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UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction business
The #1 Business Podcast for Service and Trade-based business owners who want to take control of their lives and understand the Road Map towards financial Freedom through their business. Join Industry-leading Coaches Mitch Van and Erina Roch with world-class experts as we discuss all things business, Marketing, leadership, Growth and more. Get instant access to tools, tips, tricks and hacks that have helped to explode thousands of businesses just like yours.
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UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessDealing with Staff - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 244
Mitch & Erina are back—and they're diving into one of the toughest topics in business: dealing with staff.You can’t keep everyone happy, and sometimes it feels…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessYou’ve nailed it in business, What's next - UpScale Legacy (Ep 247)
You’ve nailed it in business — you’re off the tools, your systems are automated, and the profits are rolling in. So, what’s next? How do you keep pushing for…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessYou only get 18 summers with your kids - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business
In this episode, Kirk and Brendan tackle a common struggle: "I don't have time to play with my kids or go on date nights with my wife..." Coach Brendan shares…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessMastering the Hiring Process for Business Growth - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 242
In this episode of the Upscale Business Podcast, our Coaches Kirk and Luke discuss the critical aspects of hiring for business owners, particularly those in…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessGet New Staff Up to Speed—Fast - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 241
In this episode of the Upscale Business Podcast, Kirk Neal and Mitch Van discuss the critical aspects of hiring for business owners, particularly those in the…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessWhen It All Gets Too Much: Mental Health in Trades Special Guest Foremind’s Joel Anderson - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business
The load on small business owners is heavy—and everyone carries it differently.August is Tradie National Health Month, so we’re resharing this powerful episode…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessMastering the Art of Hiring: Green and Red Flags - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 240
In this episode of the Upscale podcast, Brandon Lewis and Kirk Neal discuss the critical aspects of hiring, focusing on identifying green and red flags in…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessClient fears: Subcontractor or Subby - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 239
In this episode, Luke & Dave dive into a hot topic from our coaching sessions — the fears around hiring or bringing on a subcontractor. They break down the…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessFrom Trade to Triumph: Russell's Business Journey - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 238
Our Head Coach Kirk sits down with Russell Green, founder of OTG Hydraulic Design , to chat all things business and his journey from the ground up.Sick of…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessFeeling Stuck! Time for a Tradie Life & Business Reset - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 237
Mitch & Erina are back on the tools — the coaching tools, that is. In this episode, they chat about:- Why Erina ended up on a boat with full-blown FOMO- What…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessStop Wasting Cash: Clean Up Your Tech Stack Today - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 236
Not sure where your money’s going in your business? You’ll want to tune into this episode: “3 Tech Efficiencies for Your Tradie Business.”Book a free strategy…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessHow to Take a Week Off Without Your Business Falling Apart - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 235
How to Take Time Off Without Your Business Falling ApartIn this episode, Accounting Coach Lucy and Head Coach Dave break down the real MVP of stress-free…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessThe Brutal Truth About Business Gaps - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 234
In this episode, we're kicking off Part 1 of our Business Health Check — designed to help you find the cracks in your business before they cause real…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessGet more Jobs! How Tradies Can Stay Booked Year-Round Ep 233
Sick of the slow seasons? In this episode, we’re diving into the 5 P’s every tradie needs to keep the work rolling in — rain, hail, or holidays.We’ve got the…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessThe 10 biggest challenges Tradies are facing right now - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 232
In this episode, Growth Specialists Jason, Daisy and Jack sit down to share real stories from daily chats with trade business owners. From burnout and…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessCNW: Consistency, Culture & Cracking the Customer Code - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 231
In this episode, Coach Kirk sits down with Matty, Branch Manager at CNW Nerang, to chat all things wholesaling and customer relationships — straight from the…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessRewind, Reflect, Rebuild: Your Mid-Year Business Reset - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 230
The new financial year is here — and it's the perfect time to hit pause and take a good, honest look at how your business really performed. In this episode…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessHow Grant Built a Profitable Plumbing Crew - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 229
In this episode, our Accounting Coach Lucy sits down with Grant Gilmour from Gilmour Plumbing and Gas to chat about his journey from working on the tools to…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessWhere Did My Profit Go? - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 228
