“I’m a plumber. Plumbing is my niche.”

End of story? No.

Niching is more than just broadly identifying the services you offer. There is so much more to that. Moreover, having a market niche plays an important role in making your trades business more profitable. Listen to this podcast as Adam Spencer and Barry Magliarditi talk about the basics of niching, how it helps tradies, and when is the right time to have a niche.

So, if you want to get your target market to come to you, tune in to this episode and make sure to take some notes.

 

Discussion Points:

• 00:49 Why is having a niche important?
• 02:04 The basics of niching
• 03:46 Advantages of niching for your trades business
• 04:29 Resistance to niching
• 08:12 How narrowing down your services helps customers
• 09:28 Does niching affect your profitability?
• 10:54 Focusing on where you’re really good at 
• 12:22 So, when should you niche?
  
  

Resources:

• Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/) 
• Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies & General Contractors Global)

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From an outsider’s perspective, one may think that a business’s vision and mission are only for formality’s sake. Or perhaps, it is just a written piece of work with no real meaning.

However, having a mission and vision for your business creates significant changes, not just for company owners or CEOs but for their whole team.

Tune in to this episode as Karl Leggett from LKDI Gardening and I discuss the power of vision and mission toward creating a mindset shift that fast tracks your way to success. We will also talk about how it affected his employees in the long run.

Hit the play button now and listen ’til the end to learn more!

 

Discussion Points:

• 01:28 Getting to know Karl’s business
• 02:08 Having a business without a vision and mission
• 04:56 The first major shift
• 06:31 LKDI Gardening’s vision in business
• 08:30 How a clear vision helps you retain employees
• 09:58 The second major shift
• 13:33 Importance of having a team

Resources:

• Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/) 
• Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies & General Contractors Global)

• Episode 057: Path To Freedom: Why You Need a Vision for Your Business (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/path-to-freedom-why-you-need-a-vision-for-your-business-episode-057/)
• Episode 058: Path To Freedom: Define Your Mission (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/path-to-freedom-define-your-mission-episode-058/)

 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

• The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (https://amzn.to/3q8w7Rc)

 

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As most business owners would put it—time is money. That is why it is considered our number one resource. 

Now, you may think that you have complete control of your time. But there are actually people and certain situations that may steal this valuable resource from you.

What could these be? And how can you gain back the time you've lost? 

In this episode, we have Kevin Bracken talk about the steps you need to take to stop time thieves so you can get more done for your business. We'll also share real-life examples of these time thieves and the top three tactics to deal with them.

So make sure to stay with us 'til the end!

 

Discussion Points:

• 02:39 The time-based challenges Kevin faced while running his business
• 03:59 One reason why you couldn’t get down to business
• 05:33 Teaching your team how to get tasks done
• 09:22 Why it’s important to say no sometimes
• 10:44 The fundamentals to building your team’s confidence
• 14:43 How optimized business processes increase efficiency
• 18:15 #1 tool that helps you track your time
• 19:01 Letting go of the reins 
• 24:13 Learning how to trust your team
• 25:23 Lessons from Kevin you should remember

 

Resources:

• Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/) 
• Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies & General Contractors Global)

 

You can also connect with us on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at https://tradiebusinessschool.com/ or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

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Most of us know what we want in our personal lives and our business. We always know what we want to achieve. The thing is, it is not nearly always that we get to accomplish our goals.

What could be the reason behind it, and what can we do about it?

Listen to this podcast as I share with you the secrets to setting goals that will improve not only your business but also your overall success. In this episode, we will unpack the part of goal-setting that most of us have left out so you may understand why it seems impossible to hit your targets.

Want to crush your goals and grow your business? Click that play button now!

 

Discussion Points:

• 01:14 What is a goal?
• 03:07 Importance of setting personal and professional goals
• 03:45 Goal setting and goal achievement
• 06:37 How do you set goals you can achieve?
• 08:25 The fundamentals of the be-do-have model
• 10:05 Two questions you should ask yourself
• 13:29 Why do some people fail to achieve their goals?
• 14:51 Crushing your goals doesn’t happen overnight
• 17:26 Bonus tip!

 

Resources:

• Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/) 
• Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies & General Contractors Global)

You can also connect with us on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at https://tradiebusinessschool.com/ or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

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The end of financial year is here. And we all know what that means—dealing with taxes.

For most tradies and business owners, these times can be very stressful for several reasons. Some of those are heaps of administrative and documentation duties to work on and the underlying pressure of hitting the sales target.

With the industry and economy changing rapidly, how can you get away from stress as the financial year finally comes to a close?

Watch this episode as Vanessa Fiducia from Profit First Accounting discusses five tips you should remember to stay away from worries and troubles.

Tune in now!

 

Discussion Points:

• 01:02 What’s going on for the tradies in this financial year?
• 02:45 Worrying about the invoices and cash flow
• 05:37 Why you should be aware of the changes that come into play
• 07:21 Understanding the different types of taxes
• 11:16 When is the right time for asset purchases?
• 13:51 Beware of tax refund scams
• 14:55 Review your pricing and budgeting
• 17:47 Don’t leave everything to the last minute

Resources:

• Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/) 
• Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies & General Contractors Global)

You can also connect with us on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at https://tradiebusinessschool.com/ or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

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Today, we’re going to deviate from tradition as we talk about the common objections that people have in wanting to work with the Tradie Business School (TBS).

We also explain why TBS doesn’t accept everyone as clients from the almost 300 calls that we get every week.

Finally, we give an overview of the programs we offer that you will surely benefit from once you decide to be a part of TBS.

So if you’re still having doubts about joining us, let us do you a solid and listen to this episode to know how you can have a more profitable business with us.

 

Discussion Points:

0:00 Introduction 
1:10 How TBS finds the right clients
3:19 3 main problems that TBS clients face
4:47 The problem of entering entrepreneurship with hard work psychology
7:42 Are you willing to change and invest money to save time?
10:38 What you can achieve with the right mentor
12:36 Choosing the hardships that you can bear
15:02 How joining TBS will accelerate your growth
16:39 TBS’ new program to help every tradie whatever stage they’re at

Resources:

• Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/) 
• Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies & General Contractors Global)

Books mentioned in the episode: 

• The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (https://www.amazon.com.au/Path-Freedom-Profitable-Business-Without/dp/0648900428/) 

You can also connect with us on Linkedin. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at https://tradiebusinessschool.com/ or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

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If you’re given the opportunity to take ten to twenty days off and still keep your business up and running, what would you do with that time?

You’ll probably think about relaxing and doing something you’ve always dreamed of doing. But first, how can you hit pause and save yourself from the verge of burnout?

In this episode, we will talk about the basics of time management and how important it is to pay attention to the time you spend on a daily basis. I’ll also share three simple steps to plan out your day effectively without much hassle on your part.

We understand how important it is to organize your day. So, tune in to this podcast, and we’ll help you with that!

Discussion Points:

• 00:39 What would you do with 10 days off?
• 02:07 Importance of paying attention to time
• 03:43 Studying where your time is going
• 08:30 Achieving efficiency through time blocking
• 11:19 Getting things done
• 12:05 Are you making the right choice?
• 13:41 The consequences of not being able to say no
• 15:24 What are you avoiding?

Resources:

• Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/) 
• Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies & General Contractors Global)

You can also connect with us on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at https://tradiebusinessschool.com/ or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

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We've all been sold to in a pushy, sleazy manner, and it's usually not a nice experience.

Many people in sales often forget that selling is a service that both the buyer and the seller must enjoy. 

When this is done well, you’ll be able to build better relationships with your clients which eventually leads to you having their loyalty.

So how do you create a sales process that your prospects will surely appreciate? Hit the play button now to learn.

 

Discussion Points:

0:00 Introduction 

0:45 Common perceptions of sales 

3:34 Is selling to everyone the best way to go?

5:30 Evolution in the approaches to sales

8:29 Understanding where a client is and where they want to go 

10:02 The role of mindset psychology in sales

13:44 The stronger your marketing is the weaker your sales need to be

15:45 Should you let anyone into your circle? 

17:09 Why you should have a sales process in place

19:25 There’s no strategic advantage to being second in the marketplace

 

Resources:

• Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/) 
• Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies & General Contractors Global)

Books mentioned in the episode: 

• The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (https://www.amazon.com.au/Path-Freedom-Profitable-Business-Without/dp/0648900428/) 

You can also connect with us on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at https://tradiebusinessschool.com/ or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

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Do you have clients who constantly give you headaches and drag you to your breaking point?

In trades business, there are times when we would eagerly say yes to a client because we needed the work and the profit. But as time passes, we realize how bad they are to work for and why getting them was a mistake.

The stress and negativities they bring to us and our business are not worth anything. 

How would you know it’s time for you to let go of a client?

Join us, as we tackle one by one, the five signs you need to look out for in a client to help you decide if it’s about time to give them the boot, and how to do it in the best possible way.

Discussion Points:

• 00:48 Dealing with stressful clients and its consequences
• 03:28 The trouble with late-paying clients
• 04:53 Why clients with big egos are a big no
• 06:12 Common problems with time-eating clients
• 07:58 Why it matters to have clients with the same values
• 10:41 Clients who don’t match your vision and mission
• 12:14 The importance of knowing your ideal clients
• 14:05 Firing a client the right way
  
  

Resources:

• Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/) 
• Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies & General Contractors Global)

You can also connect with us on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at https://tradiebusinessschool.com/ or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

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Growing your trades business, how many times have you faced difficult situations?

As owners, it could be overwhelming when we have so many challenges falling on our shoulders. They’re inevitable. On the brighter side, they open us up to opportunities we sometimes don’t see coming and help boost our business to become more profitable.

Overcoming challenges is different from one business owner to another. There are a lot of factors in play. But what matters most is always coming out on top.

How do you deal with your dilemmas in life and business?

In this episode, we’ll learn all about the secret every tradie should know to grow a profitable business. We’ll also cover what “above the line and below the line” means, how this perspective can help you overcome every problem you might face, and so much more!

Discussion Points:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:40 Challenges are and will always be part of running a business
• 05:52 Seeing new perspectives while facing challenges
• 08:06 The ‘above the line and below the line’ model and how it helps overcome trials
• 09:23 What it means to be ‘below the line’
• 11:41 Characteristics of being ‘above the line’
• 13:34 How the model plays a big part in your life and business
• 18:59 Choosing between going above or below the line
  
  

Resources:

• Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/) 
• Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies & General Contractors Global)

 

You can also connect with us on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at https://tradiebusinessschool.com/ or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

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