Travel, family, freedom: life by design or default?

By Angela Smith We’ve just returned from a family holiday in Europe. Our body clocks are still out of whack. The kids are playing catch …

Sticky tax situation? How to negotiate with the ATO

In the perfect world, we’d all be up-to-date with our tax obligations and payments. As you know, it’s often a different story in reality. In …

Tradie bosses, do you encourage these healthy habits at work?

Tradies are more likely to take better care of their tools than their physical and mental health. That’s why the onus is on us as …

3 ninja moves for #tradie entrepreneurs

When you’re asked what you do for a living, how do you typically respond? In our experience, most trade business owners don’t reply with: “I’m …

Member case study: How a start-up cracked the $1 million turnover mark in 18 months

Kieren and Jackson from Melbourne-based Lexity Plumbing and Electrical shared their incredible story at our recent Lifestyle Tradie member event. This case study unpacks how …

Comment: Why more people are made to be #tradies

This week, new research revealed tradies could make $1 million more than university graduates throughout their lifetime. Still, the stereotype persists – for the most …

Andy Smith, keeping it real, f-bombs and all

Andy Smith, co-founder of Lifestyle Tradie and award-winning trade business owner, is a down-to-earth entrepreneur. A plumber by profession, Andy still keeps it real – …

Goal setting shouldn’t be a lonely road

So you’ve probably completed your business and personal goal setting for the year by now. Or maybe you’re just about to plan for the upcoming …

8 business principles that built a multi-million dollar trade empire

As a trade business owner, who wouldn’t want to know the insider secrets from a self-made millionaire? You could have heard a pin drop listening …

Hazards of constant connection for tradie business owners

Are you glued to your phone to keep an eye on office chats even on holidays? Do you switch off your phone once you’re home? …

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