Running a trade business has a funny way of teaching you lessons, usually when things are messy, stressful, or not going to plan. In this episode of The Tradie Show, Andy and Angela share some of the best pieces of advice from guests and members of the Lifestyle Tradie community. Real trade business owners. Real lessons. Real wisdom from people who’ve made mistakes, figured things out, and passed on the advice that actually stuck. You’ll hear practical reminders about knowing your numbers, ba...
Jun 22
14 min
What would you do differently in your business if you knew your kids were going to inherit it? For Michelle, Jono and Sophie from Revive Timber & Decking in Queensland, that question became very real. After years in business, they were busy, working hard, and getting the jobs done. But behind the scenes, the business lacked structure, systems, clear numbers, and direction. Then Sophie stepped into the business, and suddenly it wasn't just about getting through the week anymore. It was abo...
Jun 8
44 min
Ever looked at your bank account and thought, “Hang on… we’re making money… so where the hell is it?” In this episode, Andy and Ange unpack one of the biggest financial misunderstandings in trade business — the difference between profit and cash flow. Because being busy doesn’t always mean you’re financially healthy… and relying on your bank balance alone can send you on a complete emotional rollercoaster. If you’ve ever felt flat out but still stressed about money, this episode is for you. I...
May 25
18 min
Most tradies think they’ve got a staff problem… but according to former Army officer and business leader Daimien Patterson, the real issue is leadership. In this powerful no-BS episode of The Tradie Show, Daimien shares the brutal truths about leadership, accountability, systems, and building a business that doesn’t rely on you for everything. From lessons learned at Duntroon and deployments overseas, to scaling businesses with teams of 100+ people, this episode is packed with practical advic...
May 11
41 min
You don’t need more leads. You need to get more out of the jobs you’re already winning. In this final episode of the 3-part series, Andy and Angela break down what they call The Profit Multiplier, how to turn one job into more work, more referrals, and more profit… without chasing more leads or working longer hours. Because here’s the truth… Most tradies are sitting on a goldmine of opportunity, they’re just not using it. 🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why treating jobs as one-off tra...
Apr 27
20 min
Most tradies assume they lose jobs because they were too expensive. But in reality, that’s not usually the problem. In Part 2 of this 3-part series, Andy and Angela unpack what’s really going on when a customer says no at the quote stage. This episode dives into the psychology behind buying decisions, why trust is built before the quote is ever sent, and how the way you show up on site can make or break the sale. If you’re attracting the right jobs but still not winning enough of them, this e...
Apr 13
19 min
Most tradies think they’ve got a marketing problem. They don’t. They’ve got a clarity problem. In this first episode of our 3-part series, Andy and Angela break down why most trade businesses are attracting the wrong jobs, the wrong customers, and wasting time on work that doesn’t actually make them money. Before you spend another dollar on marketing… you need to get this right. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why saying “yes” to every job is costing you profitThe real reason you’re attracting...
Mar 30
23 min
What if the problem isn’t your team… it’s the way your business is set up to reward them? In this episode of The Tradie Show, Andy and Ange sit down with Brigid and Richard Pare from REPARE Electrical and Air-conditioning in Queensland, longtime Lifestyle Tradie members who’ve built a solid, established trade business with a team of nine. After running a commission structure for three years, they made a bold shift to profit sharing across the whole team, including admin. And the results have ...
Mar 16
42 min
Ever had one of those weeks where you and the team are flat out… jobs flying out the door… and then you check the bank account Friday arvo and think, how is there nothing in here? Here’s the truth most tradies learn the hard way: Being busy doesn’t mean you’re getting paid. In this episode of The Tradie Show, Andy and Angela break down why cashflow stress keeps following you home and what you can do about it starting this week. No fluff. Just practical levers you can pull immediately to get b...
Mar 2
24 min
This one hits different. Joanna and Josh Cassidy aren’t just running a brick and block laying company in Brisbane, they’re building a legacy grounded in family, resilience, professionalism and purpose. Joanna’s journey from government compliance roles to becoming a qualified bricklayer (and QBCC Nominee Supervisor) was sparked by grief, courage and a refusal to live a life that didn’t light her up. Together with Josh - who brings 25+ years on the tools - they’ve built a modern subcontracting ...
Feb 16
28 min
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