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113. Could Your Business Run Without You for a Month?
Apr 29, 2026
26m 29s
112. When Growth Nearly Cost Kade Everything
Apr 22, 2026
1h 11m 09s
111. The Phases of Business Ownership - Part 1: Your Journey to Profit & Freedom
Apr 15, 2026
32m 16s
110. Mindset Matters: How to Break the Working Addiction
Apr 8, 2026
25m 31s
109. You Want Improvement? You Need to Measure It
Apr 1, 2026
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| 4/29/26 |  113. Could Your Business Run Without You for a Month? | Could your business run for a month without you? For most owners, the honest answer is no. Not because the team is incapable, but because the business has been built around the owner. Every quote, every decision, every problem flows back to one person. The result is a business that feels more like a demanding job than the freedom most people set out to create. There are four things that usually collapse when the owner steps away: quoting and sales, job management, decision making and financial control. It’s about having the right people, systems and structure to shift a business from dependence to true operational freedom. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 If the business stops when you leave, you built yourself a job. 🔨 Owners become bottlenecks when every decision, quote, and answer runs through them. 🔨 Sales and quoting often collapse first when the owner steps away. 🔨 Job management breaks quickly without clear systems, roles, and accountability. 🔨 Financial functions stall when invoicing, payroll, and cash flow rely on owners. 🔨 Build the structure slowly so the business works even when you’re gone. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 26m 29s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 |  112. When Growth Nearly Cost Kade Everything | From the outside, Kade Bell-Chambers looked like every successful tradie, growing his business, working hard, money in the bank, and doing it for his family. But behind the scenes, the story was very different. The business was consuming him, pressure was relentless, and the cracks were everywhere. At home, his time and energy were gone, leaving his family with very little of him. Personally, he was drowning, carrying years of stress and unresolved pain, where alcohol became the escape. When he finally broke down, it forced a complete reset. Through accepting help, confronting his habits and rebuilding himself first, Kade transformed his life. Today, he leads a strong lifestyle business, has control again, and most importantly, is present and fully there for his family. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Success on paper can hide chaos, pressure, and personal struggles underneath. 🔨 Revenue growth means nothing if leadership and structure cannot support it. 🔨 Working harder only masks deeper problems that eventually demand real attention. 🔨 Real change began when he focused on fixing himself before business. 🔨 Discipline, habits, and support rebuilt both the man and the business. 🔨 True success means being present, stable, and there for family. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1h 11m 09s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 |  111. The Phases of Business Ownership - Part 1: Your Journey to Profit & Freedom | Most trades businesses don’t stall from lack of effort. They stall from lack of clarity. This is the first of a three-part series that maps the predictable path every trades business follows, starting with the toolbelt phase where everything runs through you. At the core of that journey are three elements that determine whether you move forward or stay stuck. Identity shapes how you see yourself and the role you play. Structure defines how the business is set up and who does what. Strategy focuses your actions at the right time. When these three align with your stage, growth stops feeling random and starts becoming deliberate. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Most trades businesses stall not from effort but from lack of clarity. 🔨 Every business follows predictable phases, even when it feels completely chaotic. 🔨 Knowing your phase stops you solving problems at the wrong time. 🔨 Growth requires shifting identity, not just working harder or longer hours. 🔨 Structure evolves from you wearing all hats to building real capacity. 🔨 Strategy only works when matched to your current stage of growth. 🔨 Dead spots feel like failure but are normal parts of business progression. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 32m 16s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 |  110. Mindset Matters: How to Break the Working Addiction | Seventy-hour weeks. Late nights on the laptop. Family around you, but somehow still far away. For many business owners relentless work slowly becomes an addiction that hides in plain sight. Breaking that addiction starts with giving yourself permission to change your hours, step back from the tools, and build a life beyond the business. Success does not require sacrificing everything else. When mindset shifts first, strategy follows. And when business owners give themselves permission to think differently, they often discover a better way to lead, work and live. Business then grows without consuming their identity, success is measured by more than hours worked, and the freedom they set out to achieve through business finally becomes a reality. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Many business owners confuse constant busyness with real productivity and progress. 🔨 The first step to change is giving yourself permission to do things differently. 🔨 Tradies often carry old on-the-tools habits into running their own businesses. 🔨 Stepping back from the tools helps shift your thinking from worker to leader. 🔨 A hobby outside work can reset your energy and perspective completely. 