Episode 163

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Published on:

5th Mar 2025

How to Build a Team That Grows Your Business

You built your team so they could share the load...  

So you wouldn’t have to handle everything yourself...  

Right? 

But instead of making your life easier...  

Has hiring more guys actually made your job harder? 

Now there’s more to think about...  

More responsibility...  

And less time to focus on running and growing the business.  

But don’t sack everyone and go at it alone...  

What you need is a First Team: your top guys who’ll help take your business where you want it to go.  

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

  1. GET YOUR GUYS TO STEP UP by developing strong leaders  
  2. ACHIEVE KILLER RESULTS your whole team is striving for  
  3. STOP DOING EVERYTHING YOURSELF and shift to mentoring & guiding your team 

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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.



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✔ How do I charge what I’m worth without getting undercut?
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