Episode 161

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Published on:

19th Feb 2025

How Systems Lead to Bigger Profits w/ Steven Graham

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: 

  1. Small Systems That Make a Big Difference   
  2. How to Make Every Bid/Quote Worth It, Even If You Don’t Book the Job  
  3. 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: 

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

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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.



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