🔨 You can build a great business and still be present at home. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 25m 31s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 |  109. You Want Improvement? You Need to Measure It | Businesses drift when they rely on gut feel, emotion or bank balances as scoreboards. They improve when leaders track the numbers that truly move the dial. Pipeline, conversion rates, gross margin and cashflow are not abstract financial concepts. They are controllable levers. Even a small lift in margin can add tens of thousands of dollars in profit. The key is not measuring everything. It is choosing what matters, making it visible, keeping it relatable and reviewing it consistently. In fact, one clear metric, tracked weekly, can shift the trajectory of your business over time. We mention Grant Hateley who we interviewed in episode 91. You can listen to that episode here: https://pravargroup.com/grants-mirror-moment-what-happens-when-you-refuse-to-be-average/ In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Margin management drives profit faster than chasing more top-line revenue. 🔨 A visible scoreboard creates urgency, focus, and shared accountability daily. 🔨 Cashflow clarity reduces stress and sharpens strategic decision-making. 🔨 Specific, relatable targets outperform vague ambitions every single time. 🔨 One well-chosen metric beats tracking ten irrelevant ones poorly. 🔨 Consistency turns raw data into disciplined, profitable business growth. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 28m 30s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 |  108. The Hidden Cost of Being a YES Man | Sometimes, the most expensive word in your business is a simple, one-syllable word: “yes”. Unchecked yeses quietly drain profit, time, and energy, and most business owners never stop to measure the cost. In trade businesses especially, momentum is everything. The phone rings, a builder asks for a favour, a client needs “just one more thing,” and before you know it the week’s blown out, the margins are thinner, and you’re home late again. There are hidden trade-offs behind every automatic yes. By shifting from reactive yes to strategic yes, you will give you more time to spend with your loved ones. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Every time you say yes, something else gets sacrificed. 🔨 Good intentions don’t protect your business from costly consequences. 🔨 Saying yes to low margins erodes long-term profitability. 🔨 Fear and guilt often drive decisions disguised as service. 🔨 Time invested in urgencies steals focus from real priorities. 🔨 Leadership improves when choices replace reactive people-pleasing. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 21m 32s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  107. From Backyard Business to Nationwide Industry Leader | From a small trail building operation to a national powerhouse, Dave Willcox has turned Common Ground into a blueprint for extraordinary purpose-driven business growth. What began as a passion project has evolved into a fully structured national organisation, now operating under a complete management team, delivering multiple large-scale projects simultaneously across Australia. The business that once turned over $1.5 million now employs a 70-plus national team and is pushing toward $15 million in annual revenue. Dave has created a culture where passionate trail builders pursue excellence in craftsmanship and support each other to connect the next generation with the outdoors. But behind the growth charts and national footprint is the story of a bloke who sacrificed everything, including his personal wellbeing and family connections to fulfil this purpose. In the early years, long nights, constant travel and the pressure of making payroll almost consumed him. Today, business and life look much different. His is a business built not just for profit, but to support the family it was also meant to serve. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Purpose drives performance more powerfully than pressure ever could. 🔨 Growth demands leadership maturity, not just technical skill. 🔨 Vulnerability strengthens teams more than pretending to have answers. 🔨 Asking for help accelerates progress and protects mental health. 🔨 Systems create freedom when implemented with discipline and courage. 🔨 Success means nothing if family connection is sacrificed. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1h 02m 06s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 |  106. Money Matters: The Weekly and Monthly Habits That Drive Profit – Part 2 | Want stronger cashflow, better profit and fewer nasty surprises? It starts with rhythm. In part two of this Money Matters series, we shift the focus from understanding financial statements to building the weekly and monthly disciplines that make them useful. Knowing your numbers is not a once-a-year task. It is a leadership habit. A tight weekly Cash flow forecast and receivables review protect the oxygen of the business. A structured monthly review of your Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reveals trends, pressure points and real profitability. After all, as a Director, the numbers are your responsibility. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Knowing your numbers is a leadership habit, not optional admin work daily. 🔨 Cash flow is oxygen. Protect it weekly without fail or excuses ever. 🔨 Invoice fast, reconcile faster, chase every dollar owed to you promptly consistently. 🔨 Forecast ahead to prevent painful financial pinch points before they hit hard. 🔨 Your Profit & Loss tells a story ask what it truly means for growth. 🔨 The Balance Sheet reveals obligations you simply cannot afford to ignore. