Why Every Builder NEEDS a Tradie Accountant!

05/12/25 • 27 min

Cash flow problems, tax headaches, and surprise expenses—sound familiar? Most builders struggle with managing their finances, but the right accountant can literally save your business. In this episode of The ToolShed Podcast, I sit down with Bryn Harwood from Tradies Accountant to discuss why builders NEED a specialist accountant who understands the industry inside and out.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The biggest financial mistakes builders make (and how to avoid them) ✅ Why a general accountant isn’t enough for a construction business ✅ How AI and automation are revolutionizing accounting for tradies ✅ The hidden risks in construction finance that could cost you BIG ✅ Invoice fraud in the industry—how to protect your business

To connect with Bryn Hardwood, check all the links below: Website: https://www.tradiesaccountant.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TradiesAccountant/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tradiesaccountant/ Email: [email protected] Are you a small to medium business owner? Call Tradies Accountant at 1300 775 048 📌 Want to identify and fix the ONE issue holding your business back? Take the Builder’s Scorecard in just 90 seconds and get personalized insights on how to improve your business. https://bit.ly/BuildersSuccessScorecard Stay tuned next week when we talk about it. So, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get that episode as soon it gets released. Until then, stay healthy.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Previous Episode

Why Builders Struggle with Systems (And How to Fix It)

Most builders know they need systems, but why do so many struggle to implement them? In this episode of The ToolShed Podcast, I sit down with James Hickey of JHC Consulting to uncover the biggest roadblocks that keep builders stuck—and the proven strategies to fix them.

If you’re overwhelmed with admin, struggling with cash flow, or feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

✔ Why builders resist systemizing their business

✔ The three key pillars of a successful construction company

✔ How WorkflowMax improves job profitability and financial control

✔ The biggest cash flow mistake builders make

✔ How to balance automation with human relationships

Why JHC Consulting Recommends WorkflowMax

✔ Full job lifecycle tracking (Leads → Quotes → POs → Invoicing → Xero Sync)

✔ Eliminates cash flow blind spots and reduces admin overload

✔ Affordable, scalable, and integrates with leading BI and payment tools

✔ API integrations with EzzyBills, RDI, and AirWallex for financial efficiency

Exclusive Offer for ToolShed Listeners

📌 Get 50% off WorkflowMax for 6 months + a 14-day free trial → http://www.workflowmax2.com/start (Use code ToolShed50OFF6)

📌 Work with James Hickey – Free 1-hour business strategy call → https://jhc.consulting/contact/ (Reference ToolShed) 📌 Want to identify and fix the ONE issue holding your business back? Take the Builder’s Scorecard in just 90 seconds and get personalized insights on how to improve your business. https://bit.ly/BuildersSuccessScorecard Stay tuned next week when we talk about it. So, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get that episode as soon it gets released. Until then, stay healthy.

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Next Episode

This ONE Change Will 10X Your Leads!

If you’re a builder or tradie struggling to get consistent, high-quality leads, you’re not alone—and you’re probably focusing on the wrong problem. In this episode of The ToolShed, I sit down with Matt Jones from The Site Shed to reveal the one change that can dramatically increase your leads without spending more on ads or chasing clients.

We break down:

• The #1 marketing mistake tradies make

• Why most builders don’t have a lead problem—they have a follow-up problem

• How to build trust and authority using simple content

• Why video marketing is a powerful tool for builders

• How AI tools can automate lead handling and improve client experience

• The key to turning leads into booked projects

To connect with Matt Jones, check all the links below:

Tradie Web Guys: https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/

The Site Shed Podcast: https://www.thesiteshed.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesiteshed

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesiteshed/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-site-shed/

Whether you’re in renovations, residential building, or any trade-based business, this episode gives you practical, real-world strategies to improve your marketing system, boost your conversion rates, and grow a profitable, stress-free business.

Want to identify and fix the ONE issue holding your business back? Take the Builder’s Scorecard in just 90 seconds and get personalized insights on how to improve your business. https://bit.ly/BuildersSuccessScorecard

Stay tuned next week when we talk about it. So, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get that episode as soon it gets released. Until then, stay healthy.