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The Profitable Tradie Podcast

If you run a plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or any other trades business and you’re tired of long hours, cash flow headaches, and pricing battles, this podcast is for you.

Join Tony Fraser-Jones and Phil Smith from Profitable Tradie as they break down straight-shooting strategies to help you make more money, work fewer hours, and get your business running smoothly—without the usual headaches.

We tackle the real challenges every trades business owner faces:
✔ How do I find and keep good techs when everyone is hiring?
✔ What do I do when customers don’t pay their invoices?
✔ How do I charge what I’m worth without getting undercut?
✔ Should I buy or lease my next truck or van?
✔ How do I get my crew to stop scrolling their phones and actually work?
✔ What’s the second easiest way to increase my profits? (The first is hitting play on this podcast!)

We also bring on some of the most successful trades business owners in the world—real people who’ve built multimillion-dollar companies—so you can learn exactly how they did it.

This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s your shortcut to building a highly profitable, well-oiled trades business that gives you more money and more freedom.

👉 Subscribe now and join thousands of tradies and contractors turning their businesses into profit machines.

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Copyright: © Copyright 2022 Tony Fraser-Jones

Latest Episodes:

Billionaire Mentor Shares How to take control of your business (and life) Mar 26, 2025

Show notes

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 LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:

The Key to Financial Freedom
How to Avoid Overwhelm
The Secret to Work/Life Balance

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.

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The Danger of Blended Roles: How to Fix a Disorganized Team Mar 19, 2025

Show notes

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 a High-Performing Team That Pays for Itself
The Real Reason You’re Still Drowning in Tasks
The Best Roles to Hire to Grow Your Business

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.

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The Fastest, Cheapest Way to Lock in More Work Mar 12, 2025

Show notes

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 actually use it…

What worked a year ago (or even 6 months ago) isn’t necessarily what works today.

But there are proven strategies that work

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

Common Social Media Mistakes to Avoid and What to Do Instead
4 Simple Steps to Making Awesome Content
The Kinds of Posts That Get the Most Bang for Your Buck

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.

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How to Build a Team That Grows Your Business Mar 05, 2025

Show notes

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.

But don’t sack everyone and go at it alone...

What you need is a First Team: your top guys who’ll help take your business where you want it to go.

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

GET YOUR GUYS TO STEP UP by developing strong leaders
ACHIEVE KILLER RESULTS your whole team is striving for
STOP DOING EVERYTHING YOURSELF and shift to mentoring & guiding your team

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.

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Kobe Bryant's Mindset Coach on How to Win Business Feb 26, 2025

Show notes

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 business?

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

Stop Holding Yourself Back – Let go of fear and start making bold moves
Be A Better Leader – Guide your team with clarity and calm
Level Up Your Sales – Upgrade your confidence and grow your business

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.

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How Systems Lead to Bigger Profits w/ Steven Graham Feb 19, 2025

Show notes

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 PODCAST:

Small Systems That Make a Big Difference
How to Make Every Bid/Quote Worth It, Even If You Don’t Book the Job
The Key Stop Micromanaging and Empowering Your Team

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 FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:

Simple ways to add hundreds of thousands to your sale price
The best thing you can do to make your business an easy sell
Key steps to take before going on the market

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.

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How to Set Your Business to be Sold Feb 12, 2025

Show notes

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 FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:

Simple ways to add hundreds of thousands to your sale price
The best thing you can do to make your business an easy sell
Key steps to take before going on the market

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.

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How To Keep Your Best Workers & Improve Communication Feb 05, 2025

Show notes

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 PODCAST:

Simple and cheap staff survey tools you can use right now
The trick to getting straight up answers from your guys every time
How to make your team love where they work (and refer their mates too)

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.

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Systems Expert Mike Michalowicz: How to Run Your Business Like Clockwork Jan 29, 2025

Show notes

Get your own copy of 'Clockwork' by Mike Michalowicz here 👉 https://mikemichalowicz.com/clockwork/

Heard of ‘9 to 5 Syndrome’?

Most people work from 9am to 5pm…

But many trades and contracting business owners also work from 5pm to 9am as well…

If that sounds like you...

You’ll find my latest training super useful.

I chat with business expert and best-selling author of ‘Profit First’, Mike Michalowicz, and he shares loads of super helpful thoughts...

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

Why Taking a 4-week Vacation Is Great for Your Business
How to Build Systems on the Go, Even When You’re in the Thick of It
The Simplest Way to Decide What’s Worth Your Time and What’s Not

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.

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From Burnout to Balance: An Electrician’s Success Story Jan 22, 2025

Show notes

Here’s the thing: you don’t have to do it all yourself.

Mitch Janusz was in the same boat...

Now Mitch is far less stressed, has more time for his family, and his profits have skyrocketed.

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

How stepping back from the tools accelerates business growth
Why trying to be the best and the cheapest doesn’t work
The trick to getting your head around the numbers–even if math isn’t your thing

The reason most people don’t achieve their goals isn't for a lack of commitment... they just don’t have the right systems to get there.

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

Build a business that works without you
Carve out time for your family without sacrificing business results
Make sure important stuff gets done – no matter how busy life gets

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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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