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The Tradie Show
Lifestyle Tradie Group Pty Ltd - Business Podcast For Tradies Wanting To Scale Their Trade Business, Contractors and Construction
185 episodes
6 days ago
Every tradie wants a team full of rockstars, but most end up hiring in desperation. In this episode of The Tradie Show Podcast, Andy and Angela dig into why hiring “whoever shows up” is the fastest way to fill your business with duds, and what you can do instead to attract A-grade tradies who actually want to work for you. From defining your ideal employee to creating a culture that draws the best talent to your door (without even advertising), this episode gives you the blueprint for buildin...
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Every tradie wants a team full of rockstars, but most end up hiring in desperation. In this episode of The Tradie Show Podcast, Andy and Angela dig into why hiring “whoever shows up” is the fastest way to fill your business with duds, and what you can do instead to attract A-grade tradies who actually want to work for you. From defining your ideal employee to creating a culture that draws the best talent to your door (without even advertising), this episode gives you the blueprint for buildin...
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Episodes (20/185)
The Tradie Show
Haunted by Bad Hires? End the Hiring Horror Before It Starts
Every tradie wants a team full of rockstars, but most end up hiring in desperation. In this episode of The Tradie Show Podcast, Andy and Angela dig into why hiring “whoever shows up” is the fastest way to fill your business with duds, and what you can do instead to attract A-grade tradies who actually want to work for you. From defining your ideal employee to creating a culture that draws the best talent to your door (without even advertising), this episode gives you the blueprint for buildin...
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6 days ago
21 minutes

The Tradie Show
-17% to 48% Profit: MSJ Plumbing’s Transformation Story
What do baked bean dinners, month‑long holidays, and double‑digit profits have in common? They’re all part of Matt and Sonia’s journey with MSJ Plumbing - from running themselves ragged with no systems or structure, to building a team and a business that hums without them. In this episode, Andy and Angela sit down with Matt and Sonia to unpack how they turned chaos into control, built an incredible culture, and achieved true freedom. You’ll learn: How to go from reactive chaos t...
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2 weeks ago
47 minutes

The Tradie Show
The $5 Tradie Hack That Brings Thousands
Want more repeat customers and referrals without spending a fortune? In this episode of The Tradie Show Podcast, Andy and Angela share a ridiculously simple marketing hack that costs as little as $5 but can bring in thousands over time: the Leave-Behind. A Leave-Behind is a small, thoughtful gift you give customers at the end of a job. When done right, it makes you unforgettable, sparks conversations about your business, and keeps you top-of-mind for years. You’ll learn: ...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

The Tradie Show
From Chaos to Cash: The Van Inventory Fix Every Tradie Needs
Are you driving around with thousands of dollars tied up in unused materials? For most trade business owners, the answer is YES ... and it’s costing you big time. In this episode of The Tradie Show, Andy and Angela reveal how messy vans, excess stock, and supplier runs are silently bleeding money out of your business, and what you can do about it TODAY. You’ll learn: 🚐 Why too little or too much stock both cause massive problems💸 The real cost of excess inventory - with the Dr. DRiP st...
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1 month ago
22 minutes

The Tradie Show
Turn ChatGPT Into Your Hardest-Working Employee (Who Works for Free)
If you’ve been hearing the buzz about ChatGPT but think it’s “just for tech geeks”, think again. In this episode of The Tradie Show Podcast, Andy and Angela break down exactly how tradies (yes, even the tech-shy ones) can use ChatGPT to save hours every week, win more jobs, and finally get some of the boring crap off their plate. We’ll cover: What ChatGPT actually is (in plain tradie language).The brand new GPT-5 upgrade, and why it’s a game-changer for your business.Real examples of how trad...
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2 months ago
24 minutes

The Tradie Show
Is Your Website Winning You Work?
Your website should be your hardest-working employee … but for most tradies, it's just sitting there collecting dust. In this episode of The Tradie Show, we’re joined by Ashleigh Atkinson, branding, website and SEO expert, and founder of The Climb Collaborative, who shares how to turn your online presence into a lead-generating machine. With her roots in marketing construction gear and trucks, Ashleigh knows how to speak tradie, and she brings the real talk about what actually works to ...
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2 months ago
28 minutes

