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  • Tradie Sales Hacks with Ryan Tuckwood - Ep 265
    Oct 2 2025

    Do you want more work — but hate the idea of coming across as too salesy? 👷‍♂️ This is the episode for you.

    We’re stoked to be joined by Sales Master Ryan Tuckwood from Swish Sales Coaching for a powerful chat about why so many tradies shy away from selling — and how to shift that mindset so you can win more work without the cringe.


    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.


    Our Head Coaches Mitch and Kirk sit down with Ryan to unpack the sales systems, communication skills, and mindset shifts every tradie needs to confidently quote, convert, and grow.

    Whether you’re running a small team or scaling a growing trade business, this episode will help you rethink what selling really means — and how it can become one of your most powerful business tools.


    🔧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • The key sales skills every tradie business owner should master

    • How to confidently convert more quotes into jobs

    • Proven communication techniques that build trust and credibility

    • What most tradies get wrong about selling — and how to fix it

    • How better sales systems can help you grow faster and more profitably


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    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, tradie sales tips, increasing trade business jobs, sales coaching for tradies, quoting strategies for tradies, growing a trade business with sales

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    1 h
  • These simple systems Changed My Construction Business - Ep 264
    Oct 1 2025

    In this episode, Coach Dave sits down with one of our powerhouse clients, Tommy Kim from Kanan Steel to talk about how he transformed his trade business from working in the day-to-day grind to running a growing, profitable operation.

    You can do it too: ⁠⁠⁠Book your call⁠⁠⁠

    Tommy shares the behind-the-scenes of how he built a steady flow of quality leads, opened a brand-new facility, and learned to attract the right jobs — not just any jobs.


    💼 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.


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    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 trade business, cold outreach for tradies, growing a service business, Construction business, Steel Business


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    22 min
  • Tradie Tips: Prepping Your Team for the Crazy Season - Ep 263
    Sep 28 2025

    The end-of-year rush and seasonal peaks can make or break a tradie business. In this episode, our Co-Founder Erina and UpScale Coach Brandon Lewis and Trade Business Owner of Genesis Electrical & Air break down how to get your business and your staff ready for the busy period.

    👉 ⁠Book your call⁠ with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program. ⁠Get started now⁠.


    From managing staff workloads and scheduling smarter, to tightening up systems so nothing falls through the cracks — this chat is packed with practical tips to help tradie business owners stay on top of the chaos. You’ll learn how to:

    • Prep your team for high-demand weeks without burning them out.

    • Keep jobs flowing smoothly, even when the phones don’t stop ringing.

    • Spot the bottlenecks early and fix them before they hit.

    • Use systems and planning to turn a stressful season into a profitable one.

    Whether you’re in electrical, plumbing, construction, or any other trade — this episode will help you run your business with confidence when things get hectic.

    We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate, hire, and delegate.

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      Core Business Growth

      • trade business growth

      • tradie business coaching

      • service business strategies

      • how to grow a trade business

      • scaling a construction business

      • profitable trade business

      • trade business success

      • growing a service business

      Team & Leadership

      • managing a tradie team

      • hiring for tradie businesses

      • tradie business advice

      • preparing staff for busy season

      • staff management in tradie business

      • tradie leadership tips

      Time & Systems

      • tradie time management

      • trade business systems

      • getting off the tools

      • scheduling for tradie businesses

      • tradie workflow management

      Marketing & Sales

      • tradie marketing tips

      • trade business sales tips

      • tradie sales mindset

      • quoting and selling for tradies

      • tradie lead generation

      • lead management for tradies

      • retaining leads in trade business

      • cold outreach for tradies

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    24 min
  • You Can Be the Best Sparky, But Business Is a Different Game - Ep 262
    Sep 25 2025

    In this episode, our Head Coach Luke sits down with Nathan and Nathan from https://n2electrical.com.au/

    What started as a side hustle while holding down full-time jobs quickly grew into a full-blown tradie business.


    After tackling loads of residential jobs and building up momentum, they made the leap over a year ago to give their business 100% of their time and focus.

    👉 ⁠Book your call⁠ with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program. ⁠Get started now⁠.


    They share what it was really like to step off the tools, grow a team, and back themselves fully in business.

    Early on, they joined our UpScale Growth Lab program, felt the benefits firsthand, and then jumped straight into the Accelerator Program to push their growth further.


    In this chat, they open up about how coaching helped them sharpen their systems, scale their operations, and avoid the common traps that hold many tradie business owners back.


    This episode is for you if you’re wondering: What’s next once you’ve automated, hired, and started making solid profits? Nathan and Nathan share the lessons they learned about leadership, mindset, and building a business that’s set up to thrive long-term.


    We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate, hire, and delegate.

