Tradies Success Podcast | Business Podcast For Trade Business Owners, Electricians, Plumbers, Build

This week on the podcast Greg is joined by Josh Barrack from Barrack Electrical in Mayfield NSW. Josh shares his journey of starting his own electrical business after working for the same company for years. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from employee to business owner and the importance of making big decisions and implementing critical systems. Josh emphasises the need for strong people and organisational skills to manage a team and run a profitable project. He also highlights the impact of having a support network and learning from others' experiences. Learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and book a demo! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about Barrack Electrical via their website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.

This week on the podcast Martin Lockhart discusses his biggest challenge of hiring the wrong ops manager and the lessons he learned from it. He shares the importance of proper onboarding and aligning values with new hires. Martin also talks about his journey into the plumbing industry, starting his own business, and the overwhelming experience of the first few years. He highlights the need for conscious growth and systematisation to create freedom. The conversation also touches on the challenges of managing people and the importance of communication and praise. Martin and Greg discuss the challenges and lessons learned in hiring an operations manager. Martin shares his experience of losing key team members and the stress it caused, but also the growth and resilience that came from those challenges. They emphasise the importance of setting goals and timeframes to push oneself and the benefits of taking holidays to motivate systemisation and improve the business. Learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and book a demo! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about Alkimos Plumbing and Gas via their website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.

Academy coach Lauren Hallam joins Greg on the podcast this week to share her stories and wisdom around mindset, personal performance and prioritising holistic wellness in life and business. Lauren shares her journey with us from working in sales for a tech company, to running a trade family business alongside her husband and now coaching hundreds of tradies in the academy. Members who have had a session with Lauren always seem to walk away with a measurable positive shift in their mindset which tends to have a flow-on effect on their team, business and family life. If you're a member of the academy, be sure to reach out and book a session with Lauren, her calendar can be booked up pretty quickly. If you're not yet a member, head to our website and book a demo so you too can optimise your mindset for business growth and operational time freedom.

This week Nick Mullins from Wagga Wagga joins us on the podcast to share his story of growing up in a tradie family and now building his own electrical and solar business named after his dad. Nick shares insightful stories of what an electrical business was like back in the days of no mobile phones, no job management software and everything on paper. He also talks about the challenges he's faced in balancing personal and business life and how a lack of boundaries in this area ultimately led to divorce. Not one to let a learning opportunity go to waste, Nick is taking accountability and investing his time and energy into becoming the best version of himself he can be. Nick shares many words of wisdom with the listeners of this week's episode based on his own lived experiences as well as the training and coaching from the academy. A few of these lessons are: Letting go of responsibility and trusting your team is crucial for business growth. Taking things personally in business can hinder your progress. Self-reflection and personal growth are essential for effective leadership. The trade industry, especially the solar sector, has evolved with new technologies. Using technology can streamline business operations and improve communication with staff. Empowering employees to make decisions and providing positive reinforcement helps them grow professionally and builds confidence. Clear communication with customers is essential for understanding their needs and expectations. Knowing your value and pricing accordingly is important for running a profitable business. Using technology and systems can improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Maintaining a work-life balance is crucial for personal well-being and family relationships. Learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and book a demo! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about Des Mullins Electrical & Solar via their website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.

What happens when you build your business to a team of 30+ staff but don’t have the systems and support to make it sustainable? What happens to your life, your relationships and your mental health when you don’t have any boundaries between your personal life and business?  Adam Taylor joins us this week to share his story about how a few years ago his business and marriage fell apart. We celebrate Adam so much for allowing himself to be raw and vulnerable in the sharing of his story. Running a business, being a parent and a spouse is no easy feat, especially without any support. Adam takes such a stellar amount of accountability and shows such a positive example of masculinity when he speaks about the mistakes he made in the past. It takes real courage to self-reflect and invest your time and energy in becoming the best version of yourself. Since joining the Academy, Adam has rebuilt his life and business and he shares the three most important lessons he's learnt along the way: Know your cost of ops - get really clear on your business numbers Do a daily brain dump to finish off your workday - clear your mind so your family get the best of you, not a distracted, stressed version of you Get support - if you’re struggling with anything big or small, reach out for help, from friends, family, coaches or even a therapist! Learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and book a demo! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about AT Electrical via their website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow them on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠.

