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If you’re a tradie business owner who feels busy all month but still ends up wondering where the profit went, this episode is for you.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
Erina and Mitch break down a simple truth most trade businesses miss: profit is often made in the last 3 to 5 days of the month. When margins are tight, small time blowouts on jobs add up fast.
Lose 10 to 20% efficiency across your team and your month can flip from profit to stress, even if your hourly rate or job pricing looks “right” on paper.
You’ll hear why putting your prices up isn’t always the answer, and how time management and job timing can be the real lever. They talk through a practical example of quoting 60 minutes, but the job regularly taking 63, 66, or more. That small gap becomes your profit margin, especially when your team isn’t as fast as you are.
We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate, hire, and delegate. Book your call with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program.
By UpScale Business CoachingIf you’re a tradie business owner who feels busy all month but still ends up wondering where the profit went, this episode is for you.
Need help growing your business?
Follow us on IG for daily Content for your Trade Business @upscalebusinesscoaching
Book a free session with our Growth Specialist: upscale-coaching.com/schedule-podcast
Watch insights and tips on YouTube: upscale-coaching.com/upscale-youtube
Find out where your business stands with our Tradie Quiz: upscale-coaching.com/application-podcast
Hear from tradies who’ve done it, and learn what it really takes to grow a successful trade business. https://www.upscalecoaching.com.au/success-stories/
Erina and Mitch break down a simple truth most trade businesses miss: profit is often made in the last 3 to 5 days of the month. When margins are tight, small time blowouts on jobs add up fast.
Lose 10 to 20% efficiency across your team and your month can flip from profit to stress, even if your hourly rate or job pricing looks “right” on paper.
You’ll hear why putting your prices up isn’t always the answer, and how time management and job timing can be the real lever. They talk through a practical example of quoting 60 minutes, but the job regularly taking 63, 66, or more. That small gap becomes your profit margin, especially when your team isn’t as fast as you are.
We’ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate, hire, and delegate. Book your call with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program.

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