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 25m 25s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 |  105. Money Matters: You’re In Business for Money, So Know Your Numbers – Part 1 | Running a business can slowly create financial pressure that never really switches off. It shows up as late nights, short tempers and decisions made just to survive the next few weeks. The stress isn’t caused by lack of effort. It comes from not clearly understanding what’s going on financially. Many business owners rely on their bank balance for reassurance, but that number can be misleading. Profit doesn’t always mean cash, and cash doesn’t always mean the business is healthy. In this first of two Money Matters episodes, we focus on control and clarity. Real clarity comes from understanding three basics: profit and loss, balance sheet and cashflow. Each shows a different part of the picture. Look at them together and the story becomes clear. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Financial stress grows when business owners don’t understand what their numbers are saying. 🔨 Profit does not equal cash and confusing the two creates dangerous decisions. 🔨 Numbers tell a story about performance position and survival inside every business. 🔨 Understanding basics beats gut feel when making strategic business decisions. 🔨 Cashflow is oxygen without it even profitable businesses can collapse quickly. 🔨 Clarity comes from rhythm discipline and regularly looking at the right reports. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 26m 25s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 |  104. Urgent vs Important: The Mindset Shift Every Trade Business Must Make | Urgency is baked into the DNA of every tradie. Find the problem, fix it fast, move on to the next fire. But the very mindset that gets you off the tools and into business can quietly become the thing that traps you there. Wearing every hat, chasing noise and mistaking movement for progress is a dangerous comfort your business can’t afford. When everything feels urgent, nothing truly important gets done. The result is long hours and a business that runs you instead of the other way around. The shift isn’t complicated — it’s just uncomfortable. You stop being the firefighter and start being the leader. You build leverage through people, systems, and decisions that free you from the day-to-day. That’s the line between owning a business and being owned by one. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Urgency builds great tradies, but it quietly traps business owners in survival mode. 🔨 Wearing every hat keeps you busy, not profitable or scalable. 🔨 What gets you to a million won’t get you beyond it. 🔨 Leverage comes from people, systems, and letting go of control. 🔨 Strategy turns hard work into progress instead of endless motion. 🔨 Sustainable businesses are built by choice, not by working harder. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 27m 27s | ||||||
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| 2/18/26 |  103. Building Systems That Free You From the Day-to-Day Operations | There’s a moment in every growing business where things start to feel heavier, not easier. You’ve got more work, more people, more opportunity, yet somehow less time and more pressure. That’s usually the sign you’ve outgrown the way the business runs. In Episode 55, we talked about structure and how the right people in the right roles create freedom. And that’s true, but structure alone doesn’t carry the load. Knowing who should do the work isn’t enough. You also need clarity on how that work gets done, whether you’re there or not. That’s where systems come in. When structure and systems work together, the business stops leaning on you for every decision and starts running with consistency, confidence, and control. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Growth feels heavier when your business relies on you for everything. 🔨 Without systems, owners become bottlenecks slowing decisions, delivery, and consistent execution daily. 🔨 Systems protect quality by guiding teams to perform correctly without supervision consistently. 🔨 Efficiency improves when repetition disappears and work follows clear, agreed processes always. 🔨 Documenting how work gets done transfers experience from owners to teams effectively. 🔨 One simple system today removes friction, saves time, and creates freedom tomorrow. Go back and listen to Episode 55 on structure: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IDu6IWSzhBM4koBXW9HTJ … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 24m 05s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 |  102. What it takes to run a successful business | Every business owner starts with the same picture in their head: more freedom, more money, a better life for the family. But no one tells you about the cost and sacrifice that comes with that dream. The long hours, sleepless nights, financial stress, the punches you never see coming. Not because you’re not smart enough or don’t work hard enough. But because business will always test how far you’re willing to go. We dig into the real difference between the ones who make it and the ones who quietly disappear: their relationship with challenge, sacrifice, and responsibility. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Running a business means challenges keep coming, no matter how good things look. 🔨 You’ve got to give up comfort sometimes if you actually want to grow. 🔨 Sacrifice is real. Time, energy, and fun stuff get traded for progress. 🔨 Big goals mean big responsibility, and plenty of people rely on your decisions. 🔨 Even wins bring new problems, so staying steady matters more than being perfect. 🔨 Success comes to those who show up, even when it’s messy and uncertain. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 49m 29s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 |  101. Mindset Matters: Being a Great Tradesman Doesn't Mean You'll Run a Great Trades Business | A lot of great tradies get a rude shock when they step into business ownership. It feels like it should be simple: if you’re exceptional at your trade, surely running your own business is the next logical move. But, the skills that make you brilliant on the tools don’t automatically make you effective in business. Many tradies go out on their own because they are looking for more. More time, more money, more freedom. Then reality hits. Technical skill, attention to detail and problem-solving aren’t enough to build profit, systems, leadership or strategy. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Great tradies rarely become great business owners without intentional skill development habits. 🔨 Identity as a tradie must evolve before a business can grow sustainably. 🔨 Business ownership demands new thinking, new systems, leadership, finance and marketing mastery. 🔨 Letting go of perfectionism is essential for building empowered, capable teams today. 🔨 Strategic planning requires stepping back from daily tasks to see direction clearly. 🔨 Growth happens when owners unlearn trade habits and embrace business-focused skills fully. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 19m 18s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 |  100. How 15 Minutes on Monday Saves You Hours During the Week | If your Monday starts with grabbing your phone, checking what’s urgent and reacting your way into the week, you’re not alone, it’s how most owners of a trades business begin. The trouble is, that a reactive start usually turns into a reactive week, leaving you exhausted, busy, and unsure of what you actually achieved. Today, we unpack one of our most powerful productivity tools: the Monday Morning Momentum Framework. It’s a simple ritual that takes just 15–20 focused minutes but can completely shift how you operate. Instead of letting the week control you, this framework helps you sharpen your axe and move the business forward with intention. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Fifteen focused minutes can shift you from overwhelmed to organised for the entire week. 🔨 Celebrating wins builds confidence and momentum even during challenging business periods. 🔨 Facing facts helps you learn quickly and avoid repeating the same mistakes. 🔨 One clear priority each week moves your business forward more than endless to-dos. 🔨 Scheduling tasks protects your time and prevents others from dictating your entire week. 🔨 Consistent routines turn chaos into clarity by anchoring your actions to real priorities. In this episode we mention the book, The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller. Do yourself a favour and grab a copy: https://amzn.asia/d/0MNXuPP … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 32m 38s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 |  99. You want the results? It’s up to YOU! | Real change in business doesn’t start with a new plan, a new hire, or a better market. It starts with who you choose to become. Because the business you’re running right now is a mirror of you. It reflects your standards, your habits, your leadership, your mindset. You might want a $3 million business, but if you’re still showing up like a $1 million operator, that ceiling won’t budge. Growth doesn’t just happen by adding more to your to-do list; it happens by upgrading the person doing the doing. For things to change, first you must change. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Your current business results reflect your habits, standards, mindset, and leadership daily. 🔨 You can’t reach new revenue levels while operating like your old self. 🔨 Strategies only work when the person implementing them upgrades their thinking and behaviour. 🔨 External factors aren’t the problem; meaningful change always starts internally within you. 🔨 Mindset shifts unlock the strategic actions needed to hit bigger goals. 🔨 For things to change this year, you must change consistently first. For some examples of change and transformation we mention two previous podcast guests: Jerry Redman journey from episode 95, and Grant Hatley from episode 91. We encourage you to go back and listen to those conversations: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DcSmeN59hroObrubbwFZ3 … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 23m 00s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 |  98. How to Roadmap Your Next 12 Month Growth Plan - Part 2 | Last episode you set clear Goals for the business you want to build and the lifestyle you want to live, but without a roadmap on how to get there it is just a wish list. Wish lists do not build profitable, sustainable businesses. Strategic plays do. Today we unpack how to turn your 12-month Goals into strategic plays which becomes the 12 month roadmap, chunked down into quarterly sprints that create real momentum and real results. It’s important to nail the distinction between a goal with a strategic play. Getting this wrong leads to overwhelm, lost focus and another year that looks exactly like the last. Getting it right changes everything. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Separating goals from strategic plays prevents confusion and improves planning efficiency quickly. 🔨 Fewer strategic plays executed well create far better yearly momentum and results. 🔨 Quarterly focus keeps plans realistic and stops overwhelm from piling up. 🔨 Hiring, pricing and systems changes all require longer timelines than most expect. 🔨 Overcommitting to too many plays guarantees stalled progress and scattered attention. 🔨 Stacking small wins each quarter compounds into major transformation over several years. