The Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors podcast brings you off-the-cuff conversations from business growth and tech experts to help you grow your trade business. Whether you just started your own business or are a veteran with an expanding team, this show will keep bringing you useful ideas, interviews, tools, and tips each week to help you grow.
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Tradies Success Podcast | Business Podcast For Trade Business Owners, Electricians, Plumbers, Build
Greg Allan: Business Podcast For Construction and Trade Entrepreneurs
Business is hard! Want to learn how the Tradies Success Academy can help you optimise your trade or construction business for profit, growth, and time freedom? https://tradies.cc/book-a-call This is a business podcast is for electricians, plumbers, carpenters, builders, bricklayers, concreters, gardeners, landscapers, tilers, flooring, metal fabrication, roofing, glass, handyman, construction, service and any trade business or service. Electrical, Plumbing, Building, Concreting, Gardening, L ...
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The Official Podcast Where We Talk About Everything Skilled Trades - Highlighting an Ever-Growing Industry
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Managing Billable Hours in a Growing Business
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28:24This week on the podcast, Jack chats with our accountancy coach, Chantel, about the financial foundations every trade business owner needs to understand. They dive into the importance of knowing your true costs, managing billable hours, and planning for seasonality to avoid cash flow surprises. Chantel shares insights on common financial pitfalls, …
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Effective Social Media Strategies for Service Contractors and Brand Promotion with Alexander Donev
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Trade Business Secrets - Customer Curiosity with Coach Leanne
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46:11In this week's episode, Greg and Tradies Success Coach Leanne explore: the importance of understanding the customer journey in business Leanne's professional background and journey into coaching the common challenges faced by sole traders the fears associated with hiring and leadership They emphasise the need for community support and the significa…
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Maximizing Your Brand's Online Presence: Tips for Contractors and Small Business Owners with Alexander Donev
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27:14In this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors, we dive into the power of professional online presence and effective marketing strategies with Alexander Donev of Firemind Studios. Alex, a creative marketing expert with years of experience, has helped contractors and service businesses transform their brands, boost their customer enga…
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Managing Staff | Dean Streator | G&D Electrical Services
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37:51This week on the podcast, Dean Streater from G&D Electrical Services joins Greg to discuss the challenges faced in the electrical services business, particularly focusing on transitioning from traditional methods to modern technology. Dean shares his experiences of managing a family business, the importance of team dynamics, and the necessity of ad…
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How to Manage a Trade Business with Coach Jamie
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38:41Jamie Mushin, TSA coach and specialist in people management, joins us this week on the podcast. He and Greg delve into the intricacies of team management, focusing on the challenges of navigating change, the importance of effective communication, and the impact of one-on-one conversations on team performance. They explore the resistance to change o…
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How I Grew My Construction Business - What Helped Me | Jack Tuffley from Tuff Built Constructions Group
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39:34In this conversation, Jack Tuffley shares his journey from being a young apprentice in the construction industry to becoming a business owner at the age of 23. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of building a supportive team, and the realisations he had during his first six months in business. Jack emphasises the significance of c…
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How I Grew My Electrical Business & Got 220 5 Star Reviews
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43:02In this week's episode of the Tradies Success Podcast Nathaniel Whitelock from Whitelock Electrical discusses the challenges of transitioning from a sole trader to a business owner, emphasising the importance of letting go of responsibility, the value of a solid apprenticeship, and the significance of hiring the right people. Nathaniel shares insig…
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Scaling Your Painting Business using Proven Strategies with Mike Gore Hickman
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30:07In this episode of Rocket Your Business For Trade Contractors, we explore the essential strategies that help contractors grow their businesses with Mike Gore Hickman. Our guest shares his journey from running a successful painting company to building a business that helps contractors streamline their operations, improve their sales processes, and g…
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Starting my Painting Business | What I Learned | Joshua Conti from Globe Painting Solutions
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35:28In this week's episode, Greg is joined by Josh Conti, owner of Globe Painting Solutions. Josh shares his story of starting his own painting business and the importance of quality work, and the challenges of running a trade business. They discuss the significance of preparation in painting, effective communication with builders, and the need for str…
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Workwear in the Trade Industry With KingGee
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26:43In this week's episode, Greg is joined by Product Manager for KingGee Matt Simons. Matt shares with us the rich history of KingGee in Australia and how they started out. Over the years, King G has embraced innovation in workwear, incorporating synthetic fabrics that are lightweight, moisture-wicking, and durable. The brand has also focused on incor…
