We all know systems are THE way to create a successful business. Well, we heard it somewhere from someone who said so… even author of The E Myth, Michael Gerber told us… but where to start when it comes to actually CREATING systems that work for small business? Today’s guest … Read More
TIB207 What’s YOUR story? Unpacking the stories that keep us where we are
In another episode focused on change and how to make it in business and life, Waz and Nic take a look at the stories we tell ourselves. Especially the ones we tell ourselves that keep us ‘stuck’, afraid and uncomfortable. With many business owners feeling alone and isolated in their … Read More
2021 TIB Excellence Awards
Well that’s a wrap! The 2021 TIB Excellence Awards have come to a close and boy oh boy did we get some ripper entries. On the 23rd April, 2021 we all joined together (virtually of course) to celebrate all the awesome tradies in business across Australia and NZ and…. to … Read More
TIB206 Are you a finisher? Why it’s important and how to stop starting things and start finishing them
Do you have unfinished projects around the home? What about your to-do list… is that completed at the end of every week? Maybe you feel like you have a thousand things to ‘remember’ in your head? Plenty of people struggle with finishing what they’ve started so you’re not alone! Problem … Read More
TIB205 Real Tradie Guys – Dan Pollard founder of Fergus on business as a science AND how to do it in your business
It seems a lot of people think business success comes from luck, inheritances, natural talent or all of the above! While it can often appear as though this is the case when looking at those who have succeeded, today’s guest is here to tell you why nothing could be further … Read More
Training your team to problem solve without you
You didn’t get off the tools to become a firefighter and yet dealing with problem spot fires left, right and centre can have you feeling like one. It’s also taking your time and focus away from other tasks and from loved ones. When building your business, and your team, hiring … Read More
TIB204 Comfort zones and the hidden cost of staying inside them
You’ve probably seen the graphic showing the 2 circles, one being your comfort zone and one being way outside it… and that’s where the magic happens? Problem is, so many people are stuck in their comfort zone and they don’t even realise. They either think they’ve gone outside their comfort … Read More
TIB203 Cyber Security. Protecting yourself from attack using some simple tools
Yuk. Cyber crime. It just feels so icky when someone makes a fraudulent transaction on our card or copies our Facebook profile and tries to set up a fake account. If it’s never happened to you then you can count your lucky stars… and take some action now so … Read More
TIB202 Being vulnerable – why getting fit before you join the gym is hurting your business
As a former CrossFit trainer, Waz saw countless people come to the gym wanting to get fitter and stronger, only to have them leave and say “I’ll come back when I’m fitter and stronger”. What the? It’s true. many of us don’t want to start something new or different until … Read More
TIB201 Business awards – time waster or actual benefit to your business?
In the era of ‘everyone gets a prize’ is there really any point to business awards? Waz and Nic have both entered, won and judged business awards and have some interesting and perhaps surprising leassons from their experience. Are awards worth the effort to enter? Are they just a w*nk? … Read More