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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

Your tradie business is busy and you’re making money but at the end of the month, there’s nothing left?Our coaches know how important it is to understand your numbers and uncover the hidden profit killers draining your 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/⁠Get started now⁠⁠⁠Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠trade 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

Our coaches Mitch and Marc break down our Growth Lab Coaching program designed for one-man-band tradie businesses.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/

Our digital marketing expert Jordan and head coach Mitch give you 5 tips to get more work through paid advertising in 2026 and grow your 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/Download our The Free Tradie Ads Checklisthttps://docs.google.com/document/d/14XSA7kfCTNp9Od61Jd4O_mL7YSqV3Z9p_oZSv54dRJk/edit?usp=sharing⁠Get started now⁠⁠⁠Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠trade business growth tradie business coaching construction business tips service business strategies how to grow a trade business managing a tradie team tradie time management business coaching for tradies scaling a construction business profitable trade business tradie marketing tips getting off the tools hiring for tradie businesses tradie business advice trade business success

Our coach Erina sits down with Chloe from Gilmour Plumbing to talk about the struggles in business from a tradie wife’s perspective.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/⁠Get started now⁠⁠⁠Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠

How a $29 ticket changed my Plumbing Business. Michael (www.plumbedright.com.au) walked into our Perth event at 50K… 12 months later, he’s at 170K.Imagine what your next year could look like. 👀Come and join our Live Eventshttps://www.upscale-coaching.com/upscale-live-eventsNeed 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 running a trade business and feel buried in admin, constant calls, quoting, or chasing numbers, this episode will open your eyes. 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-youtube⁠Our Accountant Coaches Larry and Erina reveal the roles inside your business that AI can support or even replace and why the smartest tradies are already using these tools to save time, cut costs, and grow faster. You will learn where AI makes the biggest impact and how it can free you up to focus on profit and leadership instead of paperwork.Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: ⁠upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast⁠⁠Get started now⁠⁠⁠Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠AI for tradie businessesautomating trade business tasksAI tools for tradiestrade business automationreducing admin for tradiesdigital systems for tradiesjob management automationimproving cash flow with AIquoting faster with AIAI for construction businessessmart systems for tradiesAI for small trade businessesboosting productivity for tradiesstreamlining tradie workflowsmodernising your trade business

Too many tradies are winging it day to day without a real plan, and it shows in their cash flow, workload, and stress levels.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/In this episode, we break down why every trade business needs a proper roadmap and how having one gives you clarity, control, and consistent growth. You will learn the key steps to map out your goals, fix what’s holding you back, and build a business that runs with purpose instead of panic.⁠Get started now⁠⁠⁠Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠trade 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 successlead management for tradiestrade business sales tipstradie lead generationquoting and selling for tradiesconstruction business growth hackstradie sales mindsettrade business systemsretaining leads in a trade businesscold outreach for tradiesgrowing a service business

January slowdowns hit tradies hard, but they don’t have to catch you by surprise.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/In this episode, Erina and Marc break down how to prepare for the January dip and what you should be doing now to make sure you have solid work booked for early 2026. They share practical steps, smart planning strategies, and the simple habits that keep your schedule full while everyone else is scrambling.⁠Get started now⁠⁠⁠Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ I⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Updated and Optimised Tagstrade 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 successlead management for tradiestrade business sales tipstradie lead generationquoting and selling for tradiesconstruction business growth hackstradie sales mindsettrade business systemsretaining leads in a trade businesscold outreach for tradiesgrowing a service business