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The Site Shed | Systems, Strategy and Growth for Tradies and Contractors

Matt Jones - Helping Tradies Build Smarter, Scalable Businesses
Trade Business
Business Growth
Sales Process
Artificial Intelligence
Private Equity
Lead Generation
Service Agreements
Content Creation
Trade Businesses
Trade Industry
Leadership
Home Services
Tax Planning
B2B Marketing
Construction Industry
Psychology-Driven Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Marketing
Content Marketing
Digital Operations

The Site Shed is a global podcast for tradies and contractors who want clearer systems, stronger strategy, and steadier business growth. Each episode is designed to educate and inform around the topics that matter most in running and scaling a modern trade business.

Hosted by former plumber and digital agency owner Matt Jones, the podcast dives into real-world conversations on marketing, operatio... more

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🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Book a Free Strategy Call with Tradie Web Guys: tradie.wiki/tssyt

Most tradies think they own a business, but the business owns them, dictating every waking hour and every skipped family event. 

In this episode, Matt sits down wit... more

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🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Book a Free Strategy Call with Tradie Web Guys: tradie.wiki/tssyt

500 episodes! Can you believe it? Since February 2016, this channel has been a journey, and it's clear that to truly achieve business success, you need more than jus... more

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🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Book a Free Strategy Call with Tradie Web Guys: tradie.wiki/tssyt

AI isn't coming for your trade business; it's already here, and the tradies ignoring it are quietly handing leads, authority, and early retirement to their competito... more

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Are you spending big on ads but losing jobs before the phone even gets answered?

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Recent Guests

Greg McElroy
Co-founder of CrystalLIQ, experienced business builder and exit strategist
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Episode: Your Business Is Running You (And You Don't Even Know It) | ft. Greg McElroy & Jon Fisk | Ep. 501
Jon Fisk
Co-founder of CrystalLIQ, technology-driven business operator
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Episode: Your Business Is Running You (And You Don't Even Know It) | ft. Greg McElroy & Jon Fisk | Ep. 501
Troy Dean
Business coach and AI expert invited to discuss AI in trades
Independent entrepreneur / business coach
Episode: Too Stubborn to Use AI? You'll Be Stuck Working Until You're 70 | ft. Troy Dean | Ep. 499
James O'Neill
Founder/CEO of WildJar (home services focus)
WildJar
Episode: Is AI Answering Your Calls? How To Stop Losing Revenue On Missed Calls | ft. James O'Neill | Ep. 498
Ryan Fenn
Founder of Chirp, specializes in follow-up systems for home services
Chirp
Episode: Your Follow-Up Is All Wrong: Why 70% Convert After The 8th Contact Point | ft. Ryan Fenn | Ep. 497
Rob Misheloff
Founder of Smarter Finance USA; finance industry expert
Smarter Finance USA
Episode: Don’t Sign That Finance Deal Yet Until You Do This First | ft. Rob Misheloff | Ep. 496
Ben Wright
Sales expert specializing in trade industries and sales training
Episode: Stop Wasting Good Leads With a Poor Sales Process | ft. Ben Wright | Ep. 495
Andrew O'Farell
Energy expert
Independent energy analyst / energy markets
Episode: Fuel Prices Are Rising. Here’s What Hits Your Business Next | ft. Drew O'Farell | Ep. 494
Vicky Irwin
Head of onboarding at Network Plumbing, Draining, Electrical and Air Conditioning
Network Plumbing, Draining, Electrical and Air Conditioning
Episode: Your Onboarding Is Broken. Do This Instead | ft. Vicky Erwin | Ep. 493

Host

Matt Jones
Host of The Site Shed; former plumber and digital agency owner; focuses on systems, growth, and practical business coaching for trades.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • I Highly Recommend this Podcast Show!

