Ladies with Tradies - WORKIN' THE TRADE, LIVIN' THE LIFE!

AI is everywhere right now—but most tradies are still asking the same question:“Where the hell do I even start?”In this episode, Kate sits down with long-time Ladies with Tradies clients Marcus (Vivid Coats) and Andrew (Stay Bright Electrical) to unpack how they're using Artificial Intelligence in their businesses—and why it’s become one of the biggest productivity tools they've ever adopted.From writing procedures and solving business problems to handling admin tasks, marketing ideas, customer communication and even acting as a sounding board, both Marcus and Andrew share the practical ways they use AI every day.But this episode goes far deeper than technology.It's also a conversation about business growth, coaching, community, leadership, family life, and why success isn't measured by working 90-hour weeks anymore.If you've been curious about AI but feel intimidated by it, this episode will show you that you don't need to be a tech expert—you just need to be willing to start.Key TakeawayAI isn't replacing tradies—it's helping smart tradies get their time back.The real advantage isn't the technology itself.It's using tools, coaching and community to stop carrying everything in your head, make better decisions faster, and build a business that supports your life—not consumes it. THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

This week, Kate is joined by Ladies With Tradies coach — Candice (aka Candy Ray) — for a real and relatable conversation about what it actually looks like to step into the trade world with zero experience… and build confidence from the ground up.Candice’s story isn’t the typical “tradie background.”She spent 17 years working in healthcare before stepping into her husband Murray’s business — Mildura Kitchens & Bathrooms.And like so many tradie wives…She had no idea what she was walking into.No systems.No language.No financial understanding.No roadmap.Just a business that needed help — and a willingness to figure it out.In this episode, Candice and Kate unpack:What it really feels like to be a “fish out of water” in your tradie businessThe identity shift from healthcare professional to tradie wifeWhy systems from corporate/healthcare can transform a trade businessThe moment Candice realised she needed support (and became a client first)How coaching helped her build confidence, clarity and capabilityThe challenge of working with your partner (and communicating effectively)Why tradies get stuck on the “work harder = more money” hamster wheelThe emotional side of business — pressure, overwhelm and mental loadWhat coaching actually looks like (and why it’s not just advice)The power of community and being surrounded by people who “get it”Candice also shares her favourite part of coaching — watching those small but powerful shifts:The exhale.The clarity.The moment things finally make sense.And how those moments turn into bigger outcomes — more confidence, better decisions, and a business that actually supports life outside of work.This episode is a reminder that you don’t need to have it all figured out to get started.You just need to be willing to step in, learn, and back yourself.✨ Key TakeawayYou don’t need to come from the trade world to build a successful trade business.What matters is your willingness to learn, your attitude to growth, and your ability to back yourself — even when you feel like you don’t belong yet.Confidence comes after action, not before. THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

This week, Kate is joined by legal expert Helen Kay from Rise Legal — the go-to lawyer for Ladies With Tradies and hundreds of tradie business owners across Australia.And today’s conversation is all about the stuff most tradies put off…👉 Legal.Because let’s be honest — when you’re flat out on the tools, quoting jobs, managing staff and trying to keep cashflow moving, legal feels like something you’ll “get to later.”But as Helen shares — “later” is usually when it’s already too late.In this episode, Kate and Helen unpack the most common legal traps tradie businesses fall into — often without even realising it — and how a few simple steps early on can save you from major stress, lost income, and legal headaches down the track.You’ll hear about:The 5 biggest legal risks tradie businesses face (and why most don’t see them coming)Why “handshake agreements” and informal setups can cost you big timeThe real purpose of terms & conditions (hint: it’s not just paperwork)How to protect yourself from late payments, scope creep, and disputesWhy sending your T&Cs at invoice stage is already too lateWhat happens when subcontractors or clients cut you out of your own workHow poor agreements can destroy business relationships and revenueThe right way to handle deposits, payment terms and cashflow protectionHow to protect your business when working with bigger contractorsWhy AI and copy-paste contracts won’t cut it in the legal worldHelen also shares real-life examples from her work — including:✔ A tradie protected from thousands in damages because their terms were set up properly❌ A business that lost a major client and income stream because they had no agreements in placeAnd one of the biggest reminders from this episode:You don’t need to do everything at once — but you do need to start.Because legal protection isn’t about reacting when things go wrong…It’s about putting the right structure in place so they don’t.✨ Key TakeawayThe biggest legal problems in business don’t come from big mistakes — they come from small things left unprotected.When you’re clear on your structure, your agreements, and your boundaries, you take back control of your time, your money, and your relationships.Stop winging it.Get protected early — and run your business with confidence.Reach out to Helen Kay (Rise Legal) as our trusted advisor: https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/form/kDF5cGo71dqw94rFIeQi  OR check her website: https://riselegal.com.au/helenkay/ THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

PODCAST SUMMARY:This week on Working the Trade, Living the Life, Kate is joined by one of Ladies With Tradies’ longest-standing clients, Marcus Luscombe from Vivid Coats.A painter by trade and community man at heart, Marcus opens up about the season where “more” was the answer to everything — more staff, more hours, more jobs, more pressure.At one point running a team of 10 and working 60–80 hour weeks, Marcus believed that was just the life of a tradie boss. The hustle. The sacrifice. The grind.But what he discovered over the past three and a half years will challenge everything you think you know about growth.By scaling back his team, stepping out of roles that didn’t align with his strengths, and redefining leadership, Marcus built a more profitable business — with fewer staff, less chaos, and more time for his wife and three boys.This episode is about:Less ego.Less noise.Less people-pleasing.And more impact, more income, more presence, and more legacy.This is a story about:Scaling back to move forwardLetting go of roles that drain youReclaiming family timeAnd building a business that supports your life — not consumes itWhat You’ll Hear in This Episode:What Marcus’ business looked like at 10 staff and 80-hour weeksWhy people-pleasing nearly cost him clarity as a leaderThe hard truth about avoiding confrontationHow hiring the right manager changed everythingWhy fewer staff created more profit and stabilityThe shift from “being in the trenches” to true leadershipHow extended family holidays became possibleThe power of community-driven businessWhat “less is more” actually looks like in real lifeIf you think you have to sacrifice family time to run a great trade business — this one might just change your mind.✨ Key TakeawayYou don’t have to sacrifice family time to build a successful trade business.More staff doesn’t equal more profit.More hours doesn’t equal more respect.More chaos doesn’t equal more growth.Sometimes the breakthrough comes from doing less — but doing it better.You can have income and time.You can lead without burning out.And you don’t have to live in the grind forever. THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Podcast SummaryBefore she was a coach… she was a tradie wife.In this episode, Kate sits down with Donna Brown — one of the powerhouse coaches inside Ladies With Tradies — to share the full-circle journey from overwhelmed tradie partner to confident business leader.Donna didn’t start as a coach.She started where so many of you are:Supporting a tradie husband.Juggling cashflow stress.Growing too fast.Hiring staff.Carrying the mental load.Wondering how to help without causing more tension.From running a pressure washing and cleaning business with her husband Clayton, to scaling up, burning out, scaling back, and rebuilding intentionally — Donna shares the raw reality of what it takes to build a profitable trade business without losing your family in the process.This isn’t just a business story.It’s the story of a tradie wife who lived it first — and now coaches others through it.In this episode, Kate and Donna unpack:What it really feels like to be the tradie partner carrying the mental loadThe pressure of trying to “grow” because you think you shouldThe cashflow realities of NDIS and volume-based servicesWhy scaling fast nearly broke the systemHow niching down changed everythingThe dynamic between a visionary tradie and a financially-minded partnerWhy sometimes the bravest move is shrinkingWhat coaching actually is (and why it’s not us telling you what to do)How confidence in the numbers reduces relationship tensionWhy doing the uncomfortable thing (like firing staff) changes everythingDonna also shares what she loves most about coaching — helping tradie couples back themselves, reduce the stress, and finally build a business that supports their life instead of consuming it.This episode is a powerful reminder that:You don’t have to do it alone.You don’t have to grow big to grow well.And sometimes the woman behind the tradie becomes the leader who changes everything.Check out: https://www.ladieswithtradies.com THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

