Kevin Bracken

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 &amp; 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. Thank you for tuning in!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: <ul> <li>02:39 The time-based challenges Kevin faced while running his business</li> <li>03:59 One reason why you couldn’t get down to business</li> <li>05:33 Teaching your team how to get tasks done</li> <li>09:22 Why it’s important to say no sometimes</li> <li>10:44 The fundamentals to building your team’s confidence</li> <li>14:43 How optimized business processes increase efficiency</li> <li>18:15 #1 tool that helps you track your time</li> <li>19:01 Letting go of the reins </li> <li>24:13 Learning how to trust your team</li> <li>25:23 Lessons from Kevin you should remember</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in!  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

How to Stop Time Thieves with Kevin Bracken

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 &amp; 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. Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: <ul> <li>01:14 What is a goal?</li> <li>03:07 Importance of setting personal and professional goals</li> <li>03:45 Goal setting and goal achievement</li> <li>06:37 How do you set goals you can achieve?</li> <li>08:25 The fundamentals of the be-do-have model</li> <li>10:05 Two questions you should ask yourself</li> <li>13:29 Why do some people fail to achieve their goals?</li> <li>14:51 Crushing your goals doesn’t happen overnight</li> <li>17:26 Bonus tip!</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

How to Set Goals That Multiply Your Business

Vanessa Fiducia

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 &amp; 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. Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: <ul> <li>01:02 What’s going on for the tradies in this financial year?</li> <li>02:45 Worrying about the invoices and cash flow</li> <li>05:37 Why you should be aware of the changes that come into play</li> <li>07:21 Understanding the different types of taxes</li> <li>11:16 When is the right time for asset purchases?</li> <li>13:51 Beware of tax refund scams</li> <li>14:55 Review your pricing and budgeting</li> <li>17:47 Don’t leave everything to the last minute</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

5 Tips for a Stress-Free End of Financial Year with Vanessa Fiducia

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 clients3:19 3 main problems that TBS clients face4:47 The problem of entering entrepreneurship with hard work psychology7:42 Are you willing to change and invest money to save time?10:38 What you can achieve with the right mentor12:36 Choosing the hardships that you can bear15:02 How joining TBS will accelerate your growth16:39 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 &amp; 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. Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> </ul> Books mentioned in the episode:  <ul> <li>The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Path-Freedom-Profitable-Business-Without/dp/0648900428" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com.au/Path-Freedom-Profitable-Business-Without/dp/0648900428</a>/) </li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Tradie Accelerator: Why You Should Join TBS Now

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 &amp; 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. Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: <ul> <li>00:39 What would you do with 10 days off?</li> <li>02:07 Importance of paying attention to time</li> <li>03:43 Studying where your time is going</li> <li>08:30 Achieving efficiency through time blocking</li> <li>11:19 Getting things done</li> <li>12:05 Are you making the right choice?</li> <li>13:41 The consequences of not being able to say no</li> <li>15:24 What are you avoiding?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

How to Take 10 Days Off This Year

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 &amp; 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. Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> </ul> Books mentioned in the episode:  <ul> <li>The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Path-Freedom-Profitable-Business-Without/dp/0648900428" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com.au/Path-Freedom-Profitable-Business-Without/dp/0648900428</a>/) </li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Sales 101: Why You Don’t Have to Sell to Everyone

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 &amp; 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. Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: <ul> <li>00:48 Dealing with stressful clients and its consequences</li> <li>03:28 The trouble with late-paying clients</li> <li>04:53 Why clients with big egos are a big no</li> <li>06:12 Common problems with time-eating clients</li> <li>07:58 Why it matters to have clients with the same values</li> <li>10:41 Clients who don’t match your vision and mission</li> <li>12:14 The importance of knowing your ideal clients</li> <li>14:05 Firing a client the right way </li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

5 Signs It's Time to Fire a Client

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 &amp; 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. Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: <ul> <li>00:00 Introduction</li> <li>01:40 Challenges are and will always be part of running a business</li> <li>05:52 Seeing new perspectives while facing challenges</li> <li>08:06 The ‘above the line and below the line’ model and how it helps overcome trials</li> <li>09:23 What it means to be ‘below the line’</li> <li>11:41 Characteristics of being ‘above the line’</li> <li>13:34 How the model plays a big part in your life and business</li> <li>18:59 Choosing between going above or below the line </li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Secret to Growing a Profitable Business