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    25 min
  • Nailing Difficult Staff Conversations for 70% Better Efficiency - Ep 261
    Sep 24 2025

    Our Co-Founder and Head Coach Mitch and Head Coach Kirk are finally back together in the studio—and they’re tackling one of the biggest challenges tradie business owners face: staff conversations.


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    GC Event https://www.upscale-coaching.com/gold-coast-live-event-podcast




    Here’s the truth: around 70% of workplace efficiency issues in tradie businesses come from communication breakdowns. That’s why mastering difficult staff conversations isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s the key to keeping your team focused, productive, and working well together.

    In this episode, Mitch and Kirk share real strategies for handling tough chats with your tradie crew—whether it’s about performance, attitude, or getting everyone on the same page.

    If you’ve ever put off a tough conversation with your team because you didn’t know how to handle it—you’ll want to listen in.


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    • tradie business growth

    • trade business success

    • growing a service business

    • construction business growth hacks

    • scaling a construction business

    • profitable trade business

    • tradie business coaching

    • business coaching for tradies

    • tradie business advice

    • service business strategies

    • managing a tradie team

    • hiring for tradie businesses

    • difficult staff conversations

    • tradie leadership tips

    • building a reliable tradie crew

    • tradie time management

    • trade business systems

    • getting off the tools

    • automating a trade business

    • tradie marketing tips

    • tradie sales mindset

    • trade business sales tips

    • quoting and selling for tradies

    • cold outreach for tradies

    • tradie lead generation

    • lead management for tradies

    • retaining leads in trade business

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    26 min
  • Stop Doing It All. Find Your Niche and Win - Ep 260
    Sep 21 2025

    Trying to do it all can leave your business stretched thin — and your profits slipping. In this episode of the UpScale Business Podcast, we show tradies why finding your niche is key to standing out, becoming an expert, and winning better jobs. When you focus on what you do best, you attract the right clients, boost your reputation, and finally start working smarter, not harder.


    And hey, Gold Coast – we’re coming your way! ☀️

    If you're in SE QLD and want to connect with other growth-focused tradie business owners, grab your seat at our next Live Event in Gold Coast, QLD.

    📍 Thursday, 2nd of October at 6:00 PM 🎟️ Book your spot now


    Whether you’re struggling to win work, feeling burnt out, or unsure how to specialise, this episode gives practical advice to help you carve out your niche and grow your business.

    👉 We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate systems, hire the right people, and delegate with confidence.


    Book your call with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program.


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    30 min
  • Tradie Tips: How Your Tonality Could Be Costing You Sales - Ep 259
    Sep 18 2025

    Your tone can make or break a sale — even if your offer is solid. In this episode of the UpScale Business Podcast, our Co-Founders Mitch & Dave share their real-world experience in sales and explain why the right energy and tonality are key to closing deals with confidence.


    And hey, Gold Coast – we’re coming your way! ☀️ If you're in SE QLD and want to connect with other growth-focused tradie business owners, grab your seat at our next Live Event in Gold Coast, QLD.

    📍 Thursday, 2nd of October at 6:00 PM

    🎟️ Book your spot now


    If you’ve ever felt like you’re struggling to win jobs or clients despite knowing your numbers, this episode will give you practical tips on how to communicate with impact, project confidence, and convert more leads into paying work.

    👉 We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate your systems, hire the right people, and delegate with confidence. Book your call with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program.


    Get started now.

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    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 | tradie sales tips | winning more jobs | sales confidence for tradies | closing deals

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    38 min
  • The 10% Discount That’s Costing Tradies 50% of Their Profit - Ep 258
    Sep 17 2025

    Do you feel worthless when you’re not on the tools or the phone isn’t ringing? You’re not alone. A lot of tradies cut their prices just to land work — even if they don’t fully understand their numbers.


    And hey, Gold Coast – we’re coming your way! ☀️ If you're in SE QLD and want to connect with other growth-focused tradie business owners, grab your seat at our next Live Event in Gold Coast, QLD.

    📍 Thursday, 2nd of October at 6:00 PM

    🎟️ Book your spot now


    At UpScale, we help tradies every day to win more work, get on top of their numbers, and take back their time — so they can focus on growing their business (and enjoying life off the tools).

    👉 Have a chat with our team to see how we can help.

    Book your chat with our team now

    In this episode of the UpScale Business Podcast, our Head Coaches Kirk & Luke share what they’ve seen working with tradies across Australia.

    They break down why discounting is such a trap, how it keeps you stuck, and what you should be doing instead to win better jobs, protect your margins, and grow a sustainable business.

    If you’ve ever felt pressured to lower your prices just to stay busy, this episode will show you a smarter way forward.

    👉 We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate your systems, hire the right people, and delegate with confidence. Book your call with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program.


    ⁠Get started now⁠⁠⁠

    Follow us

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    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


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    35 min