If you run a plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or any other trades business and you’re tired of long hours, cash flow headaches, and pricing battles, this podcast is ...
Billionaire Mentor Shares How to take control of your business (and life)
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.
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The Danger of Blended Roles: How to Fix a Disorganized Team
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.
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The Fastest, Cheapest Way to Lock in More Work
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.
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How to Build a Team That Grows Your Business
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.
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Kobe Bryant's Mindset Coach on How to Win Business
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.
If you run a plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or any other trades business and you’re tired of long hours, cash flow headaches, and pricing battles, this podcast is for you.
Join Tony Fraser-Jones and Phil Smith from Profitable Tradie as they break down straight-shooting strategies to help you make more money, work fewer hours, and get your business running smoothly—without the usual headaches.
We tackle the real challenges every trades business owner faces:
✔ How do I find and keep good techs when everyone is hiring?
✔ What do I do when customers don’t pay their invoices?
✔ How do I charge what I’m worth without getting undercut?
✔ Should I buy or lease my next truck or van?
✔ How do I get my crew to stop scrolling their phones and actually work?
✔ What’s the second easiest way to increase my profits? (The first is hitting play on this podcast!)
We also bring on some of the most successful trades business owners in the world—real people who’ve built multimillion-dollar companies—so you can learn exactly how they did it.
This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s your shortcut to building a highly profitable, well-oiled trades business that gives you more money and more freedom.
👉 Subscribe now and join thousands of tradies and contractors turning their businesses into profit machines.
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