Our Story
Built by Tradies,
For Tradies.
NTD was born out of frustration. After years on the tools, our founders couldn't understand why tradies were paying retail prices for everything while builders kept winning prizes. We decided to change that.
50,000+
Members Nationwide
$2M+
Prizes Awarded
500+
Partner Brands
12
Charities Supported
The Origin
Why We Started NTD
In 2019, NTD co-founders Michael Torres and Sarah Mitchell were sitting in a break room after a long shift on a Brisbane construction site. Michael had just spent $400 on a drill he needed for the job — full retail price, no discount, no rewards.
That night, they started drafting what would become the National Trade Discount platform. The idea was simple: create a community where tradies could win high-value prizes, access real trade discounts, and help good causes — all in one place.
Three years later, NTD has over 50,000 members, has awarded more than $2 million in prizes, and donated over $220,000 to Australian charities. And we're just getting started.
2019
Founded in Brisbane
$2M+
In prizes awarded
What Drives Us
Our Values
100% Transparent
Every draw is conducted live. Every winner is verified. No smoke and mirrors.
Community First
A portion of every draw goes to Australian charities we believe in.
Built for Tradies
We understand the tradie lifestyle because we came from it.
Quality Prizes
Every prize is sourced, paid for, and verified before a draw opens.
The People Behind NTD
Meet the Team
Michael Torres
CEO & Co-Founder
20+ years in the Australian trades industry. Former electrician turned entrepreneur.
Sarah Mitchell
COO & Co-Founder
Operations expert with a passion for community impact and charitable giving.
James O'Brien
Head of Partnerships
Built relationships with 500+ Australian trade and hardware brands.
Emma Zhang
Head of Technology
Full-stack engineer with a background in fintech and marketplace platforms.