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 you a builder making good money but still feeling broke, stressed, and stuck? In this episode of The ToolShed Podcast, Tony Harrington returns for a powerful deep-dive into a silent business killer: financial stress. We explore how money pressure sabotages productivity, damages relationships, and keeps great builde
We're excited to feature Stacey Combe on this week’s episode of The ToolShed Podcast, where we unpack mindfulness and self-leadership in the construction industry. Discover practical tools to reduce stress, improve focus, and finally gain control over the chaos. Whether you’re managing a team, running your own building
Most builders start their business chasing freedom—more time, more money, more control. But for many, that freedom never comes. Instead, they end up stuck in stress, chaos, and low profit. In this episode, Ron Nussbaum shares why builders get trapped in survival mode—and how to break the cycle. You'll learn how to reco
What does it take to go from working on the tools to building multiple businesses? In this episode of The ToolShed, Tas Moulis shares his journey from house painter to business coach and founder of Tradiematepro. We unpack the mindset, systems, and leadership moves that helped him break free from the day-to-day grind—a
In this episode, Mick Hawes chats with Michael Stewart from Peak Synergy Mentoring to unpack the truth about leadership in building businesses. Learn how to lead by example, build trust, and create a culture where your crew takes ownership—without burning yourself out. Key Highlights: – Why being “the boss” creates bot
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