Episodes

  • How to work with your business partner towards success, not destruction

    How to work with your business partner towards success, not destruction
    Jul 3 2022
    Did you know that 70% of business partnerships FAIL? If you're a tradie in a business partnership, or thinking about starting a new business with a partner, this episode of The Tradie Show is for you... With two captains steering the ship, business partnerships often run into rough waters. Heads can butt, stalemates can arise, and argument can happen. Tune in to this week's episode 'How to work with your business partner towards success, not destruction' to find out Andy and Angela's top tips for working with your business partner to ensure you're a part of the 30% that succeed. If you're struggling to steer your business ship, book a Strategy Session with Andy today! In this session, you'll smash out what you need to do next in your trade business to provide you with clarity and direction. Click here to book - https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/strategy-session/ Got a trade business question? Throw your question in our Tradie Toolbox HERE https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/podcast/ and have your trade business questions answered! OR email us at podcast@lifestyletradie.com.au
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    16 mins
  • Bad habits are breaking your business: find out why! Guest starring Dr. Gina Cleo, PhD in Habit Change

    Bad habits are breaking your business: find out why! Guest starring Dr. Gina Cleo, PhD in Habit Change
    Jun 26 2022
    Did you know that 45-85% of EVERYTHING you do, EVERYDAY is habitual? Habits are the invisible blueprint to your life and guide everything from eating, sleeping, language, exercising, and even how you operate your business. So, what habits are part of your day-to-day, that are potentially breaking your trade business? In this week's episode, host Angela Smith is joined by leading habit researcher Dr. Gina Cleo. Together, they delve into the psychology around your actions and your habits, which might actually be holding you back in business. Plus, Angela makes an exciting announcement about her NEW book 'Tradie Wife: Why Winging It Isn't Working (And Breaking Old Habits Will Help)'! With help from contributor Dr. Gina Cleo, this book is for every tradie wife out there who is winging it in their partner's trade business; and feels invisible, isolated, and under the pump. It gives every tradie wife practical, evidence-based tips, and advice on how to fly high in their partner's trade business. The best news? Lifestyle Tradie is giving away a FREE copy for a limited time! Click below to register for yours today! https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/tradiewife-podcast
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    20 mins
  • Does being on 'The Block' = BIG REWARDS for your trade business? Guest starring Ollie Stephens, owner of Hungry Wolf Studio

    Does being on 'The Block' = BIG REWARDS for your trade business? Guest starring Ollie Stephens, owner of Hungry Wolf Studio
    Jun 19 2022
    We've heard the rumours about trade business owners appearing on reality TV shows like 'The Block' and becoming hugely successful household names overnight... But is that fact or myth? Andy and Angela are joined this week by THREE TIME veteran of 'The Block', Ollie Stephens from 'Hungry Wolf Studio'. His trade business SMASHED it on the show AND was a part of a winning week. So, the question everyone is wondering is... was it worth it? Tune in NOW to find out the answer. Use code MATESRATES15 at checkout to get 15% off the 'Hungry Wolf Studio' course https://www.hungrywolfstudio.com.au/about Have a funny tradie story, trade business question or anything in between? Email us at podcast@lifestyletradie.com.au AND if you want to fast track your trade business success and book in a FREE one-on-one strategy session with Andy! Head to https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/strategy-session/ NOW
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    22 mins
  • From 'van life' to award-winning trade business owner, this tradie has done it all! Guest starring Tom Martin, Lifestyle Tradie member and owner of 'Water Tight Canberra'

    From 'van life' to award-winning trade business owner, this tradie has done it all! Guest starring Tom Martin, Lifestyle Tradie member and owner of 'Water Tight Canberra'
    Jun 12 2022
    From undergoing a plumbing trade and starting his own trade business, to completing a Cert 4 in Accounting whilst travelling in a van around Australia, to becoming a Chairman of Master Plumbers Australia and New Zealand, AND owning his own VA business 'Virtual Trade Assistant' (virtualtradeassistant.com.au), this Lifestyle Tradie member has done it all... On this week's episode, Andy & Angela catch up with the incredible Tom Martin from 'Water Tight Canberra'! He lets us in on his secrets to staffing, team culture, sales processes, and his journey as a Lifestyle Tradie member. If you want to kickstart your journey to business success fast track your freedom, book a strategy session with Andy today! https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/strategy-session/ Got a trade business question? Throw your question in our Tradie Toolbox HERE https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/podcast/ and have your trade business questions answered! OR email us at podcast@lifestyletradie.com.au
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    28 mins
  • Navigating the rising cost of living & the impact on your business

