Episode 181

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9th Jul 2025

From $2 Million in Debt to 3 Million in Profit: A Trades Business Owners Story

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 

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About the Podcast

The Profitable Tradie Podcast
For Trades & Contracting Business Owners Who Want More Profit, More Freedom, and Less Stress
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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