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Back in episode 28 with Kenny Chapman from The Blue Collar Coach, Kenny Chapman said that he would like to see Ellen on the show and we conveniently managed to tee it up so that it also tied into mothers day. Ellen has an inspiring story in the trades, which started when she started working with her husband Rod (or Hot Rod as she prefers to call him) in his plumbing company. Ellen received great grades in business related studies during college, however she was thrown in the deep end with the real world experience of running a small business. This is a great podcast with a beautiful woman that talks us through her brilliant journey from working with 'Hot Rod', right through to where she is now in her consulting business. Ellen has also generously offered to anyone that wants it, a copy of her 'Financial Quick Check' at this link. Go grab it, it's a great tool. Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud if you're enjoying the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series: Google AdWords Co Host: John Curtis from Reach Local Episode 1: What is Google AdWords Series intro. In this series, John and I shoot to break down the myths around Google AdWords and paid marketing. We explore what types of business it suites, how to budget realistically and how paid marketing Episode one. I very often get companies coming to us that ask for AdWords, without really understanding what it is and how it works. It's a bit of a 'buzz word' that many people have heard of, however not everyone really understands if it's the right tool for them. This episode is about shedding some light on Google AdWords, so that you have a good understanding of what is actually is and how it works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Format:Technical Tips Topic: Google Apps for Work Synchronised emails across all of your devices, Cloud storage, enabling you to permanently throw awayyourfiling cabinet, Sharable calendars, allowing you to plan both your daysandyour teams, IP protection with permission setting control on documentsandfiles, Collaborate in real time with Google Docs and Sheets. Plussomuch more. Today's episode marks EPISODE 40 for The Site Shedpodcast. And what a ride it's been! I though in this episode, I'dtrysomething a little different as there has been a lot oflistenerscommenting in the show notes, asking for some practicaltips ontools they can implement. For many years now, we have beennot onlyusing Google Apps for Work, but also setting companies upwith it.I move around a lot, so I love the flexibility of beingable toaccess any business related documentation, from any deviceI'musing, from wherever I am in the world. For example, right nowas Itype this email, I'm sitting in Winnipeg Canada, referring toaseries of work documents that I have saved in Google's cloud.Everytime I create a new podcast episode, I have a folder set upin'Google Drive' that has all of the information and recordingsIneed to for my podcasts. It doesn't matter where I am, I canaccessthat information from my phone, computer, or tablet as longas Ihave internet connection. If you're someone that likestokeep all of your work documents saved in your officefilingcabinet, in this episode I'm presenting you with aparadigmthat will change your life and turn your business into ascalable,secure asset. Google Apps will remove thesescenarios fromyour vocabulary, completely. "Yeah, I have that file on my computer. I'll email it toyouwhen I get into the office." "I don't have that invoice handy, however I can get theofficeto send it across." "Why are there three versions of this spreadsheetfloatingabout?" "No don't let Bob see that document because he might takeitwith him if he leaves us." "I have no idea where Tom is heading first thing this morning,Ididn't put it in my diary." "Call the office and ask them to send the job details acrosstoyou." If you’d like to get Google Apps set up in your business,wecan help. Tradie Web Guys is a reseller, so simply followthesesteps: Send an email to [email protected] Quote TSS040 to receive a 20% discountforthe month of May See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Cohost: Peter Cox Introduction. Welcome to the Leadership Series with Peter Cox. Peter is an accomplished author and world renowned leadership consultant. He was referred to the show by Allan from Omega Services in episode 22, as Peter has worked closely with Allan and many other trade based companies over the years, implementing his leadership strategies into all levels of the organisations. He worked with the Manly Sea Eagles from 2005 – 2011, leading them to two NRL premierships and he currently works with the South Sydney Rabbitoh’s, who he’s already helped to one NRL premiership in 2014. He’s been working with the Australian womens soccer team, The Matilda’s in their world cup campaign and he also works with professional golfer Taylor Cooper. Peter has helped one of his client grow their business from $5 million to $100 million in the space in 6 years, so yes, he is very qualified in offering expertise in the space of leadership. Enjoy this episode and this series and PLEASE leave us a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud. You have no idea how much it helps us with ratings. Episode 4: How to find