This week on the podcast, Kate sits down with Kayla from Dopamine & Co, an ADHD coach who truly gets the construction industry — because she’s lived it.With nearly a decade in commercial construction before moving into coaching, Kayla brings a rare mix of lived experience, deep understanding, and straight-talking honesty to a topic that’s still surrounded by stigma: neurodivergence in adults — especially tradies.In this wide-ranging and refreshingly honest conversation, Kate and Kayla unpack why so many people in the trades are unknowingly navigating ADHD, autism, and burnout — and the toll it takes when it goes unrecognised.They dive into emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitivity, masking, task paralysis, and the brutal inner critic that keeps so many tradies stuck in survival mode. You’ll also hear why burnout isn’t “just needing a weekend off”, how neurodivergent burnout hits differently, and what actually helps — beyond medication alone.Most importantly, this episode flips the script. Instead of asking “what’s wrong with me?”, Kayla explains how learning to work with your brain — not against it — can change everything in business, relationships, and life.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeWhy the trades attract so many neurodivergent peopleEmotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity explained in real termsThe hidden cost of masking at work — and why it shows up at homeWhat burnout really looks like (and why it can take months to recover)ADHD, task paralysis, and why “just do the thing” doesn’t workWhy forcing yourself into systems that don’t fit creates resentmentStrength-based coaching vs trying to “fix” yourselfMedication, coaching, and lifestyle changes — what actually helpsSimple check-ins to regulate emotions before things explode✨ Key TakeawayYou’re not lazy, broken, or failing — you might just be wired differently. When you stop fighting your brain and start working with it, everything gets easier.Check out Kayla on her website and Instagram:https://dopamineandco.com/homehttps://www.instagram.com/adhdcoachkayla/ THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Today’s episode is a powerful look at what really happens when a tradie finally decides enough is enough and steps into actual leadership.Meet Adam Hopwood, owner of Hopwoods Repairs — a family-run appliance repair business that’s grown from a three-person crew to a full team with technicians, admin support, and an operations manager. But the real story isn’t the growth… it’s the mindset shift that made it possible.When Adam first joined Ladies With Tradies with coach Donna Brown, he was stuck in the classic tradie trap:👉 doing everything himself👉 no time to think or plan👉 stressed, burnt out, and never present at home👉 always putting out fires👉 terrified to delegate because “no one does it as well as I do”Fast-forward to today?Adam leads with confidence, runs consistent team meetings, has built an incredible culture, and has finally stepped out of the day-to-day. His team feels safe to speak up, his systems actually work, and his family gets the best of him — not the burnt-out leftovers.In this conversation, we dive into:✨ The turning point that pushed Adam to reach out✨ What delegation really looks like for a technician-turned-owner✨ How DISC profiling changed his team dynamic✨ Why weekly meetings became the backbone of his business✨ The emotional cost of “survival mode” on tradie families✨ How Adam learned to lead without controlling everything✨ What Penny and the kids have noticed since these changesThis is an inspiring, honest chat about growth, discomfort, and what’s possible when you stop white-knuckling your business and finally let people help.Key TakeawayTrue growth happens when you stop trying to be the hero tradie who does everything — and start becoming the leader your business actually needs. THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

In this episode, Kate sits down with Mind Health Bender founder and tradie-turned-mental-health-coach, Nick Blair, for a brutally honest chat about the stuff most people avoid — booze, bags, and breaking bad habits.They dive into how tradies and their partners can take small, realistic steps toward better mental health (without pretending they’ll never touch a drink again). This isn’t about guilt or going cold turkey — it’s about self-awareness, harm minimisation, and finding your own version of balance.If you’ve ever said “I should probably cut back” but don’t know where to start, this episode is your sign to tune in.Episode Show Notes:Kate reconnects with long-time mate Nick Blair, founder of Mind Health Bender — a platform helping everyday Aussies rethink their relationship with drugs, alcohol, and mental health.Nick opens up about his life as an electrician and footy coach, how he went from leading benders to leading conversations about mental health, and why “less can be better” is a more realistic approach than all-or-nothing sobriety.Together, they unpack:How small habit tweaks (like Nick’s “calendar method”) can change everythingWhy traditional addiction advice misses so many peopleHow identity and culture play a massive role in why we drink or useThe truth about socially acceptable drinking (yes, even those “mum wine nights”)Why cutting back — not quitting — can still transform your mental health and relationshipsNick and Kate also get real about how “harm minimisation” can look inside trade families — and why it’s time to have more honest conversations without judgment.Key Takeaways:Cutting back counts. You don’t have to go sober to make progress — any reduction is a win.Self-awareness is key. The real change starts when you ask, “Is this still fun, or is it getting too much?”Habits run deep. Drinking and partying are often tied to identity — that’s why change takes compassion, not shame.Balance looks different for everyone. What’s “too much” for one person might be fine for another — it’s about being honest with yourself.Community matters. Talking about this stuff out loud (without judgment) can be the difference between stuck and steady.About Nick Blair:Nick Blair is the founder of Mind Health Bender, a mental health initiative helping everyday Aussies — especially tradies — build healthier relationships with drugs and alcohol.After years working as an electrician, footy coach, and weekend warrior, Nick hit a turning point that reshaped how he viewed his own habits and mental health. Through his workshops, speaking gigs, and social content, Nick brings raw honesty, humour, and hope to the conversation about balance, mental health, and making change that actually sticks.👉 Follow Nick:Instagram: @‌mindhealthbenderWebsite: mindhealthbender.com.au THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

