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Every episode of the Unlocking Business Podcast in one place. Practical, Perth-grounded advice for trade business owners. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Edward Maradona, founder of Cabinet Noir, on the Unlocking Business podcast.
1:21:33
Episode 247 October 2026

Buy a House or Open a Shop? He Put Everything Into the Shop | Edward Maradona

I sit down with Edward Maradona, who put every dollar into one shop instead of a house deposit and built Cabinet Noir into one of Australia's most respected…

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Dan Noll, founder of the T2U app, on the Unlocking Business Podcast with Kane Tyler Smith
59:52
Episode 2116 September 2026

Selling My Business Broke Me | Dan Noll

I sit down with Dan Noll, who sold the mechanical business he ran for 14 years to build T2U, an app connecting clients with vetted trades.

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Myles Gaebler, founder of Perth Building Inspection Repairs, on the Unlocking Business Podcast with Kane Tyler Smith
1:20:10
Episode 1720 August 2026

He’s 21, Making $8K a Week & Turning Work Away | Myles Gaebler

I sit down with Myles Gaebler, who started Perth Building Inspection Repairs at 21 and was turning over $8,000 to $10,000 a week within months.

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Angelo Rossi, founder of TopTech Electrical, on the Unlocking Business Podcast with Kane Tyler Smith
46:50
Episode 0818 June 2026

Starting an Electrical Business and Pricing Your Work Properly | Angelo Rossi

I sit down with Angelo Rossi of TopTech Electrical about his first two years running his own business, nearly quitting at six months, and pricing his work properly.

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Rhys Booth, founder of Oceania Plumbing and Gas, on the Unlocking Business Podcast with Kane Tyler Smith
1:18:38
Episode 0711 June 2026

Starting a Plumbing Business from Scratch | Rhys Booth

I sit down with Rhys Booth of Oceania Plumbing and Gas about going out on his own just before COVID, hiring his first plumber, and linking pay rises…

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Mitch Suleau, founder of MBS Building Company, on the Unlocking Business Podcast with Kane Tyler Smith
58:56
Episode 0529 May 2026

What Two Years in Business as a Chippy Taught Me About Growing a Trade Company | Mitch Suleau

I sit down with Mitch Suleau of MBS Building Company about going from chippy to running his own decking business, hiring his first tradie, and one deck video…

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Steve Leigh, founder of E-Maintain, on the Unlocking Business Podcast with Kane Tyler Smith
54:33
Episode 0421 May 2026

Getting the Phone to Ring When Work Dries Up | Steve Leigh

I sit down with Steve Leigh of E-Maintain about what to do when residential work dries up, hiring a VA first, and how a one-man band gets the…

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Kane Tyler Smith, founder of Smartfix and Hypotential, with Aisha Derrick, former branding and marketing lead at Smartfix, on the Unlocking Business Podcast
42:38
Episode 027 May 2026

What Your Apprenticeship Never Told You About Running a Trade Business | Aisha Derrick

Aisha Derrick asks the questions in the first full episode, and it's my own story: starting Smartfix with one ute, growing to 130+ staff, then nearly losing it…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Unlocking Business Podcast.

How often do new episodes come out?

A new episode drops every week. Watch the full episodes on YouTube, or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Who is the podcast for?

Trade business owners who want to grow without burning out. If you want honest conversations about hiring, pricing, cash flow and leadership from people actually doing it, it’s for you.

How can I be a guest?

I’m always looking for trade owners and industry experts with a real story to share. Fill in the guest enquiry form on the Podcast page and I’ll be in touch.

Where should I start?

Start with the latest episode, or pick a topic that matches what you’re working on right now, like hiring, pricing or systems.