Feb 23, 2026
What does it really take to build a franchise empire that lasts decades, not just a business that burns bright and burns out?
In this episode of The ToolShed Podcast, I sit down with Jim Penman, founder of Jim’s Group, the largest franchise network in the Southern Hemisphere with more than 5,500 franchisees across 50+...
EP 99: Enhancing Business Through Professionalism with Richard Armstrong
Feb 23, 2026
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In the building industry, professionalism is more than just a buzzword—it's the key to unlocking sustained business success. Whether you're a seasoned builder or just starting, the way you conduct yourself...
Feb 16, 2026
What does it really take to build a successful business when there are no guarantees?
In this episode, Mick sits down with Mark Deacon to unpack the often unseen side of growth resilience, uncertainty, discipline, and the long stretches where effort comes long before reward.
This is not a story about overnight success...
Feb 9, 2026
In this episode, Mick Hawes is joined by Rebekah Tucker, CEO of Sandler Training Australia & New Zealand, to unpack why sales feels so difficult for builders — and why it’s rarely about price, confidence, or closing techniques.
This conversation explores a powerful shift: builders don’t struggle with sales because...
Feb 2, 2026
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Mick dives deeper into the real mechanics of pricing with globally respected business author and advisor Andrew Griffiths.
You’ll hear why holding prices steady while costs rise is one of the fastest ways to silently destroy profit, and how small, well-explained pricing...