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The ToolShed Podcast

The ToolShed Podcast keeps you up to date with what's happening in the Building Industry. Keeping your finger on the pulse of changing trends, so you can take advantage of opportunities and avoid becoming a dinosaur!Every episode we'll talk about how these trends affect you, and what steps you can take to stay ahead of the curve. You'll learn how to use new technologies to make your business more efficient and effective, how to connect with other builders and architects, and how to make sure your projects are profitable.Essential conversations with people who are committed to a better Building Industry for everyone involved.

Jan 26, 2026

In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Mick Hawes sits down with Andrew Griffiths to unpack one of the most uncomfortable and misunderstood topics in the building industry: pricing.

This episode dives into why so many builders stay busy yet financially stretched, how fear-based pricing quietly erodes profit, and why...


Jan 19, 2026

Most builders think they’ve got first aid covered, until something actually goes wrong on site.

In this episode, Mick Hawes sits down with Nick White, Co-Owner of Trade Aid Kits, to uncover why so many first aid kits used by tradies are outdated, poorly designed, and not fit for the real risks faced on construction...


Jan 12, 2026

Most builders don’t fail because they’re bad at marketing — they fail because the construction industry has changed, and the old way of showing up no longer works.

In this episode, Mick Hawes sits down with Jordan Skinner, one of Australia’s leading voices in construction branding, to unpack why builders...


Jan 5, 2026

Waterproofing failures and compliance issues are costing builders thousands of dollars every year not because they don’t care, but because the industry has become too complex to manage on memory and habit alone. In this episode, we sit down with Byron Landeryou to uncover why these problems continue to show up on...