The Site Shed | Systems, Strategy and Growth for Tradies and Contractors
The Site Shed is a global podcast for tradies and contractors who want clearer systems, stronger strategy, and steadier business growth. Each episode is designed to educate and inform around the topics that matter most in running and scaling a modern trade business.
Hosted by former plumber and digital agency owner Matt Jones, the podcast dives into real-world conversations on marketing, operations, apprenticeships, technology, hiring, leadership, finance, and more, all tailored to the trades and construction industry.
You’ll hear practical insights, honest lessons, and expert perspectives from across the globe.
Whether you work as a tradie, contractor, builder, electrician, landscaper, or run any service-based business, you’ll find ideas and experiences you can put into action straight away.
If you're ready to work smarter, not harder, The Site Shed gives you the tools, frameworks, and viewpoints to help your business move forward with confidence.
The Site Shed | Systems, Strategy and Growth for Tradies and Contractors
Your Onboarding Is Broken. Do This Instead | ft. Vicky Erwin | Ep. 493
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How do you onboard new tradies properly so they actually stick around past week one?
In Episode 493 of The Site Shed Podcast, Matt Jones sits down with Vicky Irwin from Network Plumbing to unpack what effective staff onboarding really looks like in a growing trade business.
If you’ve ever hired in a rush, thrown a new apprentice or technician into the deep end, or struggled with staff churn, this episode will give you a practical framework to help new team members feel clear, supported, and ready to succeed.
Key Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
09:07 - The Recruitment and Pre-Onboarding Process
12:04 - Day One: Orientation and Company Culture
12:30 - Operational Integration and Facility Tour
13:30 - Ongoing Training and Communication Standards
17:18 - Developing Soft Skills and Professionalism
26:05 - Technology and Systems Adoption
23:24 - Safety as a Non-Negotiable
34:01 - Final Assessment and Team Integration
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Website: https://networkplumbing.com.au
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