The Profitable Tradie Podcast

If I told you your trades business was a bank, you’d think I was crazy.
But if you’re paying for materials, wages, tools and equipment upfront while customers wait weeks or months to pay, you’re acting just like a bank. Only one that doesn’t charge interest.
In this episode, Phil and I break down the 6 cashflow techniques that $20M+ trades businesses use to keep their cash flow strong:
The Boss You Didn’t Hire
Don’t Fund the Job
The Invisible Loan
Make It, Don’t Move It
Speed Kills
Rules, Not Moods

P.S. #6 is the one nobody wants to do. It’s also the one that gets cash into your account this month.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:
The simple move that gets customers paying for materials before you start
How to avoid the trap that makes your best client your biggest cash flow risk
The timing trick that makes customers far more likely to pay

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WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:
1. How Sam made his business less reliant on him.
2. The hiring mistakes that kept him stuck doing everything himself (and what he did differently the second time round)
3. How he went from being "the weather" in his business to hitting $200K+ months while actually being home for dinner

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
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New Book 'Built to Run' is now live, order your copy here

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"There's no good tradesmen out there anymore."
Rubbish.
There are plenty.
They’re just working for someone else.
Which means they’re probably not reading your job ads online...
So you’ve got to catch their attention in a different way.
To find out how to attract great workers and filter out the time-wasters...

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:
The real reason great tradies aren't applying to your job ads
Why gut feel is costing you the right hires
What you need to change to actually attract, filter, and land A players

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business
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New Book 'Built to Run' is now live, order your copy here

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You know how in video games, there’s a boss at the end of every level?
Some massive monster you’ve got to defeat before the game lets you move on.
Well, growing a trades business is pretty similar.
You’ve got different levels:
Start-up... $500K revenue/year... $2M... $5M... $10M+...
And at each level, there’s a different “boss” waiting for you.
Pricing... Hiring... Systems... Your own capacity... Your numbers...
Beat the boss, and you level up.
Lots of owners can’t, and stay stuck on the same level for years...
Or just give up the game altogether...
But if you’re serious about levelling up and growing your trades business...

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:
The biggest challenge at each stage from start-up to $10M+
Why working harder won’t get you to the next level
What you need to change to break through each growth ceiling

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
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New Book 'Built to Run' is now live, order your copy here

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[EMPLOYEE] Hey boss, can we have a quick chat in private?
[BOSS] Uh oh... What’s up?
[EMPLOYEE] It’s been great working here the last three years. I’ve learned a bunch and had a good time.
[BOSS] I’m glad. You’re one of my best guys. I can always rely on you.
[EMPLOYEE] The thing is... I’ve decided to move on. Work for someone else. This is my 2 weeks’ notice.
[BOSS] Wait a minute, mate. Don’t leave. We can work something out.
[EMPLOYEE] It’s a bit late for that. I've already made my decision.
[BOSS] What are you after? A pay raise? What’s the other guy offering?
[EMPLOYEE] It’s not just about money.
[BOSS] Well, whatever it is, you can have it. My business is screwed without you.
The truth is, he was gone long before he handed in his notice.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:
What good workers really want from their boss
The warning signs your best guy has mentally checked out
How to keep A-players without paying the highest-wages in town

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
New Book 'Built to Run' is now live, order your copy here

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