The Tradie Show

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

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Jun 2026

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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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June 8, 2026Episode 1244 min

Building a Business Worth Passing On with Revive Timber & Decking

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 about building something with a future.In this episode, Andy and Angela chat with the family behind Revive Your Timber to unpack what changed in just 8 months of focused implementation, coaching, and commitment.You'll hear how they transformed communication, improved cashflow, created better systems, delegated responsibility, and started building a business that could one day be handed to the next generation.Key takeaways from this episode:• Why bringing the next generation into the business forced them to rethink everything they were doing• How mapping their Flow of a Job created clarity, improved communication, and reduced daily chaos• The simple changes that helped them stay booked 4–6 weeks ahead and eliminate the post-Christmas panic• Why tracking time, understanding profitability, and knowing your numbers changes the way you make business decisions• How better systems and delegation gave the family more confidence, ownership, and controlThis episode is proof that you don't need years to change your business. You need the right focus, the right guidance, and the willingness to implement.Want Lifestyle Tradie to look at your business?Book a free GamePlan Call and we'll give you tailored advice, clarity, and direction to smash out what you need to do right now to help you create the lifestyle and freedom you deserve.👉 https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/gameplan-callFollow Lifestyle Tradie:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LifestyleTradie/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifestyleTradie/Support the show

May 25, 2026Episode 1118 min

STOP Checking Your Bank Account Like This

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.In this episode: Why profit and cash flow are NOT the same thing The real reason your bank balance feels out of sync How GST, wages, tax, and supplier bills distort your cash position Why tradies make bad business decisions based on “money in the bank” The simple cash flow questions every business owner should ask weekly Practical ways to take back control of your money and stop guessing 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: https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/gameplan-callLifestyle Tradie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LifestyleTradie/ Lifestyle Tradie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifestyleTradie/Support the show

May 11, 2026Episode 1041 min

Military Leadership Lessons Every Tradie Needs with Daimien Patterson

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 advice every trade business owner needs to hear.In this episode, we cover:Why most tradies are stuck working in the business instead of leading itThe military leadership lessons that apply directly to trade businessesWhy underperforming staff are costing you more than you thinkHow to build systems and “yellow brick road” processes that scaleThe difference between being the boss vs being a leader people want to followThe mindset shift needed to create more profit, freedom, and less chaosThis episode is direct, practical, and guaranteed to challenge the way you think about leadership inside your business.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: https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/gameplan-callLifestyle Tradie's InstagramLifestyle Tradie's FacebookSupport the show

April 27, 2026Episode 920 min

The Easiest Jobs You’ll Ever Win (And Why You’re Missing Them)

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 transactions is holding your business back The 4 key opportunities inside every job (before, during, after, and long after) How to generate more work before you even arrive on site Simple ways to increase job value while you’re already on site Why the moment after the job is finished is your biggest missed opportunity How to ask for referrals without feeling awkward Why staying in touch creates long-term repeat work The mindset shift from chasing leads → creating leverage How small tweaks in your process can dramatically increase profit You don’t have a lead problem.You have a leverage problem.The easiest work you’ll ever win… is from customers who already trust you.This is the final part of our 3-part series: 1️⃣ Attract the right work 2️⃣ Win that work 3️⃣ Multiply the value of every jobWhen you get all three working together…That’s when your business really starts to change.🚀 Want help putting this into action?Come along to Stress Free Tradie if you want help with this stuff. 👉 https://event.lifestyletradie.com.au/Lifestyle Tradie's Instagram Lifestyle Tradie's FacebookSupport the show

April 13, 2026Episode 819 min

Why You’re Losing Jobs at the Quote Stage (And It’s Not Your Price)

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 episode will challenge the way you think about quoting, follow-up, and what customers are really looking for.In this episode, we cover: Why “we were too expensive” is often the wrong conclusion How customers decide if they trust you before they even read the quote The difference between a quote that confirms trust and one that kills it Why customers are really judging risk, not just price How vague communication on site creates doubt The hidden danger of quotes that look like everyone else’s Why follow-up is not chasing, it’s leadership How small 1% improvements can dramatically lift your conversion rate The simple mindset shift that makes it easier for customers to say yes Key takeaway:You don’t win the job when the quote lands in their inbox.You start winning it when you show up on site, speak with clarity, and reduce risk in the customer’s mind. The quote simply backs up that decision.This is Part 2 of our 3-part series: Part 1: Attract the right work Part 2: Convert that work into jobs Part 3: Multiply the value of every job you win The next episode is all about The Profit Multiplier, how to turn one good job into two or three through follow-up, referrals, and repeat work.Want help with this stuff?Come along to Stress Free Tradie and get 27 of the exact Dr. DRiP systems which allowed Andy to work on the business only 2 hours per week.Details here: https://event.lifestyletradie.com.au/Lifestyle Tradie's Instagram Lifestyle Tradie's FacebookSupport the show

