Behind the Tools

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Jon Szabo to the show. Jon runs JS Plastering in Mildura, Victoria. Join Jon and our host Michael as they talk about pricing pitfalls, winning work, and becoming a better boss.

Behind the Tools is an inside look at tradespeople from all over the world. Each episode we bring on a guest to answer the real questions you have about life in the trades, running a business, and how to overcome the challenges that come with being a tradesperson.

If you're keen to be a guest, send an email to [email protected].

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Hayden Wright to the show. Hayden has been a tiler for 18 years and is currently working for Tile Warehouse Nelson, in New Zealand. Join Hayden and our host Michael as they talk about tiling trends, training new tradies, and finding time for family.

Behind the Tools is an inside look at tradespeople from all over the world. Each episode we bring on a guest to answer the real questions you have about life in the trades, running a business, and how to overcome the challenges that come with being a tradesperson.

If you're keen to be a guest, send an email to [email protected].

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Jarrad Burns to the show. Jarrad runs Grove Plumbing & Gas in Adelaide, Australia. Join Jarrad and our host Michael as they talk about starting from scratch, who to hire first, and plumbing in prison.

Behind the Tools is an inside look at tradespeople from all over the world. Each episode we bring on a guest to answer the real questions you have about life in the trades, running a business, and how to overcome the challenges that come with being a tradesperson.

If you're keen to be a guest, send an email to [email protected].

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Anne Timpany to the show. Anne is an award-winning entrepreneur and plumbing business extraordinaire. Join Anne and our host Michael as they talk about marketing mastery, ballooning businesses, and how success can sometimes be scary.

Behind the Tools is an inside look at tradespeople from all over the world. Each episode we bring on a guest to answer the real questions you have about life in the trades, running a business, and how to overcome the challenges that come with being a tradesperson.

If you're keen to be a guest, send an email to [email protected].

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Keith Rees-Murray to the show. Keith runs KRP Electrical with his wife Amanda and apprentice Lee in Cornwall, England. Join Keith and our host Michael as they talk about attentive advertising, testing technology, and taking your time to train.

Behind the Tools is an inside look at tradespeople from all over the world. Each episode we bring on a guest to answer the real questions you have about life in the trades, running a business, and how to overcome the challenges that come with being a tradesperson.

If you're keen to be a guest, send an email to [email protected].

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome the Astleys to the show. Miles Astley runs Astley Electrical with his two sons Ben and Aaron in NSW, Australia. Join the Astleys and our host Michael as they talk about knowing your numbers, company culture, and creating customers for life.

Behind the Tools is an inside look at tradespeople from all over the world. Each episode we bring on a guest to answer the real questions you have about life in the trades, running a business, and how to overcome the challenges that come with being a tradesperson.

If you're keen to be a guest, send an email to [email protected].

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Mike Humphries to the show. Mike is a co-owner of Green Hawk Construction, a Warwickshire-based company covering three different trades: electrical, plumbing, and construction. Join Mike and our host Michael as they talk about collecting cars, operating with honesty, and his unique approach to apprenticeships.

Behind the Tools is an inside look at tradespeople from all over the world. Each episode we bring on a guest to answer the real questions you have about life in the trades, running a business, and how to overcome the challenges that come with being a tradesperson.

If you're keen to be a guest, send an email to [email protected].

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Sean Brown to the show. Sean owns Brown & Brown Builders, a small crew of carpenters specialising in home renovations. Join Sean and our host Michael as they talk about local labouring, grappling with growth, and an appreciation for apprentices. 

Behind the Tools is an inside look at tradespeople from all over the world. Each episode we bring on a guest to answer the real questions you have about life in the trades, running a business, and how to overcome the challenges that come with being a tradesperson.

If you're keen to be a guest, send an email to [email protected].

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Jon Mailer to the show. Jon is CEO at ProTrade United, working to connect business coaches and mentors with trade business owners. 

Join Jon and our host Michael as they talk about forming a foundation, building your trade business, and guiding its growth.

Behind the Tools is an inside look at tradespeople from all over the world. Each episode we bring on a guest to answer the real questions you have about life in the trades, running a business, and how to overcome the challenges that come with being a tradesperson.

If you're keen to be a guest, send an email to [email protected].

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Slade McFarland to the show. Slade works for Mates in Construction, a charity dedicated to reducing the high levels of suicide in the construction industry. Join Slade and our host Michael as they talk about troubles in the trades, workmate wellness, and the need for courage in construction.

If you're keen to be a guest on Behind the Tools, send an email to [email protected].

Check out Mates in Construction at:

https://mates.net.nz/

https://mates.org.au/

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