Sound familiar? You’re not alone. For the first time ever, our Accounting Queens — Erina, Lucy, and Karren — are together on the pod, breaking down all things…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessMarathon Mindset for Tradies - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 227
Does running your business feel like a constant sprint with no real progress? In this episode, UpScale Coach and Co-Founder Mitch Van teams up with CCO Tom to…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessChecklist for Google Ads: Essential Strategies for Tradies, Construction & Service Businesses Ep. 226
Heaps of you asked for it – so we’re back with another round of Google Ads gold.This time, our Marketing Expert Jordan teams up with Coach Brendan to break…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessMatt’s Story: From Side Hustle to Serious Business – - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 225
In this episode of the Upscale Business Podcast, Head Coach Kirk sits down with Matt from Ozone Landscapes (https://ozonelandscapes.com/) for a real chat about…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessTradeMutt & TIACS: Starting the Conversation - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 215
In this episode, we sit down with the legends behind Trademutt (https://trademutt.com/), the crew shaking up the workwear game with loud shirts and an even…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessHow to Retain Your Best Tradesmen for the Long Haul - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 224
Running a team in your tradie biz? Want to build an environment where people actually want to stick around? This one’s for you!In each episode, our head…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessAre they a Legend or Liability - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 223
Ever wondered if it's a red flag or just an ick?Our coaches Mitch & Erina are playing Legend or Liability – and no one’s safe 😅And hey NZ – we’re coming for…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessHow to Put the Cult in Culture (Without Getting Weird About It) - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 221
What actually makes a team click? And how did Mitch end up on a date with a cult leader? In this episode of UpScale Business Coaching, Lou, Em, and Mitch sit…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessWhen It’s Time to Let a Team Member Go - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 220
Are you running a big team but starting to feel the financial squeeze? You’re not alone. In this episode of UpScale Business Coaching, Dave and Erina team up…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessStill on the Tools? Hand Shit Off with Mitch & Kaz’s Simple Steps - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 219
Our Head Coach Mitch and our Accounting Coach Kaz are giving you simple tips to delegate task, so you can focus on growing your business And hey, NZ – we’re…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessWhy Tradie Bosses Feel Frustrated and How to Fix It Through Leadership - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 218
Everyone talks about leadership – but what is it, really? And what does it look like on the job site or in your trade business?In this episode, Coaches Kirk &…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessWhy being the boss is hard - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 218
Punch Ons, Paydays & Pissed-Off Teams – Let’s Talk About ItYour team spends 8 hours a day with you – that’s a huge chunk of their life… and you’ve got a…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessHow to Build a Magnetic Team Culture (Even as a Busy Tradie) - - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 217
In this episode, our founders Mitch & Erina share 3 tips to help you create a crew that actually loves showing up – the kind of team that clients rave about…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessGoogle Ads in 2025: What Tradies Need to Know - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 216
In this episode, Brendan Marshall and Jordan Pizzica break down what’s changed in Google Ads this year — and yep, AI is shaking things up in a big way.We've…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessTurning It Around: From Tools to Trade Boss - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 214
Our coaches Mitch & Erina sat down with Sam Hei Hei, owner of Expression Doors, to chat about how he turned his business around — all while becoming a new dad…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessDigital Marketing for Trades with Rise Local - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 213
Marketing That Actually Understands TradiesIn this episode of The UpScale Business Podcast, Mitch Van chats with Darren Urquhart, founder of Rise Local…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessThe Tradesman's Guide to Getting more Clients- Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 212
Think Cold Outreach Doesn’t Work? Think Again.In this episode of UpScale Business Coaching, Mitch and Erina talk about Cold Outreach—what’s working, what’s…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessFrom Hustling Sparky to Leading GOAT Electrical — Thanks to Growth Lab- Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 211
What does it really look like to go from solo sparkie to running a high-performing trade business? In this episode, we chat with Jake Jones — founder of GOAT…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessWhy Should They Pick You? Crafting Your Unique Selling Point - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 210
Never heard of a USP? You’re not alone — but if you run a trade business, this one’s a game-changer. Get started nowCoaches Erina and Em break down what a…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessThe Turning Point: How Christian and Jason Beat the Odds and grew their business FAST! - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 209
This week on the Upscale Business Podcast, Mitch sits down with Jason and Christian — business owners of Cabled In Electrical Solutions…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessHard Hat or Hardly Working? - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 220
Building a team that actually pulls their weight is one of the toughest parts of running a trade or construction business.In this episode, Accounting Coach…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessFrom Sparkie to Mentor: Why Word of Mouth Isn’t Enough - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 208
