The Happy Tradie Podcast: Recent Episodes
Steve Mark
The Happy Tradie Podcast is for trade business owners that want help building their business and the tools to ensure they stay healthy, both physically and mentally in order to be the best version of themselves. In the series we cover topics such as marketing, branding, mental health, fitness, nutrition and finance as well as hearing from existing trade business owners about their journey.
Welcome to The Happy Tradie, a podcast that shines a light on everything a tradie needs to grow a successful and profitable business, but most importantly a business that creates happiness in their life.
In this podcast series we’ll be speaking to guests that have expertise in marketing, finance, mental health, coaching, leadership and fitness and nutrition – all important disciplines to master to create a happy business and life.
Today I’m excited to be joined by James Chillman from Fergus, which is the leading job management software for trade businesses. James is the Country manager for Fergus here in the UK and I’m excited to get his thoughts on how digital tools like Fergus can save tradies time, and help them create a more efficient business.
Connect with James Chillman on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-chillman/
Find out more about Fergus Job Management Software
https://fergus.com/
Connect with podcast host Steve Mark on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemark1/
Grow your trade business with marketing support
https://www.getmoreleadslocally.com
Welcome to The Happy Tradie, a podcast that shines a light on everything a tradie needs to grow a successful and profitable business, but most importantly a business that creates happiness in their life.
In this podcast series we’ll be speaking to guests that have expertise in marketing, finance, mental health, coaching, leadership and fitness and nutrition – all important disciplines to master to create a happy business and life.
Today I’m thrilled to be joined by Debbie Gilbert of Viva Business Support a marketing agency supporting SMEs with digital marketing, Debbie is also the founder of the hugely successful 3 Counties Expo and is an expert on all things business awards with her own national awards and podcast series The Business Awards show.
Connect with Debbie Gilbert on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debgilbert/
Visit Viva Business Support & The Best Business Women's Awards
https://www.vivabusinesssupport.co.uk/
https://bestbusinesswomenawards.com/
https://3countiesexpo.co.uk/
Connect with podcast host Steve Mark on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemark1/
Grow your trade business with marketing support
https://www.getmoreleadslocally.com
Welcome to The Happy Tradie, a podcast that shines a light on everything a tradie needs to grow a successful and profitable business, but most importantly a business that creates happiness in their life.
In this podcast series we’ll be speaking to guests that have expertise in marketing, finance, mental health, coaching, leadership and fitness and nutrition – all important disciplines to master to create a happy business and life.
Today I’m thrilled to be joined by Nicki Kinton of Confident Cashflow.
Nikki helps CEOs and MDs prevent late payments and boost cash flow as well as creating robust credit management strategies to manage risk, improve financial agility and support business growth.
As trade business owners work off ever decreasing margins it’s vital they maintain profitability and in this podcast episode we’ll be discussing ways trade business owners can use Nikki’s strategies to improve their cashflow and profitability
Today, I’m delighted to be joined by George Howarth of Commercio Digital. George is an experienced web designer working exlusively with the trade and construction profession, designing and building websites that helps tradies get found online, a business he founded in 2021.
George has been working in the trade industry for over 15 years having worked for Screwfix and Wickes before setting up his own business, so it’s fair to say he thoroughly understands the profession and can deliver the right help trades need to thrive online
Welcome to The Happy Tradie, a podcast that shines a light on everything a tradie needs to grow a successful and profitable business, but most importantly a business that creates happiness in their life.
In this podcast series we’ll be speaking to guests that have expertise in marketing, finance, mental health, coaching, leadership and fitness and nutrition – all important disciplines to master to create a happy business and life.
Welcome to The Happy Tradie, a podcast that shines a light on everything a tradie needs to grow a successful and profitable business, but most importantly a business that creates happiness in their life.
In this podcast series we’ll be speaking to guests that have expertise in marketing, finance, mental health, coaching, leadership and fitness and nutrition – all important disciplines to master to create a happy business and life.
Today, founder of Get More Leads Locally, an agency dedicated to helping trade businesses grow, discusses how to deal with negative online reviews.
Steve discusses how to respond, the need to pause and let the world take a spin and gives a much needed reality check to the situation.
Welcome to The Happy Tradie, a podcast that shines a light on everything a tradie needs to grow a successful and profitable business, but most importantly a business that creates happiness in their life.
In this podcast series we’ll be speaking to guests that have expertise in marketing, finance, mental health, coaching, leadership and fitness and nutrition – all important disciplines to master to create a happy business and life.
Today, I’m joined by Ross Abbott who is a learning and development expert, challenging and educating the status quo between physical and mental health.
Ross is Learning Development Manager for Green Cross Global, an organisation that saves lives through consultancy, software and training in all matters regarding health and safety.
Ross is also a volunteer for crisis charity called Shout a text messaging crisis service.
Connect with Ross Abbott on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-abbott-2b4451138/
Visit Green Cross Global
https://www.greencrossglobal.co.uk
Connect with podcast host Steve Mark on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemark1/
Grow your trade business with marketing support
https://www.getmoreleadslocally.com
Welcome to The Happy Tradie, a podcast that shines a light on everything a tradie needs to grow a successful and profitable business, but most importantly a business that creates happiness in their life.
In this podcast series we’ll be speaking to guests that have expertise in marketing, finance, mental health, coaching, leadership and fitness and nutrition – all important disciplines to master to create a happy business and life.
Today, I’m joined by Sue Reeve of Windmill Bookkeeping & Training Services. Sue is an experienced bookkeeper and accountant and specialises in working with trade business owners to help them maximise their profits.
Sue is also a trainer of software such as Sage 50 & Sage Business Cloud and also Xero, so it’s fair to say she knows a thing or two about finance, and I’m delighted to welcome Sue on to the podcast.
Connect with Sue Reeve on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-reeve/
Connect with podcast host Steve Mark on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemark1/
Grow your trade business with marketing support
https://www.getmoreleadslocally.com
Welcome to The Happy Tradie, a podcast that shines a light on everything a tradie needs to grow a successful and profitable business, but most importantly a business that creates happiness in their life.
In this podcast series we’ll be speaking to guests that have expertise in marketing, finance, mental health, coaching, leadership and fitness and nutrition – all important disciplines to master to create a happy business and life.
Today, I’m joined by the wonderful Lisa Robyn Wood of GRIP Coaching Ltd
Lisa is a qualified professional coach, experienced business leader, manager & podcaster herself – and you can check out her podcast ‘The Coaching Cast’ which is on all major podcast platforms.
Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-robyn-wood-836a5827/
Connect with podcast host Steve Mark on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemark1/
Find out how to grow your trade business
https://www.getmoreleadslocally.com
Welcome to The Happy Tradie Podcast!
This show is dedicated to helping trade business owners succeed in business and life. We’ll talk to the most successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders to get their advice on how to succeed in business and lead a happy life.
From marketing and sales, to leadership, mental health, and finance, our guests will share their stories, insights, and experiences to help you take your business to the next level.
So join us as we explore the world of successful trade business on The Happy Tradie Podcast.
In this second episode, we chat with Bryan Wright of Yellowyoyo based in Milton Keynes.
Bryan started his career in retail interior design working for Terrence Conran’s design agency and whilst there he developed a fascination and obsession with customer behaviour and has been focusing on how to make consumers fall in love with brands ever since.
He now helps to run Yellowyoyo as Director of Strategy & Legacy. Yellowyoyo is an agency dedicated to helping ambitious business leaders improve their business, brand and marketing in order to grow and eventually exit.
Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanwrightuk/
Find out more about Yellowyoyo
https://yellowyoyo.co.uk/
Welcome to The Happy Tradie Podcast!
This show is dedicated to helping trade business owners succeed in business and life. We’ll talk to the most successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders to get their advice on how to succeed in business and lead a happy life.
From marketing and sales, to leadership, mental health, and finance, our guests will share their stories, insights, and experiences to help you take your business to the next level.
So join us as we explore the world of successful trade business on The Happy Tradie Podcast.
In this first episode, we chat with Ben Grant. Ben has almost two decades of experience in the trade industry and has recently relocated to Norfolk where he is establishing his new electrical contracting business.
Ben has also written an excellent book called “Broken Standards” which is aimed at helping consumers demystify the process of choosing a contractor for their project, including all the potential pitfalls that go with it, and instead help them choose the right contractor to help them.
You can connect with Ben Grant on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamingrant1/
You can connect with the Podcast host Steve Mark on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemark1/
And find out more about how to grow your trade business
https://getmoreleadslocally.com/