The Profitable Tradie Podcast

Jake and Nassia thought the business was humming along nicely. Then—bang—3 of their guys quit the week before Christmas. That's when they realized: Culture is everything. Fast forward to now? Jake and Nassia haven't lost a single team member in over 18 months. Their crew's tight, their culture's rock solid, and the business is flying. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: How they went from $30K a year profit to $70–80K a month The structure they built so they're not stuck on the tools The simple thing they do to keep their workers loyal and passionate

Burst pipe at midnight? Power out before a big party? Heating's died in the middle of winter? People will pay extra to get it fixed now... And you should be charging for it. It's called Surge Pricing. Raising your price when demand's high and supply is low. Airlines do it. Uber does it. Hotels and events too. And so should youLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: How to Use Surge Pricing Without the Customer Spitting the Dummy Which Customers Will Happily Pay Top Dollar for Your Skills The Best Times to Put Surge Pricing into Action

If you want to lock in and book in more jobs, before your competitors can even get a price out... This episode is for you. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Why You're Losing Work Without Realizing It How to Beat Your Competition (Even If They're Cheaper) The Phone Call Hack That'll Fill Your Calendar LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

Imposter Syndrome hits everyone... And it could be costing you big time. Stopping you from charging what you're worth… Keeping you from hiring (or firing)… Making you hesitate when opportunities come up… WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Top Ways to Think Like a Winner – so your team does too How to Beat Procrastination – and finally improve your business The Key to Finding Confidence – and booking killer jobs LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

Hiring a marketing agency can feel like gambling. You put down your money... Hope for the best… And get... whatever you get. If you're lucky, it's some new jobs. If you're not, it's crickets. And a bill, plus some fluff report about “likes” and “reach”. But if you know how to get the most out of them... Marketing agencies can change the game for your business. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Agency Red flags to Watch Out For What Will Set Your Business Apart from Competitors The 5 Step System to Make Sure Your Agency Delivers LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

I just chatted with James Schramko – business coach and author of Work Less, Make More. We discussed how lots of business owners get so consumed dealing with other people's problems, that they kind of lose sight of their own businesses... And then we covered how to retake control so you can make serious profit and have a great work/life balance. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: The Key to Financial Freedom How to Avoid Overwhelm The Secret to Work/Life Balance LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

Ever tried hiring someone to juggle multiple tasks? Or maybe you've looked at your current team, and thought… “Who can take on more?” Two birds with one stone, right? Hybrid roles might feel like quick fix… But long-term, they'll have you constantly chasing your tail. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: The Secret to Building a High-Performing Team That Pays for Itself The Real Reason You're Still Drowning in Tasks The Best Roles to Hire to Grow Your Business LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

Forget newspaper ads, radio spots, or TV commercials. The better way to attract customers and book jobs today… Social Media. But here's the problem—most trades and contracting business owners get it wrong. You can't just post a couple of times and expect work to come your way. Plus, Social Media changes all the time. The platforms… The algorithms… How people actually use it… What worked a year ago (or even 6 months ago) isn't necessarily what works today. But there are proven strategies that workWHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Common Social Media Mistakes to Avoid and What to Do Instead 4 Simple Steps to Making Awesome Content The Kinds of Posts That Get the Most Bang for Your Buck LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

You built your team so they could share the load... So you wouldn't have to handle everything yourself... Right? But instead of making your life easier... Has hiring more guys actually made your job harder? Now there's more to think about... More responsibility... And less time to focus on running and growing the business. But don't sack everyone and go at it alone... What you need is a First Team: your top guys who'll help take your business where you want it to go. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: GET YOUR GUYS TO STEP UP by developing strong leaders ACHIEVE KILLER RESULTS your whole team is striving for STOP DOING EVERYTHING YOURSELF and shift to mentoring & guiding your team LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He led the LA Lakers to 5 NBA championships. But at one point in his career, Kobe started to lose his edge. That's when he called Todd Herman, and together, they made a change that put Kobe in in the Basketball Hall of Fame forever. Want to know what he did, and how the same method could transform your business? WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Stop Holding Yourself Back – Let go of fear and start making bold moves Be A Better Leader – Guide your team with clarity and calm Level Up Your Sales – Upgrade your confidence and grow your business LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