The Tradie Show
Why You’re Wrecked at the End of the Day (And What to Do About It)
Do you ever finish the day thinking, “Why am I so bloody wrecked?” You didn’t even smash out a huge one on the tools, but your brain is fried. You’re snappy, forgetful, and reaching for a beer just to switch off. In this episode of The Tradie Show podcast, Andy and Angela unpack decision fatigue - a silent killer of tradie motivation - and how small inefficiencies throughout the day are draining your energy more than you realise. Plus, they reveal how Olympic athletes, CEOs,...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

The Tradie Show
Paul Wicks on Letting Go, Levelling Up, and Locking in $3.5M in Work
Paul Wicks from Unique Project Group shares how he went from working insane hours and falling asleep at his desk to taking a month-long overseas holiday with zero stress, all while his team kept things ticking over. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind and unsure what your role should look like as your trade business grows, this episode will seriously hit home. 💥 Inside this episode, Paul reveals: How burnout forced him to hit pause and reassess what really matteredThe honest ...
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3 months ago
34 minutes

The Tradie Show
10 x Trade Business Tips from 30 Years in the Industry
Starting a trade business is exhilarating ... new logo, shiny ute signage, and jobs rolling in. But fast forward a few years, and the reality sets in: long hours, constant phone calls, staff challenges, and financial stress. Sound familiar? In this episode, Andy and Angela share hard-earned lessons from over three decades in the trade industry, running Dr. DRiP Plumbing and coaching thousands of tradies through Lifestyle Tradie. These aren't textbook theories; they're real-world strategies th...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

The Tradie Show
How Much Are Your Tradies REALLY Costing You?
You think you’re making $25 an hour on your tradies… but are you really? In this episode, Andy and Angela break down the real hourly cost of having someone on your team, and the truth might shock you. From wages and super to smoko breaks and vehicle costs, this isn’t guesswork. It’s a numbers game. And if you don’t know your numbers, you’re leaking cash. What you’ll learn: Why your tradie's hourly wage is only part of the story 💸How sick leave, downtime, and public holidays impact your...
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4 months ago
21 minutes

The Tradie Show
Choose Your Regret: Mental Toughness, Self-Belief & Discipline With Paul Watkins
What if the biggest thing holding you back in business and life… was you? In this powerful episode, Andy and Angela are joined by Paul Watkins - pharmacist turned ultra-marathon runner, builder, entrepreneur, and all-round legend. He’s dragged sleds across the Arctic, failed and returned to conquer Denali (North America’s highest peak), and run 500+km ultra-marathons in brutal conditions. But this isn’t about adventure. It’s about mental toughness, choosing your own story, and w...
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5 months ago
44 minutes

The Tradie Show
Tax Traps That Could Cost You Big This EOFY
You finally start making some solid profit in your trade business… then WHACK! You cop a tax bill you didn’t see coming. Sound familiar? In this episode of The Tradie Show podcast, Andy and Angela expose the most common tax mistakes that tradies make, and how to dodge them so you can hold onto more of your hard-earned cash. It’s real talk, practical advice, and tradie-to-tradie truth bombs you won’t hear from your accountant. 📥 Grab your free download: 81 TAX DEDUCTIONS F...
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5 months ago
25 minutes

The Tradie Show
@SydneyPlumberChick’s Formula For Viral Tradie Content
She’s only 20, still on the tools as an apprentice – yet Yana Marks has already racked up 300K+ followers on TikTok and 80K+ on Instagram as @SydneyPlumberChick. In this episode of The Tradie Show podcast, Andy and Angela sit down with Yana in -studio to unpack how she turns everyday plumbing jobs into scroll-stopping content, the fresh energy she’s bringing to a male-dominated industry, and what the next generation of tradies can learn from her rapid rise. If you’re looking to build a...
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6 months ago
20 minutes

