The Profitable Tradie Podcast

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:  The #1 cash flow mistake trades businesses make - and how to fix it The bulletproof process that’ll get you paid on time, every time The easiest thing you can do to always have cash when you need 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.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Manage frustration without losing your cool Spend less time training but still get great results Build a high-performing efficient team 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Manage frustration without losing your cool Spend less time training but still get great results Build a high-performing efficient team 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:  How to build your own economy (instead of worrying about the global economy) How to focus on what’s important (instead of wasting energy on what’s out of your hands) How to adapt when the world changes (instead of getting left behind) 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

How to carve out your niche Where to find the solution to every problem Why investing in infrastructure will get you where you want to go The trick to getting Google Ads cranking What to consider if you want to buy a business 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Become the go-to guy in your community Avoid price wars and compete on value instead  Book more jobs and attract 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.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Simple steps you can take to improve any situation The key to stop making the same mistake over and over again How to deal with setbacks and bounce back quick 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We all know someone who’s a bit of a downer…  He complains constantly…  Vents his frustrations to anyone who’ll listen…  He’s quick to blame…  Full of excuses…  And resents others for their success…  He’s clearly unhappy…  But too stubborn to change…  The guy’s a real drag…  No fun to be around…  Just a broken record…  With bad vibes…  And a bad attitude…  And let’s be honest…  With an attitude like that…  No wonder his life isn’t going so well…   Since you’re reading this, Name, you clearly have a positive, business-focused attitude…  But many still hold unhelpful beliefs, which if left unchecked, can negatively impact their businesses (or the businesses they work for).   So, to help get your head in the game, our latest training video tackles:  3 Toxic Attitudes That’ll Poison Your Business How to Get Out of a Funk and Change Your Outlook The Mindsets You Need to Achieve Success Don’t let a bad attitude hold you back from reaching your full potential… 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

So you’re pricing a new job… But you’re not really sure the best way to go about it… Do you start with markup? Or was it margins? (What’s the difference again?) Should you look at hourly rates? Weekly? Monthly? Consider all the materials involved? Maybe mash that all together? Or if that’s all too complicated… Just resort to the ol’ tried and true ‘PAFOOMA’ method? Y’know… Pull A Figure Out Of My Ass? Unless you’re happy running a charity....You want your pricing to make you decent profit, so you can grow and scale your business, and have the money, time and freedom to live the life you want.  But to do this, there’s one financial metric you’ve got to understand… In our episode, we give the low down on Gross Profit Per Hour and step you through how to work it out for your business. TODAY’S PODCAST REVEALS HOW TO: End Your Cashflow Worries Once and for All Find Out Which Jobs Make You the Most Money Increase Your Profit Through Materials and Equipment 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It’s fricken annoying.  You’ve got so much work your team can’t keep up...  Watching those jobs slip away hurts...  Missing out on that extra revenue sucks...  So, you consider hiring someone new...  Another guy on the tools – to keep the truck busy?   An office manager – to help with admin?   Maybe an estimator – so you’re not pricing everything?  Sounds great – lighten the load and grow your business.  But then the doubt creeps in...  “Is the role really necessary?”  “Can I afford it?”  “Is there enough work for a bigger team?”  “How will I find the right person?”  “What if I get it wrong?”  Before you know it, you’re paralyzed with fear, can’t make a decision, and back at square one...   Hiring is hard.It’s not something you do all the time, and it can feel pretty loaded. It’s also quite complex, because it involves people. And let’s face it, people are complex...  That’s why in our latest episode, we tackle hiring head-on, covering:  How To Attract the Best to Work for You Common Hiring Mistakes You Need to Avoid The 3 Step Process That Makes Hiring a Breeze   Hiring is your most important job as a business owner and the most impactful thing you can do to create profit, lifestyle and wealth. 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

You’ve been waiting by the phone for weeks,  But word of mouth’s not bringing in any new work…  You’ve scrambled to keep your guys busy,  But you’re running out of side jobs…  And with no projects on the horizon,  You decide to try online advertising…  But you’re overwhelmed by the options…  Which one should you use?  Google? Facebook? Something else?  You decide to bite the bullet and try one out…  But it’s not getting you the results you want…  Should you switch to another platform?  You don’t want to waste more money…  But now you’re getting desperate…  So what the heck should you do?   The ‘Google vs Facebook’ question comes up all the time.     And it’s a good question. But to answer it, there’s a few things to consider and a bit of thinking involved.  In a nutshell, you need to know your marketing strategy.  If you get that right, you’ll get the results too.  In this episode, you'll learn how to:Target the Right Customers to Get the Best Jobs for You  Choose The Platform That’ll Get the Most Bang for Your Buck  Make Double What You Spend on Marketing… Or Even More  Don’t throw money away hoping someone will stumble across your ad. Be strategic.   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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