Nothing beats the feeling of having somebody who supports you in whatever endeavor you choose to take on, someone who's there to pick you up when you stumble.   However, we can’t avoid times when you and your partner just can’t meet halfway on matters that significantly impact both of your lives.   In these instances, how do you identify whether your partner’s feedback is valuable or destructive?    Join us as we take a deep dive into ways of building a culture of support in our life and business with our partners.   Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction 0:44 The pros and cons of a partnership in business  1:27 How your partner holding you back impacts your business 3:06 When to listen to your partner’s feedback and when to decide on your own 4:30 Looking at what caused your partner to lose trust in your decision making 7:13 Finding balance between your and your partner’s business decisions 8:52 Building a culture of support for you and your partner 11:03 How to know if your partner is there to support or sabotage you 13:04 Should you be scared of change due to somebody else? 14:08 How unaddressed negativities get expressed through our actions and interactions  Resources:  Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/)  Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies &amp; 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.  Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing beats the feeling of having somebody who supports you in whatever endeavor you choose to take on, someone who's there to pick you up when you stumble. However, we can’t avoid times when you and your partner just can’t meet halfway on matters that significantly impact both of your lives. In these instances, how do you identify whether your partner’s feedback is valuable or destructive?  Join us as we take a deep dive into ways of building a culture of support in our life and business with our partners. Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction 0:44 The pros and cons of a partnership in business  1:27 How your partner holding you back impacts your business 3:06 When to listen to your partner’s feedback and when to decide on your own 4:30 Looking at what caused your partner to lose trust in your decision making 7:13 Finding balance between your and your partner’s business decisions 8:52 Building a culture of support for you and your partner 11:03 How to know if your partner is there to support or sabotage you 13:04 Should you be scared of change due to somebody else? 14:08 How unaddressed negativities get expressed through our actions and interactions Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> </ul> Books mentioned in the episode:  <ul> <li>The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Path-Freedom-Profitable-Business-Without/dp/0648900428" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com.au/Path-Freedom-Profitable-Business-Without/dp/0648900428</a>/) </li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Making Healthy Business and Life Decisions with Your Partner

No one starts a business only to complicate his/her own life.  So if you’re getting more problems than solutions while growing your business, you’ve got to revisit your goals and how you execute them. Today, we share our views of what simplicity in your business should look like and how it is the best way to grow. We also talk about how you can carve out complexities from your business so that you can use your resources practically as you pursue your targets. For sure, you’ve envisioned your business to give you a more convenient life, so join our discussion now to learn how you can scale with less hassle.   Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction 0:34 The simplicity in Michael Angelo’s 'The David' 1:56 Are you moving close to where you want to go in your business? 3:16 Focusing on less being more and the decisions you make  4:56 The problem of having too many complexities in your business 6:20 Is what you’re doing right now simple and scalable? 8:20 What simplicity in your business should look like  10:23 Carving out complexities and allotting your resources with efficiency   Resources:  Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/)  Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies &amp; 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.   Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one starts a business only to complicate his/her own life.  So if you’re getting more problems than solutions while growing your business, you’ve got to revisit your goals and how you execute them. Today, we share our views of what simplicity in your business should look like and how it is the best way to grow. We also talk about how you can carve out complexities from your business so that you can use your resources practically as you pursue your targets. For sure, you’ve envisioned your business to give you a more convenient life, so join our discussion now to learn how you can scale with less hassle. Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction 0:34 The simplicity in Michael Angelo’s 'The David' 1:56 Are you moving close to where you want to go in your business? 3:16 Focusing on less being more and the decisions you make 4:56 The problem of having too many complexities in your business 6:20 Is what you’re doing right now simple and scalable? 8:20 What simplicity in your business should look like  10:23 Carving out complexities and allotting your resources with efficiency Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Simplicity Scales, Complexity Fails

The Tradie Business School gives you the skills to run your business like a business owner instead of spending your days chasing your tail. Run by trade-industry experts, we understand the challenges you’re facing and know how to get your business working more smoothly and profitably.

