Success Mindset: 20 years, 42 iron man, 5 wins — What Tim Van Berkel Learned About Winning and Family

<p>In the first episode of our new Success Mindset series, Head Coach Riley sits down with 5-time Ironman champion Tim to talk about what it actually takes to build something great over 20 years, on the racecourse and off it.</p><p>Tim shares how he went from a shy footy playing teenager to one of Australia's most successful professional triathletes, and what changed for him after his breakthrough seventh place finish at the Ironman World Championship in Kona. He gets honest about the pressure that once broke him before a big race, the visualisation work that turned his mindset around, and the hardest part of it all: trying to be a good dad and husband while chasing a dream that demanded everything.</p><p>If you're a trade business owner, this conversation will hit close to home. Tim's story touches on the same challenges we hear from tradies every day: sacrificing time with family to build something for them, surrounding yourself with the right people, staying disciplined when results aren't coming, and learning how to compartmentalise a bad day so it doesn't derail the next one.</p><p>This episode is about mindset first and business second, but the lessons apply directly to anyone building a business from the ground up.</p><p>We've got the tools you need to scale your business, automate, hire, and delegate. <a href="https://upscale-coaching.com/upscale-discovery-call-rr" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your call</a> with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program.</p><p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><p>Follow us on Instagram for daily content for your trade business: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/upscalebusinesscoaching/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@upscalebusinesscoaching</a></p><p>Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: <a href="https://upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast</a></p><p>Watch insights and tips on YouTube: <a href="https://www.upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube</a></p><p>Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: <a href="https://upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast</a></p><p>Hear from tradies who've done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business: <a href="https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories</a></p><p>Live Coaching Events 2026: <a href="https://www.upscale-coaching.com/upscale-live-events" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">upscale-coaching.com/upscale-live-events</a></p>