Episode Details

Mitch (@mitchvan_) sits down with our new Head Coach Riley to talk about something every tradie and trade business owner knows too well, stress.

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But this isn't your typical "just breathe and meditate" conversation. Mitch and Riley get real about what stress actually is, why your body responds the way it does, and most importantly, how you can use it to your advantage instead of letting it run the show.

If you've been feeling like the pressure of running a business is getting on top of you, this episode is going to hit home.

In this episode you'll hear what stress actually means and why it shows up the way it does, practical ways to bring your nervous system back down when things get overwhelming, how to reframe stress so it becomes a tool for growth instead of a roadblock, and what separates the tradies who thrive under pressure from the ones who burn out.

Riley brings a fresh perspective as our new Head Coach and this is a conversation worth hearing whether you're in the thick of a tough season or just want to get ahead of it.

On top of all that, the Upscale team are lacing up their runners this year for the Gold Coast Marathon to raise funds for TIACS, a mental health support service built for tradies and their families. If you want to cheer them on or support the cause head to

fundraise.tiacs.org/fundraisers/upscalegoldcoastmarathon2026