The ToolShed Podcast
Episodes
Do You Need A Wealth Coach? Feat. Jackson Millan
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to master financial literacy with strategic planning Many of us finish school without knowing the first thing about running a business or ma...
Mental Health Is Something You Do feat. Shannen Cooper
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to implement daily practices that support your mental health. Mental health, which governs our emotions, thoughts, and social interactions, ...
How You Can Make Estimating Easier feat. Michael Read
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how V2E revolutionises building estimates As builders, we've all faced late nights wrestling with estimates, drowning in spreadsheets, and wonde...
How To Pick The Exact Right Builder feat. Rebeka Morgan
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to revolutionise building through women's leadership Men usually dominate the building industry, but we are now witnessing an increase in th...
My Body Is Falling Apart feat. Olly Wood
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to reset your body and mind for holistic health wellness One of our Builders Business Blackbelt members shared that he built his business in...
You're Doing Way More Than You Need To feat. James Buchanan
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to use automation to enhance client communication Automation is a fundamental component of contemporary company operations. Businesses may s...
Saving Money and Time Through Simplified Systems feat. James Brown
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to maximise time and money for efficiency Businesses that have the systems and processes in the heads of the owner or even the people involv...
The Simplest Way To Buy Back Your Time feat. James Russell
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to optimise every minute for maximum profit Time freedom is the golden ticket. When we focus on adding value and streamlining, we're not jus...
Converting Leads Into A+ Quality Clients feat. Richard Armstrong
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to extract value and ensure client fit Builders face numerous challenges when accurately qualifying clients, often struggling to grasp their...
Money Mindset and Efficient Management feat. Terry Tran
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the foundation of money management for financial freedom Before we start, I want to talk about an event. Our return guest, Terry Tran, is puttin...
No More BAS Stress feat. Angus Morrison
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn to streamline BAS processes and overcome financial strain BAS, or Business Activity Statement, is a tax reporting requirement for businesses in ...
Are You Minding Your Mind? feat. Jerome Lemarque
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to unleash the power of mind management There's a transformative impact of managing one's mind in achieving high performance and fulfilment....
The Best Way To Invest In Real Estate. Ask Who Not How feat. Mark Creedon
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how to make your money work for you in real estate Happy New Year, dear listeners! Wishing you a year filled with abundance, growth, and succ...
How To Use Relationships To Build Your Business feat. Charles Byrd
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to unlock success through connections Before we go in this episode, I want to give a heads up that this will be the last episode for this ye...
One Way To Free Yourself From Admin feat. James Allen
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to navigate administrative tasks efficiently Administrative tasks can drain your time and energy, preventing you from focusing on what truly...
Running A Building Business Doesn't Have To Be So Hard feat. Alex Smith, Jesse Vella, Michael Paul & Nick Millwood
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transforming Success Through the Quality Client Pathway There's lots of unnecessary pain in the building industry. What can we do to change the buildi...
You Won't Believe How Video Builds Trust and Boosts Business! feat. Corne Lategan
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to stand out with video storytelling Video storytelling and high-quality content play a crucial role in elevating a building business. It's ...
Tradies, Get Your Shit Together feat. Andy & Angela Smith
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Embracing Team Empowerment and Business Freedom Business owners often find themselves entrenched in the need for total control, juggling every aspect ...
How We Can Have A Better Building Industry feat. Bek Bishop
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Power of Fostering Connection in the Building World Contributing to the betterment of the building industry requires a positive mindset and resili...
Investing In Real Estate Is Easy Isn't It? feat. Michael Yardney
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to master the art of property investment Many people think property investment is a quick way to get rich, but it's not. It is an orderly ap...
A Simple Approach To Have Your Clients And Team Love Your Business feat. Mitch Proestos
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Power of Personalisation and Convenience in Gift Giving Creating personal surprises for your clients shows that you've been listening to and under...
Taking Care of Your Business by Taking Care of Yourself Feat. Dean Baldwin
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to prioritise yourself while running a business Leadership is vital in business, as it sets the vision, motivates employees, and guides the ...
Do Builders Really Need Help? feat. Robby Kruyer
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the art of measuring and seeking true success In the building industry, there is a common misconception that success is solely determined by the...
Turning the OH&S Managment Nightmare Into A Dream feat. Paul Shelton
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn to simplify health and safety at the site Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) is a crucial aspect of ensuring the well-being and safety of wor...