    Navigating the rising cost of living & the impact on your business
    Jun 5 2022
    Global pandemic + War + Inflation = HUGE rising cost of living growing pains! Over the last two years, with the pandemic, natural disasters and the war in Ukraine, we have unfortunately witnessed the costs associated with living and running a business rising exponentially. As trade business owners, we've all had first-hand experience around this price hike on things like petrol and materials, some going up over 200%. (If you're lucky enough to even find materials in the first place!) But should you pass these costs on to the customer? Or swallow them as a business? That's what we're answering on this week of 'The Tradie Show - Together In Trade Business'. Don't forget, if you have a funny tradie story, trade business question or anything in between, email us at podcast@lifestyletradie.com.au PLUS if you want to kickstart your journey to business success and freedom, make sure you book in for a free one-on-one Strategy Session with Andy at www.lifestyletradie.com.au/strategy-session now!
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    23 mins
  • A winning mindset for sustained success: Guest starring Layne Beachley, Seven-Time World Surfing Champion

    A winning mindset for sustained success: Guest starring Layne Beachley, Seven-Time World Surfing Champion
    May 29 2022
    This week, Andy and Angela are joined in the studio by the legendary Layne Beachley. Layne is widely regarded as the most successful female surfer in history and is one of the only surfers, male or female, to claim six consecutive world titles, and then three years later, a 7th world title... That's SEVEN world championships! Layne definitely knows a thing or two about what it takes to set yourself apart from the crowd and smash your goals. She shares with us her mantras for keeping a positive attitude, a world champion mindset and most importantly, how to do it sustainably to help boost business and personal success in the long run! Tune in ASAP because this is an episode you WON'T want to miss! Find Layne on Instagram at @laynebeachley or find out more about the 'Awake Academy' at https://awakeacademy.com.au/
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    35 mins
  • Angela's tips to handling online reviews & customer complaints

    Angela's tips to handling online reviews & customer complaints
    May 22 2022
    It's customer psychology that we will always want to know the experience others have had with a company before we use them ourselves. With so many trade business options available, customers want to ensure they are picking the BEST business possible. That's why when researching, every potential customer will look at your online reviews and ratings, wanting to understand: •How many GOOD reviews you have •How many BAD reviews you have •How you interact with customers online •And how you deal with any BAD reviews (did you argue in the comments, did you not even reply?)All these factors will determine whether a potential customer picks YOUR trade business or goes with someone else! That's why on this week's episode, Angela is sharing her pointers for dealing with these situations, and how to present the BEST version of your business online. Don't forget, if you have a funny tradie story, trade business question or anything in between email us at podcast@lifestyletradie.com.au If you want to kickstart your journey to business success and freedom, book in a one-on-one FREE strategy session with Andy at https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/strategy-session/ now!
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    21 mins
  • What's Next?

    What's Next?
    May 15 2022
    The purpose of Start Up, Scale Up, Sell Up is straightforward: to provide you with the exact steps to build a profitable trade business by addressing the problems you're facing - keeping up with technology, charging the right hourly rate, managing your cash flow, marketing, customer retention, and chasing debt. Written by Andy and Angela Smith, fellow trade business owners and co-founders of Lifestyle Tradie, this must-have book captures trade-specific strategies that work. YOU'LL DISCOVER •Why 90 per cent of tradies are struggling in some way •Every tradie is a control freak (and it's holding you back) •Major challenges when starting up, scaling up or selling up •Truth bombs for every tradie •How the right business model is your key to freedom •Five tactics to power up your profits Steps to transform your business without reinventing the wheel. Since 2000, Andy and Angela Smith have owned and operated a trade business. This husband-and-wife team has walked in your shoes. They've experienced the chaos, the crazy-long hours, the leaking money bucket, and the crippling stress. With $188,000 outstanding at one point, Andy dug his heels in, vowing to work harder and longer to solve the problem. It's all he knew. Even though his heart was in the right place, it was a soul-destroying situation and it took a heavy toll on the couple's marriage. The same-old methods just weren't working anymore. Thinking outside of the toolbox, Andy and Angela invested in their education and applied new knowledge to transform their trade business into a profitable and systemised enterprise in just 18 months. Ultimately, Andy got off the tools. Now, it's Andy and Ange's mission to have a positive impact on your life and the trade industry as a whole. Enjoy our audiobook, and if you have any questions, email us at podcast@lifestyletraide.com.au or head to our website Lifestyletradie.com.au.
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    12 mins