In this episode, Verity sits down with Rebeka from BuildHer Collective, a registered builder and powerhouse entrepreneur redefining what it means to build with purpose. From her start in commercial construction to empowering women to renovate for profit, Rebeka shares her honest take on the industry from miscommunications on job sites to the transformational power of design.

We explore the 2025 James Hardie Modern Home Guide, shifting trends like Box Modern style, and how post-COVID living has reshaped home design priorities. Rebecca unpacks why women bring something unique and vital to the world of construction, and how community, education, and real-life experience can turn a passion for homes into a pathway to wealth.

If you’ve ever dreamed of taking on a renovation (with fewer tears and more strategy), this chat is full of wisdom, laughs, and practical advice. Whether you're managing a tradie business or dreaming of your own build, you’ll walk away feeling informed and inspired.

To learn more about BuildHer Collective, visit: https://buildhercollective.com.au/ and learn more about Rebecca here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeka-morgan-b301642a/?originalSubdomain=au

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In this episode of the TradieWives podcast, Verity sits down with Emma from Formery Architects and Interior Design. A powerhouse creative and fellow podcaster (Plannery). Emma shares her inspiring leap from the corporate world into business ownership, and how she's now creating dream homes with intention, empathy, and function.

We explore:

• How to know when it’s time to back yourself and take the leap
• The biggest design shifts since COVID, including home offices and minimalism
• Communication tips for tradies working with designers and clients
• Why women bring powerful change to the construction and design industries
• Upcoming trends in architecture and design (hint: curves, calm spaces, and connection)

Whether you’re renovating, running a trade business, or just love a good story about business and balance, this episode is for you.

To learn more about Formery Architects, visit: https://formery.com.au/ and learn more about Emma here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-holmes-formery/?originalSubdomain=au

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Sales doesn’t have to feel icky—and in this episode, Verity sits down with Fran from Metisan Sales Solution Architects. With decades of experience in the sales world (including walking away from a $2 million client), Fran shares her refreshingly honest and down-to-earth approach to sales that’s rooted in wisdom, trust, and client care.

Whether you’re a tradie trying to explain your value beyond the price tag, or a business owner figuring out how to turn great customer relationships into repeat work and referrals this episode is packed with real-world tips, relatable stories, and the kind of mindset shifts that make sales feel good for everyone involved.

You’ll learn:

• Why objections are a good thing (and how to reframe them)
• How to build a sales process that works for both you and your clients
• How to empower your team to support sales on site
• Why honesty and clarity beat fancy sales scripts every time

To learn more about Metisan Sales Solution Architects, visit: https://www.metisan.com.au/

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