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Our Co-Founder and Head Coach Mitch and Head Coach Kirk are finally back together in the studio—and they’re tackling one of the biggest challenges tradie business owners face: staff conversations.Need help growing your business? Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoachingBook a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcastWatch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtubeFind out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcastHear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/Here’s the truth: around 70% of workplace efficiency issues in tradie businesses come from communication breakdowns. That’s why mastering difficult staff conversations isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s the key to keeping your team focused, productive, and working well together.In this episode, Mitch and Kirk share real strategies for handling tough chats with your tradie crew—whether it’s about performance, attitude, or getting everyone on the same page. If you’ve ever put off a tough conversation with your team because you didn’t know how to handle it—you’ll want to listen in.Get started nowFollow usInstagram I Facebook I LinkedIn I Websitetradie business growthtrade business successgrowing a service businessconstruction business growth hacksscaling a construction businessprofitable trade businesstradie business coachingbusiness coaching for tradiestradie business adviceservice business strategiesmanaging a tradie teamhiring for tradie businessesdifficult staff conversationstradie leadership tipsbuilding a reliable tradie crewtradie time managementtrade business systemsgetting off the toolsautomating a trade businesstradie marketing tipstradie sales mindsettrade business sales tipsquoting and selling for tradiescold outreach for tradiestradie lead generationlead management for tradiesretaining leads in trade business
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