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If you’re flat out on the tools, cash is tight, builders are paying late, and you’re wondering if your trade business is actually worth the stress, this episode is for you.Greg is a Melbourne sparky who went from grinding for 65k to 70k months and feeling cooked, to building a team of eight and pushing toward 160k months with systems that hold up even when he steps back. Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠https://upscale-coaching.com/application-podcastHear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/Just the real stuff that changed everything: fixing pricing, chasing invoices properly, cutting off slow payers, and putting lead generation on the calendar so it actually happens.We talk about what it’s like when you’re doing everything yourself, why scripts can make sales calls harder, and how Greg built confidence in his rates by understanding his numbers. He also shares how tracking conversions and job margins helped him double down on the right clients, walk away from the wrong ones, and stop discounting just to win work.You’ll hear practical lessons on hiring for culture, delegating without losing control, building a crew that performs, and shifting your mindset so problems don’t feel world ending. If you want a trade business that runs smoother, pays you properly, and keeps growing without burning you out, you’ll get a lot from this one.

Hiring good people is one of the hardest parts of growing a trade business. Most issues don’t come from bad workers. They come from rushed decisions, poor systems, and hiring without a plan.Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠https://upscale-coaching.com/application-podcastHear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/In this episode of the UpScale Business Podcast, our Coaches Dave and Erina break down the real reason hiring feels so painful for tradies and how to fix it with a simple, repeatable system. Drawing on experience coaching over a thousand trade businesses, they share the mistakes they learned the hard way and what actually works when it comes to hiring and keeping the right people.You’ll hear why panic hiring creates long term problems, why culture is more than just being a good bloke, and how moving from being on the tools to leading a team requires a mindset shift. This episode walks through how to plan for hiring financially, forecast work properly, and understand what you can realistically afford before bringing someone on.Dave and Erina also explain how to attract better staff by treating hiring like lead generation, using your brand and social presence to stand out, and creating job ads that actually reflect your business. They cover practical interview questions, cultural fit, and why onboarding is where retention really starts.The episode wraps up with a simple hiring framework that helps tradies remember the key steps to hiring well, from hunting for the right people to embedding them properly into the business.If you’re struggling with staff, thinking about your first hire, or tired of hiring headaches, this episode will give you clarity, structure, and confidence around building a team the right way.

Imposter syndrome shows up in a lot of trade businesses right when things start going well. You’ve hired a team, the work is rolling in, and suddenly you’re questioning whether you really deserve to be here or what the next move should be.Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠https://upscale-coaching.com/application-podcastHear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/In this episode of the UpScale Business Podcast, Lucy and Marc unpack why imposter syndrome isn’t actually the problem. It’s a signal that your role is changing and your business is asking more from you than just being on the tools.We talk about why fast growth can feel uncomfortable, why so many tradies struggle to step off the tools, and how self-doubt often shows up as underpricing, discounting, or avoiding key business decisions. You’ll hear why knowing your numbers changes everything, how setting clear goals builds confidence, and why structure and data help remove the guesswork from running a trade business.This episode is especially relevant if you’re doing well but feel unsure about pricing, hiring, or where to focus your time next. If you’ve ever thought “I don’t really know how we got here” or felt guilty working on the business instead of on the tools, this conversation will hit home.You’ll learn how to recognise the signs that it’s time to shift your role, why avoiding those changes can quietly hold your business back, and how having the right support, systems, and community makes growth feel manageable instead of overwhelming.Whether you’re a one-person operation starting to grow or already leading a team, this episode will help you reframe doubt into clarity and take the next step with confidence.Need help growing your trade business?Follow us on Instagram for daily content for tradies@upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist⁠Get started now⁠⁠⁠Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠

Starting your own trade business can happen fast. One minute it’s a side gig, the next you’re all in, juggling work, quotes, invoicing, lead generation, and family life at the same time.Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠https://upscale-coaching.com/application-podcastHear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/In this episode of the UpScale Business Podcast, Mario shares his journey of starting his electrical business while still working full time, becoming a new dad, and making the call to go all in sooner than expected. He talks honestly about the uncertainty, long days, and mindset shift that comes with leaving steady pay to back yourself.We unpack what it’s really like being a one-man band, why running a business is very different from working in one, and how structure, accountability, and the right support can make the transition smoother. Mario explains why he joined coaching before officially starting his business, how having a plan gave him confidence, and why consistency in outreach and lead generation matters even when results don’t show straight away.This episode is a must-listen if you’re thinking about starting your own trade business, currently subbing while building your own work, or feeling overwhelmed trying to do everything yourself. You’ll hear practical insights on planning your exit, creating a runway, staying consistent, and setting your business up properly from day one instead of fixing mistakes later.If you want more time with your family, more control over your schedule, and a clearer path forward in your trade business, this conversation will resonate.

In this episode, Mitch sits down with Erina to share five habits that show up again and again in the most successful trade business owners we work with. These are not the things you do later when you are already established. These are the habits you need early if you want to grow without burning out.Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/They talk about why time management is the starting point for everything, how to build a simple weekly planning routine, and why the best operators are obsessed with reviewing their numbers instead of guessing.You will also hear the truth about lead generation. You do not need to love it. You just need to do it consistently. Mitch and Erina break down why great workmanship alone is not enough to grow a trade business, and why sales and lead generation are skills every tradie has to learn.They also dive into profit protection and why discounting often destroys your margins without you realising. Finally, they cover follow up and the numbers behind it, including why most people lose jobs simply because they stop too early, and how consistent follow up can massively increase conversions.If you are a plumber, electrician, builder, or trade business owner who wants more control, better profits, and consistent work coming in, this episode will give you practical habits you can start using straight away.Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠

So you’ve nailed the first three steps of SDC: structure, capacity, and control. Now it’s time to build a trade business that can grow without you being the bottleneck.Download our Step by Step Guide to 500 k per month: hereNeed help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/In this episode, Erina and Mitch walk through steps four to seven of the SDC framework, the part that helps trade business owners move from being on the tools every day to running a business that can scale.You’ll hear why so many tradies struggle to step back, even when they know they should, and how getting off the tools creates more time for quoting, business development, and leading the team. They unpack what it really takes to hire the right people, build trust, and stop micromanaging so your business can keep moving when you’re not there.They also go deep on leadership and standards, including a practical exercise to identify the behaviours you want more of in your team. If you’ve ever written values that sound good but don’t actually change how your crew shows up, this conversation will help you make standards real, trade relatable, and easy to enforce.Then comes the money side: cash flow and risk control. You’ll learn why cash buffers matter, how to stop getting blindsided by bills and tax, and why checking your numbers consistently is a skill that builds confidence fast. The goal is simple: fewer surprises, less stress, and better decisions.Finally, they break down the systems that remove you, the documentation, visibility, and repeatable processes that create consistency in service, quoting, team performance, and results. If you’re aiming for serious growth and want to know what changes as you chase bigger months, this one is a must listen.We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate, hire, and delegate.⁠ ⁠Book your call⁠⁠ with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program.Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, UpScale Founder and Head Coach Mitch sits down with Digital Marketing Expert Jordan to break down Tradie Ads 101 and what actually works when it comes to getting more jobs without wasting money on ads.Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/If you’ve tried Facebook or Google ads before and felt like you were burning cash, getting poor leads, or attracting the wrong type of work, this conversation will help you understand where most tradies go wrong and how to fix it.Mitch and Jordan talk through the basics every trade business needs before running ads, how to set realistic expectations, and why simple, proven ad strategies outperform clever or complicated campaigns. They also cover common mistakes that cause ads to fail, what a good lead actually looks like, and how to turn ad spend into real booked jobs.This episode is designed for plumbers, electricians, builders, and trade business owners who want steady enquiries, better quality leads, and ads that support business growth instead of adding stress.Whether you are new to digital marketing or have tried ads in the past with mixed results, this episode gives you a clear understanding of how tradie ads should work and what to focus on to get consistent outcomes.Need help growing your business?Follow us on Instagram for daily content for your trade business @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist at upscale coaching dot com schedule podcastWatch insights and tips on YouTube at upscale coaching dot com upscale youtubeFind out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz at upscale coaching dot com application podcastHear from tradies who’ve done it and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business at upscalecoaching dot com success stories

In this solo episode, Mitch breaks down one of the biggest traps holding trade business owners back trying to be different instead of doing what already works.Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/If you’ve ever delayed launching ads, hiring staff, building a website, setting prices, or making decisions because you felt it needed to be better, more original, or more unique than everyone else, this episode is for you.Mitch shares real examples from his own journey across 17 businesses, including mistakes made trying to reinvent the wheel in marketing, sales, systems, and operations. He explains why copying proven models in business is not a weakness, but often the fastest path to results especially in the early stages.This episode covers why successful trade and construction businesses stick to simple, proven systems, how ego and perfectionism quietly kill momentum, and why being good and consistent beats trying to be new and exciting every time.If you’re a plumber, electrician, builder, or trade business owner feeling stuck, overthinking decisions, or burning time trying to perfect things before taking action, this episode will help you refocus on what actually matters.You’ll learn why starting with proven systems saves time, money, and stress, and how to move forward without needing everything to be fancy, unique, or perfect.Topics covered• Why trying to reinvent the wheel slows business growth• The danger of perfectionism in trade businesses• How to use proven models to shortcut results• When differentiation actually matters and when it doesn’t• Practical advice for marketing, staffing, pricing, and systemsIf you want a successful trade business and a better quality of life, this episode is a reminder that simple, tested methods still win.Need help growing your trade business?Follow us on Instagram for daily content @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth SpecialistHear from tradies who’ve done it and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business