Mitch & Erina sit down with OG UpScale client and trade business weapon, Nick from Boiso’s Electrical Services. We’ve got the tools you need to scale your…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessLead Gen for Tradies: What Works (and What Doesn’t) - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 207
In this episode, Em and Lachy break down the dos and don’ts of lead generation for tradies and service-based businesses. Whether you're just getting started or…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessStop Winging It: Why Tradies Need a CRM to Scale - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 206
If you’re serious about growing your business, a CRM is more than just a tool — it’s a game changer. Ready to take your business to the next level? Get…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessLand Bigger Jobs: B2B Strategies for Tradies - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 205
In this episode, our coaches Dave and Mitch talk about how tradies can build strong relationships with B2B clients. Mitch, owner of UpScale Business Coaching…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessAustralia's No 1 Tradie Mates Rates Program - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 204
Want to save some money on the gear you already use every day?In this episode of UpScale Business Coaching, our coaches Mitch and Erina catch up with Matt from…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessNECA LEGAL: The Importance of Legal Support in Construction - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 203
In this episode of UpScale Business Podcast, host Kirk Neal chats with legal expert Frank Brown about the ins and outs of construction law, focusing on debt…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessHow Proper Delegation Saves You Time & Stress - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 202
Are you delegating tasks but still feeling like everything depends on you? In this episode of UpScale Business Podcast, our coaches, Kirk and Erina, break down…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessCash Is NOT King: What Tradies Need to Know - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 204
Still taking cash payments? You might want to rethink that! In this episode of UpScale Business Coaching, Business Coaches Mitch & Kirk break down why relying…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessThe Importance of Legal Support in Construction - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 203
In this episode of UpScale Business Podcast, host Kirk Neal chats with legal expert Frank Brown (NECA LEGAL) about the ins and outs of construction law…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessHow Proper Delegation Saves You Time & Stress - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 202
Are you delegating tasks but still feeling like everything depends on you? In this episode of UpScale Business Podcast, our coaches, Kirk and Erina, break down…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessHow to Overcome Staffing & Cash Flow Challenges - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 201
Are you facing staffing challenges, struggling with cash flow, or feeling overwhelmed by admin? You’re not alone! In this episode of UpScale Business Coaching…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction business5 Tax Deductions You Didn’t Know You Could Claim! - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 200
You don’t want to miss this episode! Our Accounting Coach, Erina, and Head Coach, Mitch, break down five surprising tax deductions that could save you serious…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessHow much to put away for Tax - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 198
How to Get Organised for EOFY & Avoid the StressFeeling the pressure as the end of the financial year creeps up? You’re not alone! In this episode of UpScale…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessNECA Awards Explained: How to Nominate & Win in the Electrical Industry – Ep 197
In this episode of the Upscale Business Podcast, host Kirk Neal speaks with Rose Johan and Ngawaiata from NECA about the prestigious NECA Awards. Tickets for…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction business7 biggest profit killers - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 196
Our coaches, Mitch and Dave, break down the 7 biggest profit killers in your trade business.Want to meet Mitch and the UpScale team in person?🎟 Get your…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessThe Secret to Smarter Quoting & Pricing with Burdi Founder, Joel- Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 195
Stay on top of wholesaler pricing, get smart price recommendations for your quotes, and access tools that make running your business easier.In this episode…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessHow to Print Money: The D-Word Every Trade & Construction Business Needs to Know! Ep 194
Want to grow your trade, construction, or service-based business like a money-printing machine? It all comes down to one thing… DATA!Yep, the D-word that most…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessDigital Marketing for Tradies: Insights from an Expert - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 193
Our Head Coach Mitch sits down with Darren from Rise Locals, a digital agency specializing in Australian service businesses. They dive into the importance of…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessSeven Things to Do With Your Profit - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 192
Making a profit is great—but do you know what to do with the extra cash? In this episode, our Head Coach Mitch and Account Coach Lucy break down 7 smart ways…
UpScale - Build your profitable Trade and Construction businessHow to bake Profit? - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business Ep 191
Have you ever compared making a profit to baking a loaf of bread? Well, today’s the day! Our Coaches, Mitch & Erina, break down the recipe for profit—while…
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What a difference a year makes! Our Live Event!! - Trade, Construction and Service Based Business
Want to hear what out live event was like last weekend?? Want to know whats instore for the other Australian and New Zealand cities this year?? Take a listen 🎟…