In this raw and inspiring episode, we sit down with Stacey and Jeff Connell from Connell’s Building and Renovation, alongside their coach Teresa Mullins, to share how they stepped off the hamster wheel and built a business (and life) they actually love. From clashing over “office vs tradie” roles, drowning in tiny jobs, and battling burnout, to raising their rates, letting go of the stress, and working as a real team, this story is proof that change pays off.From a secret struggle with drinking to learning the power of breakeven numbers and boundaries, Jeff opens up with honesty that will hit home for many tradies. Stacey shares how letting go of control, hiring help, and trusting the process gave her back her spark. And Teresa shows how the right mix of mindset, money know-how, and accountability can change everything.In this episode of Ladies with Tradies – Workin’ the Trade, Livin’ the Life, host Kate Muldoon chats with Stacey, Jeff, and Teresa about what it really takes to stop running in circles and start creating a business that feels lighter and more rewarding.You’ll hear:How Stacey and Jeff went from working against each other to building as one teamWhy ditching small “maintenance” jobs and changing their business name was a game changerThe surprising confidence boost that came from raising their rates by $50 an hourHow breakeven numbers gave them clarity and control over cash flowWhy hiring the right admin support created freedom for Stacey—and better results for clientsJeff’s brave journey of stepping back from heavy drinking and finding balance againThe ripple effect of open, vulnerable leadership on staff and apprenticesKey TakeawayGetting off the hamster wheel isn’t about grinding harder—it’s about working together, knowing your numbers, and trusting the process. With the right support and the courage to let go, you can create a business that pays and a life you’re proud of. THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

This week Kate is joined by her old friend Mel from The Little Sleeping Baby for a conversation that every parent with little ones needs to hear.Kate first met Mel years ago in Bendigo, when they were both diving into personal development. Back then, Mel had dreams of working with kids, but instead of becoming a teacher she became a certified baby and toddler sleep consultant. And as you’ll hear, it all started with her own son’s sleepless nights and the strain it put on her family.WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODEMel’s journey from sleepless mum to certified sleep consultantThe signs you might be tolerating more than you need toHow sleep struggles affect the whole family, not just the childWhy fear, guilt, and shame hold parents back from seeking helpThe power of personalised sleep plans and ongoing supportHow consistency (and a little tough love) can transform your nightsKEY TAKEAWAY ✨Sometimes it’s just one or two tweaks that stand between you and a full night’s sleep. You don’t have to hit rock bottom before asking for help.CONNECT WITH MELWebsite: thelittlesleepingbaby.com.auInstagram: @‌thelittlesleepingbabyREADY FOR MORE?If you’ve got a little one under five who’s not sleeping well, reach out to Mel and start your journey toward better nights. And if you’re a tradie business owner juggling work and young kids, you’ll love how this episode blends practical advice with heart. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Episode SummaryIn this heartfelt and unfiltered episode, we sit down with Kyle and Megan from Spring Tide Construction and their coach Shani to unpack how they transformed their building business from total burnout to booming success. From working 20-hour days and fighting to keep their relationship afloat, to six-folding their revenue and building a life they’re proud of, this episode is packed with raw moments, real takeaways, and serious inspo for tradie couples chasing more.Whether you’re still pricing jobs at midnight or dreaming of systems that actually work, you’ll want to hear how this Broome-based duo changed everything—and why coaching was the turning point.Episode ShownotesIn this episode of Ladies with Tradies – Workin’ the Trade, Livin’ the Life, we chat with Kyle and Megan Flett from Spring Tide Construction, joined by their business coach Shani.You’ll hear:How they turned a one-man show into a thriving construction businessWhy they said yes to coaching (even when money was tight)The game-changing power of delegation, systems, and mindsetWhat it really looks like to run a business and stay connected as a coupleHow they've created community impact and legacy in Broome, WAHonest. Relatable. Packed with tools and truth bombs. If you’re a tradie couple doing it tough or ready to take things to the next level, this is your sign.Key TakeawaySustainable success isn’t about working harder—it’s about building smarter. When you invest in the right support, trust the process, and back yourselves as a team, everything can change.Links & ResourcesConnect with Ladies with Tradies: ladieswithtradies.comLearn about our programs: https://www.ladieswithtradies.com/products-and-servicesSpring Tide Construction (Kyle & Megan's biz): https://springtideconstruction.com.au/about/Join our private Facebook group for tradie couples: facebook.com/groups/ladieswithtradies THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Russ Easther is the founder of Lead Partners Direct, a digital marketing veteran with over two decades of experience helping tradies ditch the guesswork and get real, qualified leads. Known for making the complex simple, Russ specialises in taking the risk out of marketing by offering tradie businesses exclusive, pre-qualified leads — without the fluff, gimmicks, or agency fees. With deep industry knowledge and a track record of helping businesses grow from $500k to $5M, Russ is the guy who makes your phone ring with the right kind of work.In this episode, Kate chats with Russ from Lead Partners Direct — a no-BS lead generation expert who helps tradies get consistent, high-quality leads without paying hefty agency retainers. They unpack why word-of-mouth won’t get you to seven figures, how to pivot into more profitable work, and the exact numbers tradies should understand before investing in any kind of marketing.What We Cover in This Episode:Why most tradies hesitate with digital marketing — and how Russ simplifies itHow Lead Partners Direct removes the risk of lead generationReal client wins: $76k in 2 weeks, $50k in month one, and moreThe difference between good leads and “last chip on the beach” seagull fightsWhy relying only on word-of-mouth keeps your business capped at $500–600kHow to decide if you're ready for marketing based on your business goalsThe two biggest factors that influence results: your trade and your locationWhy regional tradies might have more to gain from digital leadsROI numbers that actually make sense (and how to calculate yours)Links and Resources mentioned:Lead Partners Direct to book a call: https://leadpartnersdirect.com.au/Email Russ: [email protected]: https://instagram.com/leadpartnersdirectFacebook: https://facebook.com/leadpartnersdirectLadies with Tradies Trusted Advisor:  https://www.ladieswithtradies.com/trusted-advisors 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

James and Bec Ware are the husband-and-wife duo behind Ware Builders, a thriving, family-owned business in Berrigan. With 14 years in the industry, they’ve built a reputation for quality craftsmanship across new homes, renovations, extensions, and commercial projects, including school maintenance and hospital work.James’ journey into building started with an apprenticeship under his father, following in the footsteps of generations before him. But running a business the old-school way—70-80 hour weeks, constantly chasing money, and no real freedom—left them exhausted. In 2018, everything changed when they attended a Ladies with Tradies seminar and realised there was a smarter way to run their business.Since then, they’ve doubled their rates, tightened their pricing strategy, and learned to say no to the wrong jobs—choosing quality projects over a never-ending workload. With Bec stepping into the business full-time, they’ve gained confidence, control, and the ability to enjoy more time with their family, footy, and fishing.Now, Ware Builders is profitable, organized, and selective, taking on projects that align with their values and expertise. Their journey is proof that when you back yourself, charge what you're worth, and get the right support, business and life can look a whole lot better.Links & Resources:Ready to realign your business with your life? Book a Free Call.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

