Are your biggest projects actually your least profitable?

In this episode of The ToolShed Podcast (EP 168 Part 1), I sit down with Adrian Ramsay , award-winning building designer and host of Dream Homes Revealed, to unpack the truth about profit, projects, and building a business that works.

Adrian shares how smaller "learning projects" can often deliver better margins than large, ego-driven builds, and why choosing the right clients matters more than chasing big-dollar jobs. We also touch on simple financial systems, cash flow, and turning challenges into strengths in business.

Key Takeaways:
• Small projects can drive higher profit
• Don't chase jobs, choose the right clients
• Build systems that support your business

Tune in and rethink how you approach profit and growth.

Connect with Adrian:
Website: https://ardesignhouse.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdrianRamsayDesignHouse/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianramsay
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-ramsay-6197a73/
Podcast: https://talkdesign.show/

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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 experience, Terry shares why protecting capital matters more than chasing returns, how emotional decision-making leads to poor outcomes, and why today's market conditions where some companies trade at 30–40× earnings require a more disciplined and cautious approach.

Australians reviewing their super.

Connect with Terry:
Company: https://www.thefreedomtrader.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFreedomTrader/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomtrader/

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This episode is a practical discussion on risk, mindset, and making smarter investment decisions, particularly when strong markets mask warning signs. It offers clarity for active investors and those seeking market understanding.

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 experience, burnout, last-minute pressure, and the constant feeling of being busy but not moving forward.

Skye explains that for many entrepreneurs, the issue isn't laziness or lack of motivation. Instead, it's operating a business in a way that works against how their brain naturally functions. When systems and structures are built properly, those same tendencies can become strengths rather than obstacles.

Connect with Skye:
Website: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnconventionalOrganisation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unconventionalorganisation/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skye-waterson-026286204/
Podcast: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/theadhdskillslab

This episode explores the connection between ADHD tendencies, executive functioning, leadership awareness, and founder burnout, and why understanding your strengths and weaknesses can transform how you operate your business

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