The Profitable Tradie Podcast

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.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your businessSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks 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.

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 shapedThe hidden cost of hybrid roles you won’t see comingLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your businessSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks 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.

There’s a lever in your business that could add up to $200K in yearly profit to your trades business.It doesn’t require more jobs, marketing, sales, or pricing.And you don’t need new team members, or any fancy software.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:How to unlock $50k–$200k+ in extra profit without more jobs, more staff, or price risesWhere your labor hours are secretly leaking... and how to plug the gaps fastThe simple metric that shows whether your team is making you money… or costing youLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your businessSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks 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.

Just shot a new video on how to get the best bang for your buck from marketing.If it feels like your ads are costing more and working less, this is for you.I invited our head of marketing Damon Fisher, to help me out with this.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:The marketing game you should be playing right now (because the old one’s changed)The easiest way to get more jobs without spending a cent more on adsHow to make more profit from the money you’re already spending on marketingLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your businessSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks 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.

You know your business needs a new role,But you keep putting it off, thinking:How will they know what to do?I don’t have systems for them to follow.I'm not even 100% sure what their job should be.What if I pay wages and they turn out to be useless?So you stay the bottleneck.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:Should you hire first or build the systems first?Why you’re stuck and how to get unstuck fast.How to hire someone who builds the systems for you.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your businessSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks 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 if it all goes pear shaped?You could look stupid...Your mates might laugh at you...Competitors could get the one up on you...You don’t want to let down your family...It’s just too risky...There are so many reasons not to change.But if you want to take your business from good to great,Change is essential.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:The real reason you’re putting off change.The easiest way to start doing things different.How even the smallest changes can lead to massive rewards.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your businessSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks 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.

Sick of fuming over other people’s stuff-ups...That somehow you take the hit for?If you want to skip the blame game and fix the real problem...Check out this episodeWHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:The mindset shift that separates owners who stay stuck blaming from those who retake control of their business.Why your clients don’t care whose fault it was (and what to say instead).How to stop relying on people “just remembering” and build systems that make mistakes way less likely.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your businessSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks 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.

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.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your businessSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks 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.

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 systemsThe best prompts to get top results from ChatGPTThe trick to winning more jobs with less adminLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your businessSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks 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.

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 videoWHAT 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.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your businessSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks 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.

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 holidayLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your businessSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks 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.

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 aheadWHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:How to use AI to get an edge with your businessHow to protect your margins, even with rising costsHow to keep jobs rolling in and your cash flow strongLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your businessSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks 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.

You promised yourself 2026 would be different...That you’d finally put systems in place so your business runs smoother…Sort the cash flow headaches to lower your stress...Fix your pricing so you’re not leaking profit...Cut down your work hours...And actually spend decent time with the family …But here you are...With a to-do list you want to tick off...But now that you’re back at it after the break...Your business is already pulling you away...And if you’re honest...You know you can’t keep that promise to yourself.But don’t worry...You can get these important projects done...You just need a solid plan.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your businessSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradie bookThanks 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.

Most trades business owners can’t imagine making a million bucks profit… That amount of money feels so far away... When your head’s down in the daily grind... Just hoping you’ll make enough to pay the bills this week... So you can get onto the next job and keep your team busy… But if you follow the right steps...Your business can make $1 million per year… And not just revenue… Profit… Not gross profit... Net profit… We would know… We just helped 36 businesses hit that milestone this year. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business 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.

Wanna catch our number one video for 2025? How to Use ChatGPT for Your Trades Business was our most viewed by far. For good reason – it shows you how to save hours every week using simple, powerful (and free) tech. 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 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.

I know you’re slammed right now... The calendar’s been booked up for weeks... You’re going from job to job... Trying to do them all by Christmas... Which is less than a week away... So you’re not worried about December... But you should be thinking about January... LISTEN TO TODAY’S PODCAST AND LEARN HOW TO GET: Consistent bookings across December and January (instead of a good month followed by a bad one)   A productive team who turn up on site when you need them (instead of disappearing on a last-minute holiday)   More profit for the same amount of work (with premium rates for urgent jobs) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business 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.

