In this episode, our coach Brendan Marshall, a sparky and the owner of Supreme Electrical, sits down to share what it really takes to win consistent work in a small town.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
Brendan lives this every day. He understands the challenges that come with regional work, limited populations, tight competition, and word of mouth that can make or break a business. In this conversation, he breaks down the practical strategies that helped him build steady work, earn trust locally, and grow a strong reputation in a smaller market.
tradies
small town business
regional tradies
electrical business
sparky life
trade business growth
winning work
local marketing
tradie podcast
Australian trades
regional business
contractor tips
This episode shares real growth stories from our tradie community and reflects on the wins, lessons, and progress made throughout 2025.
Mitch and Erina break down what worked, what changed businesses the most, and why having the right strategy, support, and systems makes such a big difference.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
If you are a trade business owner looking for inspiration, clarity, and motivation heading into the new year, this episode is for you.
tradie business
trade business growth
small business podcast
plumbing business
electrical business
construction business
business coaching
scaling a trade business
hiring in trades
systems and processes
tradie mindset
business growth stories
Australian trades
contractor business
Erina, our Accounting Coach and Co-founder, teams up with sales experts Tom and Lachy to tackle one of the biggest challenges for business owners: cold calling.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
tradie business
trade business growth
small business podcast
plumbing business
electrical business
construction business
business coaching
scaling a trade business
hiring in trades
systems and processes
tradie mindset
business growth stories
Australian trades
contractor business
In this episode, Erina sits down with Jade from Martin & Co Electrical to talk about what life really looks like behind the scenes of a growing electrical business.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
Jade shares her experience running the business alongside her husband Mitch while raising two kids and managing the daily demands that come with both family and work.
If you are a tradie or a tradie partner trying to balance work, family, and business growth, this episode will feel familiar and reassuring. It is a reminder that you are not alone and that there is a better way to build a business that supports your life, not consumes it.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily content for your trade business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
tradie wife
electrical business
family business
tradie life
women in trades
small business podcast
trade business growth
work life balance
business and family
Australian tradies
electrical contractor
tradie mindset
In this end of year episode, Mitch and Erina sit down to reflect on an incredible year inside the UpScale tradie community. They share the biggest client wins from 2025, the growth stories that stood out, and the moments that reminded them why supporting trade business owners matters so much.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
This episode is for trade business owners who want inspiration, real world examples, and a reminder that growth is achievable when you put the right foundations in place.
Grateful for our incredible clients and the UpScale Crew who went all in to help make big dreams happen. Thank you to every one of you, and to everyone who came to our live events, engaged with our content, and listened to our podcast.
We always love jumping on a podcast with our clients. Today, we’ve got Marco from Everlasting Painting (https://www.everlastingpainting.com.au/) on the show to share his business journey — and how business coaching helped him build a successful trade business.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
trade business growth
tradie business coaching
construction business tips
service business strategies
how to grow a trade business
managing a tradie team
tradie time management
business coaching for tradies
scaling a construction business
profitable trade business
tradie marketing tips
getting off the tools
hiring for tradie businesses
tradie business advice
trade business success
Your tradie business is busy and you’re making money but at the end of the month, there’s nothing left?
Our coaches know how important it is to understand your numbers and uncover the hidden profit killers draining your business.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:
Instagram I Facebook I LinkedIn I Website
trade business growth
tradie business coaching
construction business tips
service business strategies
how to grow a trade business
managing a tradie team
tradie time management
business coaching for tradies
scaling a construction business
profitable trade business
tradie marketing tips
getting off the tools
hiring for tradie businesses
tradie business advice
trade business success
Our coaches Mitch and Marc break down our Growth Lab Coaching program designed for one-man-band tradie businesses.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
Our digital marketing expert Jordan and head coach Mitch give you 5 tips to get more work through paid advertising in 2026 and grow your trade business.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
Download our The Free Tradie Ads Checklist
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14XSA7kfCTNp9Od61Jd4O_mL7YSqV3Z9p_oZSv54dRJk/edit?usp=sharing
Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:
Instagram I Facebook I LinkedIn I Website
trade business growth tradie business coaching construction business tips service business strategies how to grow a trade business managing a tradie team tradie time management business coaching for tradies scaling a construction business profitable trade business tradie marketing tips getting off the tools hiring for tradie businesses tradie business advice trade business success
Our coach Erina sits down with Chloe from Gilmour Plumbing to talk about the struggles in business from a tradie wife’s perspective.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:
Instagram I Facebook I LinkedIn I Website
How a $29 ticket changed my Plumbing Business. Michael (www.plumbedright.com.au) walked into our Perth event at 50K… 12 months later, he’s at 170K.
