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The Trade Den

If you’re a tradie and you’ve gone out on your own you’ve probably done it because you want more out of your life… to earn more money, build wealth, have more free time with your family and live a great lifestyle. But for so many business owners they end up working long hours, not generating enough profit and ending up tired, stressed and with no time to connect with the very thing that matters to them most … their families. In The Trade Den Podcast, we pull back the

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101. Mindset Matters: Being a Great Tradesman Doesn't...

The Trade Den ·

2026/02/04

A lot of great tradies get a rude shock when they step into business ownership. It feels like it should be simple: if you’re exceptional at your trade, surely running your own business is the next logical move. But, the skills that make you brilliant on the tools don’t automatically make you effective in business. Many tradies go out on their own because they are looking for more. More time, more money, more freedom. Then reality hits. Technical skill, attention to detail and

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32:38

100. How 15 Minutes on Monday Saves You Hours During...

The Trade Den ·

2026/01/28

If your Monday starts with grabbing your phone, checking what’s urgent and reacting your way into the week, you’re not alone, it’s how most owners of a trades business begin. The trouble is, that a reactive start usually turns into a reactive week, leaving you exhausted, busy, and unsure of what you actually achieved. Today, we unpack one of our most powerful productivity tools: the Monday Morning Momentum Framework. It’s a simple ritual that takes just 15–20 focused

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23:00

99. You want the results? It’s up to YOU!

The Trade Den ·

2026/01/21

Real change in business doesn’t start with a new plan, a new hire, or a better market. It starts with who you choose to become. Because the business you’re running right now is a mirror of you. It reflects your standards, your habits, your leadership, your mindset. You might want a $3 million business, but if you’re still showing up like a $1 million operator, that ceiling won’t budge. Growth doesn’t just happen by adding more to your to-do list; it happens by upgrading

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21:37

98. How to Roadmap Your Next 12 Month Growth Plan -...

The Trade Den ·

2026/01/14

Last episode you set clear Goals for the business you want to build and the lifestyle you want to live, but without a roadmap on how to get there it is just a wish list. Wish lists do not build profitable, sustainable businesses. Strategic plays do. Today we unpack how to turn your 12-month Goals into strategic plays which becomes the 12 month roadmap, chunked down into quarterly sprints that create real momentum and real results. It’s important to nail the distinction between a goal with a

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27:28

97. Goal Setting & Planning: It's time to step up and...

The Trade Den ·

2026/01/07

A new year always brings a rush of energy, fresh headspace, fresh perspective and that feeling of “right, let’s go again.” But while most people drift into January with vague wishes about earning more, working less or getting fitter, very few actually sit down and map out what they want their business and life to look like in 12 months’ time. That is the difference between hoping and heading somewhere on purpose. Clear goals create clarity. Clarity builds confidence. And

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1:41

Happy New Year – This Is Your Year | Returning 8th...

The Trade Den ·

2025/12/31

We hope you’re having a great break and recharging with the people who matter most. As business owners, we know New Year’s Day can feel like a mix of excitement and pressure. That urge to set big goals and fix everything at once. Resist that temptation. The business you want to build and the life you want to live aren’t created in a single burst of energy, but through small, consistent actions that compound over time. So enjoy the day, relax, and when you’re ready,

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1:59

Merry Christmas | Returning 8th January 2026

The Trade Den ·

2025/12/24

As the year winds down, we’re feeling grateful for the conversations we’ve shared, the lessons learned, and the stories from those who’ve stepped up to build better businesses and richer lives. Your support, feedback, and commitment to growth mean the world to us. Now’s the time to put the tools down, switch off the phone, and enjoy the simple moments that really count. Rest, recharge, and soak up the joy of the season. After the festivities, when you’re ready, why not

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29:13

96. Stop & Reflect: Turning This Year’s Wins &...

The Trade Den ·

2025/12/17

As we close in on the end of the year, give yourself some space to reflect. Don’t just glance back at what has happened; take the time to dig deep and review the year with intent. Doing so will help you uncover valuable lessons, celebrate the wins that often go unnoticed, and strengthen the confidence needed to move forward. We outline a clear five-question framework to guide you through the process, helping you to turn challenges into growth, recognise what truly worked, and let go of what no

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50:12

95. From Confusion to Clarity - Jerry’s Epic 12 Month...

The Trade Den ·

2025/12/10

Fourteen months ago, plasterer Jerry Redman was stuck on the hamster wheel: long hours, tight cashflow, confused on how to break the cycle. Then he discovered The Trade Den and made the commitment to change. Today, he runs a $2M+ owner-operator business, is completely off the tools, leads an eight-man high-end plastering crew, has support in the office, and is building a business that actually serves his family, lifestyle and financial future. In this episode, we follow Jerry’s epic journey

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24:39

94. The 6 Essential Steps to a Stress-Free Christmas...

The Trade Den ·

2025/12/03

It’s that time of year again where everyone’s counting the days to a well-earned break. The last thing you want to hear about is another checklist or another thing to do. But here’s the truth: the businesses that plan their shutdown properly are the ones that actually get to switch off. They come back refreshed, ready, and miles ahead of the ones still checking emails on Christmas Eve. So before you throw in the towel for the year, take a breath. A clean shutdown now means a

