Episode 172

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Published on:

7th May 2025

How To Find Out What Your Team Really Thinks

Ever hired a good worker…?  

Who started out all gung-ho…?  

But lately their output’s gone downhill?  

Perhaps your most onto-it team member…  

Who used to have everything sorted…  

Is now making loads of costly mistakes? 

Or maybe your number one guy…  

Who’s been loyal for years…  

Suddenly jumped ship, completely out of the blue?  

It’s easy to blame team issues on laziness, bad communication, or just say “shit happens”…   

But what if the real issue’s something deeper—something you’re missing as a leader? 

In our latest Podcast, we discuss How Great Leaders Look Below the Surface to unlock better performance, stronger culture, and higher profits

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

  1. How to Deal with Small Problems Before They Become Big Ones  
  2. How to Make Sure Your Guys Stay With Your Business Long Term  
  3. How to Get Great Results from Your Team Without Micromanaging 

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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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✔ What do I do when customers don’t pay their invoices?
✔ How do I charge what I’m worth without getting undercut?
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