first. While it might seem like you're just 'serving others' and doing what's necessary, it could also be a selfish act. There's a better way to serve your family, your clients, your peers... and that's to serve yourself fi…

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TIB619 Tid Bits - Stories Sell. Tips On Using Stories To Attract More Clients 11:23

3M ago11:23

11:23

Back in January 2018 we had a chat to Jason 'Gibbo' Gibbs, a journalist, dad, Crossfitter and writer. He shares some tips from the pros on how to use stories to get buy-in from your audience... literally! To listen to the original episode go to TIB011 Using stories to get more customers with Jason Gibbs from The Chronicle See omnystudio.com/listene…

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TIB618 How Marketing Can Solve Your Burnout Issues 23:11

3M ago23:11

23:11

After the past 4 years, you'd be familiar with the burnout that has affected many business owners. Tradies in business have copped it even more it seems with some specific issues hitting them post-Covid. What you might not realise is that your burnout issues can be greatly reduced by changing your marketing. This will require a change in thinking f…

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12: Is Balance a Myth? 24:47

3M ago24:47

24:47

I’m guessing you started your business because you, too, wanted to get to actually BE there and experience your life, right? For your kids, for your relationships, and for yourself. And you’ve probably figured out that you don’t magically get a sense of balance, freedom, and spaciousness just because you have your own business (in fact, I often see…

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Wearing Your Fandom 54:11

3M ago54:11

54:11

Join us for the recording of the live panel "Wearing Your Fandom" at Planet Funkcon 2023 with Dr. Eric Wesselmann of Illinois State University. We'll success self expression, societal expectations, and the power of play. To see more of Dr. Wesselmann's fandom interviews and work with fandom and psychology please visit his channel Digital Golgotha P…

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TIB617 F#ck It Friday - Coxie Gets Wound Up About Shit Tradies on TV 16:00

3M ago16:00

16:00

Yep. F#ck It Friday returns. Today Nic is back on the horse, ranting about the treatment tradies seem to keep copping from the media. As usual, Waz has an opinion on everything and together, your hosts try and come up with something useful and perhaps a little entertaining for a Friday episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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TIB616 TIB Tid Bits - The Quick Low Down on Ep548 with Cal Robinson 11:07

3M ago11:07

11:07

In a new episode format, Nic and Waz go back through the dusty archives of over 600 episodes here on the podcast and pick one to summarise and serve up to you as some helpful tid bits. Today, the pair jump back onto the 'how do we get the next generation to work better' conundrum and hit you with the simple problem:solution:action. If you want to l…

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TIB615 Is AI Even A Thing and Should You Be Using It in Your Tradie Business? 20:11

3M ago20:11

20:11

Today we're talking AI (Artificial Intelligence). Seems the whole business world is going troppo over this latest tech advancement and Nic and Waz decided it's time to share their insights. Should you be excited or worried about it? Does it have a place in a tradie business? What might the opportunities be and how could you harness them? Check it o…

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TIB614 A Chat with Callum MacPherson from Young Blood Men's Mental Health 54:22

3M ago54:22

54:22

Waz and Nic chat with Cal MacPherson from Youngblood Men's Mental Health. They have an honest discussion about the challenges of discussing mental health and its critical importance, especially since Cal's mate tragically completed suicide. This event deeply affected Cal, and he's now dedicated to providing a space for men to openly share the burde…

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Quad Con Cedar Rapids 1:14

3M ago1:14

1:14

Join us at Quad Con Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids IA Saturday February 10th from 10am-5pm. Over $1000 in cash prizes at the cosplay contests (craftsmanship and performance)! We will be 1 of your judges. Elle will also be performing LIVE! event page: https://fb.me/e/9HJZlyOcd Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instagram, twitte…

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Live Show Sneak Peak 14:48

3M ago14:48

14:48

Due to topics and content, this episode may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Join us for a glimpse into our stand up comedy live show. We're sharing clips with you from C2E2 2022 Live Show. There's toxic fumes, a silicone butt, women crying at Elle's feet, and overall a general level of chaos. Want us to perform at…

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11: Running Your Business When Life's Sh*t Hits the Fan 33:41

3M ago33:41

33:41

Your kids are sick (again.) Or you're sick. Or your partner just lost their job. Or your baby is going through a sleep regression and you're exhausted all the time. Or you're moving and it's stressful. Or relationship or parenting stuff is feeling really hard and sucking all of your energy now. How do you handle all of that AND keep running your bu…

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TIB613 From Sporting Success to Psychology and Building Your Own Winning Team with Wayne Pearce 45:36

3M ago45:36

45:36

If you're as old as Waz, you'll remember what some refer to as the golden era of rugby league in Australia. No Australian rugby league player had a greater influence on fitness than Balmain lock forward Wayne Pearce. A non-drinker and non-smoker, Pearce's strict adherence to exercise and diet helped to modernise the game as he became a role model f…

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Ep. 94 | A Country United by Trump 58:35

3M ago58:35

58:35

With Trump back on the campaign trail the country is more united than ever. A lot of people don't like the guy, but that's because they're told not to like him. If you have no social life, and spend 90% of your time watching YouTube, you're definitely more likely to support him. Celebrities whose careers' peaked long ago are the least likely to int…

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10: 3 Steps to Start Getting Out of Your Own Way and Start Getting the Results You Want 37:31

4M ago37:31

37:31

Have you ever found yourself saying or thinking something along the lines of “Why does sh*t always hit the fan and get in the way of me hitting my goals?” Maybe you’ve noticed that you tend to avoid the things you really want to take action on or just plain feel like your brain is f*cking with you and self-sabotaging you, and you just feel stuck. I…

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TIB612 A Better Way To Own Your Ute with Tim Cullen from TradieSpec 42:30

4M ago42:30

42:30

What happens when you rent 500 utes out to tradies? You get to learn a LOT about how the winners are winning and the learners are learning! Tim Cullen from TradieSpec kicked off with a mate and a ute just over 5 years ago. Since then, they've grown TradieSpec to a fleet of more than 500 vehicles. We get the inside running on some of the different w…

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Ep92: The Great Guesting Experiment 1:03:44

4M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Join LVC as we discuss what we learned actually trying to apply to convention gigs this year. We'll talk about what we ask for and the results of applying to 40+ conventions. We'll also discuss why, with our small social media following, we get booked as guests and things for you to consider if you want to become a convention guest. Comments or que…

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