In this episode, we chat with Lex Stanley from Vastly Digital about how tradies can get the most bang for their buck when it comes to digital marketing. Lex shares her expertise on SEO, paid advertising, and the importance of understanding your numbers before jumping into marketing campaigns. She also breaks down why quick-fix marketing promises are often a trap and why small businesses should focus on conversion-driven strategies rather than just brand awareness. Plus, Lex spills the truth about Meta ads, digital footprints, and how businesses can audit their marketing efforts for free with Vastly Digital.Topics Covered:✅ The best digital marketing strategies for tradies and small businesses✅ Why SEO takes time and when to choose Google or Meta ads✅ The reality of paid marketing – when to invest and when to hold off✅ The power of Meta ads in targeting potential customers✅ Understanding your business numbers to make smarter marketing decisions✅ How Vastly Digital keeps things ethical – no hard sales, just honest advice✅ How to get a free marketing audit if you're unsure about your current agencyKey TakeawayMarketing only works when your business is ready for it. Before throwing money at ads, know your numbers, have cash flow stability, and be patient with the process.Links & Resources:Connect with Vastly Digital: https://www.vastly.com.auReady to realign your business with your life? Book a Free Call.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Cory and Siobhan Gathercole are the powerhouse duo behind Evolve Projects, a thriving construction business built on resilience, adaptability, and a no-nonsense approach to growth.Cory’s journey began in carpentry, inspired by his uncle, and saw him complete his apprenticeship by 20 before spending a decade racing speedway in the UK. Returning to Australia, he worked in residential construction until an unexpected redundancy during COVID-19 pushed him to finally take the leap and start his own business.What started as a tough time turned into a golden opportunity. In the early days, Evolve Projects struggled with cash flow, taking on small, unprofitable handyman jobs and only booking work a few weeks in advance. But after realizing that working harder wasn’t the answer, Cory and Siobhan sought expert coaching through Ladies with Tradies, which completely transformed their approach to pricing, job selection, and financial management.Now, they’ve shifted from a low-cost, high-volume model to a high-quality, selective business—attracting ideal clients, increasing profitability, and securing projects 12 months in advance, focusing on large-scale renovations and extensions.Their story proves that seeking help, charging what you’re worth, and making bold business decisions can be the difference between just surviving and truly thriving.✨ Key TakeawayUnderpricing keeps you busy, but not profitable. Siobhan learned that charging what you're worth, even if it means losing some clients, leads to better jobs, less stress, and more money in your pocket.Links & Resources:Ready to realign your business with your life? Book a Free Call.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Get ready for a game-changing episode because today, I’m introducing you to someone who’s about to shake up the way you think about your business finances—Lyndon Russell!Lyndon is an Amazon bestselling author, a finance guru, and now, the newest trusted advisor here at Ladies With Tradies. He’s spent 15+ years working with small businesses (including heaps of tradies), and let’s be real—he gets it. He knows how bloody hard you work and how frustrating it is when the numbers aren’t stacking up the way they should.In this episode, Lyndon and I get stuck into the biggest financial mistakes tradie business owners make—and how to fix them. We talk about:Why your business is making money but you’re still brokeThe right way to manage cash flowWhy knowing your numbers is non-negotiable if you actually want to take home more cashHow picking the right accountant (and not just the one you’ve had forever) can save your business thousandsAnd because Lyndon’s a legend, he’s giving away free copies of his book, Know Your Numbers—a no-BS finance guide for tradies who want to make (and keep) more money. Grab yours now at Next Level Accountants' website and use promo code KYN2025—just cover $9.95 for postage and handling.If you’ve ever felt lost when it comes to business finances, this is the episode you need to hear. Let’s get into it! 🎧Links & Resources:Get your FREE copy of Know Your Numbers here and use the promo code KYN2025Ready to realign your business with your life? Book a Free Call.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Get ready to be blown away in this episode by the very humble, but very successful Cindy & Ash Portwine from Portwine Joinery!These guys built their business from nothing, Ash started in his backyard under a tarp 20 years ago then when Cindy came along they worked hard to grow, build an impeccable reputation, and have gone from strength to strength.This episode is a true showcase of what never giving up looks like. They have literally considered closing the doors on multiple occasions, but their sheer resilience and determination has always reigned supreme in the end. From surviving the floods in 2022, to difficulties with cashflow, raising a young family and advocating for a different way of life - these guys have been through it all.They really teach us why it is so important to never give up.Now - they are diversifying and have bought a second business - Augustus Gelateria which they are in the midst of completing the build for and opening in Echuca, Victoria, as we launch this podcast.We could not be more proud of them and how they honour their own needs, and just keep digging in no matter what life throws at them.Find them here: Portwine Joinery | Functional Kitchen Designs surrounding Echuca | Bamawm VIC, AustraliaTimestamps:00:00 - Port Wine Joinery's Business Journey04:55 - Embracing Technology and Valuing Expertise12:37 - Cindy's Mindset Shift and Expansion16:42 - Personal Growth Amidst Challenges24:48 - Cindy's Flood Experience and Resilience36:53 - Family Memories and Gelato Ventures42:29 - Balancing Work and Personal Life47:18 - Creating Memories and Pursuing PassionsLinks & Resources:Ready to realign your business with your life? Book a Free Call.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

This week, Kate Muldoon, founder of Ladies with Tradies, sits down with Ops Manager Megan Jackson for a raw and honest conversation about the challenges of early retirement and the lessons learned from stepping back from the business she built.Kate shares her deeply personal journey of navigating mental health struggles, rediscovering her purpose, and the power of trusting yourself in a world full of conflicting advice. This episode is packed with insights for anyone who’s ever questioned their path, struggled with burnout, or felt the pull to make a change.In this episode, we cover:Why early retirement isn’t always the dream it’s made out to be.The importance of setting boundaries to protect your energy and mental health.How vulnerability can lead to growth, connection, and resilience.Why it’s OK (and necessary) to reassess and change direction in your business and life.Tips for building a support network that lifts you up when times are tough.Key Takeaways:It’s OK to change your mind: Life evolves, and so should your choices. Don’t be afraid to realign your goals to match your current needs.Trust yourself: External advice can be helpful, but ultimately, you know what’s best for you and your business.Vulnerability is a strength: Asking for help and leaning on others can lead to profound growth and deeper relationships.Set healthy boundaries: Learn to say no, protect your well-being, and prioritise what truly matters.Links & Resources:Ready to realign your business with your life? Book a Free Call.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

