The Site Shed

By: Matt Jones - Trade based business enthusiast
  • Summary

  • The Site Shed is a tradie podcast designed to assist and educate trade based business owners around the globe with business related topics and current affairs.

    The podcast is targeted to tradespeople and contractors like plumbers, builders, electricians, tilers, roofers, locksmiths, landscape gardeners & horticulturalists, printers, chefs, hairdressers, however it is a small business podcast so it also suits anyone that is in business.

    Facilitated by former plumber Matt Jones, this podcast addresses topics related to the trades, such as; apprenticeships, technology, business tools, web, digital, cloud, content creation, SEO, marketing, as well as regular guest appearances from co-host specialists, successful case studies, good and bad experiences and lot's of do's and don't that have been learned through the school of hard knocks.

    Matt's unique approach to communicating relevant topics is both refreshing and enjoyable. His experience as a plumber of 12 years, combined with his knowledge of the digital and business space as the owner of Tradie Web Guys, a company that helps tradespeople and contractors grow their online presence, you're sure to transform your earbuds, into a university.

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Episodes
  • Pay plans to drive performance when marching toward a sale. | ft. Tom Howard | Ep.433
    Feb 11 2025

    Are complicated pay plans hurting your business? The truth is, simple pay plans work better! In this episode, we break down how performance-based pay and the right contractor pay structure can motivate employees and drive business growth.

    Watch the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/9yrbSvGMWfs


    Discussion Points:

    00:00 Episode Highlight

    05:10 Australia, California, Las Vegas Pay Differences

    08:30 Effective Incentive-Based Pay Plans

    11:29 Top Salesperson Shares Success Secrets

    15:31 Complicated Technician Pay System

    16:52 Efficient Pay Plan Increases Productivity

    20:14 Leadership Accountability in Sales Misconduct

    23:51 Pricing Framework for Service Markets

    26:33 Calculating Sale Price Breakdown

    32:38 Pricing and Performance Pay Calculation

    33:25 Job Cost and Pricing Basics

    37:30 Optimising Pricing for Profitability

    40:44 Salesperson vs. Order Taker: Distinction

    43:59 Free College Tuition as Employee Perk

    48:00 "Balancing Fairness: Customers vs. Employees"

    49:49 Balancing Life and Financial Stability



    Resources:

    • Get the Acquisition Guide for FREE at https://www.howarddeals.com
    • Website: https://www.howarddeals.com
    • Social: https://www.instagram.com/howarddeals
    • Email: thoward@servicetitan.com

    Let us know what you think! Send us a text.

    Welcome back to The Site Shed Podcast! If you're in the trades and wondering how to integrate AI into your business, Tradie Hub has you covered. Discover innovative ways to reduce labour costs, increase efficiency, and leverage AI for growth. Check out Tradie Hub at tradiehub.net and see how they’re transforming the trade industry with cutting-edge AI solutions!

    Don't let your business fall behind—explore the power of AI with Tradie Hub. Visit tradiehub.net to see the innovative AI tools crafted just for tradies. Discover how you can stay ahead and transform your business with cutting-edge technology!

    Enjoyed the podcast? Take your trade business to the next level by incorporating AI! Don’t get left behind—explore Tradie Hub at tradiehub.net. Discover game-changing AI solutions designed to boost efficiency and growth for trade businesses worldwide. Check it out today!


    Check this out:

    • Guarantee 30 Qualified Project Quotes Over The Next 90 Days! Learn more here: https://tradie.wiki/pod
    • Learn more about the CRM that DOES IT ALL for your trade business! Just click on this link: https://tradiehub.net
    • Join a global community of 6000+ trade professionals https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSiteShed

    Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you can also visit our website.

    Thank you for tuning in!

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    55 mins
  • Why you need 2FA to protect your personal, business and company assets. | ft. Matt Jones | Ep.432
    Feb 4 2025

    🔐 Don’t let hackers take over your business! In this video, I’ll show you how to set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to secure your business logins, including Facebook and Google Workspace. Too many businesses lose everything because they don’t have this simple protection in place.

    In this episode, we’ll walk you through the best ways to protect your accounts, why email and SMS aren’t the safest options, and how to use Google Authenticator to make sure only you have access.

    Watch the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/95odHqu6C0U


    Discussion Points:

    00:00 Use Google Authenticator for secure two-factor authentication.

    06:07 Use two-factor authentication for Facebook security.

    08:01 Set up 2FA on all accounts securely.

    10:09 Report issues; protect yourself. It's essential.

    Resources:

    • Setting up 2FA on your Google account - https://doc.clickup.com/308435/p/h/9d6k-437858/7a6fdd7cfab9006

    Let us know what you think! Send us a text.

    Welcome back to The Site Shed Podcast! If you're in the trades and wondering how to integrate AI into your business, Tradie Hub has you covered. Discover innovative ways to reduce labour costs, increase efficiency, and leverage AI for growth. Check out Tradie Hub at tradiehub.net and see how they’re transforming the trade industry with cutting-edge AI solutions!

    Enjoyed the podcast? Take your trade business to the next level by incorporating AI! Don’t get left behind—explore Tradie Hub at tradiehub.net. Discover game-changing AI solutions designed to boost efficiency and growth for trade businesses worldwide. Check it out today!


    Check this out:

    • Guarantee 30 Qualified Project Quotes Over The Next 90 Days! Learn more here: https://tradie.wiki/pod
    • Learn more about the CRM that DOES IT ALL for your trade business! Just click on this link: https://tradiehub.net
    • Join a global community of 6000+ trade professionals https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSiteShed

    Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you can also visit our website.

    Thank you for tuning in!

    If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review:

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    14 mins
  • Creating a Company Sales Culture | ft. Joe Crisara | Ep.431
    Jan 28 2025

    🚀 Want to grow your trade business but struggle with sales? Learn the secrets to building a strong sales culture, improving your marketing, and creating client loyalty programs that keep customers coming back!

    Watch the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/wyLzaMiRrfQ


    Discussion Points:

    00:00 Resources, training available; sales culture, client loyalty.

    05:32 Genuine values are crucial, not clichéd phrases.

    07:40 Marketing highlights brand interaction and community benefits.

    11:04 Leadership: Marketing, sales lead; operations execute.

    14:58 Technical skills don't include business acumen.

    19:05 Explain user benefits; emphasize people-centric storytelling.

    21:44 Most lack solid sales processes in businesses.

    23:51 Assumptions limit opportunities; offer choices instead.

    27:42 Emphasise roles aligning with personal strengths.

    32:40 Ensure standardized work and communication training company-wide.

    35:48 Companies hesitate firing untrained employees due to guilt.

    36:56 Lack of training causes unproductive employees.

    40:28 Mandatory training is essential; compliance over consensus.

    44:57 Schedule, train, record, and archive for convenience.

    47:07 Implement feedback and questions; check show notes.


    Resources:

    • Get a copy of Joe’s best selling book at https://book.servicemvp.com
    • Visit Service MVP website at: www.servicemvp.com
    • Get in touch with Joe at joe@servicemvp.com

    Let us know what you think! Send us a text.

    Welcome back to The Site Shed Podcast! If you're in the trades and wondering how to integrate AI into your business, Tradie Hub has you covered. Discover innovative ways to reduce labour costs, increase efficiency, and leverage AI for growth. Check out Tradie Hub at tradiehub.net and see how they’re transforming the trade industry with cutting-edge AI solutions!

    Don't let your business fall behind—explore the power of AI with Tradie Hub. Visit tradiehub.net to see the innovative AI tools crafted just for tradies. Discover how you can stay ahead and transform your business with cutting-edge technology!

    Enjoyed the podcast? Take your trade business to the next level by incorporating AI! Don’t get left behind—explore Tradie Hub at tradiehub.net. Discover game-changing AI solutions designed to boost efficiency and growth for trade businesses worldwide. Check it out today!


    Check this out:

    • Guarantee 30 Qualified Project Quotes Over The Next 90 Days! Learn more here: https://tradie.wiki/pod
    • Learn more about the CRM that DOES IT ALL for your trade business! Just click on this link: https://tradiehub.net
    • Join a global community of 6000+ trade professionals https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSiteShed

    Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you can also visit our website.

    Thank you for tuning in!

    If you enjoyed this podcast and this series, please take 5 to leave us a review:

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    51 mins

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