Tradie HQ - The Tradies Podcast

In this episode Dan chats with Carl Copeland about the recent changes to WA’s largest industry peak body for the electrical and communications industry - the Electrotechnology Training Institute (formerly ECA-WA). They discuss why the name has changed, what members get as a part of their membership and why it’s important to be a member of an industry body.

For more info message us directly or reach out to the team via the below means:
ETI
ECA/Member services
Call - 6241 6100

In this one Dan chats with Jono Reindl career sparky and one of the founders of an innovative product called "The Purple Box".

Dan finds out what led to the idea, the development process and what is involved with attaining certification for a new product that is designed to add another layer of convenience and safety to the electrical industry.

Here's a link to The Purple Box website
Follow them on socials here: Facebook Instagram

This is the third podcast in a series of podcasts that Tradie HQ are doing with platinum sponsor - ECA-WA.

The series will cover various topics including WHS, HR, and legislation.

In this episode Brendan explains the benefits and ultimately how to create a safer organisation through culture and leadership.

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ECA-WA

This is the second podcast in a series of podcasts that Tradie HQ are doing with platinum sponsor - ECA-WA.

The series will cover various topics including WHS, HR, and legislation.

In this episode Brendan explains the intricacies around managing safety within sub-contract arrangements.

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ECA-WA

This is the first podcast in a series of podcasts that Tradie HQ are doing with platinum sponsor - ECA-WA.

The series will cover various topics including WHS, HR, and legislation.

In this episode Brandan explains the cost of safety and how time spent developing and following a solid safety plan will ultimately save your business money and help develop a culture of safety within your organisation.

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ECA-WA

Who better to help us celebrate 50 episodes than Tradie HQ foundation tenants and subsequent graduates - SafeStyle eyewear.

Dan talks with Founder Tim and GM Lewis - best mates at the helm of what is surely the biggest, Australian owned and operated eyewear brand.

Have a listen to podcast #3 for when Dan and Tim first spoke.

Dan chats with Aaron Huey - lifestyle coach for Tradies - and they unpack Aarons life, the struggles he has faced and how he helps other Tradies work through the challenges they encounter.

Find Aaron here:
Linkedin
Facebook
Website
Instagram

Aarons recommended reading/consuming:
Chris Williamson on insta
The Centred Tradie

Dan chats with Ed Ross, ex-chippy and co-founder of Trademutt and TIACS.

In this short and sharp interview they cover a huge range of topics from working in the outback, partnerships, mental health, business sustainability and why there aren’t any Trademutt shorts.

Check out:
www.Trademutt.com
www.tiacs.org
https://www.facebook.com/Trademutt/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

In this one Dan chats to one of our newest tenants - Thea.

With a diverse amount of experience in mining, oil and gas, civil and construction, Thea helps businesses with strategic planning, direction and system development/implementation.

She is also a qualified breathwork practitioner, and runs breathing workshops/courses - https://www.unearthedbreathwork.com/

Find her here:
www.sparksbs.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/theawilliamsau/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/spark-sbs/
https://www.facebook.com/spark.sbs

In this remote podcast Dan chats with the outgoing CEO of the Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO - Claire Boyce. Claire was one of the leading proponents of a partnership between Tradie HQ and the PHCCI to create a Tradie Hub based on the Tradie HQ model up in Port Hedland in order to help small trade based businesses start up and thrive in the booming, mining township.

Special thanks to the whole PHCCI team and board, especially Clinton Smith for planting the seed.