Many business owners get caught up on working long hours every single day without a clear idea of what awaits at the end of the road. Often, this leads to an unhappy life that lacks purpose.  To avoid this, you must put goals in place that you can work on and totally conquer. But how exactly do you do that? In this episode, we talk through what a goal really is and the most common issues that hinder us from hitting goals that we set for ourselves. We also share simple hacks to help you set more attainable goals and ensure you have your eyes stuck on the prize. Be sure to take down notes as you listen to this episode to never be disappointed by unachieved goals again. Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction 0:38 The importance of knowing the difference between a goal and a to-do list 2:38 What does goal really mean?  4:14 What stops people from achieving goals  6:06 The problem of having exaggerated goals 7:47 Maintaining your authenticity and integrity as a key to smashing your goals 10:36 Reverse-engineering your goals to make them more achievable 13:48 Simple steps to remedy your habit of not hitting your goals 15:17 Knowing what your goal requires and working on them consistently   Resources:  Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/)  Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies &amp; 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.   Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many business owners get caught up on working long hours every single day without a clear idea of what awaits at the end of the road. Often, this leads to an unhappy life that lacks purpose.  To avoid this, you must put goals in place that you can work on and totally conquer. But how exactly do you do that? In this episode, we talk through what a goal really is and the most common issues that hinder us from hitting goals that we set for ourselves. We also share simple hacks to help you set more attainable goals and ensure you have your eyes stuck on the prize. Be sure to take down notes as you listen to this episode to never be disappointed by unachieved goals again. Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction 0:38 The importance of knowing the difference between a goal and a to-do list 2:38 What does goal really mean?  4:14 What stops people from achieving goals  6:06 The problem of having exaggerated goals 7:47 Maintaining your authenticity and integrity as a key to smashing your goals 10:36 Reverse-engineering your goals to make them more achievable 13:48 Simple steps to remedy your habit of not hitting your goals 15:17 Knowing what your goal requires and working on them consistently Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> </ul> Books mentioned in the episode:  <ul> <li>The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi ((<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Path-Freedom-Profitable-Business-Without/dp/0648900428" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com.au/Path-Freedom-Profitable-Business-Without/dp/0648900428</a>/<a href="https://www.pathtofreedom.com.au/free-book-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>) </li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Goals and To-Do Lists:  Are They Helping You Grow Your Business?

The pressure to say ‘Yes’ to every job is indeed irresistible for business owners who intend to grow as quickly as possible.   But what they don’t realize is this actually does more harm than good to growing businesses.   Today, we take a deep dive into the problem of not being able to say NO to jobs that you’re not supposed to take, what often causes this, and how we can address this.   By the end of this episode, you should be able to filter out your ‘Yes’ clients from your ‘No’ clients and how you can say NO with ease and professionalism so be sure to hit the play button.  Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction 0:52 The impact of not having the ability to say NO in your business  2:48 Problems that come along with saying YES to a client when you’re not supposed to  5:02 How to filter clients that you should say YES to from those you shouldn’t 6:57 Knowing your most profitable jobs based on your numbers 8:28  The fear of saying NO to anyone 10:00 Short-term vs. long-term thinking in declining or heeding a job 12:03 What business owners get wrong in responding to client requests  13:36 Steps to take in saying NO to a client without sounding rude 15:25 Scarcity Mindset vs. Abundance Mindset in accepting/decling offers  Resources:  Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/)  Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global) Get a copy of the Profitable Pricing Calculator (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/free-resources/)   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.  Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pressure to say ‘Yes’ to every job is indeed irresistible for business owners who intend to grow as quickly as possible. But what they don’t realize is this actually does more harm than good to growing businesses. Today, we take a deep dive into the problem of not being able to say NO to jobs that you’re not supposed to take, what often causes this, and how we can address this. By the end of this episode, you should be able to filter out your ‘Yes’ clients from your ‘No’ clients and how you can say NO with ease and professionalism so be sure to hit the play button. Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction 0:52 The impact of not having the ability to say NO in your business  2:48 Problems that come along with saying YES to a client when you’re not supposed to  5:02 How to filter clients that you should say YES to from those you shouldn’t 6:57 Knowing your most profitable jobs based on your numbers 8:28  The fear of saying NO to anyone 10:00 Short-term vs. long-term thinking in declining or heeding a job 12:03 What business owners get wrong in responding to client requests  13:36 Steps to take in saying NO to a client without sounding rude 15:25 Scarcity Mindset vs. Abundance Mindset in accepting/decling offers Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> <li>Get a copy of the Profitable Pricing Calculator (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/free-resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/free-resources/</a>)</li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