How do business owners find the staffing sweet spot where they are getting the most out of their team without burning them out? Academy Coach Jordan Cruttenden joins Greg on the podcast this week to share his wisdom on that very topic. Jordan has years of experience as a trade business owner and a wealth of knowledge to share. Don't miss this valuable episode where Jordan shares his story of building a team of 13 in his trade business, only to have to wipe the slate clean and start fresh in order to create a business culture that truly aligns with his values. Key takeaways in the episode are: The importance of implementing solid systems in your business to overcome challenges and achieve growth The value of making tough decisions, such as letting go of staff or clients, to move forward The benefits of charging higher rates and attracting clients who value your services The power of rebuilding and starting fresh to create a more efficient and successful business Creating capacity allows for more value to be provided to customers. Showing up as your best self is important for leadership and personal performance. Hiring the right people and managing capacity can improve culture and productivity in a business. Learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and book a demo. Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

You're going to love this week's episode, we have academy members Amy and Matt joining us from Ferguson Electrical in Patterson Lakes VIC. Matt started the business on his own in 2019 while his partner Amy worked as a client liaison executive in the construction industry. After years of stress, being on the tools and not having time for any admin or systems, Matt convinced Amy to join the business and the pair have been an unstoppable force in their business and the Tradies Success Academy ever since! They are strong advocates for supporting women in trades and prioritising mental health in their trade business. Don't miss this great conversation between Greg, Amy and Matt. Learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and book your free strategy session with one of our expert coaches! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about Ferguson Electrical Contracting via their website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow them on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠Instagram⁠.

This week on the podcast we have academy member Marshall Waide from QLD who just put on his first tradie. Marshall is already enjoying the benefits of scaling so much that he's purchased two more work vehicles and is planning on hiring two more tradies to join his team. We love bringing you stories from our members, this one, in particular, highlights the experience of someone early on in their growth journey. Marshall says he's had a complete mindset shift since joining the academy and now with the support from coach Lauren. He also has a better understanding of the inner workings of the business that he never had when he was "just a tradie". Join Greg and Marshall in this week's episode to hear more about the things Marshall has learnt and his plans for the future in his trade business. If you're already a member of the academy, be sure to book a session with Lauren to go even deeper around mindset and receive tangible takeaways specific to you. Learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and book your free strategy session with one of our expert coaches! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about Marshall and Waide Plumbing via their website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and follow them on ⁠Facebook⁠ or Instagram.

This year the number of coaches in the Tradies Success Academy has increased to over a dozen. Each one comes with a unique set of expertise and lived experience to share with our members. Coach Jen is a specialist in the field of recruitment and company culture. She has worked with hundreds of our tradie members since joining the coaching team to help them define what makes their trade business unique and how to create, nurture and manage their company culture. Greg invited Jen to join him on this week's episode to share her knowledge and insight into what company culture is, how to define your unique business DNA and how to hire in alignment with it. This episode is one not to be missed! Click here to download Jen's exclusive Company Culture Blueprint. If you're already a member of the academy, be sure to book a session with Jen to go even deeper on this subject and receive tangible takeaways specific to your business. If you're keen to learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business like the thousands of other trade business owners we've helped, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and request a call from our team! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this week's podcast Mark shares his journey of hiring and building a successful plumbing business. He discusses with Greg the challenges he faced in finding the right staff and the impact it had on his business. Mark emphasises the importance of asking the right questions during the hiring process and the need for experience and competence in potential hires. He also highlights the significance of having a strong culture and implementing strategies to retain employees. He discusses the importance of having an operations manager and how it has allowed him to focus on growing the business. Mark also talks about expanding his services into the bathroom division and the satisfaction he gets from project managing and working with different trades. He highlights the benefits of having operational time freedom and less stress, both in his personal life and in his interactions with clients. Mark encourages others in the trade industry to not give up and to seek support and guidance from the Tradies success Academy just as he did. Learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and book your free strategy session with one of our expert coaches! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about Mark and Clear Coast Plumbing via their website ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and follow them on Facebook.

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 engineering such a unique trade how to grow a trade business in a remote regional town how to attract hard-working, highly skilled, loyal staff expanding to a new location Learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and book your free strategy session with one of our expert coaches! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about Bailey at BMU Engineering via their website ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and follow them on Instagram⁠.