In this episode we chat with the incredible Shani Matheson from 'BrisVegas' in Queensland. Shani comes with an extensive background working in Trades businesses and has a nature about her that just makes you want to do well in business, and in life.Shani shares her great passions in coaching - seeing clients get results, and watching their teams succeed. Mostly, she adores seeing the Tradies gain confidence in themselves, and make shit tonnes of profit.She's your go to gal for all things finances and team and culture - and she has an expectation and dedication to your accountability to perform - getting the absolute most out of her clients. SHE REALLY makes people just wanna have a crack, and dominate their lives.You are going to love her - just as much as we do here at Ladies with Tradies 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Meet our incredible trusted advisor, Janelle McCowatt from BAS to Basics - a book keeping comany with so much more, as well as our mutual client Tracey Brown, our long loved client and friend. Janelle and Tracey are both prominent figures in the Ladies with Trades network - we love them both dearly.When we hooked them up so that Tracey had some book keeping support, they clicked instantly.During this chat, we discussed the importance of accurate bookkeeping in business and the benefits of having a trusted advisor like Janelle. Tracey described the vulnerability that comes with handing over your book work and also opening up your financials for someone to come and pick apart, but exaplained how easy that rocess was with Janelle and how it should be with any book keeper you engage.They emphasized the need for open communication, knowledge, and technology in business, and the value of seeking help and delegating tasks to improve financial management. We also shared the positive experiences with Janelle's services, and encouraged community members to reach out for help, particularly through Janelle's website.Have a chat with Janelle by booking here: https://www.ladieswithtradies.com/community-partners/janelle-mccowatt-bas-to-basics-bookkeeping 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Kate and Teresa, a business coach from Ladies with Tradies, discussed Teresa's background, coaching style, and the positive impact of coaching on both personal and business growth. We explored the challenges of being a coach, the importance of household budgeting - T's FAVE thing to do with clients, and the parallels between her recent exciting opportunity coaching her kids sports team and coaching business owners. Teresa is such a positive influence on her clients - they just love her - and so will you. If you are looking to decide on who your coach needs to be when you join LWT - take a listen - Teresa might just be perfect for you. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Abby & Jordan White - come on down!These guys have been absolutely dominating from day dot when we started coaching them at Ladies with Tradies.With their coach Chane, they have been able to flip a property in a matter of months whilst doing their client's building projects, Abby has started her own consulting firm utilising her past career in agronomy, they purchased their dream acreage property - all whilst building a business that is now attracting clients building million dollar plus properties!JUST WOW!They have also been featured in a local lifestyle magazine, purchased a van for travelling with their little girl and they are back in goal setting mode as we speak to start running at their next chunk of goals.Check these guys out - they are amazing.In this podcast they talk about how they got their pricing right, created a process for goals, built a rock solid sales process and much much more - so many gems in this one - get into it!Web: https://www.whcmildura.com.au/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/whitehouses_whiteblossom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063531552396 THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Welcome to another engaging episode of "Tradies Talk," presented by "Ladies with Tradies." I'm your host, Kate Muldoon, and today we're delving into a topic crucial for every trades business: "The Importance of a Sales Process in Trades Business."Don't let the word "sales" make you uneasy; we're turning this into a lively and light-hearted discussion. By the end, you'll have five powerful tips to supercharge your trades business. So, roll up your sleeves and let's dive in!Don't miss out on a FREE Case Study from one of our coaching clients who created and implemented their own Sales Process and doubled their sales revenue in 24 months! 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

TradeMutt is a social enterprise started by 2 legendary blokes, tradies, Dan & Ed who are chippies on a mission. They created a high vis shirt company with a difference, their product is loud, out there, and most importantly, starts conversations.TIACS (This Is a Conversation Starter) is their service that connects tradies with counsellors in order to work through issues and challenges people may be facing. Ladies with Tradies chatted with Ed to find out more about their amazing service, but also to chat through how leaders can put their hands up and start conversations about their own journey with mental health. By doing this as leaders in the trades industry, we will help people see that their struggles are not isolated, in fact, most people are challenged by mental health issues at some stage in their lives.If you are unsure of how to start conversations, have a listen to this, we cover off on leading by example and sharing your own struggles, and over and above that, you can wear a TradeMutt shirt to trigger a conversationGet around these guys: Phone/Text: 0488 846 988Website: https://www.tiacs.org/Socials: @trademutt 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

This chat with the amazing Jarrod and Bek from MSD Services, a security company in Bendigo was just so beautiful for me.As past clients of Ladies with Tradies, it is always amazing to reconnect and hear about what people are doing.These guys are A grade consolidating machines when it comes to coaching principles. So much of this podcast covers off on the things they learned in coaching and have continued to do over and over again like absolute BOSSES!We chat about:How to set goals using data from job management softwareGetting staff and client feedback to set goals and set directionHaving an education plan to develop skill in staffWorking to a strengths based approach with all people in the business, including the bosses!Setting standards and expectations and giving feedback both positive and negativeRoles and responsibilitiesLetting goand so so much moreAnd Jarrod & Bek also give some amazing pearls of wisdom to close off the podcast.We love you guys and can't wait to keep doing life with you.Congrats.xxx THE MONEY JUNKET: A TRADIE COUPLES RETREAT21st to 23rd AUGUST 2026 - BRISBANE QLDGet on the Same Page. Fix the Numbers. Feel Like a Couple Again.Join us at southbankClick here to register.Limited spots, because we keep these events intimate and interactive. 🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

So many people leave contacting a business coach too long.What I first want to tell you is - we are not that scary! Especially not the team at LWT. Our job is always to lift you up and make you the hero of your business journey.In this podcast, we walk you through how you might experience LWT.We will only go at your pace and to your priority. On the rare occasion, if you business needs to be checked into the LWT business hospital - will we insist that you need help. Otherwise - it really is up to you!I discuss the formula for change in this podcast - asking you if you are dissatisfied enough to make change, or if you have enough of a vision for your future to do something about it.I walk you through our processes to becoming a client - initial call, strategy session, and our onboarding process - inclusive of getting ALL OVER your numbers!Take a listen, and decide for yourselves if it all feels too scary. I hope you realise it isn't.And I hope, if you are scared, worried, stressed, got no time for anything, and you are not making any money but spinning the wheels fast - that you will just take ONE step.Talk to us.xxxLove youse allKate🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

