The Tradie Show

Lifestyle Tradie Group Pty Ltd - Business Podcast For Tradies Wanting To Scale Their Trade Business, Contractors and Construction

The Tradie Show is the podcast for tradies who are stuck working ‘IN’ the business instead of working ‘ON’ it. We know you’ve got big goals, but right now you probably feel like a slave to your own creation. TAFE taught you to be a great tradie, but not a great business owner. It’s lonely, stressful and not your fault. We get it, we’ve been there too, deep in the trenches (literally) growing a plumbing business in Sydney. Life looked great on the outside, but behind the scenes, we were stressed out of our eyeballs.  As a result we almost lost everything ... we almost lost our business, our home and our marriage, but thankfully we came out the other side with a thriving business, completely off the tools and only working 2 hours p/week. How? Well, that's what we share here on The Tradie Show. Following our success, we vowed to help other tradies, so you don’t have to go through what we did. We didn’t have any guidance and even when we tried to hire a coach, he knew nothing about the trade industry, so we ended up coaching him.  That experience inspired us to set up our amazing community and coaching program, Lifestyle Tradie to share the advice we wish we had about what it really takes to build a successful trade business and live the lifestyle you deserve.  And now The Tradie Show is an extension of that community.  So, if you’re a plumber, electrician, painter, landscaper, carpenter, builder, bricklayer, concretor, contractor, gardener, window washer, aborist, tiler, metal fabricator, roofer, glazier, handyman services, HVAC, solar installation services or any other trade business or trade service, then tune into The Tradie Show for no-fluff advice, fun banter and inspiring interviews to help you get results. BIG RESULTS! Want to fast-track your results?Book in a success session with Andy: https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/

  1. The Worst Mistakes Tradies Make In January

    EPISODE 1

    The Worst Mistakes Tradies Make In January

    If you’ve ever said, “This year will be different”… only to blink and suddenly it’s February and nothing’s changed, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Tradie Show, Andy and Angela break down the exact process smart tradies use to take control of their year before the year takes control of them. This isn’t about working harder. It’s about planning properly so you get more profit, more time and a hell of a lot less stress. This episode introduces The Pre-loaded Year. A simple, practical way to plan your life first, then your business, so 2026 actually feels different. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why motivation fades fast and why structure beats willpower every timeThe difference between the unorganised tradie and the smart tradieHow to plan your year life-first so work stops stealing your timeThe big rocks, pebbles and sand method to lock in what matters mostHow to choose the one business problem to fix each quarterHow to identify slow months, busy months and red flag monthsWhy most tradies panic in quiet periods and burn out in busy onesHow preloading your calendar removes stress, guesswork and chaosThe simple habits that create calm, control and consistencyHow written plans create better decisions, better teams and better livesTo make this simple, we’ve created a 3-page Pre-loaded Year template so you can follow along and fill in the blanks as you go. 👉 Download The Pre-loaded Year template now If you’re sitting there thinking, “Yep… I need a proper plan to make this year different,” then this is your sign. Come and join Andy and Angela at Stress Free Tradie, our one-day live event built specifically for trade business owners who are sick of the chaos and want clarity, control and confidence in their business. You’ll walk away with a clear plan, practical tools you can actually use, and the confidence to make better decisions without second-guessing yourself. 👉 Check out the event details and secure your spot here: https://event.lifestyletradie.com.au/ Follow us for more real-world business advice for tradies: Instagram Facebook Support the show

    26 min
  2. The 1-Page Marketing Plan to Grow Your Trade Business with Allan Dib

    EPISODE 2

    The 1-Page Marketing Plan to Grow Your Trade Business with Allan Dib

    Most tradies don’t struggle because they’re bad on the tools. They struggle because their marketing has no plan. In this episode of The Tradie Show, Andy and Angela chat with Allan Dib, author of The 1‑Page Marketing Plan, to unpack how trade business owners can stop guessing, stop dabbling, and start marketing like pros - without adding more to their already full plate. Allan shares the real experiences that led him to write his book, why the best marketer wins every time (even over better tradespeople), and how tradies can build a simple marketing system that attracts better clients, charges better money, and creates less stress. 🔧 Key takeaways from this episode: Why being great on the tools isn’t enough if no one knows why they should choose youThe danger of “random acts of marketing” and why dabbling never delivers resultsHow to shift from “just a tradie” to a marketer of your servicesWhat a simple but effective marketing system actually looks like for tradiesHow to clearly define your ideal client, and why saying no can be more profitableThe 12‑year‑old test to fix confusing messaging on your website, van, or socialsWhy niching down helps you charge more and attract better clientsHow to start marketing even when you’re flat out on the toolsThe smartest first marketing task to outsource (without hiring full‑time staff)How AI can save time and support your business, without replacing strategyThe mindset shift that turns marketing from an expense into an investmentLife and business lessons on habits, health, and working on yourself firstIf you’ve ever thought, “I’m busy, but I don’t feel in control”, this episode is a must‑listen. 🎟️ Want to take this further? If you’re ready to simplify your business, reduce stress, and build a trade business that actually works for your life, come and join us at our one‑day live event: Stress Free Tradie. 👉 Secure your spot here: https://event.lifestyletradie.com.au/ Follow us for more real-world business advice for tradies: 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook Support the show

    29 min

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The Tradie Show is the podcast for tradies who are stuck working ‘IN’ the business instead of working ‘ON’ it. We know you’ve got big goals, but right now you probably feel like a slave to your own creation. TAFE taught you to be a great tradie, but not a great business owner. It’s lonely, stressful and not your fault. We get it, we’ve been there too, deep in the trenches (literally) growing a plumbing business in Sydney. Life looked great on the outside, but behind the scenes, we were stressed out of our eyeballs.  As a result we almost lost everything ... we almost lost our business, our home and our marriage, but thankfully we came out the other side with a thriving business, completely off the tools and only working 2 hours p/week. How? Well, that's what we share here on The Tradie Show. Following our success, we vowed to help other tradies, so you don’t have to go through what we did. We didn’t have any guidance and even when we tried to hire a coach, he knew nothing about the trade industry, so we ended up coaching him.  That experience inspired us to set up our amazing community and coaching program, Lifestyle Tradie to share the advice we wish we had about what it really takes to build a successful trade business and live the lifestyle you deserve.  And now The Tradie Show is an extension of that community.  So, if you’re a plumber, electrician, painter, landscaper, carpenter, builder, bricklayer, concretor, contractor, gardener, window washer, aborist, tiler, metal fabricator, roofer, glazier, handyman services, HVAC, solar installation services or any other trade business or trade service, then tune into The Tradie Show for no-fluff advice, fun banter and inspiring interviews to help you get results. BIG RESULTS! Want to fast-track your results?Book in a success session with Andy: https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/

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