How to Know When to Say NO

Is there a constant parade of employees going in and out of your business? If yes, have you thought about why this happens? Not only this situation gets extremely exhausting with constant onboarding and offboarding, but it also wastes time, energy, and resources your trades business could put to much better use. What could be missing from your business that employees do not long for longevity? What pushes them to leave and find greener pastures? Remuneration could be a factor, but there’s so much more to it than money. If you want to know the answer, join us in this episode and find out the one big influence that would make your employees stay and play in your business.   Discussion Points:  00:00 Introduction 01:32 How culture factors in employee hiring and retention 04:17 Defining culture in business 06:08 How culture is reflected at work 09:15 Why culture is even more important in business now 10:41 The real reason why people leave their jobs 11:53 How to build a culture that makes employees stay and play    Resources:  Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/)  Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global)    Books mentioned in the episode:   The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (https://amzn.to/3q8w7Rc)    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.   Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a constant parade of employees going in and out of your business? If yes, have you thought about why this happens? Not only this situation gets extremely exhausting with constant onboarding and offboarding, but it also wastes time, energy, and resources your trades business could put to much better use. What could be missing from your business that employees do not long for longevity? What pushes them to leave and find greener pastures? Remuneration could be a factor, but there’s so much more to it than money. If you want to know the answer, join us in this episode and find out the one big influence that would make your employees stay and play in your business. Discussion Points: <ul> <li>00:00 Introduction</li> <li>01:32 How culture factors in employee hiring and retention</li> <li>04:17 Defining culture in business</li> <li>06:08 How culture is reflected at work</li> <li>09:15 Why culture is even more important in business now</li> <li>10:41 The real reason why people leave their jobs</li> <li>11:53 How to build a culture that makes employees stay and play</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> </ul> Books mentioned in the episode:  <ul> <li>The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (<a href="https://amzn.to/3q8w7Rc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3q8w7Rc</a>)</li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Path to Freedom: Why Culture Matters in Your Business

From hundreds of thousands of job seekers, how can you make sure that the ones you consider hiring are A-player staff that can lead your trades business to success? Selecting the right people for a job is not an easy task. It’s so much more than just looking through an applicant’s resume. A good skill set matters but will that be enough to help your business reach its goals? If you’re having a hard time attracting and hiring the perfect employees for your business, it’s time to take a step back and assess if you’ve been doing your end of the deal in the hiring process. Join us in this episode as we talk about the hiring blocks that stop business owners from snatching the best talents, how to attract prospects, and so much more!   Discussion Points:  00:00 Introduction 01:12 Common mistake businesses make when hiring people 03:08 How marketing is key to hiring the right people 06:04 Building business culture around employees’ core needs 08:47 Hiring Blocker #1: Negative perception 11:16 Hiring Blocker #2: Inner control freak 12:18 Hiring Blocker #3: Random identity 13:42 What to consider before hiring employees    Resources:  Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/)  Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global)    Books mentioned in the episode:   The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (https://amzn.to/3q8w7Rc)    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.   Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From hundreds of thousands of job seekers, how can you make sure that the ones you consider hiring are A-player staff that can lead your trades business to success? Selecting the right people for a job is not an easy task. It’s so much more than just looking through an applicant’s resume. A good skill set matters but will that be enough to help your business reach its goals? If you’re having a hard time attracting and hiring the perfect employees for your business, it’s time to take a step back and assess if you’ve been doing your end of the deal in the hiring process. Join us in this episode as we talk about the hiring blocks that stop business owners from snatching the best talents, how to attract prospects, and so much more! Discussion Points: <ul> <li>00:00 Introduction</li> <li>01:12 Common mistake businesses make when hiring people</li> <li>03:08 How marketing is key to hiring the right people</li> <li>06:04 Building business culture around employees’ core needs</li> <li>08:47 Hiring Blocker #1: Negative perception</li> <li>11:16 Hiring Blocker #2: Inner control freak</li> <li>12:18 Hiring Blocker #3: Random identity</li> <li>13:42 What to consider before hiring employees</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> </ul> Books mentioned in the episode:  <ul> <li>The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (<a href="https://amzn.to/3q8w7Rc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3q8w7Rc</a>)</li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Path to Freedom: Finding The Best Talent For Your Business

