Meet the Team - Upscale Business Coaching

Meet the Team

Mitch Van

Founder & CEO

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Emily Bowker

Coaching Specialist

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With 3 years of experience in the Trade Business Coaching industry and a background of more than five years in Sales and Business Development, I brings a wealth of expertise to the trades industry. My journey began in the fitness industry, where I grew and coached an independent client base, managed large teams, and led impactful group coaching sessions. 

This foundation has shaped my approach to helping trade business owners achieve their professional and personal goals.

I am passionate about building pathways to sustainable business growth, empowering clients to optimise their businesses and personal lives. 

Specialising in personal performance, mindset, team culture, marketing, and sales, I also have strong experience in creating and implementing efficient systems that foster growth and efficiency.

Whether coaching clients on developing a winning team culture or helping them refine their marketing and sales strategies, I am committed to supporting trade business owners create meaningful, long-term change in their businesses.

Luke Galea

Coaching Specialist

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Luke is an experienced electrician turned business coach and consultant with a diverse entrepreneurial background. Over the years, he has successfully run multiple businesses across various industries, including the trades, coaching, and health & wellness. His journey into coaching began around eight years ago, when he discovered his passion for helping others transform their careers and businesses.

Luke specializes in helping skilled tradespeople transition from working as solo operators to becoming profitable business owners. He has worked with hundreds of trade-based clients, guiding them to grow from doing $30-40K per month to building teams of 5-10+ people, generating $150-300K per month through strategic automation and business optimisation.

A passionate advocate for leadership, performance, communication, and team development, Luke thrives on helping individuals and businesses maximise their potential. When he’s not coaching or optimizing businesses, he enjoys spending time in nature—hiking, camping,fishing, surfing, and working on creative projects. Luke’s mission is to help people unlock their full potential, both in business and life.

Brendan Marshall

Coaching Specialist

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The master of lifestyle and business balance.

One of Australia’s best business coaches- not only do I coach it- I Live it!

I have built a trade business from dust to semi-automated across two townships; servicing an entire region.

While simultaneously raising my young family consisting of 4 children under 5 and still staying present and connected in my marriage.

Thomas Marshall

Coaching Specialist

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Tom Gibson

Operations Manager

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Tom Gibson is an accomplished Operations Manager at UpScale Business Coaching, blending expertise in sales, finance, and education. With degrees in Finance and Teaching and a Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking, Tom’s career spans leadership roles in sales and financial management, alongside a rewarding stint as a high school teacher. 

Before beginning his professional career, Tom’s discipline and teamwork were cultivated as a student-athlete on a tennis scholarship in San Diego, USA. This experience laid the foundation for his results-driven approach and strong interpersonal skills.

Tom is driven by a genuine desire to educate, uplift, and empower people to achieve success in their personal and professional lives.

Chris Le Roux

Accounting Coach

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A qualified and process-driven finance expert with 17+ years’ experience in financial management, management accounting, cost accounting, leading and motivating teams, HR, payroll, banking, auditing and control processes. Proven track record of contributing towards sustainable growth in all areas of business while maintaining healthy culture. Ability to balance and prioritise goals in alignment with virtues, objectives and KPI’s. Known for patience in financial storytelling and educating clients about systems and financial practices. Constantly challenging the status quo for improvement and solutions with mechanical and practical thinking. Reporting expert.

Erina Roch

Accounting Coach

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Karen

Accounting Coach

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Erin Andrews

Accounting Coach

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I’m Erin, and I’ve spent over 20 years working with trade businesses of all sizes.

I specialise in administration, operations, and bookkeeping, helping businesses stay organised and run more smoothly.

I’ve also been a business owner-operator in the Tradie VA space, and that experience really shaped how I approach coaching.

The ultimate goal is to boost business capacity and drive long-term success, simplifying processes so business owners can focus on what they do best whilst aligning my values in coaching to achieve positive outcomes for trade businesses.

Whether it’s streamlining operations or finding efficiencies, I focus on keeping things simple and making things easier for trades.

Jack

Accounting Coach

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Rhian

Accounting Coach

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Pia

Accounting Coach

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