The Christmas break’s a great time to chill out, Sign off from work, Enjoy a couple of drinks, And spend time with family and mates. But for most trades business owners, It’s hard to fully switch off.You end up checking emails, Answering calls instead of playing with the kids... And carrying the stress from last year straight into the next. LISTEN TO TODAY’S PODCAST AND LEARN: How to celebrate the wins of 2025 and let go of the rest  What to focus your energy on and what’s not worth your time  The best way to kick off 2026 and set yourself up for success LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business 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're wearing all the hats... Working nights catching up on emails... Squeezing in pricing on the weekend... Too slammed to return phone calls... Invoices are piling up... And the bank account’s getting thin... This is for you WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Separate good advice from bad, and focus your energy on the right skills instead of wasting time on the wrong ones  How to turn team chaos into checklists and training videos The simple equation to find out if you can cover the cost of a new hire The best way to make the most out of each of your team members LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business 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.

One month you’re slammed... The next, you’re staring at an empty calendar, waiting for the phone to ring... You don’t have a sales problem,You have a marketing problem. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to get steady, profitable work, without busting your gut The biggest mistake trades business owners make when hiring marketing agencies (and how to avoid it)  Why there’s a lag between marketing and booking a job (and what to do about it) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business 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.

You know what to do to fix your business... You’ve been at this for a while... There’s nothing you haven’t seen... You’ve heard it all before... And got all the knowledge and skills and resources you need... To finally turn your business around... The only problem is... You still haven’t done it. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to stop learning and start earning (you already know enough) The 3 most important things you need to make your business soar Why you’re still stuck, and what you need to do get break free 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.

Just had a killer chat with Danny Kerr from Breakthrough Academy. You can catch it all in my new video.... WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Find out: What to do when your business stalls (and things get hairy)  Why screw-ups are essential (and should be celebrated)  How to get jobs done through your guys (not for them)  The trick to finding the best workers (without spending a cent on marketing)  The difference between having a system... and being the systemLINKS 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 Click here to download free Contractor Growth Method toolsThanks 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.

The tension had been building for a while... But one dick move pushed it over the edge. A full-on screaming match erupted. Company director versus customer. Right there on-site, in front of everyone. A messy, ugly blow-up. It’s the kind of moment every business owner dreads... But it’s also an opportunity to get clear on what you stand for... Who you really are... How you want to be... And if it’s not sitting right... Change. That’s exactly what Emma Freestone from Wardle Construction did.  She shifted her focus to company culture, and it’s been a total gamechanger. Stronger team. Better customer relationships. More profit. LISTEN TO TODAY’S PODCAST AND FIND OUT: How Emma turned culture into profit with 147% growth The dead simple system to find and keep top talent 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 can't leave for a month without hiccups, you don't actually own a business yet.  You own a job with extra headaches.  But that can change... Check out my new video to find out how. 5 simple steps to double your profits and finally get your nights back.  How to solve 80% of your headaches by only doing 20% of the work.The 3-step hack to build systems fast, even if you hate office admin. 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.

Ever feel like you’re pushing shit uphill? Working your guts out to improve your business… Putting everything you’ve got into it… But no matter what you do… Nothing seems to change? The good news... You’ve definitely got the drive… But the problem is… You’re putting your energy in the wrong place. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:  Find out how to: Separate good advice from bad, and focus your energy on the right skills instead of wasting time on the wrong ones  Learn new skills (in minimal time) and use them to get business results Spot the root cause of problems instead of just fighting symptoms 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.

Payday coming up but your bank balance looks grim? If you want to know how to dig yourself out of a cash flow hole...So you’re not stressed to the max and pulling your hair out... Listen Up... WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Find out: How to find the true cause of your cash flow issues (instead of constantly putting out fires)  The margin traps draining profits from your business (and how to plug them)  The best way to get paid on time, without being annoying 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.