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 incentives for his incredible team of painters. Luke shares his tips on optimising your business and personal performance for success while building a dream team to get your to operational time freedom. Don't miss this valuable episode! Learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ now and book your free strategy session with one of our expert coaches! Or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about Luke at Westhill Painting (previously Ellison Painting) via their website ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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 problem-solving skills. Tybias emphasises the value of prioritising tasks, staying calm under pressure, and focusing on the bigger picture. This podcast is for you if you want to learn more about how to: - Transition into a general manager role - Nurture client relationships and focus on business growth - Minimise negative feedback loops - Understand the strengths and weaknesses of your team members - Delegate tasks and responsibilities in your team Learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ now and book in your free strategy session with one of our expert coaches! Or follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠. Learn more about Tybias at Next Electrical Solutions via their website ⁠⁠here⁠. Or follow them on ⁠Instagram⁠⁠.

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) to share their journey so far and their goals for the future. This episode is one not to be missed if you're chasing info about Taking Over The Family Business Building a Brand Transitioning and Modernising Systems Maintaining Work-Life Balance Delegating Tasks and Hiring for Growth Learn more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our ⁠website⁠ now and book in your free strategy session with one of our expert coaches! Or follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Tiktok⁠. Learn more about John and Meg at Peninsula Metal Roofing via their website ⁠here. Or follow them on Instagram or Facebook.

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 turnover AND has the freedom he craved. Tune in to hear his story. This episode is perfect for you if: You're a tradie who feels stuck in the grind. You want to build a team that can handle things without you. You dream of a better work-life balance. Get ready to learn how to achieve success in your business AND your personal life. To find out more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our website now and book in your free strategy session with one of our expert coaches! Or follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Tiktok. Learn more about Chris and Beachside Electrical Solutions via his website here. Or follow them on Instagram or Facebook. The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more

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 works hard to train his team and build a positive company culture with his staff. He gives tips to others looking to get into a trade and walks through what's involved in a usual job at LCMB Electrical. Luke says his biggest 'aha' moment in the academy was realising that hiring is an investment not an expense. He says to others not to be afraid to hire because it increases your earning capacity and your time capacity. He also talks about the importance of having a business coach because they can objectively look at your business and map out the way forward for you that you may not be able to see yourself. To find out more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our website now and book in your free strategy session with one of our expert coaches! Or follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Tiktok. Learn more about Luke and LCMB Electrical via his website here. Or follow them on Instagram or Facebook.

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 business so he can work ON his trade business rather than IN it. Ben has been nominated for the Young Achiever of the Year award and there's no questioning why. He has made the most of every lesson from the academy and implemented every system and strategy. Make sure you don't miss this episode! To find out more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our website now and book in your free strategy session with one of our expert coaches! Or follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Tiktok. Learn more about Ben and Blitz Air via his website here. Or follow him on Instagram or Facebook.

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 importance of making the right hires at the right time to scale your business successfully and save yourself future headaches. Chris shares how he got into the electrical industry, his passion for being at the forefront of moving to sustainable energy and shares funny stories about being out on jobs. Chris also shares some words of wisdom for anyone thinking of getting into the electrical trade and advice for other academy members. To find out more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our website now and book in your free strategy session with one of our expert coaches! Or follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Tiktok. Learn more about Chris and Saints Electrical here.

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 numbers and understanding costs. He highlights the value of surrounding yourself with the right people and seeking help and support. Dan started boat building 18 years ago and did his apprenticeship at two different places. He then started his own business, Hybrid Composites, and later started Mahi Boats. Dan and Greg emphasise the importance of finding a good team and surrounding yourself with experts in the trade. They highlight the significance of working with quality tradespeople and the importance of attention to detail in boat building. The conversation also touches on their roles as fathers and husbands, and the lessons they have learned in balancing work and family life. They discuss the importance of self-care and maintaining personal performance habits. To find out more about the Tradies Success Academy and how you too can level up your business, head to our website now and book in your free strategy session with one of our expert coaches! Or follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Tiktok. Check out Dan's incredible work at Mahi Boats or Hybrid Composites.

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 and not talking about work during personal time. He also reflects on the lessons he has learned, including the need for effective advertising and hiring for a lifestyle rather than just a job. Keen to learn more about how you too can find operational time freedom? Head to our website now and book in your free strategy session with one of our expert coaches so you can start levelling up your business! Check out Sam's work and follow Industry Air on Instagram and Facebook especially if you're in the Cairns region and are looking for an expert in refrigeration and air conditioning!