'VOLUME IS VANITY - PROFIT IS SANITY' (stolen Sam thanks!)In this episode we ask some awesome questions to reveal all the juicy strategies that our amazing clients Sam & Laura from Ballan Builders use to keep control of thier cashflow, ensure their schedule creates ease of cash management, and some cool little tid bits like how they just enjoyed the best holiday of thier lives!Here's what we ask them - so buckle in - you are going to GET SO MUCH out of this one! They nailed it!1. Tell me about Ballan Builders - what year did it start? How many work in the business? What do you do?2. This month is all about money management, and in particular, today I want to talk to you guys about choosing the right work, for the right profit, and scheduling it in to maximise cashflow. Tell me guys - when it comes to all of these things - how did you used to manage cashflow 2 years or more ago? What challenges did it present? (lumpy cashflow, not knowing what money you needed when etc)3. What were some of the first things you did to change your cashflow position in your business? What are some things that made it turn around?4. Sam, how did you manage the schedule in the past when it came to cashflow? Laura, what was your role in this? 5. Tell me about top line finance in your 'old' business world - what does the 'Volume is vanity, profit is sanity' saying mean to you? What were the ramifications of choosing to look at how much revenue you make vs how much profit you make?6. What financial activities do you do now Sam & Laura in order to feel more in control of your building business cashflow? (break even, KPI data etc)7. What about the types of work you take on? Did you always plan this? If not, what do you do now that assists your cashflow? (schedule and plan for when cash comes in instead of just moving round jobs with no direction)8. How has this assisted your staff also? What do you do to support them in being organised and knowing the plan in order to deliver on timelines?9. Your business has turned around it's average Net profit by 25% in the last 4 months, that is HUGE guys - people in building can only dream of NP that good. What other choices have you made that have improved your cashflow and net profit?10. If you could give a gem to business owners out there about not going with volume and vanity - what would you tell them?This one is a winner!🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

BJ (Brenton) Williams is basically the mayor of Ladies with Tradies. These guys have been with us for a few years now and have done some seriously impressive things. Their business - BJs Earthmoving.It was not always rosy though. In this episode, BJ talks about how life was before he learnt the art of delegation, and trusting his team to do the work that needed to be done.His health was suffering, his relationship, he didn't see his kids very often, and the business was really not doing all that well either.He was scared that if he slowed down to plan, and really think about it all, that the work would dry up, so he kept spinning the wheels the only way he knew how - by just working harder and harder.Once BJ learnt the value of his own time, literally by crunching the numbers, he realised that he was needed in certain areas of management in the business, and that he needed to delegate the parts he did not enjoy.And it has worked. BJ now spends Wednesday mornings with his family, he goes on big trips in their van every year, he is into personal training and looking after his health, and he is able to support Clare, his wife (on our last ep) to do what she loves in supporting the local community.BJ leaves us with a gem at the end of this episode and says 'Someone once told me, it's easier to grow big, than to stay small - but that doesn't mean better'This bloke is a champ - you are going to just love this one.🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

In this episode we meet Clare, a vivacious, driven, lover of all things learning and growing.Clare and her Tradie hubby Brenton (affectionately known to us all as BJ) run an earthmoving company in regional Victoria.Over the last 10 years Clare has had many roles in the business, and recently realised whilst she loved the business, it wasn't filling her cup.So, she took off with the kids, did some soul searching and the universe put a leadership course in front of her, which primed her to become a Council representative.Like LWT promotes, Clare 'said yes and googled it later' even though she was unsure of wether she would be the right fit.We discuss what it took for her to let go of her role in the business, and all the things that pointed her in the direction she is now travelling.Clare is beaming in this podcast. She is the happiest she has ever been as a councillor, and her relationship, her role as a mother and wife, are all the better for her choosing to put herself first and do what fills her cup.Here's what we asked her:1. Give us a run down of your life as a lady with a Tradie - tell us about your business2. How long have you been involved?3. What was/is your role?4. What has/was it like in that role and in the business?5. What were the benefits? What were the challenges?6. You recently stepped back from the business, what needed to happen for you to do that?7. What were you looking for to fulfil yourself?8. What did you decide to do? 9. How has life changed by making this change?10. Did you have a checklist of things you wanted ticked off before trying this new role? Or did you go for it?11. What advice would you give women who are not feeling complete or feeling the vibe in their Tradie business? Or to the ones who want to dive into it but don’t think they are enoWe all know you will want to be besties with this amazing lady once you hear from her - she is truly just the best.🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

What an awesome chat this one was with the amazingly well rounded human, Adam Parker from AL Parker Electrical.Adam became a sparky later in life after a long career in hospitality which has given him the amazing ability to connect with customers and to support his team.He has always been a fit bloke, but when he created his electrical company, like so many of us, those priorities slipped, and Adam found himself cranky, with weight on, working too much and having his beautiful wife Anna tapping him on the shoulder explaining 'Ads - we are not doing another year like this!'So, Adam got his shit together again. By making commitments to himself and his health and wellbeing - but also to his family.This is a corker - we cover mental health and counselling, personal training, time management, looking after yourself first - the WORKS!Take a listen champs - you will love this wholistic view of Tradie Health.Cheers Adam - you are a true champion.🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

It was such a pleasure to talk to Steph & Ryan from Modern Hedge.  A dynamic, stunning hedge trimming and garden maintenance business on the Mornington Peninsula.We chose these two for this podcast because they have done a POWER of work on their team development, leadership, team & culture, performance management and everything in between.We asked them about some of the key ingredients that have helped them to build their team to where it is.Here's what they chat through:Rules of the Game have helped their staff have clarity and using a fun sporting analogy has assisted to bed these in in order to maintain standards of behaviourHaving career progression opportunities makes it super clear for team members so they know when they are on track to progress to a higher role or higher pay gradePutting in a 2IC and an Admin assistant has changed the game for these guys - the most valuable people who actively contribute to Steph and Ryan working less in their business and more ON their businessSharing goals and results of the business is a great way to engage staff with the big picture. They love itRun team education and fun days in order for them to all connect - investing in the staff comes back 10 foldGetting to know your people is vital.SOOOOO much gold in here guys! Get on it!🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Our amazing coach Chane Vieira & I chatted all things goal achievement through managing money with the amazing Jason and Jemma Kerr, from Kerrbuilt.These guys are just pillars of awesome. They own a building company in regional NSW called Kerrbuilt. They have done some HUGE things over the last few years and in this podcast they tell us all about how they did it.Through learning, through Jemma coming into the business (Jase even tells us that she is the glue), through saving, managing finances, and most importantly - setting the goal in the first place!!Here's what they have done through setting goals and managing their money:1. Recruited 2 carpenters, going from a 2 man band to 42. Bought a beautiful 21ft Caravan with all the bells and whisltes3. Purchased a custom, fully fitted out with microwave and all the cream tool trailer (this thing was worth more than a house deposit)4. Holidays to all over the place5. Jase plays golf every week6. Jemma came FULL TIME into the businessAnd they did all this in under 2 years through grit and determination.Have a listen, you will love them!🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

