If you’re trying to keep overheads down... Focus on where the money’s really going... Or because the accountant told you to... You might be making the most expensive mistake in your business. To find out how overheads can actually help you make killer profits... WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Why trying to run the cheapest possible business might actually be keeping you stuck The hidden reason trades businesses hit a glass ceiling and can’t grow How the right overheads can unlock more profit, time, and freedom
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How The Iran War Affects Your Business (And What To Do About It)
14/04/2026 | 32 mins.
The war in Iran is screwing everything right now… Including your trades business. Fuel prices are skyrocketing. Material costs are rising. And your margins are getting eaten up. At the same time… Customers are tightening their wallets. Cash flow gets tighter. Workflow goes patchy. You've already felt it... And it’s about to hit even harder. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to protect your margins when costs are rising fast What to do if you’ve already got work booked at old prices The types of jobs you should target when workflow slows down
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42 Minutes of Wisdom From A Business Owner Who Nearly Threw In The Towel
07/04/2026 | 42 mins.
Mike took his wife to the hospital. What they thought was a bad headache... Turned out to be a golf-ball sized brain tumour. Meanwhile, his trades business couldn’t run without him. But after surgery, he needed to support his partner. That was Mike's wake-up call to get help. Since joining Profitable Tradie... His business has gone from relying on him for everything… To having a team and systems in place so it runs without him. He’s no longer constantly thinking about work… He’s actually present with his family again. And on top of that… He’s grown from $500K a year… To $750K+… With margins increasing from 10% to over 50%. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Why Mike was shocked to learn his business was basically worth nothing… and what he did to fix it The surprising family benefit Mike got from fixing his business How Mike went from 10% to 50% margins in 18 months
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The Real Reason Your Team Doesn’t Listen
31/03/2026 | 28 mins.
You shouldn’t have to say it again. You’ve told your guys a hundred times already. Nothing’s changed. Jobs are still going sideways. Mistakes keep happening. And you’re sick of repeating yourself. What don’t they understand? Are they even listening? Truth is: They probably aren’t. Not because they’re useless. Or because they don’t care. It’s because you need to change your communication style. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Why “telling” your team what to do is a mistake. How to make change stick without repeating yourself over and over. The simple coaching framework that will get you better results, less stress, and a stronger team.
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The Hiring Mistake That Keeps You Stuck
24/03/2026 | 27 mins.
When jobs stack up, it’s easy to spread out the extra work with the team you already have... But it’s a big mistake. I've made a video breaking down why hybrid roles backfire (and what to do instead) WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to know for sure you can afford to hire for a new role (and not worry about it) The best way to increase your team’s workload without things going pear shaped The hidden cost of hybrid roles you won’t see coming
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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.
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