Have you ever found yourself making even the least important decisions in your trades business and pushing every button to get things moving? Making crucial decisions every day is part of running a business. So why waste your time and energy on the little things that can get done through automation? Automation is another game-changer for your trades business that works hand-in-hand with systemisation. It gets recurring tasks and processes done without requiring manual effort or human intervention.  How does it play a part in making your business thrive with ease? In this episode, we'll dive in and talk about why automation is necessary for your trades business and how you can start it on your own. Join us and get ready to boost your trades business efficiency and productivity while saving time, energy and money.   Discussion Points:  00:00 Introduction 01:07 What is automation and why it’s essential to your business 04:22 How automation prevents decision-making fatigue 06:15 Using automation effectively with our favourite platform 08:08 Why automation makes little room for human errors 10:51 Saving time, energy and resources with automated systems    Resources:  Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/)  Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global)    Books mentioned in the episode:   The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (https://amzn.to/3q8w7Rc)    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.   Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever found yourself making even the least important decisions in your trades business and pushing every button to get things moving? Making crucial decisions every day is part of running a business. So why waste your time and energy on the little things that can get done through automation? Automation is another game-changer for your trades business that works hand-in-hand with systemisation. It gets recurring tasks and processes done without requiring manual effort or human intervention.  How does it play a part in making your business thrive with ease? In this episode, we'll dive in and talk about why automation is necessary for your trades business and how you can start it on your own. Join us and get ready to boost your trades business efficiency and productivity while saving time, energy and money. Discussion Points: <ul> <li>00:00 Introduction</li> <li>01:07 What is automation and why it’s essential to your business</li> <li>04:22 How automation prevents decision-making fatigue</li> <li>06:15 Using automation effectively with our favourite platform</li> <li>08:08 Why automation makes little room for human errors</li> <li>10:51 Saving time, energy and resources with automated systems</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> </ul> Books mentioned in the episode:  <ul> <li>The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (<a href="https://amzn.to/3q8w7Rc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3q8w7Rc</a>)</li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Path to Freedom: Boosting Your Business Efficiency with Automation

There are trades business owners who find joy in doing manual work. But being hands-on in your business should only be up to a certain extent. Barry learned this lesson the hard way himself, working at his renovation company years ago. He found himself doing all the work because he thought nobody else could do it - which is wrong. In doing so, he also failed to make time for his family. His work-life balance was totally off. There’s no need to work gruelling hours to ensure that your business is running like a well-oiled machine. What you need: Systemisation. Systemisation involves mapping out your business processes from start to finish. It allows you to grow your business while being free from unnecessary stress. Jump into this episode and find out why and how systemisation is a miracle worker when running your business.  Discussion Points:  00:00 Introduction 00:32 Learning the value of systemisation the hard way 02:18 Why it’s better to let others systemise your business and how to do it 04:50 How important consistency is in business 06:04 Having freedom and fulfilment with a systemised business 08:25 Easy steps to get started on systemisation  11:40 How problem-solving is made easy with systemisation     Resources:  Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/)  Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global) Get your business systemised now by using this free resource (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/The-Process-For-Implementing-a-System_05.pdf)    Books mentioned in the episode:   The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (https://amzn.to/3q8w7Rc)    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. Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are trades business owners who find joy in doing manual work. But being hands-on in your business should only be up to a certain extent. Barry learned this lesson the hard way himself, working at his renovation company years ago. He found himself doing all the work because he thought nobody else could do it - which is wrong. In doing so, he also failed to make time for his family. His work-life balance was totally off. There’s no need to work gruelling hours to ensure that your business is running like a well-oiled machine. What you need: Systemisation. Systemisation involves mapping out your business processes from start to finish. It allows you to grow your business while being free from unnecessary stress. Jump into this episode and find out why and how systemisation is a miracle worker when running your business.  Discussion Points: <ul> <li>00:00 Introduction</li> <li>00:32 Learning the value of systemisation the hard way</li> <li>02:18 Why it’s better to let others systemise your business and how to do it</li> <li>04:50 How important consistency is in business</li> <li>06:04 Having freedom and fulfilment with a systemised business</li> <li>08:25 Easy steps to get started on systemisation </li> <li>11:40 How problem-solving is made easy with systemisation </li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> <li>Get your business systemised now by using this free resource (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/The-Process-For-Implementing-a-System_05.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/The-Process-For-Implementing-a-System_05.pdf</a>)</li> </ul> Books mentioned in the episode:  <ul> <li>The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (<a href="https://amzn.to/3q8w7Rc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3q8w7Rc</a>)</li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Path to Freedom: Earn More, Work Less with Systemisation

