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. Episode 1

    End of Financial Year: Why You're Still Stuck

    Another financial year is done. But before you roll straight into the next one, it’s worth asking a blunt question: Is your business actually giving you what you want? In this episode, Andy and Angela unpack why so many trade business owners stay stuck in the same cycle year after year; busy, stressed, saying yes to everything, but not necessarily making better profit or creating a better life. They walk through a practical EOFY reset process to help you review the last 12 months, identify the work and customers worth pursuing, set meaningful financial targets, and build a clearer plan for the year ahead. You’ll learn:  Why being busy is not the same as building a profitable, sustainable business  How to identify the jobs, customers and market segments creating the best results  Why profit targets should come before turnover targets  How to reverse engineer revenue using jobs, leads, quotes and average dollar sale  How clear targets help your team make better decisions and stop the business drifting You’ll also hear practical advice on attracting more A- and B-grade customers, improving pricing and quoting, tightening systems, and making sure your next financial year looks genuinely different from the last. Download our End of Financial Year Business Reset Guide here: https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/eofy-business-reset-guide/ Want Lifestyle Tradie to look at your business? Book a free GamePlan call and we'll give you tailored advice ... and provide you with clarity and direction to smash out what you need to do right now to help you create the lifestyle and freedom you deserve. Details here. Follow Lifestyle Tradie on Instagram Follow Lifestyle Tradie on Facebook Support the show

  2. Episode 2

    What The World Cup Exposes About Your Trade Business

    The World Cup might be over, but there are some serious business lessons still sitting on the field. In this episode of The Tradie Show, Andy and Angela unpack what one of the biggest sporting events in the world can teach trade business owners about building a business that performs under pressure. Because no team wins the World Cup by accident. And no trade business becomes profitable, systemised and scalable by accident either. You’ll learn: Why growth exposes weak systems, and why you need to fix the foundations before chasing more jobs, more staff or more vans.Why one “gun tradie” will not save a broken business, and how role clarity, training and accountability turn staff into a real team.Why being busy is not the same as winning, and which numbers actually tell you if your business is healthy.Why the best business owners adjust quickly when jobs blow out, callbacks increase or the team keeps hitting the same problems.How small mistakes like late invoices, poor handovers, underquoting and missed follow-ups quietly leak profit from your business.If this episode made you realise your business is relying too heavily on you, then it is time to get back in control. At Stress Free Tradie, Andy and Angela will show you how to build a better trade business with stronger systems, clearer numbers, a more reliable team and less day-to-day chaos on your shoulders. Come along and see for yourself. Get your tickets here: https://event.lifestyletradie.com.au/ Follow Lifestyle Tradie on Instagram Follow Lifestyle Tradie on Facebook Support the show

  3. Episode 3

    Why AI Isn't Recommending your Trade Business

    Homeowners are changing the way they search for tradies. They’re not just Googling “builder near me” or asking the neighbour over the fence anymore.  They’re asking AI who they should trust. And if AI can’t clearly verify your trade business, you may not make the shortlist, even if you’re better than the competitor who does. In this episode of The Tradie Show, Andy and Angela unpack why AI is changing the customer buying decision process, what it now counts as “proof”, and how trade business owners can check whether they’re actually being seen. Key takeaways from this episode: AI is not just changing where customers search. It is changing what counts as proof.Your trade business needs clear online signals, including service pages, reviews, suburbs, licence details, photos, your Google Business Profile and consistent business details.Vague service pages, weak location proof and generic reviews can make it harder for AI to understand and recommend you.The simple AI visibility check: ask what a customer would ask, see if your business appears, ask what AI can verify, then compare yourself with a competitor.The fix starts with three things: clean up your business details, improve your top service pages, and capture better reviews and project proof.If this episode made you realise your business isn’t as clear, consistent or easy to trust as it needs to be, then it is time to step back and fix the business behind the marketing. At Stress Free Tradie, Andy and Angela will show you how to build a better trade business with stronger systems, clearer numbers, a more reliable team and less day-to-day chaos on your shoulders. Come along and see for yourself.  Get your tickets here: https://event.lifestyletradie.com.au/ Follow Lifestyle Tradie: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LifestyleTradie/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifestyleTradie/ Support the show

About

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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