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:

1. How to protect your cash and keep jobs profitable even when leads slow down
2. The real reason most businesses fall apart in downturns — and how to avoid it
3. 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

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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:

1. How to Step Away From the Business Without Losing Control
2. The Most Important Meeting You’ll Ever Have (It Only Takes 20 Mins)
3. 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

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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:

1. The trick to keeping your team on board and on task (without constant nagging)
2. How to decide when to fix the issue... and when it’s time to fire
3. The best way to handle the tough conversations without blowing things up

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

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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...

And they want everything...

Including a pay rise...

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:

1. How to tap into Gen Z’s strengths and get more out of your team
2. Simple ways to build respect without being the “grumpy boss”
3. The #1 mindset shift that makes leading young workers way easier

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

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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:

1. What to do when you feel stuck and can’t see a way forward
2. How to make real progress, even when you’ve got no time
3. Where to put your focus so you’re driving the business — not chasing 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

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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 out of the blue?

It’s easy to blame team issues on laziness, bad communication, or just say “shit happens”…

But what if the real issue’s something deeper—something you’re missing as a leader?

In our latest Podcast, we discuss How Great Leaders Look Below the Surface to unlock better performance, stronger culture, and higher profits

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:

1. How to Deal with Small Problems Before They Become Big Ones
2. How to Make Sure Your Guys Stay With Your Business Long Term
3. How to Get Great Results from Your Team Without Micromanaging

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

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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 GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:

1. How they went from $30K a year profit to $70–80K a month
2. The structure they built so they're not stuck on the tools
3. The simple thing they do to keep their workers loyal and passionate

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 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 YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:

1. How to Use Surge Pricing Without the Customer Spitting the Dummy
2. Which Customers Will Happily Pay Top Dollar for Your Skills
3. The Best Times to Put Surge Pricing into Action