the leaders in your organisation If you’re not developing leaders within your organisation, you’re effectively committing yourself a permanent job. If you’re not training up people to firstly, replace you; and secondly, lead the new people coming into your organisation, then it’s forever going to be on your shoulders. In this episode, Peter talks about the importance of building systems and processes around recognising and developing leaders in your company. He discusses the personality profiling and how to evaluate which types of people suit the roles that you’re looking to fill. This is the final episode of the Leadership series that we have recorded with Peter and we believe it’s the final piece in the puzzle. I hope you enjoyed the series and if you did, please share it with someone, or leave a comment in the show notes below.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series:Leadership Cohost: Peter Cox Introduction. Welcome to the Leadership Series with Peter Cox. Peter is an accomplished author and world renowned leadership consultant. He was referred to the show by Allan from Omega Services in episode 22, as Peter has worked closely with Allan and many other trade based companies over the years, implementing his leadership strategies into all levels of the organisations. He worked with the Manly Sea Eagles from 2005 – 2011, leading them to two NRL premierships and he currently works with the South Sydney Rabbitoh’s, who he’s already helped to one NRL premiership in 2014. He’s been working with the Australian womens soccer team, The Matilda’s in their world cup campaign and he also works with professional golfer Taylor Cooper. Peter has helped one of his client grow their business from $5 million to $100 million in the space in 6 years, so yes, he is very qualified in offering expertise in the space of leadership. Enjoy this episode and this series and PLEASE leave us a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud. You have no idea how much it helps us with ratings. Episode 3: Are you the right person to lead your organisation? When we start our business, we’re everything. We’re the CEO, the Director, the CFO, the accountant, the admin, the HR, the despatch, you name it. As our businesses grow and evolve, we gradually begin to offload those tasks to others so that we can focus more on doing what we’re good at less of what we’re not. Leadership, like most things is a skill that can be developed, however there are very often individuals that are stronger than others. This might be because of experience, this might be because of natural ability, however regardless of who they are, the reality of the situation is…IT MIGHT NOT BE YOU! It’s nothing to take offence at, it’s more of a paradigm that you need to come to grips with. Have a look at some of the most successful companies on the planet and you’ll see that the Director/Founder has employed a CEO to lead the organisation, so that he, or she can focus on doing what they’re better at. In this episode, Peter and I dive further into that reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series:Leadership Cohost: Peter Cox Introduction. Welcome to the Leadership Series with Peter Cox. Peter is an accomplished author and world renowned leadership consultant. He was referred to the show by Allan from Omega Services in episode 22, as Peter has worked closely with Allan and many other trade based companies over the years, implementing his leadership strategies into all levels of the organisations. He worked with the Manly Sea Eagles from 2005 – 2011, leading them to two NRL premierships and he currently works with the South Sydney Rabbitoh’s, who he’s already helped to one NRL premiership in 2014. He’s been working with the Australian womens soccer team, The Matilda’s in their world cup campaign and he also works with professional golfer Taylor Cooper. Peter has helped one of his client grow their business from $5 million to $100 million in the space in 6 years, so yes, he is very qualified in offering expertise in the space of leadership. Enjoy this episode and this series and PLEASE leave us a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud. You have no idea how much it helps us with ratings. Episode 2: Finding the right people to lead you Everywhere you look today, it seems there’s someone proclaiming to be a business coach, who’s trying to sell you into some program. While it’s extremely important not to take advice from the wrong person, it’s equally important that you’re taking the right advice from the right person. Finding the right person is paramount if you plan on expanding your horizons and growing your knowledge base. In this episode, Peter talks about how to go about finding the right people to lead you and he also delves into what you should be looking for. Peter has refined his leadership techniques over the course of the last 30 years in the industry, so he understands what qualities MUST be present in anyone that is taking on the responsibility of leading someone in any area of life, be that business, or personal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series:Leadership Cohost: Peter Cox Introduction. Welcome to the Leadership Series with Peter Cox. Peter is an accomplished author and world renowned leadership consultant. He was referred to the