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How I Grew my Electrical & Aircon Business to Success | Ryan's Story
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43:09This week we are joined by Ryan Halangahu from Multisparx Electrical and Air Con in Sydney. For the past few months, Ryan and his partner Molly have been travelling around Australia running the business remotely from the road. Ryan shares his journey of navigating the challenges of running a business, particularly focusing on staffing issues, the i…
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Tech and Team Coordination with Company Cam Owner Luke Hansen
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38:57In this episode of Rocket Your Business For Trade Contractors, we're thrilled to welcome Luke Hansen, the founder of CompanyCam, joins us to discuss the intersection of technology and team communication, focusing on the role of AI in simplifying workflows for contractors. Luke shares insights on the exciting AI developments happening at CompanyCam,…
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The Battles of Starting my own Electrical Business | Josh Barrack from Barrack Electrical
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40:01This week on the podcast Greg is joined by Josh Barrack from Barrack Electrical in Mayfield NSW. Josh shares his journey of starting his own electrical business after working for the same company for years. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from employee to business owner and the importance of making big decisions and implementing critic…
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Improve Company Culture through Performance Pay With David Franco
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30:23In this episode of Rocket Your Business For Trade Contractors, we're thrilled to welcome David, the founder of Protiv, a software company revolutionizing the construction industry. David shares his journey from contractor to tech entrepreneur, developing a platform that helps contractors incentivize their hourly workers to increase productivity whi…
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Plumbing & Gas Business | How I Grew to 7 Work Vans
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40:56This week on the podcast Martin Lockhart discusses his biggest challenge of hiring the wrong ops manager and the lessons he learned from it. He shares the importance of proper onboarding and aligning values with new hires. Martin also talks about his journey into the plumbing industry, starting his own business, and the overwhelming experience of t…
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Trade Business Stress? | How to Fix it | Podcast
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39:58Academy coach Lauren Hallam joins Greg on the podcast this week to share her stories and wisdom around mindset, personal performance and prioritising holistic wellness in life and business. Lauren shares her journey with us from working in sales for a tech company, to running a trade family business alongside her husband and now coaching hundreds o…
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How HMI's Innovation Elevates the Concrete Lifting Industry with Will Sublette
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46:42In this episode of Rocket Your Business For Trade Contractors, we welcome Will Sublett, a geoengineer at HMI, a company specializing in concrete lifting and ground improvement. Celebrating 50 years in business, HMI is renowned for its commitment to customer education and long-term support. The conversation highlights HMI's dedication to advancing t…
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Building a Commercial Electrical and Solar Business The Right Way
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47:25This week Nick Mullins from Wagga Wagga joins us on the podcast to share his story of growing up in a tradie family and now building his own electrical and solar business named after his dad. Nick shares insightful stories of what an electrical business was like back in the days of no mobile phones, no job management software and everything on pape…
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15 Years of Electrical Business Advice - From Burnout to Success | Adams Story
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46:31What happens when you build your business to a team of 30+ staff but don’t have the systems and support to make it sustainable? What happens to your life, your relationships and your mental health when you don’t have any boundaries between your personal life and business? Adam Taylor joins us this week to share his story about how a few years ago h…
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Doubling my Electrical Business in 3 years | Capacity is the Key
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46:41How do business owners find the staffing sweet spot where they are getting the most out of their team without burning them out? Academy Coach Jordan Cruttenden joins Greg on the podcast this week to share his wisdom on that very topic. Jordan has years of experience as a trade business owner and a wealth of knowledge to share. Don't miss this valua…
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Construction Secrets | From Sole Trader to Big Company
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39:50You're going to love this week's episode, we have academy members Amy and Matt joining us from Ferguson Electrical in Patterson Lakes VIC. Matt started the business on his own in 2019 while his partner Amy worked as a client liaison executive in the construction industry. After years of stress, being on the tools and not having time for any admin o…
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Starting and Scaling a Plumbing Business
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46:02This week on the podcast we have academy member Marshall Waide from QLD who just put on his first tradie. Marshall is already enjoying the benefits of scaling so much that he's purchased two more work vehicles and is planning on hiring two more tradies to join his team. We love bringing you stories from our members, this one, in particular, highlig…
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Why "Guessing" How Much to Charge Never Works with Brandon Lewis
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55:13In this episode of Rocket Your Business For Trade Contractors, we welcome Brandon Lewis, founder of the Academy for Professional Painters and Contractors and publisher of Painters Weekly, to discuss the vital importance of production rates, charge rates, and pricing. Gain insights from Brandon's extensive experience in coaching service contractors …
