Episode 210

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Published on:

28th Jan 2026

How to Build a Team That Deserves to Represent You

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 video

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

  1. The trick to getting your guys who need “constant supervision” to be 95% self-sufficient.
  2. Why Friday beers and team BBQs won’t build the culture you want (and what to do instead).
  3. How to attract high-performing workers and keep them in your business.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

  1. Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business
  2. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
  3. Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book

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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.



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.



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