The Tradie Show
What AI Agents Actually Mean for Your Trade Business (No Tech Mumbo Jumbo)
AI Agents. You’ve probably heard the term floating around, but what actually is it, and why should you care as a busy trade business owner? In this episode, Andy and Angela break down the fast-moving world of AI without the tech jargon, and focus on what really matters: how it can save you time, reduce those middle-of-the-night phone calls, and give you back control of your business. They’ll share, 👉 What the heck an AI Agent is (in plain tradie terms) 👉 How AI is alre...
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6 months ago
20 minutes

The Tradie Show
From $0 Profit to 15% Profit in Under 12 Months: How Zach & Jordan Transformed Their Building Business
Imagine running your trade business flat-out… only to end the year in the red. That was Zach and Jordan from Muir Projects in 2023. Fast-forward just 12 months: ✅ 15% profit ✅ Booked out for all of 2025 ✅ Quoting smarter and charging $5K per quote ✅ Running a 5-man team with defined roles and systems ✅ Building a killer local presence on socials This episode is a real-time coaching session where Zach picks our brains about: How to sell a $5K paid qu...
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7 months ago
30 minutes

The Tradie Show
The Customer Experience Maximiser … & Ice Cream (Part 2)
Most tradies are flat-out chasing new jobs, juggling quotes, and hoping the phone keeps ringing. But what if you could create a customer experience so good that your customers never want to go anywhere else? In this episode, Andy and Angela break down The Customer Experience Maximiser — a simple yet game-changing strategy that will have customers coming back again and again (and bringing their mates along too). Oh, and there’s a whole lot of talk about ice cream … because your trade bus...
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7 months ago
18 minutes

The Tradie Show
The ABCD Customer Mix: Are You Working With The Wrong Clients? (Part 1)
Ever feel like you're flat out but still not making money? You’re not alone. Too many tradies think every customer is worth the same - but they’re not. In this episode, Andy & Angela break down the ABCD Customer Mix™ and show you: 🔥 Why "busy" doesn’t mean profitable - and how your customer mix affects everything 🔥 The 4 types of customers (A, B, C & D) and how to tell the legends from the nightmares 🔥 How to attract A-Grade customers who pay on time, respect your work &...
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8 months ago
25 minutes

The Tradie Show
From $450K to $1M: How Hydrocove Plumbing Scaled & Landed Huge Projects
What do doubling your turnover, raising your rates, and completing a high-profile project like Bluey’s World have in common? They’re all part of Jason and Perri’s journey with Hydrocove Plumbing - and in this episode, they’re sharing exactly how they made it happen. From building a streamlined business with repeatable systems to learning how to attract (and keep) A-grade customers, this conversation is packed with real-world strategies you can apply to your own trade business today. Inside Th...
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8 months ago
29 minutes

The Tradie Show
Our Story (Updated): How We Transformed Our Trade Business
Ever felt like your business is running you instead of the other way around? We’ve been there. In this episode, we’re taking you back to where it all began – from the early days of Dr. Drip, through near financial collapse, to building a business that gave us time, profit, and freedom. 🔧 What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ The reality of running a fast-growing trade business – and the cracks that appear ✅ Why working harder is NOT the answer to fixing your business struggles ✅ How we ...
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9 months ago
24 minutes

The Tradie Show
Land 20 High-Profit Jobs Fast: 3 Proven Marketing Tactics for Tradies
When you became a tradie, did you ever imagine you'd have to be a marketing expert too? In this episode, Andy and Angela break down three proven marketing tactics that’ll help you attract high-profit customers without blowing your budget or wasting time. These are practical, no-BS strategies that tradies can implement today for fast results. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: Maximise Existing Customers: Why your best customers are the ones you’ve already worked with—and how to re-engage them.Ask fo...
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9 months ago
25 minutes

The Tradie Show
Every tradie wants a team full of rockstars, but most end up hiring in desperation. In this episode of The Tradie Show Podcast, Andy and Angela dig into why hiring “whoever shows up” is the fastest way to fill your business with duds, and what you can do instead to attract A-grade tradies who actually want to work for you. From defining your ideal employee to creating a culture that draws the best talent to your door (without even advertising), this episode gives you the blueprint for buildin...