Are you a workaholic? Steve was. He had so little time that he skipped eating meals. All he ate was an apple a day... But since turning his business around, it's three meals a day... Plus better cash flow, improved profitability... And the freedom to go wake-boarding and barefoot water skiing with his girls. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Small Systems That Make a Big Difference How to Make Every Bid/Quote Worth It, Even If You Don't Book the Job The Key Stop Micromanaging and Empowering Your Team What's your business really worth? If you tried to sell today, what could you get for it? A lot of business owners have a dollar figure in mind... A nice payout for all the hard work they've put into building their company... But here's the truth... Most asking prices are way above what anyone's actually willing to pay... WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Simple ways to add hundreds of thousands to your sale price The best thing you can do to make your business an easy sell Key steps to take before going on the market LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

What's your business really worth? If you tried to sell today, what could you get for it? A lot of business owners have a dollar figure in mind... A nice payout for all the hard work they've put into building their company... But here's the truth... Most asking prices are way above what anyone's actually willing to pay... WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Simple ways to add hundreds of thousands to your sale price The best thing you can do to make your business an easy sell Key steps to take before going on the market LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

As a business owner, you know it's important to keep your team happy... When you offer a good place to work, and your guys enjoy their jobs... It leads to stronger culture and better results... But how do you really know if your team is happy or not? Especially if you're not around all the time... WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Simple and cheap staff survey tools you can use right now The trick to getting straight up answers from your guys every time How to make your team love where they work (and refer their mates too) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

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Here's the thing: you don't have to do it all yourself. Mitch Janusz was in the same boat... Now Mitch is far less stressed, has more time for his family, and his profits have skyrocketed. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: How stepping back from the tools accelerates business growth Why trying to be the best and the cheapest doesn't work The trick to getting your head around the numbers–even if math isn't your thing The reason most people don't achieve their goals isn't for a lack of commitment... they just don't have the right systems to get there. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Build a business that works without you Carve out time for your family without sacrificing business results Make sure important stuff gets done – no matter how busy life gets LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

The reason most people don't achieve their goals isn't for a lack of commitment... they just don't have the right systems to get there. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Build a business that works without you Carve out time for your family without sacrificing business results Make sure important stuff gets done – no matter how busy life gets LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

The reason most people don't achieve their goals isn't for a lack of commitment... they just don't have the right systems to get there. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Build a business that works without you Carve out time for your family without sacrificing business results Make sure important stuff gets done – no matter how busy life gets LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

Get ready for the first 4 challenges of 2025… 1. WORKFLOW Customers are usually slower to push go on projects at the start of the year. Projects will probably be delayed too. 2. CASH FLOW With many still in holiday mode, you can bet customers will take longer to pay their invoices. If you're not on top of this, your cash flow could take a hit. 3. PROFIT You still have to pay your workers, even when they're away on break. Making profit on every job is going to be more challenging with the same fixed costs, but less workers to cover those costs. 4. TEAM To start the year off well, you want to find top tradesmen to join your team... but so do all your competitors. If you don't want to miss out, you need to front-foot it and put out the right message.WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Get consistent leads, even in a slow market Increase profit without losing customers Close jobs fast and fill your calendar LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

Is a Christmas shutdown really worth it?When you're knackered from a massive year, it sounds like a good idea... But have you fully thought it through? WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Keep your business humming over the holidays Thrive even when everything slows down for a while Take a break without losing money or pissing off your team LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

I was going broke... Working massive hours... Feeling completely lost... And seriously considering throwing in the towel... But then I realized: In order for things to change... I had to change. 18 months and a bunch of changes later... I completely turned my business around... Doubling its revenue and pulling in 25% net profit. That was business owner Luke Heyhoe. Want to see how he did it?WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: The pricing sweet spot where you make killer profit and your customers are happy What to do to get out of a rut and improve a shit situation How to stay clear headed whether it's been a good month or a bad month LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

Imagine making million-dollar profits with your business, It might seem out of reach... But the most successful business owners are just like the rest of us... However they do things differently... So, in my latest training session I uncover 8 Big Ideas for 7-Figure Profits that could change the way you think about your business. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: How knowing less can make your business more successful The one hire that'll make your life so much easier How to make waste-of-time meetings actually useful LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.

