The Profitable Tradie Podcast

"I slapped 40% on my pricing... so why's there only 30% profit?”  

Not sure what the difference is between markup and margin? 

Most trades business owners don’t.  

And that’s okay – they don’t teach this stuff at school.  

But it’s essential to understand.  

If you don't, you’ll lose money on jobs without even realizing.  

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

1. How to increase your prices without scaring off customers 
2. The dead-simple trick to calculating real profit on every job 
3. How to add thousands in profit without doing extra work 

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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In this week’s video, I sit down with systems expert David Jenyns – author of SYSTEMology and a brand-new book called Systems Champion.  

We break down why most trades businesses fall flat after building systems... 

And how to fix it by making one key hire. 

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

1. How to use AI to track how well your systems are working  
2. The role you need in your team to make your systems stick  
3. The smartest way to cut the excuses and get buy-in from your crew 

the silent profit killer that’s draining businesses every day. 

You won’t spot it in your P&L.  

It's not on the quote.  

But it’s bleeding cash - job after job.  

The good news? You can beat it.  

And when you do...  

You won't just be busy…  

You’ll be booked out and banking serious profit. 

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

1. Why your margins vanish (even when you’re charging “enough”)  
2. What jobs are worth doing… and which ones to dump  
3. How make more money without doing more work 

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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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 LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: 

1. The mindset shift needed to get through the worst — and how you can use it in business 
2. Why most business owners quit too soon — and the trick to hanging on 
3. How belief, family, and connection provide the greatest strength 

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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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: 

1. The fastest, easiest way to systemize your business  
2. The 4-step process to make systems stick  
3. The best systems to boost productivity and profit 

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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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: 

1. How to transform your team into a well-oiled machine  
2. The software that’ll change the game for your jobs and margins  
3. The key to attracting A-Players (and their loyal customers)  
4. How to end cash flow issues for good  
5. Why hard truth beat nice lies every time 

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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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: 

1. How to save hours every week (and get more done in less time) 
2. The trick to getting stuff done that you’ve been putting off forever 
3. The 4-step formula to get ChatGPT to nail your request every time 

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.

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: 

1. The 4 essentials of a job handover process that actually work 
2. The must-have checklist that makes job handovers smooth, not stressful 
3. The best way to keep everyone on the team aligned and accountable 

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 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: 

1. Why your business is the best investment you’ll ever make — and how to maximize the return 
2. The reason most tradies earn millions in revenue but end up with nothing to show for it 
3. A step-by-step strategy to turn business income into real wealth and financial freedom 

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.

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 

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.