So many tradies are good blokes who just want to do the best for everyone. We love that about them.But far too often they are too giving of thier time, skills and talent, and they end up losing out because of it.NO family time, no money, no life - all because they have not respected or set any boundaries for themselves.So, in this episode we chat to Mitch & Raine. This couple have been working at a couple of amazing things in business to ensure they keep healthy boundaries1. Mitch having an office day per week in order to never have to work in the office in the evenings or on weekends (more time for his little boy Max and partner Raine)2. Putting in a robust sales process in oder to filter out work they don't want, get rid of tyre kickers, and therefore, quote less but win more work.This episode is a MUST LISTEN - so many gold nuggets in here!Check out their business here:https://www.envisionlandscapes.com.au/🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Tradies lift up Tradies - The Importance of Building a Tradie CommunityIn this podcast we discuss:What makes Tradies better is knowing other Tradies have their backsKnowing that the decisions they make have been made by others before, so they have a place to turnWhen Tradies actually share, their collective voices are the same - 'I know I'm not the only one going through all this stuff'When they come together it's like being with family -  They say things like 'I've never spoken to people about this stuff before'What I see when Tradies all come together is a damn good time. We lift each other upLike attracts like.And Tradies - are dead set legends.🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Too many tradie businesses leave themselves exposed for legal and financial pain.Helen Kay talks to us about a proactive approach to protecting your business against these 5 mistakes that businesses make, and how to avoid this being YOU!Here's the lowdown on this episode and the 5 Mistakes you can avoid:1. Protect your Intellectual Property with a Trademark - your business name is your reputation, be sure to have this protected from other dodgy people who might want to ride on your coat tails2. Contracts with clients and terms and conditions - gone are the days of 'handshake agreements' - people just aren't as trustworthy unfortunately. Without a contract with your clients, you are really leaving yourself open to wearing some serious costs!3. Subcontractor Agreements - there needs to be a way you protect yourself when you work with people contracting to your business. They can do all sorts of dodgy things without this agreement - so get onto it4. Shareholders Agreements - for all directors of the company - rules of the game are needed in case things go 'pear shaped'5. The RIGHT business structure - not just for tax purposes people, but also to protect your assets should anyone decide they want to sue you for something. Protect everything you have with a Pty Ltd structureThere were LOADS of gems in this podcast so be sure to take a listen.See Helen's website at: https://riselegal.com.au/To book a FREE CHAT via Ladies with Tradies with Helen do so here: https://calendly.com/contracts-lawyer/intro-call-ladieswithtradies🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

In this episode we speak with Sally and Tristan Higgs, owners of Alykan Electrical Solutions in Melbourne, Victoria.In 2017, Alykan was built after Tristan completed his apprenticeship and gained a few years of experience as a qualified A-Grade. Sally has always been in high level corporate roles, and only in the last couple of years decided to leverage these skills and jump feet first full time into the business alongside Tristan. These two have built an unbeatable team with a culture to match.Here's what they teach us in this podcast:How to work through the fear of putting on the first staff memberHow to learn about onbaording staff and navigating contracts and other HR stuff - basically - utilise your industry bodies and government organisationsThe do's and don'ts of recruiting - hire slowly, fire quickly - bad eggs will spoil the whole organisationThe 'Alykan Grilling' - the value of having your team members as part of the recruitment process, some questions you can ask candidatesThe Coffee Interview - how to build a more casual environment for a second interview to expose more of the 'real' part of the candidateHiring on values and skills - knowing what motivates your staffIncentives, inclusion of partners and families and how to keep your people happyPerformance reviews - how to do them, why they are important and the outcomes of them.This episode is JAM PACKED legends - you will learn so much from these guys who might I mention, are Master Electricians FINALISTS for the 2021 awards. So proud of you guys.Enjoy the listenxx🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

I am so excited to introduce to you our little pocket rocket, Chane Vieira to the LWT team. Chane has a very extensive history in soooo many elements of business including sales, marketing, recruitment & HR, process improvement - you name it, in her short time on this earth - she has achieved it!Chane is a keen dog enthusiast and loves horse riding among other adventures that she undertakes in New Zealand.Chane relocated from South Africa to NZ 3 years ago and has folded into our team so seamlessly - an avid and valuable contributor, Chane is passionate about getting results for her clients.She is the daughter of a mechanic and shares with us what life was like having a Tradie dad too.Say hi to Chane - enjoy!🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Mel McKibbin joined the LWT team as a coach in May 2021 and has been an absolute delight.Mel's shares with us her history in corporate and how it has shaped who she is today. She left school at 15 years of age and describes herself as 'no academic', but her passion for understanding business and how business owners can create and build lives 'without making it so hard' is infectious.Mel tells us about the big lesson she learned in her own business regarding not 'managing' a staff member for fear of having to start working 'in' her business again, and shares her lessons from this.Mel is a mum of 9yo twins, has a supportive hubby in Adam, and she is a mad passionate Bathurst Bogan.Tune in and learn more about the lady who could be your future coach! If ya lucky!🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

In this episode we chatted with Mick Bloomfield - the owner of MIB Plumbing in Traralgon Victoria.Mick and his wife Lisa have done remarkable things over the last few years and grown their plumbing business from just Mick, to him and 3 plumbers, and admin assistant, machines, utes, a factory - the works.Mick talks us through some of the things that have assisted him to get to this point including the fact that he 'used to just pay the Reece bill and there would not be any money left' to now 'I make how much money I make as a game'A HUGE transformation for this legend of a character who really just loves his business now after growing his knowledge, believing in himself, and backing himself and his team to get the job done.Enjoy my mate Mick - you will love him. He's a champ, and we love him dearlyGood on ya Mick - love ya workxxxx🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with my outrageously awesome mother and father in law - Jayne and Steve Muldoon.These people are the greatest example of celebrating literally every moment in life. They are full of fun, love, pride and joy - and it spills out of them onto all who meet them.They give us some amazing advice  in this podcast on:How to stay a strong teamStaying true to yourselfBeing grateful and recognising you are not just lucky - you worked hard for what you haveWe discuss the importance of saying 'yes' to as many opportunities as you can, and making decisions that work for you both.Enjoy my inlaws - they are super incredible, and I know you will gain a lot from listening to them, and learning some of their important philosophies in life.Love them dearlyxxx🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Kylie and James run a solar and electrical company in South Australia. They are a family of 4 running their  business with a team of 5 and growing.We met Kylie in the midst of Covid 19 when she joined our online program 'Combat Coronavirus'. Kylie is one of the most fierce implementers we have ever worked with and it has been an incredible privilege to watch her confidence grow ever since.In this episode, Kylie and James discuss how they have gone about transitioning Kylie full time into the business with a busy family. Many tradie business couples are worried about loss of income, working around family and how to make it work without killing each other as a couple working in business together. Take a listen to how they do make it work and Stop Shit Hitting the Fan in Love, Life and Business.🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Our amazing Finance Manager and all round numbers guru Josie dropped by for a chat to clear up some of the important finance questions that our clients have.Why is cashflow such an issue in Tradie businesses?What can I do to fix this?I am tired of staring at the roof and stressing out every night - why is the money thing so hard?Josie chats through the top 3 issues that Tradie business owners have with cash, and gives a bit of insight into how to remedy this.Make sure you grab a cuppa and pen and get some of these gems down on paper!Better yet - hit us up at [email protected] and ask us a question there!🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

