Behind the Tools

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Chris Collins to the show. Chris runs Grizlec, an electrical and air-conditioning business in Melbourne, Australia. 

Join Chris and our host Michael as they talk about risk vs reward, pesty possums, and creating business connections.

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

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome John Taylor to the show. John runs K9 Weed Detection out of Invercargill, New Zealand, where he and his dog Wink track down and destroy invasive plant species.

Join John and our host Michael as they talk about stacking up skills, changing careers, and putting an end to pests in New Zealand.

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

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Ed Ross to the show. Ed’s from TradeMutt, an Australian workwear brand providing professional mental health support to tradies, truckies, and blue-collar workers.

If you or someone you know are in need of help, please reach out:

UK (Samaritans) - 116 123

AU (Lifeline) - 13 11 14

https://mates.org.au/

NZ (Lifeline) - 0800 543 354

https://mates.net.nz/

Join Ed and our host Michael as they talk about clever clothing, culture changes, and asking your friends how they’re feeling.

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

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Ed Ross to the show. Ed’s from TradeMutt, an Australian workwear brand providing professional mental health support to tradies, truckies, and blue-collar workers. 

Join Ed and our host Michael as they talk about clever clothing, culture changes, and asking your friends how they’re feeling.

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

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome John McGrath to the show. John is a self-employed electrician from Mooncoin, Ireland, with over 20 years of experience in the trades. He also runs ‘Man In Shed’, a popular YouTube channel all about making things, from woodworking to electrical work, tools and tool reviews. 

Join John and our host Michael as they talk about trudging through tough times, balancing busyness, and creating clout through consistency.

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

This week on Behind the Tools we welcome Alison Warner to the show. Alison is the founder of Evolve and Grow Coaching in London, England, specialising in business coaching for construction and trade businesses. 

Join Alison and our host Michael as they talk about personal priorities, financial fears, and an eco-friendly future.

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

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Tara Mcilvenie to the show. Tara and her husband Rob run Connect Air and Refrigeration in Winmalee, a town in the misty Blue Mountains of NSW, Australia. Their busy HVAC business has five staff servicing both residential and commercial properties. 

Join Tara and our host Michael as they talk about starting from scratch, adept advisors, and engaging employees.

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

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Rachel Griffiths to the show. Rachel owns half a local plumbing business in Flintshire, North Wales, providing maintenance, repair and installation services. 

Join Rachel and our host Michael as they talk about supporting students, winning work, and advancing as an apprentice.

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

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Brad and Shane Rawson to the show. These two brothers run Morphett Air, a 50-year-old HVAC company in Adelaide, South Australia. 

Join Brad, Shane, and our host Michael as they talk about successful subcontracting, wangling workers, and diversifying to avoid downtime.

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

This week on Behind the Tools, we welcome Peter Booth (aka PB Plumber) to the show. Peter is a third-generation plumber and gas engineer running his own business in Loughborough, Leicestershire.

Join Peter and our host Michael as they talk about his approach to apprenticing, tool theft, and men’s mental health.

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