You can get regular performance reports and that still won’t let you know if you’re hitting your goals without an established yardstick for your business’s performance. This is why using key performance indicators (KPIs) is crucial to assess how your business is doing and have a framework to evaluate your progress. So how do you identify which KPIs to concentrate on to ensure that your company is on the right track?  Jump into this episode now to have a better understanding of KPIs and its role in your business growth. Discussion Points:  0:00 Introduction 1:28 Why do KPIs matter?  3:02 Your KPIs as your business’s heartbeat  4:59 Is everything in your KPI dashboard valuable?   7:20 How KPIs help you understand your staff’s performance 8:26 The difference between lead and lag measures 10:59 How overwhelming KPIs can harm your business 13:36 The five critical KPIs you should be measuring 17:23 Why increasing sales is not enough to increase revenue  Resources:  Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/)  Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global) Create Your Vision using this free resource (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Vision.pdf) Identify Your Values using this free resource (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Values-.pdf) Define Your Mission using this free resource (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Mission-.pdf)  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. Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can get regular performance reports and that still won’t let you know if you’re hitting your goals without an established yardstick for your business’s performance. This is why using key performance indicators (KPIs) is crucial to assess how your business is doing and have a framework to evaluate your progress. So how do you identify which KPIs to concentrate on to ensure that your company is on the right track?  Jump into this episode now to have a better understanding of KPIs and its role in your business growth. Discussion Points: <ul> <li>0:00 Introduction</li> <li>1:28 Why do KPIs matter? </li> <li>3:02 Your KPIs as your business’s heartbeat </li> <li>4:59 Is everything in your KPI dashboard valuable?  </li> <li>7:20 How KPIs help you understand your staff’s performance</li> <li>8:26 The difference between lead and lag measures</li> <li>10:59 How overwhelming KPIs can harm your business</li> <li>13:36 The five critical KPIs you should be measuring</li> <li>17:23 Why increasing sales is not enough to increase revenue </li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> <li>Create Your Vision using this free resource (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Vision.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Vision.pdf</a>)</li> <li>Identify Your Values using this free resource (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Values-.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Values-.pdf</a>)</li> <li>Define Your Mission using this free resource (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Mission-.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Mission-.pdf</a>) </li> </ul> Books mentioned in the episode:  <ul> <li>The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi  (<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Path-Freedom-Profitable-Business-Without/dp/0648900428" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com.au/Path-Freedom-Profitable-Business-Without/dp/0648900428</a>/) </li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Path to Freedom: Your KPIs as Your Compass to Your Business Success

