You think you’re making $25 an hour on your tradies… but are you really?

In this episode, Andy and Angela break down the real hourly cost of having someone on your team, and the truth might shock you. From wages and super to smoko breaks and vehicle costs, this isn’t guesswork. It’s a numbers game. And if you don’t know your numbers, you’re leaking cash.

What you’ll learn:

• Why your tradie's hourly wage is only part of the story 💸
• How sick leave, downtime, and public holidays impact your profit 📉
• The hidden costs of vehicles, insurance, and admin support 🚐
• What 80% chargeable time actually looks like in the real world ⏱️
• Why quoting based on “gut feel” is killing your profit ❌
• The pros and cons of using contractors vs employees ⚖️
• Why not paying yourself is a disaster long-term 🚨
• How to calculate the actual hourly cost of your tradies 🧮
• The single most important metric you need to know to scale confidently 📊

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