show by Allan from Omega Services in episode 22, as Peter has worked closely with Allan and many other trade based companies over the years, implementing his leadership strategies into all levels of the organisations. He worked with the Manly Sea Eagles from 2005 – 2011, leading them to two NRL premierships and he currently works with the South Sydney Rabbitoh’s, who he’s already helped to one NRL premiership in 2014. He’s been working with the Australian womens soccer team, The Matilda’s in their world cup campaign and he also works with professional golfer Taylor Cooper. Peter has helped one of his client grow their business from $5 million to $100 million in the space in 6 years, so yes, he is very qualified in offering expertise in the space of leadership. Enjoy this episode and this series and PLEASE leave us a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud. You have no idea how much it helps us with ratings. Episode 1: Allowing yourself to be led One of the fundamental traits of a successful leader is his, or her capacity to be led. If you look back in history at any prominent leader, you’ll see that they all had mentors, guides, coaches, consultants, counsels, confidants, whatever. As business owners, it’s very common to be the one that comes up with all the ideas and executes all of the strategies, however having an outsiders neutral perspective on what you’re planning to do can often be the difference in hit, or miss. In this episode, Peter talks about the importance of allowing yourself to be led and how you can become more teachable. Chances are if you’re listening to this podcast, then you are teachable, so I trust you’ll get a lot out of this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Topic: After the mining Boom Segment: Chit Chat Chit chat is a new segment, where my friend Nathan Cooper from and I discuss and issue that's currently circulating the news, or current affairs. Nathan runs a plumbing company in Brisbane Australia and he's a wealth of knowledge and experience on many interesting topics. These podcasts are 100% unrehearsed. We literally choose a topic to talk about and have the discussion. They're designed to break up the format a little, so let us know what you think in the show notes. Co-host: Nathan Cooper from Citi Plumbing Brisbane In the news lately there was a discussion about young tradies that were working the mining boom and what has happened to them since the mines have taken a downturn. Here's the article It's an interesting read as it talks about young people that have worked in the mines in the midst of the Australian mining boom. They were making huge amounts of money and living the fly in, fly out lifestyle, with little expenses, then once they lost those jobs, they were forced to face a reality that not many of them ever had. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this podcast and let me know if you dig the 'Chit Chat format'. You can reach Nathan and I at: Nathan's Twitter Matt's TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Topic: Quality Hosting Guest: Braydan Willrath If you were to ask me, "Matt, what is the most misunderstood area that you come across in the digital space?", without a doubt I would answer 'hosting'. Quality hosting can make, or break your websites performance, yet there is very few people that truly understand; What hosting actually is, What the difference is between high quality hosting and budget hosting, Why you need hosting How to compare hosting plans In this episode of Toolbox Talks, I'm joined by Tradie Web Guys Head Of Technology, Braydan as we uncover some of the myths and get some of the facts out in the open in regard to hosting and it's features. If you'd like more information about the amazing Tradie Web Guys managed hosting service, which included membership to The Site Shed, you can contact them at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Sometimes it's impossible to comprehend where you could potentially take your business. As business owners, we all too often get caught out thinking too small and not lifting the lid on what our true potential really is. So, what's the difference between someone that goes on to achieve extraordinary results as opposed so someone that achieves regular results? In this episode of Toolbox Talks, I'm speaking with a young man, located up in QLD, Australia that has done a couple of things very well over the years. Firstly, he was smart enough to be teachable and seek coaching when he needed it and secondly he surrounded himself with people that complimented his skill set. Jeremy Dyer from Total Fit Outs has managed to build an empire out of what most would consider a localised, brick and mortar style business. With the help of his partners, he's been able to develop a franchise that now spans across Australia and New Zealand and is set to double over the next 12 months. This is a fantastic podcast with a down to earth Aussie bloke, who's kicking goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series: Big Business Cohost: Ben Stainer Introduction. Welcome to the Big Business Series with Ben Stainer. Ben formerly ran on of Sydney's largest service business, 'Australian Five Star Trades', which later became 'General Trades'. At it's peak, Bens company was turning a million dollars a month, so