Culture might not be the sexiest or action-packed topic, but it is one of the most IMPORTANT topics if you want an awesome trade business with an A-grade team. So, in this week's episode of ‘The Tradie Show’, Andy and Angela are digging into WHY culture is and HOW to implement it into your trade business.Good culture =

• Greater productivity
• Lower staff turnover
• Better customer reviews
• Fewer safety issues
• Better team bonding

When these factors are combined, they give you not only a business to be proud of, but also a profitable GOLD MINE! So, tune in ASAP so you can hit the ground running with your culture plan and start building the team and business you deserve!UNICEF LINK: https://www.unicef.org.au/deliver-futures?&mkwid=s&pcrid=585259175997&pkw=unicef&pmt=e&pdv=c&plid=&gclid=CjwKCAjwrfCRBhAXEiwAnkmKmQHDPYiqVDi3ZbiWnLizw9zeEFcMjBEYw-gFjZe3ZmhvCt1jHzph9BoClvkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

There is so much pressure on trade business owners to NAIL their sales strategy, and close every sale... after all that’s how we make money right???In the trade landscape, there are some bottom feeder sales tactics going around from pressure selling or pushing unnecessary services / products onto customer... it’s just not right!So, on today’s episode of ‘The Tradie Show - Together in Trade Business’, Andy and Angela share a better way to sell, that benefits both YOU and your customer.The episode breaks down:

• The psychology behind sales
• How to read your customer's body language
• How to tailor your personality to match theirs
• PLUS, the V.A.K. principle

Tune in NOW so you can land your sales strategy and close your sales like a BOSS! Also make sure you check out “I’m not a salesperson, I'm a tradie” for the trust escalator learnings! With both episodes under belt, you’ll be a PRO at nailing your selling & closing strategies.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 [email protected] ARTICLE:Check out “You work hard, so make your brand work hard for you” guest staring professional brand strategist Debbie O'Connor HERE.https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/devastating-ceaseanddesist-letter-reveals-sydney-tradies-15k-mistake/news-story/b9adf511d31f1cf69e964f641291c4f4

On this episode of The Tradie Show — Together in Trade Business, Darren Ford & Michael O’Neill from ServiceM8 join Andy and Angela in the studio.Darren & Michael share their insider tips and insights into getting the most out of using ServiceM8. This is ideal to ensure your job management system is working hard for you, allowing you to focus on getting the job done and working ON the business (rather than being bogged down in endless paperwork!)Listen in to hear how ServiceM8 is working toward a goal of ZERO admin for trade business owners and how their new product, ServiceM8 10, is making trade business ownership a breeze!Click HERE for your 14-day FREE trial! Or to find out more, go to https://www.servicem8.com/au/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 [email protected]

On this episode of ‘The Tradie Show’ Andy and Angela are joined by professional brand strategist Debbie O’Connor.Most trade business owners have likely NEVER consulted with a brand strategist before, however it’s the ONLY way to know if your branding is 100% correct and working hard for you!Your branding needs to not only be consistent across all your touch points but also:

• Relevant
• Engaging
• Clear & concise personality
• Memorable
• Well crafted
• And a showcase of EXACTLY who you are and what you do

This, even for big brands with huge marketing teams can be challenging, so it’s no wonder that as small business owners we struggle with nailing all these points! Debbie joins ‘The Tradie Show’ to brainstorm exactly what steps we need to take to make sure our trade business branding hits every single one of these points and more!Check out the episode NOW and get your brand strategy RIGHT! To connect with Debbie, or review her resources, head to: https://debbieobrands.com/ or www.brandpersonalities.com.auPurple Cow Book:https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/Purple_Cow/WlnnQ6HklysC?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcoverIf you’re struggling with your trade business goals and want to fast track your business journey, book a strategy session with Andy today!Or why not come to one of our LIVE EVENTS!Lifestyle Tradie Live is our national tour of free events for trade business owners (and their partners)! It’s a day jam-packed full of trade business learnings and insights you need for your trade business to thrive, so you can start living the lifestyle you deserve.Head to our events page to find out when we will be in a city near you & register today!Got a trade business question? Throw your question in our Tradie Toolbox HERE and have your trade business questions answered! OR email us at [email protected]

