The Trade Den

Stepping off the tools and into management? It’s a whole new game. Suddenly, you’re not just a tradie – you’re a leader. And that means handling an avalanche of calls, decisions, and problems, all while keeping your ground crew productive and your business moving. 

Today, we’re giving you a simple playbook to cut through the chaos. It’s all about three words: Wins, Flags, and Roadblocks. This system helps you process information fast, make decisions with clarity, and keep momentum high without drowning in problems. 

This approach will transform how you manage your team – an...

There’s a fine line between building your business and jeopardising the relationship with your loved ones. We see two extreme habits that can quietly wreck your personal life when business talk follows you home. 

On one end, there’s the Withdrawal Reflex – shutting down, bottling up stress, and leaving your partner completely in the dark. She starts feeling disconnected, and before you know it, her silence speaks louder than words. 

On the other end, there’s Open All Hours Syndrome – where every dinner, every car ride, and even quiet moments in front of the TV turn into...

You have a momentous decision to make: you’ve been offered a massive and lucrative job contract. Your gut says, “Go for it!” But wait – are you seeing the full picture? 

Some charge in headfirst, convinced it’s the golden ticket. Others hesitate, overwhelmed by potential risks. But here’s the thing: great decisions aren’t just about gut instinct or playing it safe. They’re about balancing the equation – weighing the upside against the risks and checking your natural bias before making the call. 

We break down the five key questions that will help you make clear, conf...

Confidence is the silent force behind every decision you make, every action you take, and ultimately, every result you create. But here’s the kicker—most people think confidence comes first, when in reality, it’s built through action. 

Think about it – how many times have you hesitated on a big move, waiting to “feel” confident before taking the leap? The truth is, confidence isn’t something you wait for – it’s something you create. 

In this episode, we dive deep into how confidence shapes your decisions, drives your actions, and determines your success. We break down the four...

For many business owners, being busy isn’t just a reality – it’s a status symbol. 

Ask any tradie how business is going, and you’ll hear: “Mate, flat out! Non-stop. Can’t keep up.” And there’s a certain pride in that. Like if you’re not run off your feet, you mustn’t be doing well enough. 

But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Busyness isn’t a business strategy. If you’re drowning in work, stretched thin, and never moving forward, is that really success? 

Today, we’re challenging the idea that exhaustion equals achievem...

You’re hustling hard, winning jobs, growing your business. But somehow, at the end of the month, there’s barely anything left in the bank. 

Overheads have a sneaky way of growing with your business – more subscriptions, more admin, more non-billable costs are quietly eating away at your bottom line. Like Benjamin Franklin said, a small leak will sink a great ship. 

The good news is you can stop the leaks before they sink you. 

In this episode, we’re tackling a silent profit killer – sloppy spending. The kind that drains thousands from your business...

At 15, Jack Whiting was already climbing rooftops. By 23, he had his own company. Sounds like a dream, right? Not quite. 

Between juggling cash flow nightmares, being underestimated as a young gun, and working ridiculous hours just to stay afloat, Jack learned the hard way that hustle alone wasn’t enough. He had to face another kind of “apprenticeship” …as a serious business owner. 

Now he’s leading a team, navigating fatherhood, and even voluntarily wearing a proper business shirt! 

As many business owners discover, putting down the tools can be the toughest job.

In this...

Struggling business? Missed deadlines? Sloppy work? A disengaged team? Who’s to blame? Most point fingers at their crew. “They don’t care. They don’t listen. I just can’t find good people.” Sound familiar?

But what if the real issue isn’t them... it’s you? 

The shift from being on the tools to leading the business is one of the most pivotal moments in any tradesperson’s journey. 

Many skilled tradespeople build successful businesses based on their technical expertise, but to scale and achieve sustainable growth, they must evolve into effective leaders. <...

Many business owners fall into the trap of hiring first and building processes later, creating misaligned roles, frustration, and wasted resources. 

We introduce the ‘Scale Team, Not Time’ framework, a strategic approach to growing your business by focusing on three key elements: position, people, and process, in that specific order. 

It’s important to define roles clearly, recruit effectively, and develop processes that empower your team and business to grow sustainably.  

In this episode you’ll learn: 
🔨 Hiring without clear roles creates chaos, complexity, and unnecessary frustration. 
🔨 The right strategic order: define the position...

Ever find yourself sitting at the dinner table, surrounded by family, but totally checked out? It’s easy to get caught in the hustle and lose the moments that truly matter. Being present isn’t about showing up physically—it’s about showing up fully. Quality over quantity. Real connection over just clocking hours. 

We’ll show you how to break the cycle, be intentional, and reconnect with your family without sacrificing your business goals. Because, small moments, done right, create big impacts. 

In this episode you’ll learn:
🔨 Quality time always matters more than the quantity...