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PODCAST

The Profitable Tradie Podcast

Tony Fraser-Jones

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

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42:26

42 Minutes of Wisdom From A Business Owner Who Nearly...

The Profitable Tradie Podcast ·

2026/04/07

Mike took his wife to the hospital.What they thought was a bad headache...Turned out to be a golf-ball sized brain tumour.Meanwhile, his trades business couldn’t run without him.But after surgery, he needed to support his partner.That was Mike's wake-up call to get help.Since joining Profitable Tradie...His business has gone from relying on him for everything…To having a team and systems in place so it runs without him.He’s no longer constantly thinking about work…He’s actually present with his

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28:22

The Real Reason Your Team Doesn’t Listen

The Profitable Tradie Podcast ·

2026/03/31

You shouldn’t have to say it again.You’ve told your guys a hundred times already.Nothing’s changed.Jobs are still going sideways.Mistakes keep happening.And you’re sick of repeating yourself.What don’t they understand?Are they even listening?Truth is:They probably aren’t.Not because they’re useless.Or because they don’t care.It’s because you need to change your communication style.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:Why “telling” your team what to do is a mistake.How to make change

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27:09

The Hiring Mistake That Keeps You Stuck

The Profitable Tradie Podcast ·

2026/03/24

When jobs stack up, it’s easy to spread out the extra work with the team you already have...But it’s a big mistake.I've made a video breaking down why hybrid roles backfire (and what to do instead)WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:How to know for sure you can afford to hire for a new role (and not worry about it)The best way to increase your team’s workload without things going pear shapedThe hidden cost of hybrid roles you won’t see comingLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a

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12:01

How To Turn Wasted Time Into Profit

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2026/03/17

There’s a lever in your business that could add up to $200K in yearly profit to your trades business.It doesn’t require more jobs, marketing, sales, or pricing.And you don’t need new team members, or any fancy software.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:How to unlock $50k–$200k+ in extra profit without more jobs, more staff, or price risesWhere your labor hours are secretly leaking... and how to plug the gaps fastThe simple metric that shows whether your team is making you money… or

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29:48

Marketing Is Getting Expensive (Do This Instead)

The Profitable Tradie Podcast ·

2026/03/10

Just shot a new video on how to get the best bang for your buck from marketing.If it feels like your ads are costing more and working less, this is for you.I invited the best marketer I knew to help me out with this.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:The marketing game you should be playing right now (because the old one’s changed)The easiest way to get more jobs without spending a cent more on adsHow to make more profit from the money you’re already spending on marketingLINKS

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29:16

Build Systems or Hire First? (The Right Order)

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2026/03/03

You know your business needs a new role,But you keep putting it off, thinking:How will they know what to do?I don’t have systems for them to follow.I'm not even 100% sure what their job should be.What if I pay wages and they turn out to be useless?So you stay the bottleneck.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:Should you hire first or build the systems first?Why you’re stuck and how to get unstuck fast.How to hire someone who builds the systems for you.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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34:33

How to Make Business Changes That Actually Stick

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2026/02/24

What if it all goes pear shaped?You could look stupid...Your mates might laugh at you...Competitors could get the one up on you...You don’t want to let down your family...It’s just too risky...There are so many reasons not to change.But if you want to take your business from good to great,Change is essential.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:The real reason you’re putting off change.The easiest way to start doing things different.How even the smallest changes can lead to massive

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27:58

The Hard Truth About Your Team Problems (It’s Not...

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2026/02/17

Sick of fuming over other people’s stuff-ups...That somehow you take the hit for?If you want to skip the blame game and fix the real problem...Check out this episodeWHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:The mindset shift that separates owners who stay stuck blaming from those who retake control of their business.Why your clients don’t care whose fault it was (and what to say instead).How to stop relying on people “just remembering” and build systems that make mistakes way less

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47:22

How One Electrical Business Owner Turned Chaos Into...

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2026/02/10

Last year Travis Bosse did $1.4 million in revenue...But made only $10K in net profit.The year before, he did $1.2 million...And lost $28K.He realized something needed to change...But what?After taking a hard look at his electrical business...It dawned on him...And after he tackled the problem...His numbers completely turned around. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:Find out:How to attract A-players when every other business says “there’s no one out there”.The 15-minute planning

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35:58

10 Ways to Use AI in Your Business Without Being a...

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2026/02/03

ChatGPT isn't just some trendy piece of tech.It's a tool that’s genuinely changing how people do business.And if you're not using it yet.It’s worth getting your head around it now.Or you might get left behind.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:How to use ChatGPT to save hours on pricing, marketing and systemsThe best prompts to get top results from ChatGPTThe trick to winning more jobs with less adminLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what