it's fair to say that Ben is More than qualified to talk about Big Business. Throughout Bens journey, he's encountered highs and lows, going through everything from large profits, right through to getting smashed in the media. If you've ever had aspirations to build a big business, you'll love this series as Ben Shares all and drops some absolute bombs along the way. Don't forget to PLEASE leave us a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud. you have no idea how much it helps us with ratings. Episode 4: Taking money off the table...and investing it wisely. "The idea of getting into business is to make money" Says Ben. Don't confuse the reason you're in business. Too often we get caught up in what Ben calls 'the fluffy stuff' and we lose focus of what we're doing. Yes, you have to deliver a great service and a fantastic product, however when you company is making money, you should be talking money off the table. More to the point, when you're taking money off the table, you should be investing it in something that can diversify your income streams. In this podcast, Ben gives some solid advise on why you need to be taking money off the table and what you should be doing with it. Man I wish I had have heard this 15 years ago! Link to episode 1: Running a lean business Link to episode 2: Building a 12 million dollar business Link to episode 3: Handling negative mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series: Big Business Cohost: Ben Stainer Introduction. Welcome to the Big Business Series with Ben Stainer. Ben formerly ran on of Sydney's largest service business, 'Australian Five Star Trades', which later became 'General Trades'. At it's peak, Bens company was turning a million dollars a month, so it's fair to say that Ben is More than qualified to talk about Big Business. Throughout Bens journey, he's encountered highs and lows, going through everything from large profits, right through to getting smashed in the media. If you've ever had aspirations to build a big business, you'll love this series as Ben Shares all and drops some absolute bombs along the way. Don't forget to PLEASE leave us a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud. you have no idea how much it helps us with ratings. Episode 3: How to handle negative media We've all seen the television shows where tradies get picked on for various things. It's normally current affair style programs that have a disgruntled customers angle on a scenario. As Ben states, the bigger your company is, the bigger a target you become. Your peers don't like you because you're taking work from them, if your customers make complaints, it's rarely dealt with by the technician who was on site, resulting in conflict and that can sometimes result in negative media attention (which they love and thrive on). On two occasions, Ben was targeted by the media. In the first instance, he was not prepared and as a result learned an expensive lesson, however in the second instance, they had built systems around these scenarios and avoided the episode airing. This is great podcast, which can teach you how to be prepared for the worst and avoid getting in those scenarios in the first place. Link to episode 1: Running a lean business Link to episode 2: Building a 12 million dollar businessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series: Big Business Cohost: Ben Stainer Introduction. Welcome to the Big Business Series with Ben Stainer. Ben formerly ran on of Sydney's largest service business, 'Australian Five Star Trades', which later became 'General Trades'. At it's peak, Bens company was turning a million dollars a month, so it's fair to say that Ben is More than qualified to talk about Big Business. Throughout Bens journey, he's encountered highs and lows, going through everything from large profits, right through to getting smashed in the media. If you've ever had aspirations to build a big business, you'll love this series as Ben Shares all and drops some absolute bombs along the way. Don't forget to PLEASE leave us a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud. you have no idea how much it helps us with ratings. Episode 2: Building a $12,000,000 business Lots of us have aspirations to make a lot of money, however we don't always consider the fact that the bigger the business, the bigger the problems. Sure the rewards can be grander, however as Ben discusses in this episode there's bad that comes with the good, so you need to be prepared. It's it's peak, Bens company was turning $12,000,000 a year and in this episode he discusses what comes with that package. The systems that need to be in place, staff, management, customers, becoming a target to your peers and media, etc. Too often we hear only about the good times associated with running a business, which is why this episode is a refreshing and honest portrayal of both the good and the bad aspects, coming from a man that has been there and walked the walk. Link to episode 1: Running a lean businessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series: Big Business Cohost: Ben Stainer Introduction. Welcome to the Big Business Series with Ben Stainer. Ben formerly ran on of Sydney's largest service business, 'Australian Five Star Trades', which later became 'General Trades'. At it's peak, Bens company was turning