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The Best Way to Hire Staff for your Trade Business | HR Specialist Secrets
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30:19This year the number of coaches in the Tradies Success Academy has increased to over a dozen. Each one comes with a unique set of expertise and lived experience to share with our members. Coach Jen is a specialist in the field of recruitment and company culture. She has worked with hundreds of our tradie members since joining the coaching team to h…
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From High Staff Turnover To A Plumber's Dream Team | Mark Van Oosterom | Clear Coast Plumbing
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47:46In this week's podcast Mark shares his journey of hiring and building a successful plumbing business. He discusses with Greg the challenges he faced in finding the right staff and the impact it had on his business. Mark emphasises the importance of asking the right questions during the hiring process and the need for experience and competence in po…
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How To Become A Cashflow King 👑 In Your Trade Business | Bailey McKeown-Unicomb | BMU Engineering
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42:50This week on the podcast Bailey shares the challenges he faced early on in his trade business to stay on top of cashflow. He and Greg discuss the importance of understanding and managing the cash flow in your business and share tips on how to overcome cash flow challenges. This podcast is for you if you want to learn more about what makes engineeri…
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From Chaos to Clarity: Transforming a Painting Business with Clear Position Descriptions | Luke Ellison | Westhill Painting
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49:16Luke was working in a family trade business with his two brothers when he realised it was time to go out on his own. With little to no position descriptions in his previous business and an accounting issue that left him in the red, he needed some business support. After joining the academy Luke was able to create clear position descriptions and inc…
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Will Your Business Survive? Tybias Smith | Next Electrical Solutions
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41:21Tybias was struck down with major health issues in his mid-twenties that taught him not to take anything for granted. Overcoming this health hurdle also made him realise the importance of building a business that can run without him. In this episode, the owner of Next Electrical Solutions shares his tips on developing your mental fortitude, and pro…
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Taking Over and Scaling The Family Business | John and Meg Turville | Peninsula Metal Roofing
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45:43Unstoppable pair John and Meg Turville have taken over the family business, moved states, bought a house and had a baby all in very short time frame. They knew they wanted to set themselves up for success, modernise the business and scale up, so they joined the Tradies Success Academy. They join us for this week's episode (with son Freddie in tow) …
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Culture Strategies To Transform A Company | Chris Gelonesi | Beachside Electrical
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44:34In this episode, we chat with Chris Gelonesi, a member of the Tradies Success Academy. Chris shares the strategies he used to completely change his company culture for the better, and how it even improved his personal life! Just a year ago, taking a day off to spend with family felt impossible for Chris. Now, he's hitting a whopping $1 million in t…
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From Burnout To Operational Freedom in Less Than A Year with Luke Muir | LCMB Electrical & AC
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54:14The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more Academy member Luke Muir talks to Greg about how he went from total burnout in his trade business to enjoying operational time freedom after only 1 year of working with coaches at the Tradies Success Academy. Luke talks about how he got into his trade as a mature age tradie and now he wor…
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Built A Team Of 14 & Hired A GM In Just 18 Months with Ben Doran | Blitz Air
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42:28The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more The last time we had Ben Doran from Blitz Air on the podcast, it turned out to be one of our most listened-to episodes yet. Since we last spoke Ben has been very busy, growing his HVAC business Blitz Air to a team of 14. He's hired an operations manager AND a general manager to run his bu…
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Why is Gut Health Important? Liz Larson Explains on The Trade Talk Podcast
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1:06:01Thank you for listening to our podcast! Unlock the Secrets to Optimal Health: Discover Why Gut Health Matters More Than You Think! In this eye-opening YouTube video, delve into the fascinating world of gut health and uncover why it's crucial for your overall well-being. From digestion to immunity and even mental health, learn how nurturing your gut…
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Interview with Julia Allan: Everything I Got - Lessons on Sports, Growth, and Mental Toughness
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29:26🎙️ In this episode of The Trade Talk Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Julia Allain, the brilliant mind behind the book "Everything I Got". Julia, an accomplished author and mental skills coach, delves deep into the intricate world of sports, revealing invaluable lessons on what you give, what you get, and how you grow through athle…
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Doing This Can Make Or Break Your Trade Business with Chris Karavasilis | Saints Electrical
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40:46The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more This week on the podcast Greg speaks to long-time academy member Chris Karavasilis, owner of Saints Electrical in Penshurst NSW. Chris is a successful trade business owner, father of three and devoted husband plus an active member of his local football community. They discuss the importan…