March 30, 2026Episode 723 min

3 Steps to More Profitable Jobs (Without Taking on More Work)

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 low-quality or time-wasting enquiriesHow to identify your most profitable products and servicesWhy “more work” is not the answer… and what actually isHow to define your A-grade customer properlyThe difference between marketing by default vs authority marketingHow to position your business so the right customers come to youThe simple shift that helps you qualify jobs faster (and stop wasting time quoting dead leads)This is Part 1 of our 3-part series:1️⃣ Attract the right work2️⃣ Convert that work into jobs3️⃣ Multiply the value of every job you win👉 The next two episodes are coming, and they’ll completely change how you think about quoting and profit in your business.If you don’t decide what work your business is built around…You’ll keep attracting everything…And profiting from nothing.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: https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/gameplan-call Lifestyle Tradie's InstagramLifestyle Tradie's Facebook Support the show

March 16, 2026Episode 642 min

We Swapped Commission for Profit Share… And the Culture Changed Overnight with Brigid and Richard Pare

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 been bigger than money.This conversation gets into what really changed once the team understood the numbers, had skin in the game, and started thinking beyond wages.If you’ve ever thought, “Why should I share my profit?” or “My team should just be happy to have a job,” this episode will challenge that thinking in the best possible way.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why wages alone don’t automatically create ownership or accountabilityWhat Brigid and Richard learned after three years of running a commission systemWhy their old incentive model was clunky, divisive, and hard to manageHow their profit share model works at a high level across tradies and admin staffWhy including the office team changed everythingHow profit sharing improved team morale, buy-in, accountability, and cultureThe role transparency played in helping the team understand real business costsWhy callbacks, quality control, and better conversations became part of the day-to-dayWhat needs to be in place before a trade business should even consider profit sharingWhy profit sharing is not about giving money away, but building a stronger businessThis is not theory. It’s a real conversation with real trade business owners who have made this work in an established business, in a seasonal industry, with real pressure, real staff, and real numbers.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: https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/gameplan-call Lifestyle Tradie's Instagram Lifestyle Tradie's Facebook Support the show

March 2, 2026Episode 524 min

The 15-Minute Weekly Cashflow Fix

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 back in control.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why being busy doesn’t equal cash in the bankThe “cash gap” that kills tradies (bills are pay now, customers are pay later)How your customer mix impacts cashflowThe quickest levers to bring cash forward: deposits, progress payments, invoicing same day, and follow-upsHow to stop cash leaking through overtime, supplier creep, subbie margins, and forgotten expensesA simple 15-minute weekly routine to stay on top of cashflow and avoid nasty surprisesAnd we’ve created something to make it stupidly simple 👇👉 Download The Tradie Cash Flow Control Sheet here:https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/cash-flow-control-sheet/This cheat sheet shows you exactly what to review each week so cashflow never sneaks up on you again.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: https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/gameplan-callFollow Lifestyle Tradie:InstagramFacebook Support the show

February 16, 2026Episode 428 min

How Grief, Grit & Bricklaying Built a Family Legacy with Joanna & Josh Cassidy

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 business that blends old-school work ethic with systems, WHS accountability and a people-first culture.They’re raising five kids.They’re building a team.They’re breaking barriers.And they’re proving that husband-and-wife tradie teams can build something powerful, without burning out.If you’re building a trade business and want it to support your life, not drain it, this episode is packed with gold.If this episode resonated with you, this event is your next step.Join us at our FREE one-day live event:👉 Stress Free TradieFind $50K profit in 8 weeks🎟️ Grab your free ticket here: https://event.lifestyletradie.com.au/Follow Lifestyle Tradie here:InstagramFacebookSupport the show

February 2, 2026Episode 322 min

Your 'Systems Blueprint': Less Chaos, More Control

Most tradies hit a point where the business looks successful from the outside… but behind the scenes, they’re absolutely cooked.In this episode of The Tradie Show, Andy and Angela call out the hard truth:You don’t need better staff.You need better systems.If you feel like you’re still involved in every decision, constantly answering questions, and carrying the whole business in your head, this one’s for you.In this episode, we cover:Why being “flat out” doesn’t always mean you’re in controlThe real reason your team keeps coming back to you for answersWhat decision fatigue is, and why it’s draining tradie business ownersThe difference between tools (like software) and real systemsHow documented systems create consistency, ownership, and freedomSimple steps to start systemising without feeling overwhelmedReal Dr. DRiP examples of how systems protected the business and gave Andy his life back📘 Download the free Systems eBook here: https://www.lifestyletradie.com.au/systems-e-book/🎟 Want the shortcuts? Come to our free one-day live event, Stress Free Tradie, and walk away with 27 proven trade-tested systems: https://event.lifestyletradie.com.au/Follow Lifestyle Tradie here:Instagram FacebookSupport the show