If you want to improve your business you've got to use this system. My latest training session explains what it is and how to use it. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Make killer profits, month after month Grow your business without falling apart Cut team mistakes and boost their performance LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

I just recorded a new training session on Getting More Out of Your Team where I find out how to add $10K+ profit per trades-person for no extra effort.WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Stop your guys mucking around and keep them on task Make more money without ripping off your customers Add $10K+ profit per worker for no extra effort LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: The #1 cash flow mistake trades businesses make - and how to fix it The bulletproof process that'll get you paid on time, every time The easiest thing you can do to always have cash when you need it LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Manage frustration without losing your cool Spend less time training but still get great results Build a high-performing efficient team LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Manage frustration without losing your cool Spend less time training but still get great results Build a high-performing efficient team LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: How to build your own economy (instead of worrying about the global economy) How to focus on what's important (instead of wasting energy on what's out of your hands) How to adapt when the world changes (instead of getting left behind) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

How to carve out your niche Where to find the solution to every problem Why investing in infrastructure will get you where you want to go The trick to getting Google Ads cranking What to consider if you want to buy a business LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Become the go-to guy in your community Avoid price wars and compete on value instead Book more jobs and attract top talent LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Simple steps you can take to improve any situation The key to stop making the same mistake over and over again How to deal with setbacks and bounce back quick LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We all know someone who's a bit of a downer… He complains constantly… Vents his frustrations to anyone who'll listen… He's quick to blame… Full of excuses… And resents others for their success… He's clearly unhappy… But too stubborn to change… The guy's a real drag… No fun to be around… Just a broken record… With bad vibes… And a bad attitude… And let's be honest… With an attitude like that… No wonder his life isn't going so well… Since you're reading this, Name, you clearly have a positive, business-focused attitude… But many still hold unhelpful beliefs, which if left unchecked, can negatively impact their businesses (or the businesses they work for). So, to help get your head in the game, our latest training video tackles: 3 Toxic Attitudes That'll Poison Your Business How to Get Out of a Funk and Change Your Outlook The Mindsets You Need to Achieve Success Don't let a bad attitude hold you back from reaching your full potential… LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

So you're pricing a new job… But you're not really sure the best way to go about it… Do you start with markup? Or was it margins? (What's the difference again?) Should you look at hourly rates? Weekly? Monthly? Consider all the materials involved? Maybe mash that all together? Or if that's all too complicated… Just resort to the ol' tried and true ‘PAFOOMA' method? Y'know… Pull A Figure Out Of My Ass? Unless you're happy running a charity....You want your pricing to make you decent profit, so you can grow and scale your business, and have the money, time and freedom to live the life you want. But to do this, there's one financial metric you've got to understand… In our episode, we give the low down on Gross Profit Per Hour and step you through how to work it out for your business. TODAY'S PODCAST REVEALS HOW TO: End Your Cashflow Worries Once and for All Find Out Which Jobs Make You the Most Money Increase Your Profit Through Materials and Equipment LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It's fricken annoying. You've got so much work your team can't keep up... Watching those jobs slip away hurts... Missing out on that extra revenue sucks... So, you consider hiring someone new... Another guy on the tools – to keep the truck busy? An office manager – to help with admin? Maybe an estimator – so you're not pricing everything? Sounds great – lighten the load and grow your business. But then the doubt creeps in... “Is the role really necessary?” “Can I afford it?” “Is there enough work for a bigger team?” “How will I find the right person?” “What if I get it wrong?” Before you know it, you're paralyzed with fear, can't make a decision, and back at square one... Hiring is hard.It's not something you do all the time, and it can feel pretty loaded. It's also quite complex, because it involves people. And let's face it, people are complex... That's why in our latest episode, we tackle hiring head-on, covering: How To Attract the Best to Work for You Common Hiring Mistakes You Need to Avoid The 3 Step Process That Makes Hiring a Breeze Hiring is your most important job as a business owner and the most impactful thing you can do to create profit, lifestyle and wealth. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

You've been waiting by the phone for weeks, But word of mouth's not bringing in any new work… You've scrambled to keep your guys busy, But you're running out of side jobs… And with no projects on the horizon, You decide to try online advertising… But you're overwhelmed by the options… Which one should you use? Google? Facebook? Something else? You decide to bite the bullet and try one out… But it's not getting you the results you want… Should you switch to another platform? You don't want to waste more money… But now you're getting desperate… So what the heck should you do? The ‘Google vs Facebook' question comes up all the time. And it's a good question. But to answer it, there's a few things to consider and a bit of thinking involved. In a nutshell, you need to know your marketing strategy. If you get that right, you'll get the results too. In this episode, you'll learn how to:Target the Right Customers to Get the Best Jobs for You Choose The Platform That'll Get the Most Bang for Your Buck Make Double What You Spend on Marketing… Or Even More Don't throw money away hoping someone will stumble across your ad. Be strategic. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

If you're really honest, Do you sometimes look around… At your mates', or competitors' businesses… And wish you had big chunky jobs like the ones they're doing? You're tied up with lots of small jobs… They take a fair amount of work to land… And time to schedule… Plus, you need a bunch of them to keep your guys busy… But if you landed one huge job, you'd be sorted for the year... It'd make your business so much more profitable... And your life way easier... Right? Well, it ain't always roses. If you take on a job that's too big for you, it can literally destroy your business. On the other hand, if you do it right with a decent strategy, there's massive opportunity. But how do you get bigger jobs? And how do you pull them off in a manageable and profitable way? WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: How to Tackle Large Projects Without Getting Squashed in the Process Common Mistakes to Avoid When Scaling Up The Secret to Winning Big Game-Changing Contracts Hey, it doesn't have to be a million bucks plus to be a big job... It's just good to have some chunkier stuff in there. So, get stuck in and watch the episode now. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We've all seen it, right? Some dude gets cocky when things start going well for his business. Thinking he's destined to be a millionaire, he hires a bunch of new guys… Gets a big warehouse, buys extra vehicles… Does a bunch of flashy advertising… All to try and grow the business. But he's got too big for his boots. Gone too hard, too fast. Soon, things get crazy busy. Without proper systems, it all falls apart. And he ends up falling on his face. It's easy to think growing your business will only create more stress and hassle. But when it's done right, it's a really different story. There are plenty of owners who have grown their business successfully. They make good money – and can afford to travel for a month every year. They have more time – to coach their kids' sports team and go to all their games. They have more freedom – to regularly take Fridays off knowing their business is fine without them. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Build a bigger and more profitable business that can stand on its own two feet Keep your team happy and loyal so they stay with you for years to come Avoid the common traps of growth so you don't crash and burn To learn how to grow your business the right way, watch the episode now. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Are you worried about the gaps coming up in your calendar? It's bloody stressful when you're about to run out of work. You don't want your guys standing around doing nothing, so you find something for them to do. But it doesn't make you money. Another problem with holes in your schedule is cash flow. When it's off, you're in for a whole world of pain. You lose sleep thinking, “How am I going to pay the bills?” You don't want to downsize your team, but you might have to... And you lose confidence to grow the business because you're not sure you'll have enough work to do it. You wait for the phone to ring – hoping word of mouth will spread – but it doesn't. And that's when desperation sets in. You start throwing stuff at the wall. Doing whatever it takes to get new jobs. Maybe some telemarketer tries to sell you a bogus scheme to get you new jobs. You throw good money at it, but of course, it doesn't work. Or maybe you drop your prices, but that's a race to the bottom. With the economy the way it is, some of your competitors will also drop their prices. Soon it all ratchets down till you hit bargain basement. But it's not all doom and gloom. There are plenty of ways to fill your calendar with jobs without spending a buck... And that's what Phil and I cover in our latest episode. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: GET NEW JOBS from the customers you already have Instead of wasting time and money trying to find new ones EARN MORE MONEY from the jobs you're doing right now With simple tricks to maximize the sale in front of you MAKE SURE A LEAD BOOKS YOU instead of somebody else And increase your conversion rate by 20% LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We've all had those shitty phone calls, right Name?When they hang up, you feel bloody awful. The customer called, unhappy with the job. Your stomach sinks as you process what just happened. They said it's not up to standard... Not what they were promised... They're disappointed and angry, and it's all your fault. They want you to fix it. Now. You're totally gutted.You worked hard on this project. Take pride in your work. You want to leave your customers happy. But fixing it's gonna cost you money. Take up your team's time. You've already moved on to the next job…Of course, you want to put it right.But how?To find out, catch my latest training video where Phil and I deep dive into customer complaints.WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: How to Turn an Angry Customer into a Happy One Simple Ways to Keep Your Business Reputation Strong 5 Steps to Turn Disasters into Opportunities LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Visit Our Website To Access More FREE Resources & TemplatesThanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Do you pay yourself a salary? How about a fair market salary? Maybe you're not quite sure what that is? Many trades and contracting business owners don't know either. They just make up a number that seems right. And continue working 60+ hour weeks, effectively getting paid below minimum wage... Others pay themselves whatever's left over at the end of the month. Basically, just taking the scraps to cover bare minimum expenses... Or worse, they take money out of drawings whenever they need it. Regardless of whether the business can support it... If you operate like this, you don't know your business's true costs, so you can't tell how it's really performing. And that can lead to some nasty consequences down the line... To get your head around fair market salaries, and how they're critical to your business success, tune into our latest episode of The Profitable Tradie PodcastWHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Find out What Makes a Business Easy to Sell in the Future Learn The Key to Getting Paid a Salary PLUS a Cut of the Profit Discover How Paying Yourself Properly Actually Improves Work Life Balance LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In 1954, Roger Bannister ran a mile in under 4 minutes. Before him, nobody thought that was possible. Today, more than a thousand runners have done it. Bannister showed how far the bar could be raised, inspiring his peers to reach further. Do your friends inspire you to take your business to new heights?Do they stretch you? Seeing their achievements inspires you to reach further... Challenge you? To be serious about your business and do the hard work to improve it... Set an example to follow? They're bold... They do what they say they're going to do... They're constantly learning... Or do they cut you down? Make you feel guilty for earning good money, or taking a well-earned day off... Hold you back? From growing your business, increasing prices, or prioritizing more profitable work... Make you feel bad for having ambition and drive? They don't really want you to have success, because it makes them feel inadequate... The people you hang out with most have a huge impact on the success of your business. If you're not happy with the results you're getting, taking a look at who you surround yourself with is an important step. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: HOW TO SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SUPPORT AND CHALLENGE HOW TO STOP FEELING GUILTY ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS HOW LIFESTYLE CHOICES CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Builders & General Contractors are tricky, right? They can be super unorganized, which can mess you around and kill your profits. If you're not careful, they can also use you like a bank... On the other hand, they can bring in a lot of work opportunities. So, how can we work with Builders and General Contractors in a productive way? And what's the key to ensuring they call you the next time they need a job done? On this week's The Profitable Tradie Podcast I interview Adam Ballinger, owner of award-winning general contractors New Image Homes—and the guy who built my house. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: THE KEY TO BECOMING A BUILDER'S NEW GO-TO HOW TO STOP CONTRACTORS USING YOU LIKE A BANK LESSONS TO LEARN FROM SUBCONTRACTOR HORROR STORIES LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Do you ever get to the end of a long week and think to yourself...“What's the point of it all?” Despite working 50+ hours, you're still left... Scrambling to meet unreasonable demands from your customers. Fixing team mistakes and answering the constant barrage of questions. Stressed about getting paid and how you're going to keep the team busy. And for all of that, you're probably getting paid less than your top tradesmen. But that's not the worst part... The stress starts to creep into your personal life... When you get home, it's hard to be present with your partner. Work is constantly on your mind and your partner feels like you're never there. And you're left choosing between keeping the business afloat and having a healthy relationship. It's a hard place to find yourself in... But one, we've seen many business owners get through. Because of that we recorded a video with some tips on how to balance running a business while keeping a healthy relationship. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Tips to leave stress at work and away from family life Learn the time and place to discuss business with your significant other Figure out how to make profit from your business enhance your marriage LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Book a FREE 15-minute call to learn what coaching could do for your businessJoin our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook groupSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

"I need to hire an [INSERT TITLE HERE], let me promote [INSERT EMPLOYEE NAME HERE] Because he's my best worker” Here's the critical mistake. A move from a tradesman to operation manager or similar role is not a promotion. It's a career change. You should absolutely reward your best worker in any way you can But it's important to understand the different skills required for on the tools and in the office. You can't pick your Opps manager off merit and loyalty unfortunately. So how do you pick them? The guys decided to sit down and record an episode on it. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: A better understanding of the skills required to fill high level roles Learn the best way to reward loyal and hardworking tradesmen Have the formula to hire a killer Operations Manager LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Book a FREE 15-minute call to learn what coaching could do for your businessJoin our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook groupSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. podcastThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Family & Friend Discounts. There's something about it that makes us feel good. Especially when we use the skills our business offers to give them a valuable service. There are so many business owners who sacrifice a little bit of monthly profit to help their family and friends out. I just wish more of them knew the real cost... Because it's not just the job profit you're sacrificing. Everybody knows there's a cost for doing this type of work. But It's scary how few know the full cost. Because of that, the guys sat down to record a free training session on learning all the hidden costs. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: An understanding of what Opportunity cost is and how it effects your numbers The mindset of a business owner who knows the downsides to generosityA focus on the most profitable jobs LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Book a FREE 15-minute call to learn what coaching could do for your businessJoin our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook groupSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Do you have issues in your business but just haven't had the time to fix them? Let's say your system for tracking your numbers. You know if you get it sorted, your profit will improve. You might even have a plan about how you're going to do it But to this day the issue is still there... It's probably because you just don't have the time to make these changes to your business. But unfortunately, the more you put it off the more urgent these fixes become. Luckily there's some things you can do. Phil and I are in the studio talking about why ideas are easy, why acting on them is hard and what you can do to fix that. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Be able to track and understand your financials Become a pro at implementing systems into your business Complete more mini tasks to elevate your business LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Book a FREE 15-minute call to learn what coaching could do for your businessJoin our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook groupSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

If there's one thing I miss from my days as an employee, it's the certainty. Getting home at the same time every day and being able to enjoy time with friends & family. Don't get me wrong, being a business owner is much better than being an employee... But having a guaranteed income does have its advantages. That's why landing large jobs is appealing. They give you 6-12 months' work that's worth decent money. And instead of constantly finding, pricing, completing and invoicing lots of little jobs Big jobs mean you only have one thing to focus on. The only problem is... They're notoriously hard jobs to land (without slashing your prices) But somebody must win them. Which is why I sat down with Tender expert Jason Coony where he shared the tricks you can use to win more large jobs (85% of trades business owners miss these simple things) WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: The processes which 95% of businesses ignore when pricing for jobs avoid the mistakes most make when pricing work Consistent income from recurring work LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Book a FREE 15-minute call to learn what coaching could do for your businessJoin our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook groupSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

How much should you pay your employees? It's not actually all that complicated. But let's get one thing clear. There is no golden number. For example, I could say that you should pay a new employee $41 per hour. But that number is one I made up and more than likely isn't the right figure for you. But here's the good news. It's not rocket science. Every position for every business has that golden number. A number which is high enough to attract the best workers to apply... But low enough that there's some good profit for your troubles. The guys recorded a training on how to find out what that golden number is for you. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Learn how much you should advertise your roles for Find the amount which attracts the best employees Have confidence that your payroll is the amount it should be LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Book a FREE 15-minute call to learn what coaching could do for your businessJoin our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook groupSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Is your work flow up and down? One month it feels like you're two employees short and the next it feels like you have too many. Phil & I have noticed more and more businesses suffering from this setback. So we recorded a training on what it is and how to avoid it. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: The tools to achieve consistent workflow from month to month Understand what Marketing lag is and how it can effect your workload Urgency to reach out to clients to keep the relationship golden LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Book a FREE 15-minute call to learn what coaching could do for your businessJoin our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook groupSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

After a 10 hour shift on the tools you come home for some quality family time. For about 90 minutes... You then head to the desktop to finish up some estimates, quotes & payroll. Bedtime rolls around sometime after 11 when you find your partner is already out. Unlike her though you toss and turn. It's hard to sleep with all the stress you're carrying from owning your business. But eventually you drift off. And at 5am you get up feeling exhausted, ready to do it all again. And just before you walk out the door you ask yourself... “How long can I keep doing this?” There's a lot of things you need to do to escape that cycle. But the first and most important thing is managing the hours you spend at work better. When you plan your time better you are naturally more efficient. This is how trades business owner drop their 60-70 hour weeks down to 40-50. Show me your calendar and I WILL show you your problems. That's the name of our new training WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY'S PODCAST: Understand your most valuable role in the business A restructured team which does more in less time Your freedom back LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Book a FREE 15-minute call to learn what coaching could do for your businessJoin our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook groupSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us and leave us a review with a 5-star rating. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy