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Tradie Connection Podcast
by Lanella Media
This is the official podcast for the trade publications Building Connection, Electrical Connection and Plumbing Connection. Here we will post news updates, interviews and discussions about each of those industries.
Episodes
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Celebrating National Skills Week
In this episode of the Tradie Connection, we celebrated National Skills Week alongside National Association of Women in Construction chief executive Cathryn Greville, talking about how to keep apprentices in the trade and support systems available. Cathryn broke down the 'earning your stripes'...
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Smarter systems, stronger sites: Jay Allardyce on Octave's solution for Australian trades
On this episode of the Tradie Connection Podcast, Jay Allardyce from Octave jumps in to break down how technology, smarter systems and better support can help reshape the future of the construction industry in Australia. From software assets to infrastructure and day-to-day efficiencies, Jay...
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Balancing tradition and innovation in home building with Alex Dwyer
In this episode of the Tradie Connection podcast, Alex Dwyer of Dwyer Quality Homes discusses the lessons he learned growing up in the family business and how he's bringing a fresh approach to leadership. Alex shares how DQH is honouring its 40-year legacy while embracing new technology, the...
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The future of stone cutting with Caesarstone Australia
Caesarstone introduced its first porcelain collection in 2022 following the upcoming ban on stone cutting. The company's managing director, David Cullen, looks at the future of the industry in this space. Listen to the Tradie Connection Podcast on all major streaming platforms and stay connected...
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Breaking down the 2024 Federal Budget with Denita Wawn
In this episode, Sean is joined by Master Builders Australia’s Denita Wawn to look at the 2024 Federal Budget and what it does for tradespeople and the industry as a whole. Listen to the Tradie Connection Podcast on all major streaming platforms and stay connected with us on Facebook. For more...
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The importance of applying S009 and adhering to its guidelines
In this episode of the Tradie Connection Podcast, we listen in on a webinar hosted by key members in the cabling industry. Paul Stathis, BICSI and Ian Millner, consultant, both members of the committee that wrote the regulations, talk about why it’s important that all registered cablers adhere to...
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What is the WELS scheme and how can plumbers make the most of it?
In this episode, Teresa McMaugh joins the Tradie Connection Podcast to explain what the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) are, how they work and how plumbers can bring it into their day-to-day life. The Australian government recently launched a free online course to help tradies…
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Keeping things legal for your business
In this episode, editor Anna Hayes is joined by Rise Legal's managing director, Helen Kay, to discuss the legal side of running your business. This podcast does not remove the need for legal advice - there is no one-size-fits-all approach to legal issues so please contact a legal professional if...
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Cian Brennan from Quantum Contract Solutions
Tradie Connection welcomes Cian Brennan, chief executive of Quantum Contract Solutions to the podcast. His company aims to help construction contractors get the most out of their work and make sure they're paid properly. Listen to the Tradie Connection Podcast on all major streaming platforms and...
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SHAPE Australia on fostering a safe trade workspace
In this episode of the Tradie Connection Podcast, we’re joined by Phil Smith, the group executive environment, health, safety and quality at SHAPE Australia. Following Tradies National Health Month, Phil talks about all the work SHAPE Australia has done in the area of tradie safety and explains...
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Tradies National Health Month and positive psychology with Steve Zolezzi, ACAP
Steve is a registered psychologist with 25 years of experience and joins the Tradie Connection Podcast to discuss the benefits of positive psychology and the potential applications to tradies across the country. It's an informative discussion that comes during Tradies National Health Month -...
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Hedayat Osyan from Community Construction
Hedayat Osyan (Nick) joins the Tradie Connection podcast to talk about his journey to Australia, migrating from Afghanistan to starting his own construction company that provides training for those resettling in Australia. Listen to the Tradie Connection Podcast on all major streaming platforms…
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COVID compliance is key to keeping the construction industry kicking
As the Omicron BA.2 variant of COVID-19 becomes more prevalent in Australia, Gregory Johnson, co-founder and chief executive of VaxxVault talks about the potential impacts on the building and construction industry. He looks at what construction companies, both big and small, can do to make sure...
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Supply chain issues impacting construction industry with Adam Richardson, Honan Insurance
The Tradie Connection Podcast is joined by Adam Richardson from Honan Insurance to talk about the supply chain issues impacting the Australian construction industry. Adam talks about the key risks from an insurance perspective on the current supply chain crisis, and how these risks can be best...
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Virtual assistants - How to take the next step in your trade business
Increasing numbers of trade businesses are turning to Virtual Assistants to help expand their operations. Virtual Assistants are external office workers, usually based offshore, who do everything from answer phone calls to prepare invoices, book appointments, and so much more... We talk to…
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Changing the perception of tradies in society with Dean Willemsen
In this episode of the Tradie Connection podcast, we're joined by Dean Willemsen from Prime Build as he discusses the way tradies are perceived in society by advertising, media and more. He talks about how industry professionals can help change the negative stigma associated with the profession.
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How Securely can ensure payments in the post-COVID reno boom
Securely! the Tradies app protects, addresses a $20 billion national problem (in Australia alone) of tradespeople not being correctly paid for the work that they do. We're joined by Securely chief executive Andrew Squires as he explains how the software can help secure payments for the...
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Kennards Hire's Trade Easy platform and what it does for tradies
Kennards Hire knows their trade customers. They’ve taken everything they know about their trade customers and have launched Trade Easy, a customer service experience that gives Tradies exactly what they need, when they need it. Craig McMahon, Zone Managers, joins Sean Carroll to tell us what…
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The Solahart PowerStore, with Stephen Cranch
Australian householders are embracing solar power in record numbers - now hot water specialist Solahart is helping customers to make the most of their precious solar resources. In this episode, Solahart general manager Stephen Cranch discusses the Australian-made PowerStore: a ‘smart’ hot water...
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How Lifestyle Tradie can help you
In this episode, Tradie Connection is joined by Andy and Angela Smith, two trade business owners and founders of Lifestyle Tradie, a training and coaching company which helps tradies meet their financial and lifestyle goals in the industry.
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New dual apprenticeship (electrical, HVAC) with NECA's Larry Moore
NECA SA/NT executive director Larry Moore comes on the Tradie Connection podcast to talk about the new electrical/HVAC dual apprenticeship available in South Australia.
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What S-5! does for the Australian market
S-5!'s vice president of research and development Dustin Haddock joins Electrical Connection editor Sean Carroll to talk about everything S-5! does, what it means for the Australian market, what are some of their more notable projects and what's next for the company.
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Getting more women on the tools, benefits to the industry
Tradie Connection speaks with HCF Australia client side project manager and UniSA Online student Kavita Lachmaiya about the lack of women in the construction industry, why this is, what the industry can do to remedy the issue and more.
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An Uber-fied app for tradies launches in Australia
Justin Felix chats to Greg Leibowitz, co-founder of Rendr, a smartphone app that is set to shake up the trade and D.I.Y industry by allowing users to get building supplies delivered directly on-site at the click of a button.
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The Australian solar industry with Russell French from Energetic Consulting
Russell French, founder of Energetic Consulting and co-founder of Sunfluence jumps on the Tradie Connection podcast to discuss all things solar, looking at how the pandemic has affected the industry and a look ahead at what's next.
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What can Recovery Partners do for tradies?
Gaye Cameron joins the Tradie Connection podcast to talk about what Australian safety, well-being and rehab experts Recovery Partners can offer tradies and their businesses.
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Maintaining business momentum during COVID-19
Justin Felix chats to the very influential and successful Amanda Rose about what small to medium business owners can do during times of uncertainty, such as COVID-19, to ensure they maintain momentum and avoid falling into a dark hole.
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Will people abuse the HomeBuilder scheme?
Tradie Connection speaks with Lynette Manciameli, director at Builder Finders on the HomeBuilder scheme and how she believes some may take advantage of the stimulus.
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Technology in the Building Industry
In the second episode of the Tradie Connection podcast, Justin Felix chats to Swinburne University of Technology principal advisor for BIM Will Joske about the rapid advancement of technology in the building industry and what builders, designers and the industry as a whole can do to get up to…
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Warren Zietsman, IFS
In the first episode of the Tradie Connection podcast, staff writer Sean Carroll speaks with Warren Zietsman from IFS, a company that provides enterprise software for customers around the world including tradies, on how it can help Aussie tradespeople.
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Tradie Connection Podcast is created and hosted by Lanella Media.
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