The Real Reason You're Not Growing (You’re Not Special)
The guys don’t fill out job cards because... We can’t charge that much because... It’s impossible to find good workers because...[INSERT EXCUSE HERE]Our new Podcast digs into How to Overcome the Excuses Holding Your Business Back. No excuses, mate... WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: What to do when you feel stuck and can’t see a way forward How to make real progress, even when you’ve got no time Where to put your focus so you’re driving the business — not chasing 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.
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How To Find Out What Your Team Really Thinks
Ever hired a good worker…? Who started out all gung-ho…? But lately their output’s gone downhill? Perhaps your most onto-it team member… Who used to have everything sorted… Is now making loads of costly mistakes? Or maybe your number one guy… Who’s been loyal for years… Suddenly jumped ship, completely out of the blue? It’s easy to blame team issues on laziness, bad communication, or just say “shit happens”… But what if the real issue’s something deeper—something you’re missing as a leader? In our latest Podcast, we discuss How Great Leaders Look Below the Surface to unlock better performance, stronger culture, and higher profitsWHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to Deal with Small Problems Before They Become Big Ones How to Make Sure Your Guys Stay With Your Business Long Term How to Get Great Results from Your Team Without Micromanaging 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 this Air Con Business Increased Its profit by $770K per/yr
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
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How to Charge More When You’re Flat Out (Without Losing Work)
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
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Why Your Leads Aren’t Converting (And How to Fix It)
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.
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.
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