The ToolShed Podcast

Author: Mick Hawes

The Toolshed podcast keeps you up to date with what's happening in the Building Industry. Keeping your finger on the pulse of changing trends, so you can take advantage of opportunities and avoid becoming a dinosaur! Every episode we'll talk about how these trends affect you, and what steps you can take to stay ahead of the curve. You'll learn how to use new technologies to make your business more efficient and effective, how to connect with other builders and architects, and how to make sure your projects are profitable. Essential conversations with people who are committed to a better Building Industry for everyone involved.
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Why Builders Struggle with Systems (And How to Fix It)
Episode 123
Monday, 5 May, 2025

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. Have thoughts on this episode? Leave a review and share your biggest system challenge.