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

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

Di: Matt Jones - Helping Tradies Build Smarter Scalable Businesses
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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, operations, apprenticeships, technology, hiring, leadership, finance, and more, all tailored to the trades and construction industry.

You’ll hear practical insights, honest lessons, and expert perspectives from across the globe.


Whether you work as a tradie, contractor, builder, electrician, landscaper, or run any service-based business, you’ll find ideas and experiences you can put into action straight away.


If you're ready to work smarter, not harder, The Site Shed gives you the tools, frameworks, and viewpoints to help your business move forward with confidence.

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  • Stop Wasting Good Leads With a Poor Sales Process | ft. Ben Wright | Ep. 495

    Stop Wasting Good Leads With a Poor Sales Process | ft. Ben Wright | Ep. 495
    Apr 21 2026

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    How many good leads are slipping through the cracks in your trade business because of a weak sales process?

    In Episode 495 of The Site Shed, Matt Jones sits down with Ben Wright to unpack why so many trade businesses waste perfectly viable leads through a weak sales process.

    From slow response times and poor follow-up to inconsistent quotes and missed opportunities on site, this episode digs into the practical gaps that quietly kill conversions and how you can correct them.

    Key chapters
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:44 - Welcome Guest Ben Wright
    03:12 - Building Trust through Content
    08:22 - First Impressions and Presentation
    11:30 - Analyzing the Sales Process
    14:41 - The Sales Success Framework
    18:52 - Lifetime Value and ROI
    25:24 - Avoiding Fat Cat Syndrome
    32:05 - Scaling Beyond Referrals
    34:14 - Allocating Budget for Marketing
    38:32 - Small Changes, Large Impact
    42:55 - Optimizing the Customer Journey
    46:42 - Training Teams for Upselling
    53:21 - Embracing Change and AI
    01:00:08 - The Importance of Coaching

    📲 Watch On YouTube! https://youtu.be/wOPk8k22eJI

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    Stronger Sales Teams: https://www.strongersalesteams.com

    Connect With Ben Wright:
    Website: https://www.strongersalesteams.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongersalesteams
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092201545034
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbenwright/
    Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0503Mx6cuIKdgW9qaUvmSf?si=c2918891d2ec4cb0

    CONNECT WITH THE TRADIE WEB GUYS!
    Website: https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TradieWebGuysOfficial?sub_confirmation=1
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TradieWebGuysOfficial
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tradiewebguys/
    LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/tradie-web-guys
    Matt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamthemattj/

    If you enjoyed this podcast, please take a moment to leave us a review:
    ⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShed
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    ⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

    #podcast #thesiteshed #tradiewebguys

    Your Next Step:

    Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.

    👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/pod

    Follow The Site Shed:

    • Facebook: The Site Shed
    • Instagram: @thesiteshed
    • LinkedIn: Matt Jones
    • Website: thesiteshed.com
    • YouTube: @TheSiteShed

    If you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:
    ⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

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    ⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed
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    1 ora e 7 min
  • Fuel Prices Are Rising. Here’s What Hits Your Business Next | ft. Drew O'Farell | Ep. 494

    Fuel Prices Are Rising. Here’s What Hits Your Business Next | ft. Drew O'Farell | Ep. 494
    Apr 14 2026

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

    In Episode 494 of The Site Shed Podcast, Matt Jones sits down with returning guest Andrew O'Farrell to unpack what is really driving rising fuel costs and why tradie businesses should be paying close attention.

    What starts as a conversation about diesel prices quickly opens up into a much bigger discussion around global energy markets, fragile supply chains, and the real-world impact on trade businesses across Australia.

    If you want a clearer view of what may be coming down the pipeline and how to prepare for it, this episode is a must-listen.