This March we have International Women's day, and we celebrate this on March 8th. This year the theme is 'Choose to Challenge' - choosing to challenge inequality and gender bias.You are SUPER LADY....but....you do not have to do it all!!In this podcast Kate walks you through a few tips and tricks by answering some of your top questions like: How do I juggle all of the 'things' that I need to get done in life and in business?What can I eliminate/automate/delegate/designate to others - how can I prioritiseHow can I help in the business more? I do the books but I don't know how else to help?I really like the business, but I would LOVE to do my own thing too - how can I choose between the two?Also - make sure you choose what is fun, and what you are skilled at to do - stop doing stuff that drags you down!Take a listen lady - and be even more AWESOME than you already are.xx🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Mat and Sheena are your run of the mill couple, with 4 kids running a Tradie business in the South Gippsland region. They run a fantastic concreting business named 'Linxcrete' that has grown it's staff by 135% in 12 months, and it's profitability by 250%Mat & Sheena discuss where they were 3 years ago and the thought that they were successful back then, with Mat and another tradesman working together but not being able to make ends meet and living week by week. Mat recalls a week when they only had $15 left in the bank after paying all the staff.Now - they don't freak out if a bill comes in, they have savings, steady cashflow and they know what work is projected to come in also.The Linke's tell us all about how they are keeping and growing their team, through giving them a vision inside the business, and for themselves to achieve their own goals.Mat is a numbers addict - he never used to even know what net profit was, let alone exactly what profit he will make months in advance. He 'just knows em' and he can balance and budget accordingly.Sheena has unwaveringly supported Mat in a way that is just so great - she provides feedback without criticism and brings him down to earth when he needs it.These guys are bound for great things and we can't wait to see what they do next.Have a listen - learn about what it took for a struggling little concreting business to go from a couple of hundred grand  business to over a million in only 2 years.Bloody legends.🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

In this episode we interview THE TRADIE himself - Jayson Muldoon - husband of Ladies with Tradies founder Kate. We chat about the importance of 'making time for fishing' and also touch on some of the things that make it easier for Jayson to make that time.From software programs, utilising a book keeper and also kicking your wife to the curb if you are blueing about receipts - Kate and Jays cover it all.This podcast is dedicated to the amazing Tradie - Jimmy Griffiths who we sadly lost just before New Years in 2020. Jayson's very close mentor and friend - Jimmy was a phenomenal carpenter who Jimmy always looked up to, and who always made time for his family and for fun.We love you Jimmy.Jayson's take away message - 'make time for fun, because you just never know what is around the corner'Take a listen, and get out there and HAVE FUN people!🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

November 19th is International Men's Day. A day to celebrate all things men - and we all know how much we adore and love our Tradie blokes over here at Ladies with Tradies.Brent Trotter is the founder of the Black Dog Community - a safe, supportive Facebook group  where people can go to ask, and discuss all things mental health.But we wanted to dig round into a few other topics with Trotts while we had him. We discussed relationships, alcoholism, drugs, medications for anxiety and depression and the importance of these - and so much more.Brent - you are a total legend and we are so grateful that you spent the time with us chewing the fat mate.This podcast is for BOTH men and women - take a listen and appreciate the differences between us both - buckle in and let us know what you think!xxxKate & the LWT team🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

In this episode Kate and Kelly discuss all things Safe Work.They discuss the challenges that business owners have in meeting the demands of OHS/WHS, how it does not have to be all overwhelming, and also uncover some simple things you can do to get across your safety.At the end of the day - at Ladies with Tradies, all we care about is the wellbeing of our clients - both physically and mentally. This podcast highlights how important it is to get this stuff right and how it can even benefit your business in moving forward for growth.Please keep yourselves safe - and listen to this to showcase how easy it can actually be.Contact us at [email protected] for more info🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

Una Pianta is a go-getting, out of the box thinking super woman, mother, business owner and a woman who has never really 'conformed' to the 'way things are'.Through her experience of being raised by super strong amazing women, she gathered some mad skills in being independent and getting things done her way.That was until she discovered that she was not really 'honouring' these values she held so high and felt she succumbed to 'social norms' regarding being a wife, mother and allround 'good girl'. Since, she has found her vibe, followed her true north in caring for animals, and utilised networks and other role models to nail it in life.She's a legend this lady - take a listen to her take on Comparisons, and how NOT to fall victim to them.xxx🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

So ladies - OHS - it is not the most 'sexy' topic getting around - so, when we decided to partner with Kelly Patterson, it was clear immediately, she was one of us, and that she really wanted to make the process of undertaking compliance not so daunting.Here's a bit about her business - and this podcast covers all things OHS, and how to go about it in your business.OHS Compliance Solutions provides high-quality, affordable Work Health and Safety solutions to Australian businesses.We are proud to have been chosen as Finalists in the Lockyer Valley Regional Council Business awards for 2019.Our top priority is providing a quality product and total customer satisfaction. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations.If you need something specialised, our qualified staff will work with you to create a customised solution.Why choose us?We offer a wide range of quality products and services at affordable pricesAmazing post-sales supportQualified and experienced staffSatisfaction Guaranteed – if you aren’t happy we will fix itEnjoy the listen - and be sure to hit us up at: [email protected] if you want to be hooked up with Kelly!xxx🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect

I have been a fan girl of Nikkiema since I met her through a friend of a friend about 8 years ago.She is one of those women who just draws you in and you want to know more, hear more, share more and 'bear' more with her - she just knows her shit when it comes to her body, your body, sex and all things pleasure and JOY!In this episode we ask her some of the hard questions like - 'What is the best thing a couple can do to improve their relationship?' and 'What if I don't feel it?' She explains so aptly how the power of pleasure and successful sex lives and relationships can directly positively impact & overflow into our business lives. 'Imagine if every leader out there lived a full, pleasure and joy filled life? How amazing would the world be?'I love the topic of sex personally - and I am working hard on ensuring that this part of my clients - and my 'Ladies with Tradies' lives are fulfilled in this space too!Take a listen and get ready to get hot a heavy! BE SURE TO FOLLOW NIKKIEMA HERE: https://www.facebook.com/nikkiema.rai/xxx🎧 Ready to take your tradie business to the next level?🚀 Money Junket 2026 Join us for our biggest event of the year—helping tradie couples build profitable, sustainable businesses (without burning out or breaking their relationship). 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/the-money-junket-bne-2026💡 The Empowered Tradie Business Program (FREE) Get clarity, structure, and direction in your business—without the overwhelm. 👉 https://ghl.ladieswithtradies.com/empowered-tradie-program📞 Book a ‘What To Fix First’ Call Not sure what’s holding your business back? Let’s figure it out together. 👉 https://links.ladieswithtradies.com/widget/bookings/30min_chatdirect