In this video, I share the top investment mistakes I sees tradies making – and how to avoid them.
With over 30 years of experience in shares, property, and business coaching, I breaks down common traps like:
• Over-investing in crypto
• Chasing penny stocks
• Picking shares outside the ASX 100–200
• Holding unbalanced portfolios
• Relying only on bull markets to make money
This isn’t financial advice – it’s smart, experience-backed insight to help tradies think more strategically about where they put their hard-earned money.
Want to make better investment decisions? Watch now or grab my book The Wealthy Tradie to learn more.
If you’re a tradie or business owner and work’s been drying up lately, you’re not alone – but you can do something about it.
In this video, I share 4 key strategies I use with my coaching clients when things slow down:
Own it: It starts with taking responsibility. No blame, no excuses – just action.
Pivot: Almost every successful business I work with has pivoted into a higher-value niche or a smarter offering.
Market: It’s not enough to wait for the phone to ring anymore. I talk through practical marketing that works, and offer a free marketing review if you’re stuck.
Cut costs: No one loves this step, but done right, it can give you breathing room without doing damage.
These aren’t just theories – I’ve helped dozens of tradies work through exactly this, and in most cases, they’ve come out stronger. If you’re short on work right now, this video will give you a clear place to start.
Watch the video above and, if you want a hand with anything I mention, get in touch. I’m always happy to help.
As the financial year wraps up, there’s no better time to get serious about setting your business up for a stronger, more profitable future.
In this short video, Hugh Bowman, a seasoned business coach with over three decades of experience working with tradies, explains how one month of free coaching could be the catalyst for big improvements in your business.
Whether you’re:
– Struggling to find the right team,
– Bogged down in daily tasks and can’t focus on the big picture, or
– Frustrated by inconsistent cash flow…
Hugh can help you work on the areas that really matter – from leadership to accountability, to profitability and financial confidence.
It’s a no obligation opportunity to reset, refocus, and move forward with expert support. Watch the video and reach out today to claim your free month!
Are you working too much, constantly on call for your customers, and left with no time or energy for yourself of your family?
You’re not alone! And it’s a problem I see all the time. The truth is, unless you take control of your priorities, the consequences can be serious: burnout, broken relationships, or complete exhaustion.
When you’re in that state, EVERYONE LOSES including your customers, you team and your business.
Let’s shift that.
A Simple Framework to Help You Focus on What Matters
To get your time and energy going to the right places, I want to share a simple yet powerful framework. It’s all about putting your effort where it truly counts, and in the right order.
Here’s how it works:
YOU
Yes, we start with you. And no, it’s not selfish. If you’re unwell, burnt out, or mentally drained, you’re not going to be much help to your business, your team, or your family.
Prioritising your own mental state and wellbeing is not optional, it’s essential! You sit at the very top of the tree. If you’re not functioning well, everything else underneath will suffer.
FAMILY
This is probably the reason you’re in business to begin with. It’s what drives and sustains you.
But too often, I see people putting their business above their family, and that’s when things fall apart. Your family needs your presence, not just your income.
YOUR BUSINESS
Yes, your business is important, but it’s there to serve you and your family, not the other way around. Keep it in perspective.
When the business becomes the top priority and everything else is sacrificed for it, that’s when resentment, stress, and imbalance start to creep in.
TEAM
Some business owners bend over backwards for individual team members, even at their own expense. While your team is valuable, your business can’t revolve around one person.
Don’t let the fear of losing a staff member take priority over your own wellbeing or the bigger picture.
CUSTOMERS
This might surprise you, but customers come last in this hierarchy, and that’s not a bad thing.
Some people do absolutely everything for their customers, sacrificing themselves, their family, their team… everything. But that’s completely upside down.
Customers are important, but not more important than your health, your family, your business, or your team.
Final Thoughts
So, the next time you feel pulled in a million directions, ask yourself: Where is my time and energy actually going?
If you apply this framework:
You
Family
Business
Team
Customers
You’ll start making clearer, healthier decisions about how to spend your time.
When your priorities are in order, everything else starts to flow. Hope this helps.