    🎥 Watch the video version of this podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/@TradieWebGuysOfficial?sub_confirmation=1

    Key Chapters:
    00:00 Welcome back Andrew O'Farrell
    00:07 Why diesel prices have jumped so dramatically
    01:00 Why Australia is vulnerable to refined fuel shortages
    02:15 What trade business owners need to understand about rising costs
    02:53 Fuel is just the undercard, gas is the real story
    04:43 How LNG disruption affects construction and manufacturing
    06:07 Why food and fertiliser could be hit next
    07:19 The Strait of Hormuz and why it matters
    11:06 Could Australia be more self sufficient?
    13:56 What this means for local industry and supply chains
    16:03 Energy security, reserves, and the diesel problem
    17:32 EVs, hybrids, and practical resilience
    19:38 Why diesel is not going anywhere anytime soon
    20:33 Does nuclear have a role in Australia?
    22:29 Why we need a smarter transition, not a rushed one
    24:22 The inflation and margin squeeze tradies should prepare for
    26:20 What this could mean for Australia and Asia next
    27:35 Final thoughts and planning for what’s ahead

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    The Site Shed Podcast Episode 188 with Andrew O'Farrell: https://www.thesiteshed.com/energy-1/

    Connect With Andrew O'Farrell:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-o-farrell-352b8747/

    CONNECT WITH THE TRADIE WEB GUYS!

    Website: https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TradieWebGuysOfficial?sub_confirmation=1

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TradieWebGuysOfficial

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tradiewebguys/

    LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/tradie-web-guys

    Matt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamthemattj/

    Your Next Step:

    Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.

    👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/pod

    Follow The Site Shed:

    • Facebook: The Site Shed
    • Instagram: @thesiteshed
    • LinkedIn: Matt Jones
    • Website: thesiteshed.com
    • YouTube: @TheSiteShed

    If you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:
    ⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

    Love the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:
    ⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed
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    32 min
  • Your Onboarding Is Broken. Do This Instead | ft. Vicky Erwin | Ep. 493

    Your Onboarding Is Broken. Do This Instead | ft. Vicky Erwin | Ep. 493
    Apr 7 2026

    🎯 Free Tools for Growing Trade Businesses: https://tradie.wiki/pod
    🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Book a Free Strategy Call with Tradie Web Guys: https://tradie.wiki/tssyt

    How do you onboard new tradies properly so they actually stick around past week one?

    In Episode 493 of The Site Shed Podcast, Matt Jones sits down with Vicky Irwin from Network Plumbing to unpack what effective staff onboarding really looks like in a growing trade business.

    If you’ve ever hired in a rush, thrown a new apprentice or technician into the deep end, or struggled with staff churn, this episode will give you a practical framework to help new team members feel clear, supported, and ready to succeed.

    Key Chapters:
    00:00 - Introduction
    09:07 - The Recruitment and Pre-Onboarding Process
    12:04 - Day One: Orientation and Company Culture
    12:30 - Operational Integration and Facility Tour
    13:30 - Ongoing Training and Communication Standards
    17:18 - Developing Soft Skills and Professionalism
    26:05 - Technology and Systems Adoption
    23:24 - Safety as a Non-Negotiable
    34:01 - Final Assessment and Team Integration

    📲 Watch On YouTube! https://youtu.be/SOAw74WWJys

    CONNECT WITH VICKY IRWIN
    Website: https://networkplumbing.com.au
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicky-irwin-56a61712/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/networkplumbing
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/networktradies_/
    LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/network-plumbing/

    CONNECT WITH THE TRADIE WEB GUYS!
    Website: https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TradieWebGuysOfficial?sub_confirmation=1
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TradieWebGuysOfficial
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tradiewebguys/
    LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/tradie-web-guys
    Matt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamthemattj/

    Your Next Step:

    Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.

    👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/pod

    Follow The Site Shed:

    • Facebook: The Site Shed
    • Instagram: @thesiteshed
    • LinkedIn: Matt Jones
    • Website: thesiteshed.com
    • YouTube: @TheSiteShed

    If you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:
    ⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShed

    Love the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:
    ⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed
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    43 min
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