Imagine what your next year could look like. 👀
Come and join our Live Events
https://www.upscale-coaching.com/upscale-live-events
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
If you are running a trade business and feel buried in admin, constant calls, quoting, or chasing numbers, this episode will open your eyes.
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Our Accountant Coaches Larry and Erina reveal the roles inside your business that AI can support or even replace and why the smartest tradies are already using these tools to save time, cut costs, and grow faster.
You will learn where AI makes the biggest impact and how it can free you up to focus on profit and leadership instead of paperwork.
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:
Instagram I Facebook I LinkedIn I Website
AI for tradie businesses
automating trade business tasks
AI tools for tradies
trade business automation
reducing admin for tradies
digital systems for tradies
job management automation
improving cash flow with AI
quoting faster with AI
AI for construction businesses
smart systems for tradies
AI for small trade businesses
boosting productivity for tradies
streamlining tradie workflows
modernising your trade business
Too many tradies are winging it day to day without a real plan, and it shows in their cash flow, workload, and stress levels.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
In this episode, we break down why every trade business needs a proper roadmap and how having one gives you clarity, control, and consistent growth. You will learn the key steps to map out your goals, fix what’s holding you back, and build a business that runs with purpose instead of panic.
Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:
Instagram I Facebook I LinkedIn I Website
trade business growth
tradie business coaching
construction business tips
service business strategies
how to grow a trade business
managing a tradie team
tradie time management
business coaching for tradies
scaling a construction business
profitable trade business
tradie marketing tips
getting off the tools
hiring for tradie businesses
tradie business advice
trade business success
lead management for tradies
trade business sales tips
tradie lead generation
quoting and selling for tradies
construction business growth hacks
tradie sales mindset
trade business systems
retaining leads in a trade business
cold outreach for tradies
growing a service business
January slowdowns hit tradies hard, but they don’t have to catch you by surprise.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
In this episode, Erina and Marc break down how to prepare for the January dip and what you should be doing now to make sure you have solid work booked for early 2026.
They share practical steps, smart planning strategies, and the simple habits that keep your schedule full while everyone else is scrambling.
Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:
Instagram I Facebook I LinkedIn I Website
Updated and Optimised Tags
trade business growth
tradie business coaching
construction business tips
service business strategies
how to grow a trade business
managing a tradie team
tradie time management
business coaching for tradies
scaling a construction business
profitable trade business
tradie marketing tips
getting off the tools
hiring for tradie businesses
tradie business advice
trade business success
lead management for tradies
trade business sales tips
tradie lead generation
quoting and selling for tradies
construction business growth hacks
tradie sales mindset
trade business systems
retaining leads in a trade business
cold outreach for tradies
growing a service business
How to turn dollars into more dollars? In this episode, our Host and Head Coach Mitch sits down with Jordan, our marketing genius who has helped hundreds of tradies level up their marketing.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
They talk about what actually works for trade businesses today, the common mistakes tradies make, and the practical steps you can take to attract better clients and grow your brand. If you want clearer messaging, stronger leads, and a marketing plan you can trust, this episode is a must listen.
Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:
Instagram I Facebook I LinkedIn I Website
trade business growthtradie business coachingconstruction business tips service business strategies how to grow a trade business managing a tradie team tradie time management business coaching for tradies scaling a construction business profitable trade business tradie marketing tipsgetting off the toolshiring for tradie businesses tradie business advice trade business success
Lead Gen: lead management for tradies
trade business sales tips tradie lead generation quoting and selling for tradies construction business growth hacks tradie sales mindset trade business systems retaining leads in trade business
Knowing your numbers is pure power. It is the difference between guessing your way through each month and confidently building a healthy, profitable trade business.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
In this episode, our Accountant Coaches Larry and Erina break down where to start, which numbers matter most, and how understanding your financials gives you control, clarity, and growth. If you want to stop flying blind and make smarter decisions for your business, this episode is your starting point.
Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:
Instagram I Facebook I LinkedIn I Website
Every tradie business owner hits that point where the workload grows faster than you can handle. You’re running jobs, managing the team, doing quotes, chasing invoices, and trying to keep it all together. The next step? Learning how to replace yourself.
👉 Book your free strategy session: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
📺 Watch more insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
🧰 Find out where your business stands — take our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
In this episode, Co-Founder and Accounting Coach Erina talks about what it really means to step out of day-to-day operations and hire an Operations Manager who can keep things running smoothly. She shares practical advice on how to know when you’re ready, what to look for in the right person, and how to trust someone else to take the reins.
If you’ve ever thought “no one can do it like me,” this conversation will show you how letting go can actually help your business grow faster and free you up to focus on the big picture.
We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate your systems, hire great people, and start delegating with confidence.
Get started now and take the next step toward building a business that runs without you on the tools.
Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:
Instagram I Facebook I LinkedIn I Website
Tags
tradie business, hiring operations manager, replacing yourself in business, tradie coaching, trade business growth, business leadership, delegation for tradies, scaling a trade business, UpScale Coaching, tradie podcast, business automation, hiring the right people, business systems for trades, trade business management, coaching for trade business owners
Our coach is taking a well-deserved break to write a book. What’s it about, and when will it be released?
We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate, hire, and delegate. Book your call with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program.
In this episode, we chat about the inspiration behind the book, what business owners can expect to learn from it, and how it ties into building a stronger, more sustainable business.
Whether you’re on the tools or running the team, you’ll hear honest conversations about leadership, mindset, and the real work that goes into creating lasting success. This episode is all about growth, balance, and keeping your vision alive while your business keeps moving forward.
Need help growing your business? Book a free session with our Growth Specialist at upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube:
upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands: take our Tradie Quiz
Follow us for free weekly trade business tips and success stories
Instagram I Facebook I LinkedIn I Website
trade business growth
tradie business coaching
construction business tips
service business strategies
how to grow a trade business
managing a tradie team
tradie time management
business coaching for tradies
scaling a construction business
profitable trade business
tradie marketing tips
getting off the tools
hiring for tradie businesses
tradie business advice
trade business success
lead generation for tradies
lead management for tradies
trade business sales tips
tradie lead generation
quoting and selling for tradies
construction business growth strategies
tradie sales mindset
trade business systems
retaining leads in a trade business
cold outreach for tradies
growing a service business
automating a trade business
delegating as a tradie
building a legacy in business
mindset for trade business owners
how to scale your trade business
Your business is growing fast, the phone’s ringing non-stop, and somehow you’re still on the tools while juggling quotes, invoices, and paperwork. Sound familiar? It might be time to bring in some help.
In this episode, we dive into the third stage of business growth: Hiring and Admin. Our coaches break down when to hire your first admin, how to know if you’re ready, and what to look for in the right person. You’ll hear real examples from trade business owners who’ve taken this step and freed up their time to focus on growth, leadership, and getting off the tools.
If you’re ready to stop drowning in admin and start building a business that runs smoothly without you doing it all, this episode’s for you.
We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate your systems, hire great people, and start delegating with confidence.
Get started now and take the next step toward building the trade business you’ve always wanted.
Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:
Instagram I Facebook I LinkedIn I Website
The holidays can be a pressure cooker for tradie business owners: long hours, tight deadlines, and crews that are running on fumes. In this episode, Coaches Dave and Marc jump in the studio to talk about how to keep both yourself and your team motivated through the busy season without burning out.
They share real stories and practical strategies to help you manage workloads, set realistic goals, and keep your crew fired up right through to Christmas. You’ll learn how smart planning, clear communication, and a strong team culture can make all the difference when things get hectic.
We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate your systems, hire the right people, and start delegating with confidence.
Get started now and make this holiday season your strongest yet.
Follow us for more trade business tips and success stories:
Instagram I Facebook I LinkedIn I Website
Tags
tradie business, tradie coaching, trade business growth, tradie burnout, team motivation, leadership for tradies, holiday planning for tradies, trade business management, coaching for trades, business tips for tradies, UpScale Coaching, tradie podcast, automation for tradies, hire and delegate, business scaling, Christmas season for tradies