Ah crap...   You got a bad Google review...  And that 1 star is haunting you...  Putting a dampener on all the great stuff others have said about your work...  It feels unfair....  Maybe your team dropped the ball for a hot minute...   Or more likely...  The customer’s just being totally unreasonable...   Either way, that review’s out there for everyone to see.  But before it costs you future customers...  Or puts off employees...  Or has you on the phone to Silicon Valley...  WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Find out: How to bury bad reviews under a flood of 5-stars  The simple system that makes getting customer reviews automatic  The best way to flip bad reviews into great ones 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.

what if you hire a dud?  What if they quit after you’ve trained them?  What if the work dries up?  Can you really afford the extra cost long term?  Mate, these fears are what keep your business stuck...   If you want to push past the “one-man-band plus a couple of guys” stage...  You’ve gotta stop waiting to hire...  And actually do it.  WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: You’ll find out... Why the way you're thinking about hiring is wrong  How much an extra team member can earn your business   The key to timing your next hire right  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow us on Social MediaThanks 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’ve been procrastinating... And holding off on taking action... That you know could improve your business... My new video’s for you. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to make big calls in your business without overthinking or second-guessing every step The simple mindset shift that snaps you out of indecision and into action Why waiting for the “perfect time” is quietly draining your profit and momentum LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow us on Social MediaThanks 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.

The key to making killer profits is to set targets...  Figure out exactly what needs to happen to hit them...  Then build a plan that gets you there, step by step. In my new video, I show you how. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to build a business that achieves your life goals, and pays everybody on the way The big profit mistake every tradesperson makes, and how to avoid it What to do if you just don’t have the time and energy to take on more work LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow us on Social MediaThanks 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.

Most trades business owners wait too long to get systems… They know they need them...  But they put off systemizing... Until they’ve put out that fire... Until they hire that new tradesman... Until life gets less hectic... John Anderson, owner of electrical business JAM Group, waited till the very worst moment... A serious accident – where he broke his femur. Suddenly, John was in hospital for 9 days... With a business with no systems... No structure...And no plan to run without him... But John used the moment as a wake-up call... And finally changed his business so he wasn’t the only person holding it together... And his team could stand on their own two feet. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How John doubled his revenue and his margins... in a soft economy  How “The Jam Hammer” gets his guys fired up and working to their fullest  Why John ditching “labor-only” jobs was the smartest thing he ever did for profit  The #1 move that fixed John’s cash flow and took the stress out of payday  Why John’s traded weekend invoicing... with flying lessons LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow us on Social MediaThanks 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.

No money in the bank... Customers haven’t paid yet... Suppliers are breathing down your neck... Cash flow problems are real... But if you want to fix them... Forget about the problem... Fix the root cause. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Get paid on time, every time  Close the gap between doing the work and seeing the money  Keep your bank account steady (instead of always playing catch up)   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow us on Social MediaThanks 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’ve ever said “I really need systems in my business”...But then got swamped by work... And never got round to it... You’re not alone. Most trades business owners know systems will save them a bunch of time and stress... But they don’t start.Because it’s overwhelming. There’s just too much to systemize: Pricing... Invoicing... End of job checklists... Customer comms... Office admin... Project handovers...  The list goes on and on... So instead of doing something...  You do nothing. And the business keeps revolving around you. Here’s the good news: You don’t need to systemize everything at once. You just need to start... But there's a right way to do it.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow us on Social MediaThanks 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.

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.

"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.

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 

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.

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.

Does your business fall apart when you’re not around? Do your guys ask the same questions over and over? Feel like you’re constantly fixing stupid mistakes? Explaining the same thing for the 100th time? It’s easy to blame your team for this... But the real problem? All your systems are stuck in your headWHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: The fastest, easiest way to systemize your business  The 4-step process to make systems stick  The best systems to boost productivity and profit 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For your business to grow, You’re going to need managers. Maybe you’re not quite there yet – but you know it’s coming. Maybe you’ve hire one before and it went pear-shapedOr maybe you’re stuck micromanaging them – because deep down you’re scared they’ll screw up your business if you don’t.  WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to Step Away From the Business Without Losing Control  The Most Important Meeting You’ll Ever Have (It Only Takes 20 Mins)  The #1 Mistake Most Trades Business Owners Make With Managers (And How to Avoid 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.