a million dollars a month, so it's fair to say that Ben is More than qualified to talk about Big Business. Throughout Bens journey, he's encountered highs and lows, going through everything from large profits, right through to getting smashed in the media. If you've ever had aspirations to build a big business, you'll love this series as Ben Shares all and drops some absolute bombs along the way. Don't forget to PLEASE leave us a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud. you have no idea how much it helps us with ratings. Episode 1: Running a lean business In this episode Ben and I discuss how to run a lean business and how to NOT over capitalise. Very often when you're making money, it's easy to over spend. The more you make, the more you seem to spend and the cloud of success seems to cover it up. Ben has been there and done that and he says that if he had his time agin, he'd tighten the screws on spending, especially when you're making lots of money as more often that not, you'll have more leverage with suppliers, etc. Running a lean business means having a firm understanding of your costs, which in return affects everything right down to what you're charging and what you're paying your staff. We've chosen this topic to be the first of the 'Big Business' series for a reason. Enjoy. Episodes to follow: Episode 2: Building a $12,000,000 business Episode 3: How to handle negative media Episode 4: Taking money off the table...and investing it wisely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Guest: Kenny Chapman There are few people on the planet that are more qualified to speak on the topics of building a lifestyle, service based business than today's guest, Kenny Chapman. Located in Colorado, Kenny built his plumbing business from a small scale drain cleaning operation, to a business now that operates without him. Kenny is the founder of BlueCollarCoach.com which is a company that specialises in educating and training trade based organisations in the art of Sales, Marketing and Leadership and he is a world of knowledge. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review on iTunes, or Soundcloud. You can reach out to Kenny at http://thebluecollarsuccessgroup.com/ [email protected] Also, you can check out his book, 'The 6 Dimensions Of C.H.A.N.G.E' at this link.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Warning! If your website is NOT mobile friendly as of May, 2016, you're in BIG trouble. This has been a long time coming, however now it looks like we're about to see some serious action from our friends over at Google. 'Mobilegeddon' as it was named by the industry last year refers to the algorithm update that Google released last year, favouring websites that are mobile friendly. Due to the increased use of mobile devices like phones and tablets, Google released an update that favours websites that are optimised to mobile, over those that aren't on searches that come through a mobile device. This basically means that if someone is searching for you from a mobile device and your website is NOT mobile friendly, then it has less chance of showing up in a search query than another website that has been optimised for mobile. As of May, 2016, Google has announced that it is going to be progressively increasing this signal, meaning that if you're not mobile responsive, you're in big trouble. This is going to have a serious effect on businesses that choose not to act, so I strongly encourage anyone that this is going to effect, click on the link below, so we can get your mobile friendly website set up for you ASAP. Visit www.TheSiteShed.com/mobile for a special deal that Tradie Web Guys are offering exclusively to The Site Shed listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Trades come in many types and forms. It's common to associate a trade with industries like builders, plumbers, electricians and mechanics, however there are other trades that tend to fly under the banner somewhat, like butchers, hairdressers and in the case of today's guest, chefs. Chris Cranswick-Smith is a well known celebrity chef that has literally done it all. From working in Michelin Star restaurants through out Europe, through to running his own restaurant in Sydney through to working on Super Yachts and sailing around the world for 6 months of the year. This episode is a true indication of what's possible with a trade behind you. If you enjoy, please leave us a review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

In this episode, we're talking about building a power remote team. Nothing of any significance has ever been done alone, which is why it's so important to build a power team around you. This might not only mean in the field, it could be in the office, it could be remotely, it could be a combination of all of the above. The old saying, "if you try to be everything to everyone, you'll end up being nothing to anyone", has a lot of merit. In this podcast, Warrick, Michaela and I talk about putting the right people in the right place so that you can collaborate and grow, by leveraging the power of a team. More to the point, how you can build a team that's remote, meaning you can save on all of the traditional expenses that come as part of the package with full time local staff. This podcast is the perfect segway from the last, where we were talking about creating systems and processes that empower your staff to take over tasks that you should not be doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Having business processes in place allows you the freedom of being able to step away from certain tasks, knowing that they'll be done your way by someone else. By documenting processes you're creating intellectual property, that; Empowers your staff to carry out tasks the way you want then carried out. Builds an asset into your company, so that it can potentially be acquired down the track. Free you up from tasks that hold you back form more important things. Means the business can operate without you. This is a great podcast, so tune in, take note and TAKE ACTION!