Having the right workplace culture fit is one of the key elements to growing your trades business more profitably and more enjoyably.   But what is the best way to achieve a positive workplace culture?   In this episode, we chat about why job descriptions are more than just a list of tasks and how they're actually the blueprint for hiring great staff.    We discuss the most common trap that tradies fall into when hiring and how this can be overturned by attracting people who stay in play.   If you’re looking to help your employees succeed in your trades business, this episode is definitely for you.  Discussion Points:   0:00 Introduction 1:26 Why put up position descriptions? 3:03 How clarity around roles helps your employees succeed  4:31 Setting up a culture of success among your employees 5:46 The trap of hiring for roles you're not quite ready for 7:06 The clarity provided by position descriptions to both employees and employers 7:57 What a good position description contains  10:05 Hiring the right culture fit people for your trades business 11:56 Clear communication as the key to making a good position description     Resources:  Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/)  Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global) Create Your Vision using this free resource (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Vision.pdf) Identify Your Values using this free resource (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Values-.pdf) Define Your Mission using this free resource (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Mission-.pdf)   Books mentioned in the episode:   The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (https://www.pathtofreedom.com.au/free-book-1)    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.  Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having the right workplace culture fit is one of the key elements to growing your trades business more profitably and more enjoyably. But what is the best way to achieve a positive workplace culture? In this episode, we chat about why job descriptions are more than just a list of tasks and how they're actually the blueprint for hiring great staff.  We discuss the most common trap that tradies fall into when hiring and how this can be overturned by attracting people who stay in play. If you’re looking to help your employees succeed in your trades business, this episode is definitely for you. Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction 1:26 Why put up position descriptions? 3:03 How clarity around roles helps your employees succeed  4:31 Setting up a culture of success among your employees 5:46 The trap of hiring for roles you're not quite ready for 7:06 The clarity provided by position descriptions to both employees and employers 7:57 What a good position description contains 10:05 Hiring the right culture fit people for your trades business 11:56 Clear communication as the key to making a good position description  Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> <li>Create Your Vision using this free resource (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Vision.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Vision.pdf</a>)</li> <li>Identify Your Values using this free resource (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Values-.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Values-.pdf</a>)</li> <li>Define Your Mission using this free resource (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Mission-.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Mission-.pdf</a>)</li> </ul> Books mentioned in the episode:  <ul> <li>The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (<a href="https://www.pathtofreedom.com.au/free-book-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pathtofreedom.com.au/free-book-1</a>) </li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Path to Freedom: Position Descriptions

The absence of a clear role structure in an organisation often leads to miscommunication, work delays, reduced productivity, and low morale among the team.   If left unattended, this blocks businesses from being successful. Now, this is where the importance of having an organisational chart comes in.   Today, we're gonna dive into organisational charts as your map for the future and how it plays into bringing your vision and mission to life.    We also talk about the difference between accountability and responsibility and how you can avoid hiring the wrong people.   You're never too small to have an organisational chart even if you are a one-man band, so tune in to this episode now and learn how you can make one.  Discussion Points:   0:00 Introduction 1:10 Problems experienced by a business without an organisational chart  2:41 What an organisational chart really is 4:13 The importance of having an organisational chart 5:11 Your organisational chart as the map of the future 6:30 How an organisational chart improves accountability monitoring 8:04 Creating good structure through your organisational chart 9:46 Why making an organisational chart should be among your first priorities  Resources:  Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/)  Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global) Create Your Vision using this free resource (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Vision.pdf) Identify Your Values using this free resource (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Values-.pdf) Define Your Mission using this free resource (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Mission-.pdf)   Books mentioned in the episode:   The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi  (https://www.pathtofreedom.com.au/free-book-1)    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.  Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The absence of a clear role structure in an organisation often leads to miscommunication, work delays, reduced productivity, and low morale among the team. If left unattended, this blocks businesses from being successful. Now, this is where the importance of having an organisational chart comes in. Today, we're gonna dive into organisational charts as your map for the future and how it plays into bringing your vision and mission to life.  We also talk about the difference between accountability and responsibility and how you can avoid hiring the wrong people. You're never too small to have an organisational chart even if you are a one-man band, so tune in to this episode now and learn how you can make one. Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction 1:10 Problems experienced by a business without an organisational chart  2:41 What an organisational chart really is 4:13 The importance of having an organisational chart 5:11 Your organisational chart as the map of the future 6:30 How an organisational chart improves accountability monitoring 8:04 Creating good structure through your organisational chart 9:46 Why making an organisational chart should be among your first priorities Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> <li>Create Your Vision using this free resource (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Vision.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Vision.pdf</a>)</li> <li>Identify Your Values using this free resource (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Values-.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Values-.pdf</a>)</li> <li>Define Your Mission using this free resource (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Mission-.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Mission-.pdf</a>)</li> </ul> Books mentioned in the episode:  <ul> <li>The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi  (<a href="https://www.pathtofreedom.com.au/free-book-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pathtofreedom.com.au/free-book-1</a>) </li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Path to Freedom: Organisational Charts