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31:29

93. Stop Being the Bottleneck: How to Trust your Team...

The Trade Den ·

2025/11/26

Have you ever felt that tug-of-war between wanting to let go and needing to stay in control? You know the business can’t grow unless you start trusting your team; but the last time you did, something went wrong. A mistake on a job. A quote that blew out. A client that complained. And since then, your grip has only tightened. Fear keeps you stuck. Because without trust, you become the bottleneck. You stop your team from stepping up. Today, we unpack how to build that kind of trust. It’s

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19:59

92. Time Matters: Take Back Control with a Simple...

The Trade Den ·

2025/11/19

Most business owners tackle time the wrong way. They cram more in with new systems, apps or hires, hoping it will fix the chaos. But when your cup is already overflowing, adding more only makes the mess worse. The real fix starts with one question: What should I stop doing immediately? When you stop, you create capacity. Then you can start the things that matter and continue what’s already working. The simplest and most effective framework for taking back control of your time and your business

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64:49

91. Grant’s mirror moment: What happens when you...

The Trade Den ·

2025/11/12

Grant Hateley was winging it as a tradie with zero business systems, charging minimal margin and drowning in debt. With self-reflection and grit, he’s managed to breakthrough and turn it all around, and today he’s leading a high-performance team, managing multi-million-dollar builds, and winning top accolades. Late 2023 was a face the facts moment, after borrowing $200k from his dad to keep things afloat, Grant made a powerful declaration, took ownership, and rebuilt himself from the

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40:11

90. How to Manage Stress in a Stress-Driven World

The Trade Den ·

2025/11/05

Stress isn’t just a feeling. It’s not simply being busy or under pressure, it’s your body’s primal response to threat. The same surge of cortisol that once saved us from a lion still fires when the invoice is overdue, a staff member quits, or the pipeline runs dry. Why is that a problem? Well, in business that lion never stops chasing us. For months or years, we can stay in fight-or-flight mode, and the cost shows up everywhere: in our health, our families, and our bottom

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21:58

89. Leadership Matters: Calling all Control Freaks –...

The Trade Den ·

2025/10/29

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “It’s just easier if I do it myself,” you might be caught in the control trap. And it’s likely costing your business more than you think. One of the biggest blockers to growth in trades businesses is the control freak mindset. Over time, it creates dependency, stalls decision-making, and drains time and energy from the owner. Growth slows, stress builds, and the team fails to reach its potential. The solution lies in shifting from

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33:54

88. Why saying “no” to more work may be the smartest...

The Trade Den ·

2025/10/22

What if the smartest move you could make in business… was saying no? Not just to the wrong jobs. But to the wrong clients. The tempting work that looks good today could wreck your team, reputation, and bottom line tomorrow. Every successful trade business hits a point where demand outweighs capacity. More calls, more bookings, more “can you just…?” requests. And the gut instinct is to say yes to it all. But the thing is, more isn’t always better. Better is better

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61:02

87. From Chaos to Growth: How Phil Embraced Systems...

The Trade Den ·

2025/10/15

Phil Kerr was overworked, frustrated…angry. He was running a seven-day-a-week business that had plateaued, barely paying himself, and missing time with his young family. The breaking point? An honest drawing from his four-year-old son: a picture of his dad as an angry man. That moment changed everything. Phil realised something had to give. He couldn’t just keep working harder; he needed to work smarter and lead differently. Fast-forward to today and Phil has transformed not only

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27:06

86 . Family Matters: Parenting for Growth - The...

The Trade Den ·

2025/10/08

The language we use as parents plays a critical role in shaping a child’s mindset, self-belief, and relationship with challenge. Every time we speak to our kids, we’re either setting them up to grow or teaching them to avoid challenge. It’s not about being perfect parents. It’s about becoming more aware. From “you’re so smart” to “you tried your best,” we unpack the unintended messages hiding in everyday praise. Whether your kids are little or

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46:20

85. Stop Doing It All Yourself – Build Your “Power Team”

The Trade Den ·

2025/10/01

Too many tradies burn out trying to be everything at once – accountant, lawyer, marketer, and still a hands-on business owner – and it’s costing them time, money, and growth. The smartest operators build a “power team” of professionals who protect their business, unlock opportunity, and keep them focused on what they do best. There are two layers of support every growing trades business needs: trusted advisors (accountant, financial planner, solicitor, coach) and go-to

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27:47

84. Mindset Matters: Fixed vs Growth, the Mindset...

The Trade Den ·

2025/09/24

When something goes wrong in your business, what’s your first reaction? Do you spiral into self-doubt, or ask yourself what you can learn from this? That instant response reveals your mindset …and it’s either propelling your business forward or holding it back. Today, we dive into one of the most powerful concepts in business psychology: fixed versus growth mindset. It’s not just theory. It’s the reason some business owners thrive while others stay stuck. We unpack how

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