If you’re a tradie business owner who feels busy all month but still ends up wondering where the profit went, this episode is for you.Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/Erina and Mitch break down a simple truth most trade businesses miss: profit is often made in the last 3 to 5 days of the month. When margins are tight, small time blowouts on jobs add up fast. Lose 10 to 20% efficiency across your team and your month can flip from profit to stress, even if your hourly rate or job pricing looks “right” on paper.You’ll hear why putting your prices up isn’t always the answer, and how time management and job timing can be the real lever. They talk through a practical example of quoting 60 minutes, but the job regularly taking 63, 66, or more. That small gap becomes your profit margin, especially when your team isn’t as fast as you are.We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate, hire, and delegate.⁠ ⁠Book your call⁠⁠ with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program.

If you’re dropping prices just to win work, this episode is for you.Business Coaches Mark and Mitch sit down with Accounting Coach Lucy to talk about how tradies can jump start January without discounting and learn how to deal with the early year dip the right way. Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/They break down why cutting prices hurts your business long term, what you should focus on instead, and how to set your business up for a strong start to the year.This episode covers mindset, pricing, cash flow, and simple actions you can take right now whether you run a team or you’re a solo tradie.We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate, hire, and delegate. Book your call with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program.

Running a trade business in a big city and struggling to get consistent new clients?In this episode, we sit down with Thomas, owner of Marshall Electrics in Auckland, to break down what it really takes to grow a successful trade business in a competitive city market.Thomas has been running Marshall Electrics for over 6 years and shares how he used Cold Outreach with UpScale to scale his team from 2 to 13 staff in just 3 years. He dives into the challenges trade business owners face in large cities, what’s holding most tradies back, and the exact strategies that helped him generate more customers consistently.Follow us on Instagram for daily content: @upscalebusinesscoaching📅 Book a free session with our Growth Specialist:https://upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast🎥 Watch insights and tips on YouTube:https://upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube🧠 Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz:https://upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast📈 Hear from tradies who’ve done it:https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/Learn what it really takes to grow a profitable, scalable trade business in today’s market.Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/

No work booked in? Here’s what you can do, fast.If your calendar is empty or your workload has suddenly slowed, this episode is for you. In this practical, no-fluff conversation, Business Coaches Mitch and Dave break down how trade business owners can generate work quickly without relying on hope, referrals, or waiting for the phone to ring.They share real examples from within our Tradie community and walk through proven strategies you can implement immediately to get jobs back in the diary and cash flow moving again.In this episode, you’ll learn:What to do when work dries up unexpectedlyHow to create quick wins without burning your marginsThe mistakes that keep tradies stuck in stop-start cyclesHow to build momentum even when things feel quiet🙏 A huge thank you to our Tradie community for the trust, the effort, and the wins you continue to create. We’re incredibly grateful to be part of your journey.👉 Need help growing your trade business?Follow us on Instagram for daily content: @upscalebusinesscoaching📅 Book a free session with our Growth Specialist:https://upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast🎥 Watch insights and tips on YouTube:https://upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube🧠 Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz:https://upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast📈 Hear from tradies who’ve done it:https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/If your books are empty, don’t panic, take action. This episode shows you how.

What should you have already done to fill your books for 2026, if you’re running a trade business?Right now, you’re busy. The phones are ringing, jobs are stacked, and it feels like things are rolling. But every year, the same thing happens for trade businesses who don’t plan ahead ... work drops after January.In this end-of-year episode, Accounting Coach Erina and Business Coach Luke sit down with Mitch to share the exact actions trade business owners should already be doing to make sure their workflow stays consistent well into 2026.They break down:Why relying on “being busy right now” is riskyWhat causes the January–March slowdown for tradiesPractical tips to protect your cash flow and pipelineHow to stay booked without burnout or last-minute panicIf you’re a trade business owner who wants certainty, stability, and consistent work next year, this is a must-listen.Because when it comes to planning your pipeline, it’s better to be late than sorry.👉 Need help growing your trade business?Follow us on Instagram for daily content: @upscalebusinesscoaching📅 Book a free session with our Growth Specialist:https://upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast🎥 Watch insights and tips on YouTube:https://upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube🧠 Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz:https://upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast📈 Hear from tradies who’ve done it:https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/Set your business up now — so you’re not scrambling later.