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 21m 37s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 |  97. Goal Setting & Planning: It's time to step up and play a bigger game - Part 1 | A new year always brings a rush of energy, fresh headspace, fresh perspective and that feeling of “right, let’s go again.” But while most people drift into January with vague wishes about earning more, working less or getting fitter, very few actually sit down and map out what they want their business and life to look like in 12 months’ time. That is the difference between hoping and heading somewhere on purpose. Clear goals create clarity. Clarity builds confidence. And confidence fuels momentum. This is why intentional planning matters, not just for those who feel stuck but for those who want to keep moving forward. In this episode, we dive into the first step of setting up your best year yet. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Clear goals create clarity that transforms motivation and focus throughout the year. 🔨 Intentional planning replaces vague wishes with a purposeful direction for your business. 🔨 A defined roadmap helps you lead confidently instead of reacting to daily chaos. 🔨 Without clear targets, you risk staying stuck in repetitive, unproductive routines. 🔨 Writing goals down increases accountability and keeps progress visible all year. 🔨 Better is always available when you plan deliberately and chase it consistently. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 27m 28s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 |  Happy New Year – This Is Your Year | Returning 8th January 2026 | We hope you’re having a great break and recharging with the people who matter most. As business owners, we know New Year’s Day can feel like a mix of excitement and pressure. That urge to set big goals and fix everything at once. Resist that temptation. The business you want to build and the life you want to live aren’t created in a single burst of energy, but through small, consistent actions that compound over time. So enjoy the day, relax, and when you’re ready, you’re welcome to book a Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au If you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1m 41s | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | Merry Christmas | Returning 8th January 2026 | As the year winds down, we’re feeling grateful for the conversations we’ve shared, the lessons learned, and the stories from those who’ve stepped up to build better businesses and richer lives. Your support, feedback, and commitment to growth mean the world to us. Now’s the time to put the tools down, switch off the phone, and enjoy the simple moments that really count. Rest, recharge, and soak up the joy of the season. After the festivities, when you’re ready, why not book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life for 2026 and beyond: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1m 59s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 |  96. Stop & Reflect: Turning This Year’s Wins & Lessons into Next Year’s Growth | As we close in on the end of the year, give yourself some space to reflect. Don’t just glance back at what has happened; take the time to dig deep and review the year with intent. Doing so will help you uncover valuable lessons, celebrate the wins that often go unnoticed, and strengthen the confidence needed to move forward. We outline a clear five-question framework to guide you through the process, helping you to turn challenges into growth, recognise what truly worked, and let go of what no longer serves. Take the opportunity this Christmas to reset, gain clarity, and shape the year ahead with purpose and direction. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Reflection is a powerful way to create forward momentum and clarity. 🔨 Deep review helps uncover lessons that surface-level reflection often misses. 🔨 Celebrating small wins builds motivation, gratitude, and lasting self-belief. 🔨 Honest reflection turns challenges into lessons and lessons into growth. 🔨 Clarity comes from recognising what worked and letting go of what didn’t. 🔨 Purposeful reflection sets the foundation for a stronger, more focused year ahead. … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 29m 13s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 |  95. From Confusion to Clarity - Jerry’s Epic 12 Month Business & Life Transformation | Fourteen months ago, plasterer Jerry Redman was stuck on the hamster wheel: long hours, tight cashflow, confused on how to break the cycle. Then he discovered The Trade Den and made the commitment to change. Today, he runs a $2M+ owner-operator business, is completely off the tools, leads an eight-man high-end plastering crew, has support in the office, and is building a business that actually serves his family, lifestyle and financial future. In this episode, we follow Jerry’s epic journey through cashflow crunches, pricing overhauls, installing back-office systems, and shifting his identity from a plaster who ‘just works harder’ to a leader who focuses on growth and profits. If you’re feeling stuck but know you’re capable of more, Jerry’s story is proof of what’s possible when you set clear goals, follow the right roadmap and commit to the priorities that matter. This might be the kick you’ve been waiting for. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Pricing systems gave clarity, confidence and control over every project delivered. 🔨 Letting go of the tools unlocked strategic thinking and real business growth. 🔨 Strong habits and personal discipline fuelled consistency through every tough stage. 🔨 Community support and coaching accelerated decisions, learning and long-term momentum. 🔨 Empowering a team creates pride, ownership and higher-quality outcomes on site. 