Toolbox Talk

Toolbox Talk

By Jon DaleBusiness
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Toolbox Talk episodes

  • 256 - [MANAGE YOU] Why Putting Your Head Down And Churning Through Work Is A Pretty Bad Strategy (Actually)

    “If you let yourself get swept up in the immediate, seemingly more urgent jobs you avoid those big, important jobs that grow your business.” 

    Putting your head down and churning through work is detrimental to business growth…. 

    Why? 

    You not getting any of the important work done.




    If you’re interested in growing your trade business, head over to our website and you can read some more of these Tradies Toolbox Tips: https://www.smallfish.com.au/trades-business-coaching/

    Book a money-maker call: https://www.smallfish.com.au/chat

    FOLLOW US AT:

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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/smallfishcoach

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    YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/smallfishau



    5 min
  • 255 - [MANAGE YOU] Who Are You Accountable To?

    Who are you accountable to?

    Accountability is one of those buzzwords we hear all the time in business.
    You hear constantly that as the boss you should be accountable for your team, and your employees; your whole business.
    Yet who holds you accountable?
    Who makes sure you’re getting the jobs done? Who checks that you’re actually doing those big projects that will create growth and success in your business?
    There should be someone.
    Accountability as a business owner is hard.
    You’re the big boss and no one tells you what to do but this is to your own and the business's detriment.
    If you don’t have someone (a partner, a business colleague, a business coach) to hold you accountable then it's easy to let projects, jobs and hard difficult tasks slip through the cracks.
    This is also because those bigger tasks, the ones that push progress, don’t have immediate consequences if they’re not done, so they get replaced by the immediate urgent things.
    We all do it but this is why your business coach, I mean accountability buddy is so important.
    We help keep our clients accountable through 1:1 and group sessions… we touch base with them regularly. Because it’s embarrassing to fess up to not doing a job in front of your coach or the other clients.
    Find someone to help hold you accountable.
    I've made a task accountability checklist.
    Say, 'Hold me… accountable' and I'll sling it your way.
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    If you’re interested in growing your trade business, head over to our website and you can read some more of these Tradies Toolbox Tips: https://www.smallfish.com.au/trades-business-coaching/
    Book a money-maker call: https://www.smallfish.com.au/chat
    FOLLOW US AT:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfishcoach/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/smallfishcoach
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbusinesscoach/
    YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/smallfishau

    7 min
  • 254 - [OPERATIONS] Unicorns & Normals – There’s Hope For Us

    Unicorns and normals - what do I mean by that? 

    The unicorns are the anomalies but we ‘normals’ can still build sustainably successful businesses. 

    How? For s start you could download the 7 Systems guide. Comment and we’ll send it through. 

    If you’re interested in growing your trade business, head over to our website and you can read some more of these Tradies Toolbox Tips: https://www.smallfish.com.au/trades-business-coaching/

    Book a money-maker call: https://www.smallfish.com.au/chat

    FOLLOW US AT:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfishcoach/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/smallfishcoach

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbusinesscoach/

    YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/smallfishau


    7 min
  • 253 - [MANAGE YOU] Business Is Primarily About Emotions - Even A Trade Business

    Your business is primarily about emotions - even a trades business.

    Your business exists because of the way it (and you) make people feel about the work it does.

    Your business exists; it makes money because of how you treat your customers and your team (as well as yourself).

    If you want help bringing more emotion to your business book a call - we help with mindset in our program.

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    If you’re interested in growing your trade business, head over to our website and you can read some more of these Tradies Toolbox Tips: https://www.smallfish.com.au/trades-business-coaching/

    Book a money-maker call: https://www.smallfish.com.au/chat

    FOLLOW US AT:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfishcoach/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/smallfishcoach

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbusinesscoach/

    YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/smallfishau

    4 min
  • 252 - [MANAGE YOU] Opportunity Cost Or What Else Could You Be Doing?

    ‘Jon, how do I get more sales, consistently?’ 

    A question I’m asked often by my clients and one answer is - stop jumping on the tools at the sign of trouble and think about your opportunity cost! 




    If you’re interested in growing your trade business, head over to our website and you can read some more of these Tradies Toolbox Tips: https://www.smallfish.com.au/trades-business-coaching/

    Book a money-maker call: https://www.smallfish.com.au/chat

    FOLLOW US AT:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfishcoach/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/smallfishcoach

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbusinesscoach/

    YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/smallfishau



    4 min
  • 251 - [SALES] How To Manage Your Customers Better

    Miscommunication - how to avoid it with your customers and avoid the headaches that come with it.


    If you’re interested in growing your trade business, head over to our website and you can read some more of these Tradies Toolbox Tips: https://www.smallfish.com.au/trades-business-coaching/

    Book a money-maker call: https://www.smallfish.com.au/chat

    FOLLOW US AT:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfishcoach/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/smallfishcoach

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbusinesscoach/

    YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/smallfishau



    5 min
  • 250 - [SALES] Let's Talk Guarantees and Warranties

    Let’s Talk Guarantees and Warranties 

    What is the difference between these two terms? People often get them confused or think they mean the same thing when they are different. 

    A warranty is something you legally have to have whereas a guarantee is something you can choose to provide. 

    Why? Find out in this week’s podcast.


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    If you’re interested in growing your trade business, head over to our website and you can read some more of these Tradies Toolbox Tips: https://www.smallfish.com.au/trades-business-coaching/

    Book a money-maker call: https://www.smallfish.com.au/chat

    FOLLOW US AT:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfishcoach/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/smallfishcoach

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbusinesscoach/

    YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/smallfishau



    7 min
  • 249 - [BACK OFFICE] How To Grow Your Business's Capacity

    How to grow your capacity.


    To make your trade business more successful you need to increase your capacity and there are several ways to do this.


    Listen to this week’s podcast to find out more.


    If you’re interested in growing your trade business, head over to our website and you can read some more of these Tradies Toolbox

    Tips: https://www.smallfish.com.au/trades-business-coaching/


    Book a money-maker call: https://www.smallfish.com.au/chat


    FOLLOW US AT:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfishcoach/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/smallfishcoach

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbusinesscoach/

    YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/smallfishau



    7 min
  • 247 - [BACK OFFICE] What's A Job Management System And Why Would You Want One?

    What’s a job management system and why have one? 

    They’re exceedingly useful tools if you don’t already have one or know about them… I’d highly advise getting one. 

    But first - why? 

    Well, they help automate all of your admin tasks - quoting, estimating, scheduling, job tracking, etc… it's all in one place. 

    And so much more... 

    Listen to this week’s blog post to understand why I am a huge fan.


    7 min

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This podcast is for tradies and builders who want to put structure and systems into your business so you can grow it properly.