Nobody plans to fail but many simply fail to plan. You don’t want to be just doing stuff out of nowhere that won’t add any value to your life.   This is why goal-setting is such a powerful tool.   In this episode, we discuss setting business goals that we actually want to achieve and why we fail to follow through on goals, even when we think we're committed.    We also touch on the trap of giving up too early and too often on goals that you set for yourself and how you can overcome this problem.   Do you want to get better at setting and hitting your life goals? Tune into this episode now.  Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction 1:33 Why goal-setting matters  4:16 The be-do-have model of goal achievement 7:16 What do your goals and a rubber band have in common? 8:43 Your goals should never be the variable 10:41 What it takes to hit your goals 12:31 Overcoming the problem of giving up too early and too often  14:02 Getting better at goal achievement by ticking off small wins consistently  16:06 How making SOPs and setting goals are alike 17:18 Goal-setting is only one small part of goal achievement  Resources:  Visit the Tradie Business School website (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/)  Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global) Create Your Vision using this free resource (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Vision.pdf) Identify Your Values using this free resource (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Values-.pdf) Define Your Mission using this free resource (https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Mission-.pdf)   Books mentioned in the episode:   The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (https://www.pathtofreedom.com.au/free-book-1)    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.  Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody plans to fail but many simply fail to plan. You don’t want to be just doing stuff out of nowhere that won’t add any value to your life. This is why goal-setting is such a powerful tool. In this episode, we discuss setting business goals that we actually want to achieve and why we fail to follow through on goals, even when we think we're committed.  We also touch on the trap of giving up too early and too often on goals that you set for yourself and how you can overcome this problem. Do you want to get better at setting and hitting your life goals? Tune into this episode now. Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction 1:33 Why goal-setting matters 4:16 The be-do-have model of goal achievement 7:16 What do your goals and a rubber band have in common? 8:43 Your goals should never be the variable 10:41 What it takes to hit your goals 12:31 Overcoming the problem of giving up too early and too often 14:02 Getting better at goal achievement by ticking off small wins consistently  16:06 How making SOPs and setting goals are alike 17:18 Goal-setting is only one small part of goal achievement Resources: <ul> <li>Visit the Tradie Business School website (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a>) </li> <li>Join us on our FREE Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gamechangingtradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tradies &amp; General Contractors Global</a>)</li> <li>Create Your Vision using this free resource (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Vision.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Vision.pdf</a>)</li> <li>Identify Your Values using this free resource (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Values-.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Values-.pdf</a>)</li> <li>Define Your Mission using this free resource (<a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Mission-.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOP_Mission-.pdf</a>)</li> </ul> Books mentioned in the episode:  <ul> <li>The Path to Freedom by Barry Williame Magliarditi (<a href="https://www.pathtofreedom.com.au/free-book-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pathtofreedom.com.au/free-book-1</a>) </li> </ul> You can also connect with us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-game-changers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a>. For more podcast episodes, visit our website at <a href="https://tradiebusinessschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tradiebusinessschool.com/</a> or subscribe to The Tradie Business School on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/tradie-business-school-podcast/id1544187908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0k08gdcQypSXHcoYFpJ58A?si=qNZk1ul9QG-uI4PQ6ivcog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvM2M3MjQ0NGItNjIxZi00YTNlLWI2ZTEtYTgyMDAwNjczYzJmLzhhNTIyNWIzLWQ4YjEtNDRiMy05MjcwLWFjOGQwMDIyZmJmZC83MDY3NjI0Ny00ZTlmLTRjZjEtODMwNi1hYzhkMDAyNGE3YzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjAt4HTydbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>. Thank you for tuning in! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Path to Freedom: Goals

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