As trade business owners, when it comes to things like pricing structures and choosing which one is RIGHT for your trade business, often we rely on what people around us are doing or what our past boss did.What you might not realise, is that implementing the WRONG pricing structure might be holding you back from making you PROFITABLE, and COSTING you BIG $$$The "It worked for them, so it should work for me" mentality is OK when you're finding your feet and just starting out, but now it's time to make an informed choice on which pricing structure: Hourly Rate or Flat Rate is RIGHT for your business, based on FACT NOT GUT!Tune into this week's episode for Andy and Angela's BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES list of Hourly Rate or Flat Rate pricing to weigh up the facts and choose which will make you the best profit.Tune in NOW!If you’re loving this podcast, come meet us in person!Lifestyle Tradie Live is our free event for trade business owners (and their partners)! It’s a day jam-packed full of trade business learnings and insights you need for your trade business to thrive, so you can start living the lifestyle you deserve.Head to the events page at https://www.lifestyletradie.com.auto find out when we will be in a city near you & to register for free today!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 [email protected].

Did you know that over 97% of websites fail the user experience test?It’s unfair, but a customer will compare the quality of your website to the quality of your trade work. Whilst the two may have NOTHING to do with each other, when a customer is comparing so many similar trade businesses side by side, having a poor (or dated) website might be costing you sales!Tune into this week's episode for Andy and Angela's FIVE TOP STEPS AND STRATEGIES to nail the website fundamentals so that you can be in the 3% that pass!Higher user experience = more sales!If you’re struggling with your website and want to fast track your trade business journey, book a strategy session with Andy today! Or why not come to one of our LIVE EVENTS!Lifestyle Tradie Live is our free event for trade business owners (and their partners)! It’s a day jam-packed full of trade business learnings and insights you need for your trade business to thrive, so you can start living the lifestyle you deserve.Head to our events page https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/events/ to find out when we will be in a city near you & register today!Got a trade business question? Throw your question in our Tradie Toolbox https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/podcast/ and have your trade business questions answered! OR email us at [email protected]

On this episode of The Tradie Show Podcast, Andy and Angela are joined by Lifestyle Tradie Member and owner of Woolf Plumbing & Gas, Ashley Woolf!The trio is breaking down the formula for business action. We all know how easy it is to make business plans, but how difficult it can be to put those plans into action.So today, they’re sharing Ashley's journey of how he’s mastered the focus formula for business action & success and how it’s led him to get off the tools and build a sustainable, profitable trade business.If you’re struggling with your trade business goals and want to fast track your business journey, book a strategy session with Andy today! Or why not come to one of our LIVE EVENTS!Lifestyle Tradie Live is our free event for trade business owners (and their partners)! It’s a day jam-packed full of trade business learnings and insights you need for your trade business to thrive, so you can start living the lifestyle you deserve.Head to our events page https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/events/Find out when we will be in a city near you & register today!Got a trade business question? Throw your question in our Tradie Toolboxhttps://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/podcast-s4/and have your trade business questions answered! OR email us at [email protected]

Employee wages are one of the biggest headaches for trade business owners. As a result, one of the questions Andy & Angela get asked frequently is, “Are full-time employees better for my trade business than subbies?”Tune into this week's episode to get an in-depth look at which staffing mix (full-time vs subbies) is more profitable, sustainable, and better for your business with our PROS and CONS list!Andy and Angela are leaning on their 20+ years of trade business ownership, plus the experiences of our Lifestyle Tradie members, to give you the best insights into which is right for YOU!If you’re struggling to get your staffing mix right, head to LIFESTYLETRADIE.COM.AU and book in a one-on-one strategy session with Andy, or put your question into the Tradie Tool Box, and we’ll answer it ASAP!Tune in ASAPClick HERE for a strategy session with Andy:https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/strategy-session/Click HERE for the tradie toolbox:https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/podcast/Email us at: [email protected]

Today, Andy and Angela are joined in the studio by LinkedIn gurus Andrew McWhirter & Rana Saini from The Influencer Project.In this episode, we break down:

• How marketing on LinkedIn differs from other social media platforms like Facebook.
• How you can make a good first impression on LinkedIn.
• PLUS tips for starting conversations with these potential customers.

Get ahead of the curve this new year and NAIL your LinkedIn marketing ASAP!Tune in NOW!

You’re a tradie, not a Marketing Executive!So it’s no surprise that getting the RIGHT marketing strategy and implementing the RIGHT tactics to convert customers just seems TOO HARD.Don’t wave the white flag! Instead, tune into this week's episode of The Tradie Show — Together In Trade Business podcast, where Andy and Angela share’s her marketing formula for strategy success.With this plan, you’ll learn how to land on the right strategy and tactics that will stand out from the crowd, engage your desired customers AND assist in converting them.So cut the marketing and get back to doing what you do best! Book a strategy session with Andy HERE or at https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/strategy-session/