Need to reset, refocus, and get your team firing after the break?In this episode, Head Coach Luke sits down with Accounting Coach Erina to talk about what it really takes to pump up your team and yourself after time off.Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/Whether you’re running a growing crew or you’re a solo tradie doing it all yourself, this episode is packed with practical advice, motivation, and real-world insights you can use right now.Luke and Erina cover how to reset expectations after the break, get your team back into rhythm, and lead with clarity when motivation is low. They also dive into the numbers side of things, helping you understand what to focus on financially so you can make better decisions as you move into the next phase of the year.You’ll learn how to lift morale without burning yourself out, what to prioritise in your business right now, and how small changes in leadership and structure can create big results. This is a must-listen for tradies who want a stronger team, better systems, and a business that doesn’t rely on them 24/7.We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate, hire, and delegate.Book your call with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program.https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/

In this episode, our coach Brendan Marshall, a sparky and the owner of Supreme Electrical, sits down to share what it really takes to win consistent work in a small town.Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/Brendan lives this every day. He understands the challenges that come with regional work, limited populations, tight competition, and word of mouth that can make or break a business. In this conversation, he breaks down the practical strategies that helped him build steady work, earn trust locally, and grow a strong reputation in a smaller market.tradiessmall town businessregional tradieselectrical businesssparky lifetrade business growthwinning worklocal marketingtradie podcastAustralian tradesregional businesscontractor tips

This episode shares real growth stories from our tradie community and reflects on the wins, lessons, and progress made throughout 2025. Mitch and Erina break down what worked, what changed businesses the most, and why having the right strategy, support, and systems makes such a big difference. Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/If you are a trade business owner looking for inspiration, clarity, and motivation heading into the new year, this episode is for you.tradie businesstrade business growthsmall business podcastplumbing businesselectrical businessconstruction businessbusiness coachingscaling a trade businesshiring in tradessystems and processestradie mindsetbusiness growth storiesAustralian tradescontractor business

Erina, our Accounting Coach and Co-founder, teams up with sales experts Tom and Lachy to tackle one of the biggest challenges for business owners: cold calling.Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/tradie businesstrade business growthsmall business podcastplumbing businesselectrical businessconstruction businessbusiness coachingscaling a trade businesshiring in tradessystems and processestradie mindsetbusiness growth storiesAustralian tradescontractor business

In this episode, Erina sits down with Jade from Martin & Co Electrical to talk about what life really looks like behind the scenes of a growing electrical business. Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/Jade shares her experience running the business alongside her husband Mitch while raising two kids and managing the daily demands that come with both family and work.If you are a tradie or a tradie partner trying to balance work, family, and business growth, this episode will feel familiar and reassuring. It is a reminder that you are not alone and that there is a better way to build a business that supports your life, not consumes it.Need help growing your business?Follow us on IG for daily content for your trade business ⁠@upscalebusinesscoaching⁠Book a free session with our Growth Specialist ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠tradie wifeelectrical businessfamily businesstradie lifewomen in tradessmall business podcasttrade business growthwork life balancebusiness and familyAustralian tradieselectrical contractortradie mindset

In this end of year episode, Mitch and Erina sit down to reflect on an incredible year inside the UpScale tradie community. They share the biggest client wins from 2025, the growth stories that stood out, and the moments that reminded them why supporting trade business owners matters so much.Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/This episode is for trade business owners who want inspiration, real world examples, and a reminder that growth is achievable when you put the right foundations in place.Grateful for our incredible clients and the UpScale Crew who went all in to help make big dreams happen. Thank you to every one of you, and to everyone who came to our live events, engaged with our content, and listened to our podcast.

We always love jumping on a podcast with our clients. Today, we’ve got Marco from Everlasting Painting (https://www.everlastingpainting.com.au/) on the show to share his business journey — and how business coaching helped him build a successful trade business.Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business  @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast⁠Watch insights and tips on YouTube: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube⁠Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/trade business growthtradie business coachingconstruction business tipsservice business strategieshow to grow a trade businessmanaging a tradie teamtradie time managementbusiness coaching for tradiesscaling a construction businessprofitable trade businesstradie marketing tipsgetting off the toolshiring for tradie businessestradie business advicetrade business success