If you’re really honest,  Do you sometimes look around… At your mates’, or competitors’ businesses… And wish you had big chunky jobs like the ones they’re doing? You’re tied up with lots of small jobs… They take a fair amount of work to land… And time to schedule… Plus, you need a bunch of them to keep your guys busy… But if you landed one huge job, you’d be sorted for the year...  It’d make your business so much more profitable... And your life way easier...  Right? Well, it ain’t always roses.  If you take on a job that's too big for you, it can literally destroy your business. On the other hand, if you do it right with a decent strategy, there's massive opportunity.  But how do you get bigger jobs?  And how do you pull them off in a manageable and profitable way?  WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to Tackle Large Projects Without Getting Squashed in the Process Common Mistakes to Avoid When Scaling Up The Secret to Winning Big Game-Changing Contracts  Hey, it doesn't have to be a million bucks plus to be a big job... It's just good to have some chunkier stuff in there. So, get stuck in and watch the episode now. 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We’ve all seen it, right? Some dude gets cocky when things start going well for his business. Thinking he’s destined to be a millionaire, he hires a bunch of new guys… Gets a big warehouse, buys extra vehicles… Does a bunch of flashy advertising… All to try and grow the business. But he’s got too big for his boots. Gone too hard, too fast. Soon, things get crazy busy. Without proper systems, it all falls apart. And he ends up falling on his face. It’s easy to think growing your business will only create more stress and hassle. But when it's done right, it’s a really different story. There are plenty of owners who have grown their business successfully.  They make good money – and can afford to travel for a month every year.  They have more time – to coach their kids’ sports team and go to all their games.  They have more freedom – to regularly take Fridays off knowing their business is fine without them. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Build a bigger and more profitable business that can stand on its own two feet Keep your team happy and loyal so they stay with you for years to come Avoid the common traps of growth so you don’t crash and burn To learn how to grow your business the right way, watch the episode now. 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Are you worried about the gaps coming up in your calendar? It’s bloody stressful when you’re about to run out of work. You don’t want your guys standing around doing nothing, so you find something for them to do. But it doesn't make you money. Another problem with holes in your schedule is cash flow. When it’s off, you're in for a whole world of pain. You lose sleep thinking, “How am I going to pay the bills?” You don’t want to downsize your team, but you might have to... And you lose confidence to grow the business because you’re not sure you’ll have enough work to do it. You wait for the phone to ring – hoping word of mouth will spread – but it doesn’t.  And that’s when desperation sets in.  You start throwing stuff at the wall. Doing whatever it takes to get new jobs. Maybe some telemarketer tries to sell you a bogus scheme to get you new jobs. You throw good money at it, but of course, it doesn’t work. Or maybe you drop your prices, but that’s a race to the bottom. With the economy the way it is, some of your competitors will also drop their prices. Soon it all ratchets down till you hit bargain basement. But it’s not all doom and gloom.  There are plenty of ways to fill your calendar with jobs without spending a buck... And that’s what Phil and I cover in our latest episode.  WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: GET NEW JOBS from the customers you already have Instead of wasting time and money trying to find new ones  EARN MORE MONEY from the jobs you’re doing right now With simple tricks to maximize the sale in front of you MAKE SURE A LEAD BOOKS YOU instead of somebody else And increase your conversion rate by 20% 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We’ve all had those shitty phone calls, right Name?When they hang up, you feel bloody awful. The customer called, unhappy with the job. Your stomach sinks as you process what just happened. They said it’s not up to standard... Not what they were promised... They’re disappointed and angry, and it’s all your fault. They want you to fix it.  Now. You’re totally gutted.You worked hard on this project. Take pride in your work. You want to leave your customers happy. But fixing it’s gonna cost you money. Take up your team’s time. You’ve already moved on to the next job…Of course, you want to put it right.But how?To find out, catch my latest training video where Phil and I deep dive into customer complaints.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to Turn an Angry Customer into a Happy One Simple Ways to Keep Your Business Reputation Strong 5 Steps to Turn Disasters into Opportunities 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 Visit Our Website To Access More FREE Resources & TemplatesThanks 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Do you pay yourself a salary?  How about a fair market salary? Maybe you’re not quite sure what that is?  Many trades and contracting business owners don’t know either. They just make up a number that seems right. And continue working 60+ hour weeks, effectively getting paid below minimum wage... Others pay themselves whatever’s left over at the end of the month. Basically, just taking the scraps to cover bare minimum expenses... Or worse, they take money out of drawings whenever they need it. Regardless of whether the business can support it... If you operate like this, you don’t know your business’s true costs, so you can't tell how it’s really performing. And that can lead to some nasty consequences down the line... To get your head around fair market salaries, and how they’re critical to your business success, tune into our latest episode of The Profitable Tradie PodcastWHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Find out What Makes a Business Easy to Sell in the Future   Learn The Key to Getting Paid a Salary PLUS a Cut of the Profit  Discover How Paying Yourself Properly Actually Improves Work Life Balance 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In 1954, Roger Bannister ran a mile in under 4 minutes. Before him, nobody thought that was possible. Today, more than a thousand runners have done it. Bannister showed how far the bar could be raised, inspiring his peers to reach further. Do your friends inspire you to take your business to new heights?Do they stretch you?  Seeing their achievements inspires you to reach further... Challenge you?  To be serious about your business and do the hard work to improve it... Set an example to follow? They’re bold... They do what they say they’re going to do... They’re constantly learning... Or do they cut you down? Make you feel guilty for earning good money, or taking a well-earned day off... Hold you back?  From growing your business, increasing prices, or prioritizing more profitable work... Make you feel bad for having ambition and drive? They don’t really want you to have success, because it makes them feel inadequate... The people you hang out with most have a huge impact on the success of your business. If you’re not happy with the results you’re getting, taking a look at who you surround yourself with is an important step. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: HOW TO SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SUPPORT AND CHALLENGE   HOW TO STOP FEELING GUILTY ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS   HOW LIFESTYLE CHOICES CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Builders & General Contractors are tricky, right?   They can be super unorganized, which can mess you around and kill your profits.    If you’re not careful, they can also use you like a bank...    On the other hand, they can bring in a lot of work opportunities.    So, how can we work with Builders and General Contractors in a productive way? And what’s the key to ensuring they call you the next time they need a job done?    On this week’s The Profitable Tradie Podcast I interview Adam Ballinger, owner of award-winning general contractors New Image Homes—and the guy who built my house.  WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:  THE KEY TO BECOMING A BUILDER’S NEW GO-TO  HOW TO STOP CONTRACTORS USING YOU LIKE A BANK  LESSONS TO LEARN FROM SUBCONTRACTOR HORROR STORIES    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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy