How One Electrical Business Owner Turned Chaos Into Control
10/2/2026 | 47 mins.
Last year Travis Bosse did $1.4 million in revenue... But made only $10K in net profit. The year before, he did $1.2 million... And lost $28K. He realized something needed to change... But what? After taking a hard look at his electrical business... It dawned on him... And after he tackled the problem... His numbers completely turned around. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Find out: How to attract A-players when every other business says “there’s no one out there”. The 15-minute planning habit that instantly removes 80 percent of your stress. Why good staff leave... and the simple system that makes them stay.
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10 Ways to Use AI in Your Business Without Being a Tech Expert
03/2/2026 | 35 mins.
ChatGPT isn't just some trendy piece of tech. It's a tool that’s genuinely changing how people do business. And if you're not using it yet. It’s worth getting your head around it now. Or you might get left behind. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to use ChatGPT to save hours on pricing, marketing and systems The best prompts to get top results from ChatGPT The trick to winning more jobs with less admin
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How to Build a Team That Deserves to Represent You
27/1/2026 | 13 mins.
Most business owners think: if my staff are happy, they'll be more productive. But it’s actually the other way around: the more productive people are, the happier they feel... I explain how that works in my new video WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: The trick to getting your guys who need “constant supervision” to be 95% self-sufficient. Why Friday beers and team BBQs won’t build the culture you want (and what to do instead). How to attract high-performing workers and keep them in your business.
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Here's Why Cashflow Is A Mess After Christmas
20/1/2026 | 29 mins.
Back at it after Christmas. But the bank account is an absolute joke. You’re not sure you can stump up for materials this week. Or cover wages for your team. Let alone pay yourself. This is not “just how January is” But it is a pattern loads of trades business owners get stuck in. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to start the new year with plenty of cash (instead of plenty of stress) How to keep your business bringing in revenue over the break... without actually working yourself. How to make sure you get paid before everyone disappears on holiday
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Give Me 33 Minutes and I'll Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever
13/1/2026 | 33 mins.
With tech like ChatGPT making customers expect jobs priced faster... With supplier and wage costs climbing... And more competitors chasing the same work... 2026 is shaping up to be a challenging year... So I’ve shot a new video that breaks down exactly what you need to do stay ahead WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to use AI to get an edge with your business How to protect your margins, even with rising costs How to keep jobs rolling in and your cash flow strong
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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.
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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✔ How do I charge what I’m worth without getting undercut?
✔ Should I buy or lease my next truck or van?
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