By Mick Hawes
The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.
Mental health and personal development are crucial topics that every tradie should be paying attention to. In this episode, we’re focusing on equipping yourself mentally for the long haul in your trade. We discussed strategies like box breathing, the importance of goal setting, and why self-care is crucial for business success. It's all about making small but impactful changes that lead to a better work-life balance and thriving in your role.
Joining us today is Aaron WD Huey, a former tradie turned coach. Aaron's journey from carpenter to mental health advocate is inspiring. After facing personal challenges, he learned the importance of mental well-being and now dedicates his life to helping other tradies do the same. Through Hustle Talk Coaching, Aaron empowers men in the trade to take control of their mental health and live more fulfilling lives. His story is a powerful example of how personal development can transform not just your career, but your entire life.
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Links:The shift from working in your business to working on your business. If you’re a builder who’s felt like the day-to-day grind has you stuck, you’re going to want to listen in. We’re talking about the mindset shift, the strategies, and the systems that can completely transform the way you run your building business. No more constantly feeling behind or putting out fires. Instead, you’ll hear about how to get on top of your projects, manage budgets, and handle the chaos that often comes with running a building company. This is going to be a deep dive into what it takes to start getting real results without the burnout.
Today’s guest, Anthony Tarquinio. Anthony is not just a builder; he’s a director of Evve Group and someone who’s built his business from the ground up in both residential and commercial construction. From managing tier 1 civil projects across the country to overseeing multi-million-dollar high-end residential builds, Anthony’s experience is unmatched. Since starting his own construction company in 2019, he’s taken it to eight-figure annual revenue, running multiple projects at once. He’s a guy who understands both the technical and business sides of construction, and today, he’s going to share how he’s grown his company, the lessons learned, and what’s made all the difference.
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Today, we will explore the significant advantages of collective buying power for builders, focusing on how joining a trade alliance can drastically improve your business's efficiency and profitability. We’ll delve into the benefits of aligning with a group like the Trade Alliance Group, which offers builders access to competitive pricing, reliable suppliers, and valuable support, enabling them to remain competitive in a demanding industry.
Our guest today is Brett Crowther, a seasoned building industry professional and key figure at the Trade Alliance Group. Having grown up on job sites with his builder father, Brett deeply understands the challenges small builders face. At TAG, he is dedicated to helping builders and tradies elevate their businesses by connecting them with trusted suppliers offering competitive prices and services. His insights are invaluable for anyone looking to strengthen their business operations.
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Connect with Trade Alliance Group:In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful construction business—marketing. Now, marketing might sound like a bit of a buzzword, but when it comes down to it, knowing who you’re trying to attract and having the right strategies in place can make or break your business. We’re talking about avoiding time-wasters, attracting the right clients, and ultimately, boosting your profitability by refining how you market your services. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights that could profoundly change the way you approach your marketing.
I sit down with Cameron Upton from Contractor Scale, a man who’s worn many hats throughout his career. Starting off as a teenager selling car audio online, Cameron quickly embraced the digital age, mastering web building and Google Ads. His journey from building superyachts and race cars to coaching home builders for five years has given him a unique perspective on the construction industry. Now, with Contractor Scale, Cameron’s on a mission to help builders like you navigate the marketing maze and achieve their business goals.
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Website: https://contractorscale.com
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In this episode of The ToolShed podcast, I host three inspiring young women from Future Lady Tradies (FLT): Aleah, Taleah, and Kayla. We dive into their journey of creating a charity to support and encourage female apprentices in male-dominated trades. We cover the origin of FLT, their mission to attract, connect, and retain women in the trades, and their innovative programs designed to make the industry more inclusive.
Future Lady Tradies (FLT) is an established charity that provides much needed support to female apprentices in the blue-collar industry. FLT has 3 main objectives being attracting, connecting and retaining. One of FLT's missions for 2024 is to gain and expose female apprentices with Future Lady Tradies and what we can offer to them.
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High-Performance Leadership
In this episode , we discuss the essential mindset shifts and strategies needed to build and lead high-performing teams in the building industry. I sit down with Jerome Lemarque, a mindset management coach. He shares his expertise on mental fitness, overcoming repetitive challenges, and fostering trust and consistency within your team. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you elevate your leadership game.
