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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:
✔ 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.
👉 Subscribe now and join thousands of tradies and contractors turning their businesses into profit machines.
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.
👉 Subscribe now and join thousands of tradies and contractors turning their businesses into profit machines.
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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.
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