The Profitable Tradie Podcast

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 LI...

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 head WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: &nbsp...

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...

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...

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 essenti...

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 tradi...

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 do...

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-shaped Or 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 F...

Ever had a good worker suddenly go cold on you?  They used to be solid...    Showed up, worked hard, got the job done.   But lately… something’s off.   It starts to affect the rest of the team.    Morale dips. Standards slip.   The rot spreads.   WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:   The trick to keepin...

When you were an apprentice, you did what you were told...   You listened...   You worked hard...   And you were grateful for the opportunity.   These days? It’s different.    Young workers think they know everything...   Even though they’ve barely picked up a shovel...   They only work as hard as they have to... &nbsp...

The guys don’t fill out job cards because...    We can’t charge that much because...    It’s impossible to find good workers because... [INSERT EXCUSE HERE] Our new Podcast digs into How to Overcome the Excuses Holding Your Business Back .   No excuses, mate...  WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:   What to do when you feel stuck and can’t see a...

Ever hired a good worker…?    Who started out all gung-ho…?    But lately their output’s gone downhill?    Perhaps your most onto-it team member…    Who used to have everything sorted…    Is now making loads of costly mistakes?  Or maybe your number one guy…    Who’s been loyal for years…    Suddenly jumped ship, completely...

Jake and Nassia thought the business was humming along nicely.  Then—bang—3 of their guys quit the week before Christmas.  That’s when they realized: Culture is everything.  Fast forward to now?   Jake and Nassia haven’t lost a single team member in over 18 months.   Their crew’s tight, their culture’s rock solid, and the business is flying.  WHAT YOU’LL GAI...

Burst pipe at midnight?   Power out before a big party?    Heating’s died in the middle of winter?   People will pay extra to get it fixed now...  And you should be charging for it.  It’s called Surge Pricing .  Raising your price when demand’s high and supply is low.  Airlines do it. Uber does it. Hotels and events too.  And so should you LINKS MENTION...

If you want to lock in and book in more jobs, before your competitors can even get a price out...  This episode is for you.  WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:   Why You’re Losing Work Without Realizing It    How to Beat Your Competition (Even If They’re Cheaper)    The Phone Call Hack That’ll Fill Your Calendar   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPI...

Imposter Syndrome hits everyone...   And it could be costing you big time.   Stopping you from charging what you’re worth…  Keeping you from hiring (or firing)…  Making you hesitate when opportunities come up…  WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:   Top Ways to Think Like a Winner – so your team does too    How to Beat Procrastination – and fi...

Hiring a marketing agency can feel like gambling.   You put down your money... Hope for the best…   And get... whatever you get.  If you’re lucky, it’s some new jobs.  If you’re not, it’s crickets.  And a bill, plus some fluff report about “likes” and “reach”.  But if you know how to get the most out of them...  Marketing agencies can change the game for you...

I just chatted with James Schramko – business coach and author of Work Less, Make More.   We discussed how lots of business owners get so consumed dealing with other people’s problems, that they kind of lose sight of their own businesses...   And then we covered how to retake control so you can make serious profit and have a great work/life balance.   WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM...

Ever tried hiring someone to juggle multiple tasks?   Or maybe you’ve looked at your current team, and thought… “Who can take on more?”    Two birds with one stone, right?  Hybrid roles might feel like quick fix…   But long-term, they’ll have you constantly chasing your tail.  WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:   The Secret to Building...

Forget newspaper ads, radio spots, or TV commercials.   The better way to attract customers and book jobs today…  Social Media.   But here’s the problem—most trades and contracting business owners get it wrong.  You can’t just post a couple of times and expect work to come your way.   Plus, Social Media changes all the time.  The platforms… The algorithms… How people...

You built your team so they could share the load...   So you wouldn’t have to handle everything yourself...   Right?  But instead of making your life easier...   Has hiring more guys actually made your job harder?  Now there’s more to think about...   More responsibility...   And less time to focus on running and growing the business.&nbs...

Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest basketball players of all time.   He led the LA Lakers to 5 NBA championships.   But at one point in his career, Kobe started to lose his edge.  That’s when he called Todd Herman , and together, they made a change that put Kobe in in the Basketball Hall of Fame forever.  Want to know what he did, and how the same method could transform your bu...

Are you a workaholic?  Steve was.   He had so little time that he skipped eating meals.  All he ate was an apple a day...  But since turning his business around, it’s three meals a day...  Plus better cash flow, improved profitability...  And the freedom to go wake-boarding and barefoot water skiing with his girls.  WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S...

What’s your business really worth?  If you tried to sell today, what could you get for it?   A lot of business owners have a dollar figure in mind...   A nice payout for all the hard work they’ve put into building their company...   But here's the truth...   Most asking prices are way above what anyone’s actually willing to pay...  WHAT YOU’LL GAIN...

As a business owner, you know it’s important to keep your team happy...   When you offer a good place to work, and your guys enjoy their jobs...   It leads to stronger culture and better results...   But how do you really know if your team is happy or not?   Especially if you’re not around all the time...  WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODC...