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Step-by-Step Guides for Tradies

Deep, practical walkthroughs on the tools and workflows that run a trade business: ServiceM8, n8n, automation and more.

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Blog

The Trade Software Automation Tier List (2026)

I ranked 10 trade and construction apps (ServiceM8, Simpro, AroFlo, Tradify and more) by one thing only: how easy they actually are to automate. The honest S-to-D list, with scores.

  • Automation
  • Software
  • Tradie Tips
  • ServiceM8
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by David List
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Guide

n8n vs Claude Code: Is n8n Dead? 5 Reasons It Isn't

The "n8n is dead, just use Claude Code" take confuses a builder for a runtime. Five reasons n8n is still essential: hosting, connections, error handling, self-hosting and custom nodes.

  • n8n
  • Automation
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Guide
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Guide

The One Automation That Pays For Itself: Website Leads into ServiceM8

Every lead email you type into ServiceM8 by hand is money on the floor. Work out what manual lead entry costs, then copy the n8n workflow that watches your inbox and raises the job for you.

  • n8n
  • ServiceM8
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Guide
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Guide

Master ServiceM8 Forms: Build & Automate with AI

Master ServiceM8 forms end-to-end: field types, badges, merge fields, dynamic fields, conditional logic, and how to automate them with a free n8n MCP workflow.

  • ServiceM8
  • Forms
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Guide
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Blog

ServiceM8 AI-Powered Job Creation for Tradies

One of the best automations we've ever built: form submissions turn into fully-built ServiceM8 jobs, with AI-written descriptions and photos attached. No manual data entry.

  • ServiceM8
  • AI
  • Automation
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by David List
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Blog

Go HighLevel for Tradies: The Platform Behind Every Smart Automation You've Ever Seen

Most tradies have never heard of it, but Go HighLevel powers nearly every smart automation across the trades. Here's what it is, what it costs, and how we use it.

  • GoHighLevel
  • Automation
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by David List
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Blog

Why AI Isn't Always the Answer: The Truth About Automation That Actually Works

AI gets all the hype, but most trade businesses need reliable, repeatable workflows, not a system that guesses. Here's how to tell which job needs which tool.

  • AI
  • Automation
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by David List
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Podcast

This Copywriter Could Transform Your Trade Business with One Word ✏️ Scott Bywater from Copywriting That Sells

G’day legends!

  • Copywriting
  • Marketing
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EP · 19 · 1h 21m
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Podcast

The SECRET to Building a Successful TRADE Business👷 Drew Mountney from Melfire

G’day legends!

  • Business Growth
  • Industry Insights
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EP · 18 · 1h 9m
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Podcast

The $BILLION CEO on a Mission to Reverse History... Jim Penman from Jim's Group

G’day legends!

  • Business Growth
  • Industry Insights
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EP · 17 · 1h 15m
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Podcast

Building a Mental Health Movement for Tradies 💪 Tamarah Vos & Dan Allen from Trademutt

G‘day legends!

  • Mental Health
  • Business Growth
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EP · 16 · 1h 21m
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Podcast

Meet the Walt Disney of Marketing💫 John Dwyer from The Institute of WOW

G’day, legends!

  • Marketing
  • Sales
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EP · 15 · 1h 32m
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Podcast

Inside the World of Electrical Inspections⚡with Matt Shovelton from MWS Inspections

G’day legend!

  • Industry Insights
  • Safety
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EP · 14 · 49m
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Podcast

Meet the WILLY WONKA of Beer🍺 Warren Bradford from Deacam Electrical and Fermecraft

G’day legend!

  • Industry Insights
  • Business Growth
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EP · 13 · 1h 11m
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Podcast

The Marketing GENIUS Behind Australia's BIGGEST Franchise 🚀 Joel Kleber from Jim's Group

G’day legend!

  • Marketing
  • Business Growth
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EP · 12 · 59m
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Podcast

When Should Tradies Use the HARD Sell?

G’day legend!

  • Sales
  • Marketing
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EP · 11 · 11m
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Podcast

The RISE & FALL of Australian Solar ☀️ with Pat Southwell from Southwell Solar Inspections

G’day legend!

  • Industry Insights
  • Business Growth
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EP · 10 · 1h 22m
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Podcast

The Past, Present & Future of the Water Industry💧with Noel McKay from Jonoco

G’day Legends!

  • Industry Insights
  • Business Growth
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EP · 09 · 1h 14m
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Podcast

Web Developer Vs Web Designer👨‍💻 What Tradies Need to Know with Stuart Mclean

G’day Legends!

  • Web
  • Marketing
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EP · 08 · 1h 4m
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Podcast

Using Story to Create an AWESOME Safety Culture🦺 David List at the AIHS Conference

G’day legends👍

  • Safety
  • Storytelling
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EP · 07 · 50m
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Podcast

The Future of the Generator Hire Industry⚡Ben Cresswell from Eastern Generators

G’day Legends 👍

  • Industry Insights
  • Business Growth
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EP · 06 · 40m
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Podcast

How This Tradie Grew His Business By 181%🚀 Jarryd Miller from Building Site CCTV

G’day Legends 👍

  • Business Growth
  • Industry Insights
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EP · 05 · 49m
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Real Tax Advice for Tradies💰 Lynne List from Shine Accounting and Taxation

G’day Legends,

  • Finance
  • Business Growth
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EP · 04 · 36m
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Podcast

Is HiPages Worth it for Tradies

G’day Legends,

  • Lead Generation
  • Marketing
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EP · 03 · 10m
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Podcast

Facebook Ads Vs Google Ads - Which One Should Tradies Use?

Whether you’re gearing up to launch your first online ad campaign or looking to tweak your current one, you’ll want to stick around for some tips on making the most of Facebook and Google Ads.

  • Advertising
  • Marketing
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EP · 02 · 12m
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Podcast

How TRADIES can use STORYTELLING to craft their Message

Welcome to the very first episode of the Digital Tradie podcast! I’m Dave List, and I’m here to guide you through the jungle of online marketing, specifically tailored for you, the hardworking tradies. Today, I’m diving deep into the Storybricks framework, a tool I believe will r

  • Storytelling
  • Marketing
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EP · 01 · 20m
A GoHighLevel automation workflow built for a trade business
Blog

My Top 5 Automation Software for Tradies

The five automation tools I actually use to run my business and my clients', from GoHighLevel to Pabbly Connect, with the pros, cons and pricing.

  • Automation
  • Software
  • Tradie Tips
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by David List

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