    Matt, really nailed this episode, How to Manage your Team. He's really good at giving out relevant and value-driven contents. This podcast is very informative and enlightening. I hope it reaches more people. I will surely look out for more episodes. I highly recommend this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YourMarketingPartner
    Philippines3 years ago
  • Awesome business building advice

    I love the knowledge that Matt himself shares with the audience as well as his great guests teaching business owners like me to be more profitable, have less stress, more family time etc while growing our companies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ramajala
    Australia4 years ago
  • Amazing informative podcast

    These podcasts are essential in helping me build my trades business, I’ve learned so much since I’ve been listening and try to implement as much as I can. A massive thanks to Matt at the site shed for producing this every week! Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MartinLoc84
    Australia5 years ago
  • Inspiring and relevant content

    Matt brings amazing guests to The Site Shed, each episode contains a huge amount of value and inspiration for anyone wanting to grow their trade business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    W Cardiff
    Australia5 years ago
  • Best Interviewer in contracting podcasting

    Matt is so great at asking questions that are on the mind of his listeners who are in the trades. He’s so good he knows to ask the questions of his guests on things that readies didn’t even know they should be learning about. All of his podcasts are a wonderful mix of humor and knowledge.

    My advice is subscribe and become a smarter contacting no matter what type of trades you do

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Al 7 Powers
    United States5 years ago

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Guests bring deep, actionable insights for growing trades businesses.
The host asks perceptive questions and keeps episodes practical.
The content is consistently relevant and easy to implement for owners and managers.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Forget Cost Per Acquisition. It’s All About Lifetime Value | ft. Scott Irwin | Ep. 490
Q: What is lifetime value (LTV) and why is it important for plumbing businesses?
LTV reframes success beyond monthly ad spend, showing that a long-term, repeat-customer model lowers acquisition costs over time and creates more stable revenue through ongoing relationships.
This Is What Separates $1M Builders From $10M Builders | ft. Greg Wilkes | Ep. 489
Q: Mate, we're here today to talk about the difference between a $1 million business and a $10 million trade business. Before we jump into that, do you want to give us a bit of background as to your story and who you are and what you do?
Greg Wilkes describes his background as a builder who founded Develop Coaching to help scale businesses from 1 to 10 million and beyond, sharing that the journey involves both hands-on construction experience and deep exposure to the challenges of scaling a business.
Your Marketing Spend Is Worthless Without This Number | ft. Kurt Hegetschweiler | Ep. 488
Q: What are the eight financial myths you see most builders fall for, and which ones are the most dangerous?
The host and Kurt discuss myths around margins versus overhead, underinvesting in marketing, confusing cost of sale with overhead, and the belief that more revenue alone fixes profitability; they emphasize a strict margin framework (25% gross margin, 10% overhead to turnover) and the need for data-driven pricing and KPI-led planning.
Your Marketing Spend Is Worthless Without This Number | ft. Kurt Hegetschweiler | Ep. 488
Q: Just before we dive in, can you give us a quick rundown of what you do and your background?
Kurt explains he's a business coach for builders, focusing on profitability, systems, and scalable growth, with a track record of helping many builders reach seven-figure net profit and establishing himself with the Million Dollar Builder framework.
Sick of the Grind? How to Get the Fire Back in Your Trade Business | ft. Jeremiah Webb | Ep. 486
Q: How do you define purpose for individuals or businesses?
Find the intersection of what you love, what you are good at, and what you can get paid for, which can guide personal and professional objectives.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Site Shed

What is The Site Shed about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic show focused on helping tradies and contractors systemize, grow, and run more profitable businesses. Episodes regularly cover finance, sales processes, onboarding, pricing, memberships, franchising, leadership, and growth strategies with real-world examples from plumbing, electrical, construction, and home-services niches. A standout trait is mixing practical, actionable frameworks (KPIs, SOPs, onboarding engines, margin-first pricing) with candid lessons from operators who've scaled from solo trades to multi-site or franchise-style operations. The format tends to blend veteran wisdom with modern tools (CRM, intranets, AI and marketing discipline) and often includes sponsor integrations that align with growth-focused trades busi... more

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Which podcasts are similar to The Site Shed?

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1. The Mentor with Mark Bouris
2. The Tradie Show
3. Tradies In Business
4. The Property Couch
5. Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

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The Site Shed launched 10 years ago and published 502 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Site Shed include:

1. Greg McElroy
2. Jon Fisk
3. Troy Dean
4. James O'Neill
5. Ryan Fenn
6. Rob Misheloff
7. Ben Wright
8. Andrew O'Farell

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