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13:28

How to Build a Team That Deserves to Represent You

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2026/01/27

Most business owners think: if my staff are happy, they'll be more productive. But it’s actually the other way around: the more productive people are, the happier they feel... I explain how that works in my new videoWHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: The trick to getting your guys who need “constant supervision” to be 95% self-sufficient. Why Friday beers and team BBQs won’t build the culture you want (and what to do instead). How to attract high-performing workers and keep them in

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29:24

Here's Why Cashflow Is A Mess After Christmas

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2026/01/20

Back at it after Christmas.But the bank account is an absolute joke.You’re not sure you can stump up for materials this week.Or cover wages for your team.Let alone pay yourself.This is not “just how January is”But it is a pattern loads of trades business owners get stuck in.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:How to start the new year with plenty of cash (instead of plenty of stress)How to keep your business bringing in revenue over the break... without actually working yourself.How

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33:02

Give Me 33 Minutes and I'll Make 2026 Your Best Year...

The Profitable Tradie Podcast ·

2026/01/13

With tech like ChatGPT making customers expect jobs priced faster...With supplier and wage costs climbing...And more competitors chasing the same work...2026 is shaping up to be a challenging year...So I’ve shot a new video that breaks down exactly what you need to do stay aheadWHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:How to use AI to get an edge with your businessHow to protect your margins, even with rising costsHow to keep jobs rolling in and your cash flow strongLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS

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24:37

How To Make 2026 The Most Organized Yet

The Profitable Tradie Podcast ·

2026/01/06

You promised yourself 2026 would be different...That you’d finally put systems in place so your business runs smoother…Sort the cash flow headaches to lower your stress...Fix your pricing so you’re not leaking profit...Cut down your work hours...And actually spend decent time with the family …But here you are...With a to-do list you want to tick off...But now that you’re back at it after the break...Your business is already pulling you away...And if you’re honest...You know you can’t keep that

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43:08

The Exact Steps 36 Trades Businesses Took To Hit $1M...

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2025/12/30

Most trades business owners can’t imagine making a million bucks profit… That amount of money feels so far away... When your head’s down in the daily grind... Just hoping you’ll make enough to pay the bills this week... So you can get onto the next job and keep your team busy… But if you follow the right steps...Your business can make $1 million per year… And not just revenue… Profit… Not gross profit... Net profit… We would know… We just helped 36 businesses hit that milestone this year.

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32:31

The AI Advantage: What You Need to Know Right Now

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2025/12/23

Wanna catch our number one video for 2025? How to Use ChatGPT for Your Trades Business was our most viewed by far. For good reason – it shows you how to save hours every week using simple, powerful (and free) tech. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to save hours every week (and get more done in less time) The trick to getting stuff done that you’ve been putting off forever The 4-step formula to get ChatGPT to nail your request every time LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim

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31:42

Holiday Game Plan for Trades Businesses: Cash, Work...

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2025/12/16

I know you’re slammed right now...The calendar’s been booked up for weeks...You’re going from job to job...Trying to do them all by Christmas...Which is less than a week away...So you’re not worried about December...But you should be thinking about January...LISTEN TO TODAY’S PODCAST AND LEARN HOW TO GET:Consistent bookings across December and January (instead of a good month followed by a bad one)A productive team who turn up on site when you need them (instead of disappearing on a last-minute

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27:19

How to Switch Off When Your Business Never Stops...

The Profitable Tradie Podcast ·

2025/12/09

The Christmas break’s a great time to chill out,Sign off from work,Enjoy a couple of drinks,And spend time with family and mates.But for most trades business owners,It’s hard to fully switch off.You end up checking emails,Answering calls instead of playing with the kids...And carrying the stress from last year straight into the next.LISTEN TO TODAY’S PODCAST AND LEARN:How to celebrate the wins of 2025 and let go of the restWhat to focus your energy on and what’s not worth your timeThe best way to

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31:46

The Most Important Hire You'll Ever Make

The Profitable Tradie Podcast ·

2025/12/02

If you're wearing all the hats...Working nights catching up on emails...Squeezing in pricing on the weekend...Too slammed to return phone calls...Invoices are piling up...And the bank account’s getting thin...This is for youWHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:Separate good advice from bad, and focus your energy on the right skills instead of wasting time on the wrong onesHow to turn team chaos into checklists and training videosThe simple equation to find out if you can cover the cost

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13:56

How to Win So Many Jobs It Feels Illegal

The Profitable Tradie Podcast ·

2025/11/25

One month you’re slammed...The next, you’re staring at an empty calendar, waiting for the phone to ring...You don’t have a sales problem,You have a marketing problem.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:How to get steady, profitable work, without busting your gutThe biggest mistake trades business owners make when hiring marketing agencies (and how to avoid it) Why there’s a lag between marketing and booking a job (and what to do about it)LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Claim a Free

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