The Secret Sauce For A Successful Building Business feat. Olly Wood
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn to improve energy levels for long-term business success Self-care, encompassing nutrition, rest, and productivity, play a crucial role in the su...
Architects & Builders... Can't We Just Get Along? Feat. Richard Armstrong
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn to manage client price expectation Hey folks, A common challenge arises with unrealistic budget expectations. Architects and builders often face...
The Magic Of 5 Star Reviews For Your Business feat. Karl Schwantes
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Power of Social Proof in the Reputation Age Social proof is becoming increasingly important in attracting and converting clients. Potential custom...
The Zanetto Philosphy! feat. Kyle Zanetto
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Importance of Community, Mentorship, and Mindset for Business Success Having support when starting a business is crucial for success. It can be ov...
The #1 Way To Free Up Your Time feat. James Russell
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Power of Freeing Up Your Time Freeing up time is essential for achieving success. Time is a finite resource, and it is vital to use it wisely. By ...
Making Safety Simple feat. Ben Larosa
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Streamlining Safety Compliance with 1Breadcrumb Safety compliance is essential to protect workers and ensure the smooth operation of construction site...
The Best Business Development Tool You Never Thought Of feat. Ronsley Vaz
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Podcasting can help your business development Podcasts are a powerful tool for business development. They allow businesses to gain insight into their ...
Why Most Builders Struggle Financially feat. Katie Crismale-Marshall
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transform Your Trades Business Finances with Profit First Financial management plays a vital role in the success of any enterprise. However, not all b...
Business Success Begins In Your Mind! feat. Adam Wolfe
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mind Over Matter to Set One's Self for Success The right mindset is crucial to achieving business success. It's essential to focus on cultivating a gr...
Builders Need A Community If They Want To Be Successful feat. Colin Brewer
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Importance of Building a Community for Builders Builders cannot be successful by relying solely on their building skills. They need a community of...
Secrets Of A Successful Entrepreneur feat. Steve Brossman
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset for Success in Business Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business. It's about having the mindset to co...
Automate To Gain More Money, Time & Meaning With Your Business feat. James Buchanan
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Streamlining Your Business and Increase Profits Automation can be a game-changer for businesses of any size. Automating repetitive tasks makes process...
How To Support Mental Health Around You feat. Corey Gaidzionis
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why Mental Health First Aid is Essential for Businesses Mental health is a crucial aspect of an individual's overall well-being, affecting every area ...
Safety Is No Joke feat. Brad Mitchell
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to Create a Safer and More Efficient Construction Industry Safety is a crucial aspect that lies within our control, and it is essential to measure...
Systemise Your Business For Greater Time & Financial Freedom feat. James Brown
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Streamlining Operations and Achieving Business Success Effective systemisation is essential for business success, providing time optimisation, reliabi...
Making Insurance Easy feat. Petara Tanuvasa
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Builders and Insurance: Overcoming Challenges Insurance is a critical component to safeguard against unforeseen risks. Builders might find this subjec...
Avoiding Major Marketing Mistakes feat. Stephanie Campanella
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Major Marketing Mistakes One major marketing mistake many businesses make, including those in the trades, is not taking...
Making Your Money Work For You Without The Risk feat. Terry Tran
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Making Your Money Work for You Investing is a powerful tool for achieving long-term financial stability and building wealth. It requires understanding...
This Is A Conversation Starter feat. Jason Banks
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn How to Start Conversations and Support Crews for Mental Health Talking about mental health can be powerful in supporting those who are strugglin...
How To Get More Clarity, Confidence and Control In Your Business feat. Marisa Punshon
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How To Achieve Financial Success in Your Business Managing business finances is like a journey through a dense forest. Business owners must first unde...
How To Protect You & Your Team From Avoidable Injury feat. Guy Onley
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining Physical Health: The Importance of Mobility Exercises and Proper Training Techniques As physical workers, builders are no strangers to sor...
How To Become The Trusted Advisor feat. Richard Armstrong
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Communication in Building Trust: Insights for Builders Trust and openness are necessary for a successful project between a builder and a client. When ...
Mental Health, Grit & Gratitude feat. Liam Sorrell
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fostering Community and Resilience for Men's Mental Health If the business owner is not right, the business will not be right. Mental health is a sign...
The Power Of Video Procedures For Your Business Success feat. Luke Canham
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Best Way to Train Staff and Improve Customer Experience Training is essential for improving the quality of a business' customer experience. The be...