🔨 Strategic growth replaced chaos, giving Jerry a business with real direction. Jerry started making the change from listening to episodes 23, 24, and 25 of The Trade Den. We encourage you to go back and listen to these three episodes on pricing: 23. The Most Costly Pricing Mistakes You Can Make in a Trades Business 24. How to Adjust Your Prices as Your Business Grows… Without Losing Customers 25. What You Need to be Charging in Your Trades Business Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DcSmeN59hroObrubbwFZ3 … Book a free Discovery Call to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 50m 12s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 |  94. The 6 Essential Steps to a Stress-Free Christmas Shutdown | It’s that time of year again where everyone’s counting the days to a well-earned break. The last thing you want to hear about is another checklist or another thing to do. But here’s the truth: the businesses that plan their shutdown properly are the ones that actually get to switch off. They come back refreshed, ready, and miles ahead of the ones still checking emails on Christmas Eve. So before you throw in the towel for the year, take a breath. A clean shutdown now means a stronger start later. We walk you through the simple steps that make the difference between burnout and a real break. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Businesses that plan well switch off fully and start stronger in January. 🔨 Half-finished jobs today become holiday headaches tomorrow, so close them out. 🔨 Communicate early and clearly with clients, suppliers, and your own team. 🔨 Lock away tools and materials before thieves or vandals find your hard work. 🔨 Cashflow slows over Christmas, so invoice early and follow up before you rest. 🔨 Switch off properly, enjoy your family, and reward yourself with a real break. … Book a free Strategy Session to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 24m 39s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 |  93. Stop Being the Bottleneck: How to Trust your Team and Let Go | Have you ever felt that tug-of-war between wanting to let go and needing to stay in control? You know the business can’t grow unless you start trusting your team; but the last time you did, something went wrong. A mistake on a job. A quote that blew out. A client that complained. And since then, your grip has only tightened. Fear keeps you stuck. Because without trust, you become the bottleneck. You stop your team from stepping up. Today, we unpack how to build that kind of trust. It’s the invisible ingredient every great business runs on. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Micromanagement often comes from fear, not leadership or effective control. 🔨 Past mistakes shouldn’t dictate your future ability to trust others. 🔨 Real trust is earned through capability, consistency, and clear communication. 🔨 Letting go doesn’t mean losing control, it means creating freedom and growth. 🔨 Without trust, you become the bottleneck that slows your business down. 🔨 When trust grows, your people step up and your business thrives. … Book a free Strategy Session to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 31m 29s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 |  92. Time Matters: Take Back Control with a Simple “Stop, Start, Continue” Framework | Most business owners tackle time the wrong way. They cram more in with new systems, apps or hires, hoping it will fix the chaos. But when your cup is already overflowing, adding more only makes the mess worse. The real fix starts with one question: What should I stop doing immediately? When you stop, you create capacity. Then you can start the things that matter and continue what’s already working. The simplest and most effective framework for taking back control of your time and your business is: stop, start, continue. It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing what counts. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 When your cup is full, creating capacity starts with stopping first. 🔨 The first question isn’t what to add, it’s what to stop. 🔨 Eliminating low-value work unlocks time for higher-impact priorities. 🔨 Stopping creates space, starting moves you forward, continuing builds momentum. 🔨 Focus on what delivers value, not on staying endlessly busy. 🔨 Growth happens when you shed what no longer serves your business. … Book a free Strategy Session to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 19m 59s | ||||||
| 11/12/25 |  91. Grant’s mirror moment: What happens when you refuse to be average | Grant Hateley was winging it as a tradie with zero business systems, charging minimal margin and drowning in debt. With self-reflection and grit, he’s managed to breakthrough and turn it all around, and today he’s leading a high-performance team, managing multi-million-dollar builds, and winning top accolades. Late 2023 was a face the facts moment, after borrowing $200k from his dad to keep things afloat, Grant made a powerful declaration, took ownership, and rebuilt himself from the inside out. With the right coaching, he’s now leading with confidence, charging what he’s worth, and planning for the future. Grant’s story hasn’t just turned his business around; he shattered the limiting the beliefs that were holding him bank and stepped into being the leader he was destined to be. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔨 Pricing clarity was the catalyst that saved his business from collapse. 🔨 Personal ownership marked the turning point in both mindset and results. 🔨 Speaking up and making a declaration created powerful public accountability. 🔨 Coaching unlocked not just profit—but deep personal growth and belief. 🔨 Systems, not hustle, became the foundation for scalable success. 🔨 Changing identity from tradie to business owner reshaped his entire trajectory. … Book a free Strategy Session to start your journey toward building a sustainable business and balanced life: www.strategysession.com.au And if you’re not already part of The Trade Den please come over to our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetradeden Find out more about Pravar Group at www.pravargroup.com or https://www.instagram.com/pravargroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1h 04m 49s | ||||||
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