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The Trade Den

Pravar Group
Work-Life Balance
Leadership
Pravar Group
Business Growth
Time Management
Mindset
Coaching
Business Success
Mental Health
Productivity
Communication
Personal Development
Business Development
Cash Flow Management
Goal Setting
Stress Management
Family Life
Trades Industry
Resilience
Team Management

If you’re a tradie and you’ve gone out on your own you’ve probably done it because you want more out of your life… to earn more money, build wealth, have more free time with your family and live a great lifestyle.

But for so many business owners they end up working long hours, not generating enough profit and ending up tired, stressed and with no time to connect with the very thing that matters ... more

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In a world engineered to steal your attention, productivity problems are rarely about time. They are about focus. Every notification, email and social media scroll pulls you away from the work that actually matters. The most effective leaders recogni... more

Most trade business owners spend years learning their craft, yet almost no one ever teaches them how to hire. Recruitment becomes something they figure out on the run, usually when a job lands, the workload spikes and another pair of hands is urgentl... more

Could your business run for a month without you? For most owners, the honest answer is no. Not because the team is incapable, but because the business has been built around the owner. Every quote, every decision, every problem flows back to one perso... more

From the outside, Kade Bell-Chambers looked like every successful tradie, growing his business, working hard, money in the bank, and doing it for his family.

But behind the scenes, the story was very different. The business was consuming him, pres... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Willcox
Founder/CEO of Common Ground Trails, leading a national outdoor design and trail-building company
Common Ground Trails
Episode: 107. From Backyard Business to Nationwide Industry Leader
Jerry Redman
Owner of a plastering business specializing in high-end residential and commercial projects
Episode: 95. From Confusion to Clarity - Jerry’s Epic 12 Month Business & Life Transformation
Grant Hateley
Owner of Hateley Construct, focusing on custom builds.
Hateley Construct
Episode: 91. Grant’s mirror moment: What happens when you refuse to be average
Phil Kerr
Owner of Minibeasts Enterprises, supplying millions of live crickets and rodents to pet shops and zoos
Minibeasts Enterprises
Episode: 87. From Chaos to Growth: How Phil Embraced Systems to Build His Bug Empire
Dane Middleton
Owner of Hampton Homes, shared his journey of personal and professional transformation following a marriage breakdown.
Hampton Homes
Episode: 78. Burnout and broken – how Dane rebuilt from rock bottom
Matt Ryan
Owner of MTR
MTR
Episode: 73. How Matt Broke the $1M Barrier and Built without Burnout
Andrew Debono
Owner of Debono Constructions, passionate builder with a focus on residential projects.
Debono Constructions
Episode: 69. How saying no & finding clarity helped Andrew rebuild his business
Mitch Copp
Owner of Copper Electrical
Copper Electrical
Episode: 65. How Mitch has built a business that runs without him
Jack Whiting
Owner of Flowright Plumbing
Flowright Plumbing
Episode: 57. He Was a Jack of All Trades, Now He’s a Master of Business

Hosts

Rob Cropp
Host of The Trade Den; Co-host; affiliated with Pravar Group; provides leadership and strategy framing.
Dan Stones
Co-host; engages with discussions and provides examples; affiliated with Pravar Group.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Worth a listen!!!

    Definitely one of the great ones to have a listen to. These guys really understand what a trades business goes through and explain how to manage what’s in front of you. Just start from episode 1 and enjoy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jake@pm8
    Australia4 months ago
  • Perfect podcast for trades business

    Fantastic podcast for those running a trades business looking to grow. Rob & Dan offer practical tips and invite other tradies on how they’ve built their own businesses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CJ.A.
    Australiaa year ago
  • No BS

    The Trade Den is a must-listen if you are in the trades and construction industry. Rob and Dan cut the BS and share real, practical advice every episode. I always walk away with something valuable to use in my personal life or business. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wolfpack mitch
    Australia2 years ago
  • Life changing!

    Super informative podcast with life changing golden nuggets! Well worth the listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PistolRentzis
    Australia2 years ago

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• Viewers find the coaching approach helpful for gaining clarity and improving cash flow and leadership.
• Audiences value actionable tips and real-world examples from guests and hosts.
• Listeners praise practical, non-fluff advice for trades businesses and suggest starting from episode 1.

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106. Money Matters: The Weekly and Monthly Habits That Drive Profit – Part 2
Q: Why does reviewing these statements matter for a small business owner?
Because owners have a direct responsibility as directors to understand and manage money, and timely, informed questions help prevent blindsides by showing how revenue, costs, and cash flow align over time, ultimately supporting better decisions and profitability.
106. Money Matters: The Weekly and Monthly Habits That Drive Profit – Part 2
Q: What questions can you ask yourself when looking at the P&L for the first time to start understanding it better?
Listeners should ask about revenue trends, cost of sales, labor and material costs, gross profit, and whether the numbers align with what is being delivered on jobs, then drill down with their bookkeeper to get clear explanations and context.
96. Stop & Reflect: Turning This Year’s Wins & Lessons into Next Year’s Growth
Q: What are the lessons, reminders, or commitments that you want to take into next year?
Carrying forward lessons from the past year ensures that you build upon previous experiences for future growth.
96. Stop & Reflect: Turning This Year’s Wins & Lessons into Next Year’s Growth
Q: Who are the people, situations, or events that I'm most grateful for in the last 12 months?
Listing people and situations that foster gratitude can highlight the importance of a support network in achieving success.
96. Stop & Reflect: Turning This Year’s Wins & Lessons into Next Year’s Growth
Q: If you didn't achieve what you wanted to, what held you back?
Taking ownership of outcomes allows you to confront external factors while also acknowledging your own role in shaping results.

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The conversations center on turning hands-on trades into scalable, disciplined businesses while prioritizing family life. Hosts share practical frameworks for leadership, cash flow, and systems, highlighting how small changes—like shifting from urgent “firefighting” to deliberate planning, building repeatable processes, and defining a clear rhythm for financial review—can compound into meaningful growth and more time with loved ones. Across episodes, the tone blends coaching with real-world case studies, emphasizing mindset shifts, accountability, and the importance of a strong team and operational discipline to achieve a better lifestyle for owners and their families. A notable throughline is the emphasis on turning technical skill into st... more

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Recent guests on The Trade Den include:

1. Dave Willcox
2. Jerry Redman
3. Grant Hateley
4. Phil Kerr
5. Dane Middleton
6. Matt Ryan
7. Andrew Debono
8. Mitch Copp

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