Are you a tradie wife? If you’ve previously come from a different role and are now working in ‘your husband’s business’, then you will relate to this! 
 
Angela knows first-hand the trials and tribulations of a husband-and-wife duo working in a trade business.

Tackle change in bite sized topics, personal stories and relatable lived experiences that will have you nodding your head.

For more information and to find Angela's book, click HERE.

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Book in a free Strategy Session with Andy. In this session, you’ll smash out what you need in your trade business to provide you with clarity and direction. Click HERE to lock in your chat now.

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This is the MOST compelling story Andy has ever heard... 

The incredible Kath Koschel has faced almost unimaginable hurdles. She joins Andy and Ange on The Tradie Show where she shares HOW she’s chosen to respond to these hurdles. 

Kath’s story speaks to the power of kindness. 

You’ll find this episode utterly empowering... because everyone has their own hurdles. 

• Kath’s written a fabulous book titled, Kindness: What surviving on the kindness of strangers taught me about perspective, connection and happiness.  
• Kath founded the Kindness Factory, a global not-for-profit and movement that inspires ordinary people to do extraordinary things.  
• Kath’s a Gotcha4Life ambassador. 

Do you still use a paper diary?

Is your phone calendar your go-to?  

Still invoicing manually? 

This week on the Tradie Show, Andy and Ange go SERIOUSLY BACK TO BASICS!

You’ll hear about the technology you should be using in the day-to-day operations of your trade business, specifically your team on the road or in the field.  

Are you using tech to its full potential through the flow of every job?  

Earn more, get paid faster with the RIGHT tech. 

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Book in a free Strategy Session with Andy
In this session, you’ll smash out what you need to next in your trade business to provide you with clarity and direction. Click HERE to lock in your chat now.  

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Click HERE to join the thousands of tradies in our Facebook community and stay up to date with the conversations, and free information.  

 So, Andy ran a marathon. Yep, that’s a race which covers 42.2 kilometres ... a LONG WAY!   

In this week’s episode of The Tradie Show, you’ll hear about all the sweat (and tears) that went into Andy completing the event, from all the training to race day.

Will Andy ever run a marathon again?

Plus, the four lessons from sport we can ALL apply to life and business. 

 
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This week on The Tradie Show, we’re talking TAX. Andy and Angela speak with Magdaleen Kelly, who is a Certified Practicing Account, BAS agent and Xero consultant from Aqua Vantage, to take the panic out of this important time for trade business owners.

It’s not your usual BORING tax conversation, promise! Instead, you’ll hear about what you need to be aware of THIS financial year, some of the mistakes Magdaleen sees time and again, and how the heck to make it easier get your tax sorted — once and for all!

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Book in a free Strategy Session with Andy
In this session, you’ll smash out what you need to fix in your trade business to provide you with clarity and direction. Click HERE to lock in your chat now.

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There’s a new generation of people transforming the way we work. Who are they? They’re Generation Z, or Gen Z for short! These zoomers are the largest generation ever. They comprise around 20% of Australia's population and almost 30% of the world's population. The older generations are united in struggling to understand Gen Z in the workplace. 

The purpose of today’s episode of The Tradie Show is to PREPARE you to lead this curious demographic cohort, who are born between 1997 and 2012. In this conversation, Andy and Angela talk about what leaders need to know about the Gen Z mindset, along with practical ways you can connect with your Gen Z team members.

If you start any sentence with, “Back in my day...,” this conversation is for you.

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Join The Tradie Show Discussion Group.  
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Book in a free Strategy Session with Andy. 
In this session, you’ll smash out what you need to next in your trade business to provide you with clarity and direction. Click HERE to lock in your chat now.  

This week on The Tradie Show, you’ll hear from a country bloke who’s gone on the be a trusted adviser for some of the biggest brands on the planet! He’s also co-written a book titled: Dealing with the Tough Stuff, How to Achieve Results from Key Conversations.

Meet Darren Hill, from Pragmatic Thinking, who speaks with Andy and Ange about being a leader in 2023. You’ll learn practical tips and be truly captivated by this important conversation on leading a high-performing team... you’ll be surprised!

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1. Join The Tradie Show Discussion Group 

Click HERE to join the thousands of tradies in our Facebook Community and stay up to date with the conversations, and free information.  
 
2. Book in a free Strategy Session with Andy 

In this session, you’ll smash out what you need to next in your trade business to provide you with clarity and direction. Click HERE to lock in your chat now.  

This week on The Tradie Show, Guy and Jodie Milton from Ultimate Shower Screens on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast share their transition story from working IN the business to working ON the business. Hear the couple describe how they were feeling when they were losing control during this process — a little bit of bravery helped turn things around. 

Plus, what’s the ONE THING they've implemented that’s had the biggest impact? 

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- Could a Lifestyle Tradie membership be for you?  

You’ll get access to online self-paced learning, member-only live events, masterminds, step-by-step webinars and direct support. Click HERE for more. 

- REGISTER for Lifestyle Tradie Live, our FREE live event for trade business owners, coming to a capital city near you in May. Head to www.lifestyletradie.com.au/events to register now! We can’t wait to meet you. 

- Join The Tradie Show Discussion Group.  

Click HERE to join the thousands of tradies in our Facebook Community and stay up to date with the conversations, and free information. 

- Book in a free Strategy Session with Andy. 
In this session, you’ll smash out what you need to next in your trade business to provide you with clarity and direction. Click HERE to lock in your chat now.  

There’s a tradie drought in Australia. You know it. Andy and Angela know it. Everyone knows it. The stats tell the story. It's been a hot topic for years now. But the problem has skyrocketed, to the point where there’s a shortage in EVERY trade. As a trade business owner and contractor, is the tradie drought is sucking you dry? 

In this episode of The Tradie Show, Andy and Angela talk about this topic with a TWIST.  

Recently, the Mamamia podcast, The Quicky, released an episode titled: Where Have All The Tradies Gone?, which explored the issue from the perspective of homeowners being left in the lurch, wondering if their houses will ever get built. This week, Andy and Angela chat about this situation from YOUR perspective and share some helpful strategies.  

Plus, what’s Andy’s prediction on how the tradie drought is likely to play out? 

CONNECT WITH US:

REGISTER for Lifestyle Tradie Live, our FREE live event for trade business owners, coming to a capital city near you this May. Head to www.lifestyletradie.com.au/events and register now! We can’t wait to meet you.

Join The Tradie Show Discussion Group HERE. Connect with thousands of tradies in our Facebook community and stay up to date with conversations and free information. 

Book in a free Strategy Session with Andy
In this session, you’ll smash out what you need to next in your trade business to provide you with clarity and direction. Click HERE to lock in your chat now.  

Every trade business has those customers that they LOVE to work with; they’re pleasant, are willing to take your advice, and most importantly, pay you what you’re worth without an argument!

And then there’s the other side of the spectrum… you know the ones; they’re disrespectful of your time and professional experience, and haggle at every point.

In this week’s episode of The Tradie Show, Andy and Angela take you through how you can rank your customers on the ABCD model, and how to move the D-grades on to make way for more A-grade work.

Get your free copy of The ABCD Customer Mix

Every trade business has customers they LOVE to work with, and some they don’t. By ranking your customers on the ABCD spectrum you can move the D-grade customers on to make way for more A-grade work. Click HERE to download.

Don’t forget to register to Lifestyle Tradie Live, our FREE live event for trade business owners, coming to a capital city near you. Head to www.lifestyletradie.com.au/events to register now! We can’t wait to meet you.

Hosts: Andy and Angela Smith
Audio Producer: Ollie Stokes