Joey Hidalgo

CounterMeasure – The Profitable Estimator Podcast

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> Profit-first strategies for Australian tradies, builders, and estimators. Hosted by Joey “The Profitable Estimator” Hidalgo, every Thursday we unpack real job-site stories, tech trends, and money-saving tactics with industry heavy hitters like Kate Raymond (CEO, Master Electricians Australia).⚙️ Expect• Play-by-play cost-estimating case studies• Remote-team hacks (TMC HIRE)• Tool & tech reviews that actually pay for themselves🎯 Built for sparkies, chippies, tilers, site managers & anyone who prices work for a living. Subscribe, grab the “Do You Need a Remote Estimator?” quiz, and start meas...

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Joey Hidalgo

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Construction’s Biggest Shift Has Already Started - The Profitable Estimator with Shane Hodgkins 25.05.2026 59:49

What does the future of construction look like with AI, automation, and intelligent systems? In this episode of The Profitable Estimator Podcast, Joey sits down with Shane Hodgkins — Co-Founder & CEO of Matrak Industries — to dive deep into the future of construction technology, estimating, supply chains, automation, and agentic AI. Shane shares the incredible journey behind building Matrak In...

Stop Giving Free Quotes - Mick Hawes on Fixing the Builder-Client Power Dynamic 08.04.2026 1:19:03

Why builders should stop giving free quotes and why price is NOT why you lose jobs. In this episode of The Profitable Estimator Podcast, Joey Hidalgo sits down with Mick Hawes, founder of Builders Business Black Belt, to break down why so many builders struggle with time, money, and freedom in their business, and what to do about it. With over 35 years of experience coaching builders and small bus...

The Profitable Tradie: Pricing, Profit & Financial Focus with Lawrence Petruzzelli 05.09.2025 37:33

The Profitable Estimator Podcast – Featuring Lawrence Petruzzelli In this episode of The Profitable Estimator Podcast, Joey sits down with Lawrence Petruzzelli, a leading accountant and business advisor from Queensland. Lawrence shares his journey in accounting, why financial education matters more than ever, and how builders and estimators can protect their margins in today’s challenging environm...

The #1 Thing Profitable Painters Know That Most Don't - Corey Pont 08.08.2025 18:34

What does it take to raise the standard in the trades? In this episode of The Profitable Estimator, Corey Pont - Managing Director of Top Coat Painting, shares the mindset, systems, and lessons that helped him build one of Wyndham’s most in-demand painting crews. We talk about the real reason apprentices struggle, where most tradies lose profit, and what it looks like to train a team that turns up...

You're Not Just A Sparkie — Kate Raymond on How to Lead, Earn More, and Fix the Trade 24.07.2025 17:33

She was mistaken for the secretary. Now she’s running the industry. Kate Raymond, CEO of Master Electricians Australia, joins Joey Hidalgo for Episode 1 of The Profitable Estimator Podcast – CounterMeasure Series . With 25+ years in construction law, regulation, and industry leadership, Kate’s story is a masterclass in challenging trade bias, embracing innovation, and building sustainable business...