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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.

Mar 30, 2026

What if the biggest mistake investors make isn’t the stock they pick… but how they think about the market?

In this episode of The ToolShed Podcast, Mick sits down with seasoned investor Terry Tran to unpack the misconceptions many Australian investors have about markets, valuations, and risk.

With nearly 30 years of...


Mar 23, 2026

What if the real reason you feel overwhelmed in your business isn’t discipline… But design?

In Part 2 of this conversation on The ToolShed Podcast, I continue my discussion with ADHD strategist Skye Waterson, founder of Unconventional Organisation. We dig deeper into the patterns that many business owners...


Mar 16, 2026

Most business owners think their biggest challenge is discipline. Work harder. Focus more. Push through. But what if the real issue isn’t motivation at all?

In this episode of The ToolShed Podcast, Mick Hawes sits down with ADHD strategist and academic Skye Waterson, founder of Unconventional Organisation, to unpack...


Mar 9, 2026

What happens when someone stops accepting “that’s just how it is” and decides to fix it?

In this episode of The ToolShed Podcast, Mick Hawes sits down with Kym O’Leary, founder of COgear Industrial Workwear and inventor of the HMZ tear-away hemming system. With nearly two decades of experience in mining...


Mar 1, 2026

What if modern success is the very thing making people miserable?

In Part 2 of this conversation, Jim Penman shares the deeper philosophy behind building one of the largest franchise networks in the Southern Hemisphere and why long term thinking matters more than ever.

We explore why short term rewards and dopamine...