Jerome Lemarque is a mind management expert with nearly two decades of experience helping business owners achieve high-performance leadership. Starting as a confidence coach in 2005, Jerome developed the Get Performing Program to align clients' life purposes with their business goals. From humble beginnings in North London, he now leads workshops for top organizations like Unilever in Australia.
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Building a high-performing team is crucial for business success and can't be achieved by the owner alone. Mental fitness and consistent routines are essential for effective leadership. Leaders should maintain clarity and confidence, viewing problems from a strategic perspective rather than getting bogged down in technical tasks. Trust is the most important element in any relationship, especially within a high-performance team. Effective leadership requires emotional and spiritual engagement with the team. Addressing repeated mistakes can be more impactful than setting new goals. Developing leadership skills involves understanding one's natural and nurtured gifts, and consistently practicing them. Personal responsibility and proactive habits are key to building trust and achieving success.
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Imagine a world where you can manage your entire supply chain with just a few clicks, automating those tedious tasks that eat away at your time and profits. BuiltGrid is not just a tool, but a revolution in how builders interact with their suppliers, from trades to materials and services. We’re talking about how this revolutionary system is connecting builders with their supply chains, automating processes, and driving efficiencies to save time and money. If you're a builder looking to streamline your operations and boost your profitability, this episode is a must-listen!
Joining us is Toby Loft, co-founder of BuiltGrid, who, along with his partner John Murphy, has leveraged their extensive supply chain experience to tackle the challenges of housing affordability head-on. Toby will share how BuiltGrid connects builders with trades, materials, and services, driving significant productivity gains. With their innovative procurement methodology, builders are seeing over 9% savings per project and completing jobs up to four weeks ahead of schedule. Toby’s insights and experiences are sure to inspire and inform, so stick around for an enlightening conversation.
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If you're a builder looking to streamline your projects, keep track of schedules, quoting, costs, invoicing, and profits, then this episode is a must-listen. NextMinute is designed specifically for residential construction, offering seamless two-way integration with popular cloud accounting platforms like Xero, MYOB, and QBO, and it's all accessible through a robust mobile app for both Android and iOS. We'll discuss how this tool can save you time by eliminating double data entry and providing real-time access to critical project information.
Joining us today is Emily Ossington, an expert with over a decade in the cloud accounting industry. Since starting with NextMinute in 2021, Emily has leveraged her extensive experience to address the unique needs of residential construction businesses. Drawn to NextMinute for its strong integrations and comprehensive features, Emily will share how this platform can transform your operations and simplify your daily tasks. So, let's get into it!
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With so many software options for builders, it can be a real head-scratcher figuring out which one suits your business best. We're talking tools that save you time, money, and a heap of frustration. Whether you're jotting down specs on a beer coaster or wrestling with outdated spreadsheets, there's a better way, and we're here to show you how to find it. BuildXact a revolutionary software transforming the building industry. Integrating technology into construction businesses can streamline operations, save time, and boost profitability.
Joining us today is a true heavyweight in construction tech, Steve Yates, the CEO of BuildXact. With a rock-solid background in global supply chains and enterprise sales, Steve excels in strategic planning and development. Before BuildXact, he was the CEO of Cliftonvale in California, mastering sourcing and logistics. Steve's mission is all about making builders' lives easier and more productive. Get ready for top-notch insights and practical advice from someone who's been there and done that.
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The way you make your clients feel is just as important as the structure you build for them. From the initial planning stages to the final handover, it’s all about creating a positive and memorable experience. We discuss how to align design visions with budget realities and foster strong collaborative relationships between builders, designers, and clients to ensure project success.
Joining us for this chat is Adrian Ramsay, an acclaimed designer from New Zealand. Adrian started in fashion, making waves with his innovative swimwear and sportswear designs for high-profile clients like America’s Cup teams and Sir Edmund Hillary. His passion for design led him to architecture and interiors, where he's now a celebrated figure with over a hundred projects. Adrian also hosts the "TALK design" podcast and is the Queensland host for Channel 9’s "Dream Homes Revealed." His dedication to quality design makes him the perfect guest to explore the emotional impact of our work.
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