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 shutdowns

✅ Protect your team and your reputation

✅ Save time on paperwork and compliance headaches

✅ Get expert health and safety advice without hiring in-house

Nick also shares how HazardCo is supporting residential builders with smarter systems and how AI could shape the future of site safety.

To connect with Nick Halley, check all the links below:

– Website: https://www.hazardco.com/au/

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hazardco_/

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HazardCo/

– Email: info@hazardco.com

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Even experienced builders can lose big when they step into property development without the right strategy. In this episode, I sit down with Steve Chandler as we talk about the financial traps, mindset gaps, and planning mistakes that catch so many builders off guard. If you’ve ever thought about developing your own projects or scaling beyond construction, this is a must-listen.

• Why solid builders still fail in development

• Key mindset shifts from trade to strategy

• How to test a deal with feasibility studies

• The cost of wrong assumptions

• Developer risk vs. builder profit

• Asset protection 101

• Why who you work with matters

To connect with Steve, check all the links below:

• Website: https://stevechandler.com.au/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenchandler/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertydevelopmentinstitute

• Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/c/StevenChandler

• Phone: 1300 2000 21

📌 Want to identify and fix the ONE issue holding your business back? Take the Builder’s Scorecard in just 90 seconds and get personalized insights on how to improve your business. https://bit.ly/BuildersSuccessScorecard

Stay tuned next week when we talk about it. So, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get that episode as soon it gets released. Until then, stay healthy.

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Most builders think scaling means more jobs, more blokes, more stress. But what if there was a better way?

In this episode, I chat with Richard Armstrong from Procalc about a smarter growth strategy—scaling your profit margin, not your workload.

We dig into:

• Why more jobs ≠ more profit
  
  

• How to raise your prices without losing quality clients
  
  

• The power of delivering a great experience—not just a great home
  
  

• How to reduce team size and boost productivity
  
  

• What real purpose and energy can do for your business
  
  

If you’re a residential builder who’s tired of the hustle and ready to work smarter—not harder—this one’s for you.

To connect with Richard, check all the links below:

• Website: https://procalc.com.au/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076206650142

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procalc.au/?hl=en

• Twitter: https://x.com/procalc_au

• Want to call? +61 405 327 949

📌 Want to identify and fix the ONE issue holding your business back? Take the Builder’s Scorecard in just 90 seconds and get personalized insights on how to improve your business. https://bit.ly/BuildersSuccessScorecard

Stay tuned next week when we talk about it. So, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get that episode as soon it gets released. Until then, stay healthy.

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Builder coaching isn’t all systems and success stories—this is the real deal.

In this honest conversation, builder Matthew Auld shares how he lost over $100K on a project, battled burnout, and nearly quit his business. We talk through the mindset shifts, hard-earned lessons, and the game-changing value of being surrounded by a community that truly gets it.

If you’re a residential builder feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure if coaching is worth the investment—this episode gives you the truth most people won’t.

To connect with Matthew Auld, Check all the links below:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthew.auld.builder/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capital.sheds/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capital.sheds

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100034819557003

📌 Want to identify and fix the ONE issue holding your business back? Take the Builder’s Scorecard in just 90 seconds and get personalized insights on how to improve your business. https://bit.ly/BuildersSuccessScorecard

Stay tuned next week when we talk about it. So, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get that episode as soon it gets released. Until then, stay healthy.

In this episode of The ToolShed Podcast, I spoke with Steph Apostolidis—better known as the Melbourne Chippy Chick—about her journey into the trades and how she’s reshaping the culture for women in construction across Australia.

Steph shares the origin of the Tradie Lady Club, a growing community supporting female tradies through connection, events, and mentorship. From tackling isolation on job sites to empowering women to start their own businesses, this is a story of resilience, passion, and community-driven change.

What You’ll Learn:

– How Steph got into carpentry and built her career

– Why she created the Tradie Lady Club

– Common challenges women face in the trades

– How community can transform confidence and opportunity

– Inspiring stories of female-led trade businesses

– The importance of support networks in the building industry

If you’re a woman in trades, a builder passionate about inclusivity, or looking to understand how culture impacts performance on-site, this episode is a must-listen.

To connect with Stefanie, Check all the links below:

✅ Follow Melbourne Chippy Chick on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/melbournechippychick

✅ Join the Tradie Lady Club (Facebook Group)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradieladyclub

✅ Check out the Tradie Lady Club Website & Merch

https://www.tradieladyclub.com.au

📌 Want to identify and fix the ONE issue holding your business back? Take the Builder’s Scorecard in just 90 seconds and get personalized insights on how to improve your business. https://bit.ly/BuildersSuccessScorecard

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I interviewed Nick Daffy from Styck Construction Software to discuss how builders can boost their business profits by streamlining project management and finances. We covered tools that prevent cost overruns, simplify subcontractor management, and improve budget tracking. Discover essential features and integrations like Xero that can transform your construction business and increase efficiency.

Episode Highlights:

• Maximize construction business profits.

• Prevent cost overruns and improve project efficiency.

• Simplify subcontractor management and financial tracking.

• Integrate with Xero for seamless accounting.

• Utilize easy-to-use construction project management software.

Call to Action:

• Get a 14-day free trial: https://styck.com.au/

📌 Want to identify and fix the ONE issue holding your business back? Take the Builder’s Scorecard in just 90 seconds and get personalized insights on how to improve your business. https://bit.ly/BuildersSuccessScorecard

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If you’re a builder or tradie struggling to get consistent, high-quality leads, you’re not alone—and you’re probably focusing on the wrong problem. In this episode of The ToolShed, I sit down with Matt Jones from The Site Shed to reveal the one change that can dramatically increase your leads without spending more on ads or chasing clients.

We break down:

• The #1 marketing mistake tradies make

• Why most builders don’t have a lead problem—they have a follow-up problem

• How to build trust and authority using simple content

• Why video marketing is a powerful tool for builders

• How AI tools can automate lead handling and improve client experience

• The key to turning leads into booked projects

To connect with Matt Jones, check all the links below:

Tradie Web Guys: https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/

The Site Shed Podcast: https://www.thesiteshed.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesiteshed

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesiteshed/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-site-shed/

Whether you’re in renovations, residential building, or any trade-based business, this episode gives you practical, real-world strategies to improve your marketing system, boost your conversion rates, and grow a profitable, stress-free business.

Want to identify and fix the ONE issue holding your business back? Take the Builder’s Scorecard in just 90 seconds and get personalized insights on how to improve your business. https://bit.ly/BuildersSuccessScorecard

Stay tuned next week when we talk about it. So, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get that episode as soon it gets released. Until then, stay healthy.