How to Get Your Team to Take Responsibility For Their Work
It’s the 5th time your team member’s called today... Claiming they “don’t know how to do it...” Asking you the question... Wanting you to solve their problem.Something they should be able to figure out on their own. And truth is... they can.They just don’t have to. Cause it’s easier if you do it. So you get it out of the way. Just to keep things moving.Just to get the job done. But now you’ve lost time. They’ve learned nothing. And you know exactly what’s going to happen tomorrow… The cycle of stupid questions starts again. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: A killer method to get your team solving their own problems (and saving you time) How to turn mistakes into learning opportunities (so they don’t happen over and over again) The best way to stop being the business babysitter (without someone spitting the dummy) 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 Pricing Mistake 93% of Trades Business Owners Make
"I slapped 40% on my pricing... so why's there only 30% profit?” Not sure what the difference is between markup and margin? Most trades business owners don’t. And that’s okay – they don’t teach this stuff at school. But it’s essential to understand. If you don't, you’ll lose money on jobs without even realizing. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to increase your prices without scaring off customers The dead-simple trick to calculating real profit on every job How to add thousands in profit without doing extra work 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 Systems (ft. David Jenyns)
In this week’s video, I sit down with systems expert David Jenyns – author of SYSTEMology and a brand-new book called Systems Champion. We break down why most trades businesses fall flat after building systems... And how to fix it by making one key hire. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to use AI to track how well your systems are working The role you need in your team to make your systems stick The smartest way to cut the excuses and get buy-in from your crew
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Tracking Job Performance and Profitability
the silent profit killer that’s draining businesses every day. You won’t spot it in your P&L. It's not on the quote. But it’s bleeding cash - job after job. The good news? You can beat it. And when you do... You won't just be busy… You’ll be booked out and banking serious profit. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Why your margins vanish (even when you’re charging “enough”) What jobs are worth doing… and which ones to dump How make more money without doing more work 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 deal with life & business challenges w/ Josh Komen
My new video is a little different.it’s not about business tactics. It’s about grit, belief, and finding meaning when everything falls apart. Josh Komen was an elite runner… until leukemia hit him. Twice. His story of survival, faith, and perspective will shift how you see struggle. If you’ve ever felt like giving up... You need to hear this. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: The mindset shift needed to get through the worst — and how you can use it in business Why most business owners quit too soon — and the trick to hanging on How belief, family, and connection provide the greatest strength 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:
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