Podcast Episode Show Notes

Leigh Ryan is a landscaper and supervisor from Gippsland, Victoria, known online as Tradie Dad, where he shares the relatable challenges of life as a tradie, new father and supervisor. Here, Leigh shares 5 leadership lessons for tradies: leadership starts with caring, how to check in without micromanaging, why delegating is the hardest part of leading, how fatherhood changes safety behaviour onsite, and why "are you okay" matters more than people realise.

Stefanie Apostolidis, known as Melbourne Chippy Chick, is a qualified carpenter and founder of two platforms reshaping what the trades look like for women in Australia. Here, Stef shares 5 leadership lessons for tradies: what leadership means for women in trades, building confidence, how knowledge builds credibility, balancing business and parenting, and increasing visibility for women in the industry.

Cam and Matt are brothers-in-law turned business partners who built Limitless Build from a word-of-mouth carpentry outfit into a full-service building company, alongside sister brand Melbourne Decks and Pergolas. Here, they share 5 leadership lessons for tradies on how to lead a trade business: writing everything down, turning employees into problem-solvers, coaching your team to think for themselves, redefining success off the tools, and protecting family time like a client