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series: Outsoucing Cohosts: Warrick and Michaela from 'The Tradies Business Show' In this series of Toolbox talks, I'm joined by our friends Warrick and Michaela from The Tradies Business Show, where we're talking about Outsourcing. I asked them to join me on this series because they both formally ran a company called Tradies VA, which was a business that helped trade based organisations leverage the use of assistants, so that the business owners could free themselves up to take care of the more important areas of their businesses. Waz and Michaela both a wealth of knowledge in this field and I'm sure you'll learn a bunch from what they have to say. Episode 1: Discovering what your business strengths are within your own business. In this episode, Waz, Michaela and I talk about the power of discovering what your own strengths are within your business, so you can spend your time doing what you're good at and not all the other things that can be delegated. So often, we find ourselves wasting time in our own business, but doing things that others can do so much better. Some examples of this might be: ANSWERING PHONES!!! Accounting Invoicing Following up late payments Estimating This is a great podcast that drives home the point that if you waste time doing what you're not great at, you're doing more damage than good. Coming up in following episodes: TSS024 - Developing processes that can replace you in your own business. TSS025 - Building a power remote team You can reach Warrick and Michaela at Tradies Business ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Ever dreamed about running a huge company? Everyone starts somewhere and in this episode of Toolbox Talks, I'm taking with Allan Furguson from Omega Group, who owns and runs one of Australia's largest plumbing, electrical and HVAC companies? This is a seriously successful business that turns tens of millions every year and has over 50 trucks on the road in Sydney. Allan shares his amazingly humble story with me, telling me about where he started in the trades working for his father, then diving into his own business and growing that into the empire that it is today. If you want to know what it takes to build and run a mammoth organisation, then you're going to love this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

There are a lot of unethical business owners out there. In this episode, I'm talking about an experience that I am currently going through with an IT company in Neutral Bay, Sydney, who have proven themselves to be not only unprofessional, but also straight up destructive to my business and some of my clients. The reason I share this story is so that I can hopefully help many of you NOT get into the same situation yourselves, because at the end of the day, it was completely avoidable and it's caused a ridiculous amount much unnecessary grief. The key takeaway's from this podcast are: Don't go into business with someone, just because they're mates. Always insist on terms and conditions. Always have a contract in place. Stand up for what you believe. Go legal if you have to. This scenario is not yet over, so I'll keep you posted on proceedings as they update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series: Cubify Your Business Cohost: Matt Jones from Cube Consulting Episode 3: Brand Planning Back in episode 1, we spoke about Business Mindset and in Episode 2, we spoke about 'Pricing for Profit'. Now in Episode 3, which is the final episode of this amazing series with Matt jones from Cube Consulting, we're talking Brand Planning. Brand Planning is a critical part of business because it affects everything you do. From uniforms, to pricing, to the copy on your website, right through to the way you train your technicians to communicate to your customers. This is a really powerful podcast that dives deep into how you should go about brand planning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series: Cubify Your Business Cohost: Matt Jones from Cube Consulting Episode 2: Pricing for Profit Back in episode 1, we spoke about Business Mindset. You can check it out here. In this episode, we're talking 'Pricing for Profit', which basically means understanding your overheads. All too often I deal with tradespeople that don't have an understanding of what their true costs are. Have you taken into consideration overheads like phone bills, vehicles, insurances, electricity, petrol, tools, material, etc? In this episode, Matt and I discuss what's involved in getting your pricing right so that you're making a living from what you're doing. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series: Cubify Your Business Cohost: Matt Jones from Cube Consulting Episode 1: Business Mindset Mindset plays an extremely significant role in the success of any business. I know it can kind of sound like unicorns and rainbows, but if you can get the mindset of you and your team right, half of the battle is won. In this episode, Matt from Cube dives into what business mindset really is and the effects it has on performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Back in episode TSS006, when I interviewed Clinton from TradiePad, in the final question when I asked him who he'd like to see on the show, he said asked Matt Jones. The funny thing about that answer is that I am not the only Matt Jones that's located in Sydney and works with Tradespeople, so when I asked Clinton to clarify who he was referring tom he said "Both of you". So in response to that, I asked Clinton to Interview me on my show, which was episode TSS010 (Click here to listen). Now in this episode, we're speaking with Matt Jones from Cube Consulting about his journey from humble plumber to business coach extraordinaire. Hope you enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

As business owners, it's easy to fall into the trap of over complicating things. Sometimes we think that our customers want to hear what we want to hear, however it's often far from the truth. Websites are no different. Simplifying your website is often the first step in working towards improving your conversions. In this episode I dive a little deeper into how set about to making that journey better for you and your visitors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Women play such a vital part in the running of many trade based businesses. Often our wives and girlfriends are placed in a position where they are basically forced to run the entire business for their partners, regardless of their lack of experience in not only the trade, but also the tasks that they're being asked to perform. Bookkeeping Invoicing Quoting Inbound Marketing Outbound Marketing Payroll HR, etc, etc In this podcast, Matt speaks with Kiri Tringham from KT Business Solutions about how she runs her business, how she helps run her husbands and how balances her children with her work life. This is a fantastic podcast that we've timed to coincide with International Womens Day. Thank you to all the wonderful ladies out there that truly are the backbone of many businesses. You fly more flags than we ever could and on behalf of men everywhere, I want to say thanks for everything you do and we appreciate you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series name: Business Essentials Co-host: Scott Gellatly from Bollo Empire Episode 3 of 3: Knowing your metrics Having a clear understanding of your metrics is paramount in any business and it stems much farther than simply knowing how much money you've made. In this episode, Scott and Matt discuss the importance of metric tracking and they also dive into different areas that need to be considered when you're measuring and monitoring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series name: Business Essentials Co-host: Scott Gellatly from Bollo Empire Episode 2 of 3: Database To make your business acquirable, you typically need to have two things in place. Firstly, you need to have a systems and processes in place, so that your business can operate without you. And secondly, you need to have a database. In this episode, Scott and Matt discuss the importance of building a database and how you can start doing it too. Here's a hint also...most of you are doing it, without knowing it. Learn how to leverage that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series name: Business Essentials Co-host: Scott Gellatly from Bollo Empire Episode 1 of 3: Systems In this episode, Scott and Matt talk about the importance of implementing systems into your business. They talk about everything from using systems to train staff, right through to automation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

In this Q&A, Dave from David Ferrari Constructions sent in the following enquiry. "Matt, I wanted to ask you about the pros and cons of creating content on facebook vs my website." Background: Dave owns and operates a domestic building company on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, specialising in renovations and additions. He's looking into some content strategies and saw somewhere a platform that can take your content from facebook and post it to your websites blog. He wanted to know if this sounds like a good way to go about it. Content: In this podcast, I address the reality of creating content that you own and control by putting it on your website first, then syndicating it to other platforms (like facebook) if you wish. Remember, you don't own facebook, but you do own your website. Tune in to hear more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Back in episode TSS006 when Matt interviewed Clinton Cowin from TradiePad on Toolbox Talks, Matt asked him who he'd like to see on the show and Clinton replied Matt Jones. Now there is a twist there, because there's actually two Matt Jones', so when Matt asked Clinton which one, he replied "both". Obviously if Matt himself was going to be interviewed on his show, someone was going to have to conduct the it, so Clinton got thrown in the deep end. In this interview, you'll hear about Matt's background, his drive, his focus and what his vision is with The Site Shed. It's a fun interview with many laughs along the way. And yes, the other Matt Jones is in an upcoming podcast series which is a confusing, funny and informative group of episodes. Stay tuned for them!