The ToolShed Podcast
The Toolshed podcast keeps you up to date with what's happening in the Building Industry. Keeping your finger on the pulse of changing trends, so you can take advantage of opportunities and avoid becoming a dinosaur! Every episode we'll talk about how these trends affect you, and what steps you can take to stay ahead of the curve. You'll learn how to use new technologies to make your business more efficient and effective, how to connect with other builders and architects, and how to make sure your projects are profitable. Essential conversations with people who are committed to a better Building Industry for everyone involved.
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Are traditional bank loans silently draining your building business? In this episode, Mick Hawes is joined by finance strategist Martin Cattach to unpack the #1 loan mistake that keeps many Aussie builders broke—and what to do instead. From understanding the difference between cashflow and liquidity, to discovering sma
Estimating is one of the most frustrating and time-consuming parts of running a building business\ and it’s where many builders lose money without realising it. In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Lawson from V2E to talk about how builders can take the pain out of quoting using 3D construction models, accurate take
Ever feel like your building business should be growing faster—but something invisible is holding it back? In this episode, I’m joined by Andy Barker from OrgTree to uncover the cultural blind spots that quietly kill team performance and profit. This isn’t about tools or quoting software it’s about trust, communication
Still juggling spreadsheets, scattered apps, and endless WhatsApp messages to manage your building business? In this episode, I sit down with Jordan and Alex from Loop Logics, a software solution built by builders, for builders to find out how they’re helping Aussie builders streamline their operations, boost profit, a
What happens when someone takes a chance on a week of work experience—and ends up becoming a powerful leader in the trades? In this episode of The ToolShed, Mick Hawes chats with Ashley Belteky, who shares her inspiring story of how an accidental entry into the world of diesel mechanics turned into a career rooted in p
Is your building site truly compliant—or just one accident away from disaster? In this episode of The ToolShed Podcast, I was joined by Nick Halley from HazardCo to uncover the truth about health and safety compliance on Australian worksites. Discover how a simple system can help you: – Avoid massive fines and site shu