From $2 Million in Debt to 3 Million in Profit: A Trades Business Owners Story
Steve went from seriously considering shutting down his steel erection company... To leading nearly 200 staff across projects in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, and beyond. Now his company’s on track for $30 million in revenue with 10% net profit... WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to transform your team into a well-oiled machine The software that’ll change the game for your jobs and margins The key to attracting A-Players (and their loyal customers) How to end cash flow issues for good Why hard truth beat nice lies every time 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 use ChatGPT For Your Business
What if you could hire an employee who always did what you asked without question? They remember everything you’ve ever told them. Do every job to a high standard. Never call in sick. Happy to work around the clock… For free.Sounds too good to be true, but they’re real. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to save hours every week (and get more done in less time) The trick to getting stuff done that you’ve been putting off forever The 4-step formula to get ChatGPT to nail your request every time 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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Building a Basic Job Handover System
When job handovers are done badly... Passing on one stage of the job to the next feels like that classic Spider-Man meme.... Everyone’s pointing fingers. No one's taking responsibility. Materials aren’t on-site. The quote’s missing half the info. And now the job’s blowing out – in time and cost.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: The 4 essentials of a job handover process that actually work The must-have checklist that makes job handovers smooth, not stressful The best way to keep everyone on the team aligned and accountable 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 Invest Successfully as a Business Owner
This is what really buzzes me out as a business owner...The best return on investment you can get, bang for buck, is from your business. My latest Podcast is on How to Invest Successfully as a Business Owner. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Why your business is the best investment you’ll ever make — and how to maximize the return The reason most tradies earn millions in revenue but end up with nothing to show for it A step-by-step strategy to turn business income into real wealth and financial freedom 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 Survive and Thrive in Tough Times
The economy’s been all over the show lately, right? A lot of trades businesses are feeling it. Jobs are drying up. Clients are dragging their feet. Margins are getting squeezed. And stress levels are through the roof. It’s hard when the political stuff’s out of your control. But here’s the truth: Even in a downturn, you can still make bloody good money. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to protect your cash and keep jobs profitable even when leads slow down The real reason most businesses fall apart in downturns — and how to avoid it The 8-step playbook to stay in control, make money, and come out stronger than your competitors 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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