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series name: Cloud Co-host: Clinton Cowin from TradiePad Episode 2 of 3: Project Management In this episode, Clinton and Matt talk about what Project Management is, how it's different to job management and how it applies to various types of businesses. They discuss features that Project Management programs can offer and how you can save time and money by implementing it into your organisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series name: Cloud Co-host: Clinton Cowin from TradiePad Episode 2 of 3: Job Management In this episode, Clinton and Matt talk about what job management is and how it applies to various types of businesses. They discuss features that Job Management programs can offer and how you can save time and money by implementing it into your organisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series name: Cloud Co-host: Clinton Cowin from TradiePad Episode 1 of 3: An overview of 'The Cloud' In this episode, Clinton and Matt talk about what the cloud actually is and how it's changes the landscape for tradespeople and small business. They discuss the advantages and the features of cloud computing, along with how those features can practically add value to an organisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

In this podcast, Matt speaks to Clinton Cowin from TradiePad about his journey and his transition from a being a Sydney based plumber, to becoming a 'Cloud Evangelist' with a global vision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series name: Understanding SEO Co-host: Dave Jenyns from Melbourne SEO Specialists Episode 3: Content Syndication In this episode, Dave and Matt talk about what you should do with your content once it's been created. Where to create it, where to share it, how to share it, etc, etc. It's a valuable insight from Dave, who's well regarded as one of the industries key thought leaders in the space of 'Authority Content'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series name: Understanding SEO Co-host: Dave Jenyns from Melbourne SEO Specialists Episode 1: Content In this episode, Dave and Matt discuss content and the role it plays in your digital strategy. Content creation is a great way to build rapport with your audience, as well as building a reputation as a thought leader within your industry. Matt and Dave dive right into the nitty gritty around what works, where to start and how to create content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Series name: Understanding SEO Co-host: Dave Jenyns from Melbourne SEO Specialists Episode 1: The Website In this episode, Dave and Matt discuss the fundamental components to having a great website and how the website is a major piece in the puzzle when considering the digital ecosystem. Together they discuss how you can leverage your website to form a marketing platform, as well as the place for you to create and own your content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

In this Q&A, Brad from Pacific Plumbing sent in the following enquiry. "Matt, I was wondering if you have any advise on what would be the best phone solution set up for my business?" Background: Brad is a Sydney based plumber that runs a small company specialising in small commercial projects. He currently has his mobile/cellphone as his contact number, however wants to create a more professional appearance by getting a business phone number. Solution: Matt called upon Nabil from Hypen Group for his expertise on this matter to learn a little more on the space of what is available and what is recommended for different types of organisations with different types of structures. Content: In this podcast, Matt and Nabil discuss different types of phone systems, such as Landlines, Mobile phones and VoIP (internet phones). Nabil and his team also put together a great infographic, which will be available within the show notes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

Welcome to the first episode of Toolbox Talks from The Site Shed, where curator and founder Matt Jones talks a little about his background and the main drive behind The Site Shed. Matt talks about how he began as a plumber and later ended up in sales and marketing within the plumbing industry, at which time he observed many tradespeople that were not representing themselves, or their companies correctly in the online space. That revelation led him to start Plumbing Web Guys, which later morphed into Tradie Web Guys, which is a company that helps Tradespeople and contractors enhance their online presence. Matts experience as a former tradesman, combined with his sales and marketing background, form a powerful combination of knowledge and expertise that he is sold out to delivering to listeners via this podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed