
Welcome to the Off The Tools Podcast, where two of the UK's best trade business coaches, Wayne Bettess & Andrew Jones, deliver tons of free value week in week out to help trade business owners level up their business and more importantly themselves. Wayne Bettess & Andrew Jones are passionate entrepreneurs & trade business owners themselves who are committed to personal and professional developmen... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 154 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

Is going self-employed really the dream… or is it one of the biggest myths in the trades industry?
In this powerful episode of the Off The Tools Podcast, Wayne Bettess and Andy Jones tackle one of the biggest and most controversial topics in the tra... more
In this episode of the Off The Tools Podcast, Wayne Bettess and Andy Jones break down the brutal reality of what happens when a trades business hits breaking point.
This isn’t theory.
It’s real-world experience from running and scaling heating busi... more
In this powerful episode of the Off The Tools Podcast, Wayne Bettess and Andy Jones dive deep into one of the biggest things holding tradesmen back from building successful businesses…
👉 Their ego.
From refusing help…
To trying to be the hero…
To ... more
Most trades businesses are losing jobs every single week…
Not because they’re bad at the work.
Because their systems, follow-up, and customer communication are weak.
In this episode of the Off The Tools Podcast, Wayne and Andy break down how modern ... more
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The content is top-tier. The insights are genuinely valuable and the advice borders on wisdom. Seriously, this is good stuff.
But the audio… please fix the bloody mic.
I can’t be the only one listening in a van, wrestling road noise while trying to decode what sounds like it was recorded inside a biscuit tin. A half-decent microphone and a touch of basic mixing would elevate the show!
Thanks guys, really appreciate the show.
It's a must-listen for anyone seeking a well-rounded and captivating podcast experience, episodes are both informative and entertaining.
Always learning from this guy
Packed full of tips for running a business. If you haven't listened in yet you don’t know what your missing
Listened to them all now, great content and very knowledgable and have used these tips and advice in my business.
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This show targets UK trade business owners and operators who want practical, battle-tested methods to grow their businesses and themselves. Episodes consistently center on pricing for profitability, systems and software to scale operations, and the mindset shifts required to move from doing work to building a scalable business. Hosts frequently share real-world experiences from heating, plumbing, and broader trades, and they pair coaching with tactical tools (quoting systems, job management, pricing calculators) to help listeners win better work, streamline operations, and reclaim time. A standout is the strong emphasis on accountability, community support, and a willingness to discuss setbacks openly, making it a valuable resource for hand... more
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4. Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast
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