Building Wealth In Challenging Times feat. Tony Harrington
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building Wealth in Challenging Times: Key Principles and Strategies In challenging economic times, building wealth can seem like an impossible task. B...
How To Qualify Your Prospects Budget To Avoid Wasting Everyones Time! feat. Richard Armstrong
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How To Qualify Your Prospects Budget To Avoid Wasting Everyone's Time! Building trust is key to establishing a strong relationship between a builder a...
EP 20: Saving Time Quoting feat. Haydn Simmons
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Empowering Builders to Succeed in the Building Industry In this episode of The Toolshed, host Mick Hawes sits down with Haydn Simmons, a dedicated car...
EP 19: How To Deal With Suicide feat. Sonja Bottern
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking the Stigma: A Conversation on Supporting Mental Health When supporting those struggling with mental health challenges, it is important to app...
EP 18: Better business through collaboration feat. Mikael Heinonen
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building a Strong Workplace Culture through Collaboration In today's fast-paced business world, collaboration is crucial for achieving success and gai...
EP 17: Keeping the Moisture Where It Should Be feat. Byron Landeryou
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Waterproofing Your Home: The Key to Protecting Your Property, Health, and Finances Are you tired of dealing with water damage and leaks in your home? ...
EP 16: The Wealth Mentor: Expert Insights on Financial Literacy feat. Jackson Millan
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering Financial Management: Key Insights from Wealth Coach Jackson Millan Effective financial management is essential to achieving financial freed...
EP 15: How to Eat Your Way to a Better Business feat. Kate Save
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maximising Health and Wellness through Nutrition: Lessons from Clinical Dietitian Kate Save In today's world, prioritising health and wellness has bec...
EP 14: Unlocking Your Full Potential feat. Angela Heise
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unlocking Your Full Potential: Insights for Personal and Professional Growth Are you looking to take your personal and professional development to the...
EP 13: Do tradies really need sales skills? feat. John Blake
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot to be said about salespeople. Anyone in a trade-based business will tell you that it is much more of a service industry than it might s...
EP 12: Water, Water Everywhere, With Joel Kean
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A pool builder's guide to creating a safe and clean space You may have a pool in your backyard, and it's likely a very nice and beautiful thing to loo...
EP 11: Understanding insurance feat. Chitra Sharma
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building Insurance: Essential & Underrated While insurance is not a new concept, it is very underrated and often overlooked by many. Even if you don't...
EP 10: Why smiling can change your business feat. James Short
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Surprising Benefits of Smiling on Mental Health Smiling is one of the easiest things we can do. It reduces stress and makes us feel good, but it d...
EP 09: Never explain it again, use video instead feat. Luke Canham
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Save time and money using video Training is important, and explaining how to complete tasks to your team is an important part of growing your business...
EP 08: Smarter finance for your business feat. Martin Cattach
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Manage the finances in your business In any business or corporate organization, it is important to have a good understanding of the accounting system....
EP 07: Investing in your future feat. Tony Harrington
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to invest in your future and your business Whether your business is established or brand new, you need to manage cash flow. If you're dissat...
EP 06: On site health & safety made simple feat. Luke Williams
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to implement health and safety in your business Health and safety are extremely important in a business, especially if you're running or man...
EP 05: Outsource your estimating feat. Nicholas Chiselett
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to outsource your estimations when building Every day, hordes of construction managers across the country make mistakes that cost their c...
EP 04: Dealing With a natural disaster feat. Scott Carson & Andrea Marshall
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to deal with natural disaster and your business Business is all about connections. Somewhere, your success has a positive relationship with ...
EP 03: Good People Are Hard To Find. Perhaps! Feat. Catie Paterson
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grow your business by managing your humans All businesses and organisations need effective human resource management in order to succeed. Good employe...
EP 02: Fuel For A Successful Business Feat. Madison Vickers
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to improve your health and wellness Today, more than ever, people are looking for ways to improve the quality of their health. Especially us...
EP 01: The Importance Of Mental Health Conversations feat. Shannen Cooper
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to start a mental health conversation Perhaps the most difficult part of facing a mental health challenge is the feeling that you are alone....
Why listen to the TOOLSHED
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Toolshed podcast keeps you up to date with what's happening in the Building Industry. Keeping your finger on the pulse of changing trends, so you ...