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Why NOT Knowing Your Business Financials Is Killing Your Business | Dan Williams from Mahi Boats
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38:29The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more In this week's podcast, Greg sits down with academy member Dan Williams, owner of Mahi Boats and Hybrid Composites. Dan shares his journey in boat building and the lessons he has learned along the way. Dan shares his experience starting his own business and the importance of knowing your …
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From Sole Trader To A Team Of 5 In 6 Months with Sam Stapleton | Industry Air
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27:45The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more Sam Stapleton discusses his experience in the air conditioning industry and his goal of achieving operational freedom. He shares the diverse opportunities and constant learning in the trade, and encourages young people to give it a try. Sam emphasises the importance of setting boundaries …
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Naples Tint Company's Matt Sandherr Joins The Trade Talk Podcast
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48:21Thanks for watching The Trade Talk Podcast! In this episode we're joined by the owner of Naples Tint Company, Matt Sandherr. Join us as we talk about the behind the scenes of the specialty tint business as well as what it takes to be a business owner. Support the showAv Keith Daubmann @GlazzGuy
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Every Trade Can Learn From These Lessons | James Stanistreet from Australian Agroforestry Solutions
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32:29The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more In this conversation, Greg sits down with James Stanistreet from Australian Agroforestry Solutions to discuss the concept of agroforestry and how it combines forestry with the production of valuable products like food, fuel, fibre, and medicine. James shares his journey into the industry,…
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Tim Aten Knows Naples & Southwest Florida
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49:35Thanks for watching The Trade Talk Podcast! In this episode we dive into the career of the man himself, the one who covers all of the hot topics happening in Naples & Southwest Florida, always on top of the trends, captivating his audience with new and valuable information - Mr. Tim Aten! You may know him from his ever-so-popular Facebook page, Tim…
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Why NOT Hiring Is Holding You Back | Beau Christie from The Scape Co. Landscaping
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35:08The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more Host and founder of The Tradies Success Academy Greg Allan invited academy member Beau Christie on the Tradies Success Podcast. Beau is a landscaper and owner of The Scape Co. He shares his journey of starting and growing his business and how the Tradies Success Academy has supported that…
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Join us as we dive into the world of landscape architecture & design with Co-Owners of Rise Architectural Design Group from Naples, Florida! Support the showAv Keith Daubmann @GlazzGuy
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Momma Gronk - Diane Gronkowski Joins the Trade Talk Podcast
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54:14Entrepreneur, Expert Chef, & Mother to 5 Professional Athletes - How does she do it? Find out in this episode of The Trade Talk Podcast! Support the showAv Keith Daubmann @GlazzGuy
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The Florida News Chick Joins the Trade Talk Podcast - Krista Fogelsong
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1:07:18Support the showAv Keith Daubmann @GlazzGuy
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Mastering Your Schedule at Peak Times with Jason Paris
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50:36In this episode of Rocket Your Business For Trade Contractors, join us as we explore the entrepreneurial journey with Jason Paris, the brain behind Paris Painting and Partnership Developer at Aleph Holdings. Delving into the crucial aspects of growing a painting business, Jason shares invaluable insights on profit reinvestment, strategic decision-m…
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All About the Numbers that Matter with Daniel Honan
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25:18Our apologies, this was a duplicate upload. Check out our latest episode with Jason Paris. On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by Daniel Honan of Bookkeeping For Painters about being prepared for the taxman, managing overhead, pricing, pricing, pricing and finally profitability. Learn how not to get surprised…
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Client Outreach: Why Your Sales Aren't Converting | Alice Boyd Academy Coach
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10:07The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more Ever dream of a client floodgate bursting open? It's not a fantasy! Sales Coach Alice cracks the code in this episode, revealing the secret weapon: consistent client outreach.Join Alice in this week's episode where she deep dives into the question: Why is staying consistent with client ou…
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Time is Money | Mastering Billable Hours in Your Trade Business | Accounting Coach
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14:33The Freedom Fighters Program 👉 https://tradies.cc/learn-more Why do billable hours matter SO much? Is it just another accounting detail? Get ready to unveil the hidden power of tracking and maximising billable hours, and discover the difference it can make in your business. This week The Tradies Success Podcast is hosted by the incomparable TSA acc…
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Adding Services to Your Company with Will Reyes
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38:29On this episode of Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors we are joined by Will Reyes of Battleborn Painting to talk about adding services to your company's repertoire of offerings. Learning what services will be profitable and aligned with your core skills is essential when considering adding something new on the menu for your customers. Will …
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