Episode 138

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Published on:

11th Sep 2024

How to Price for Profit (most get this wrong)

So you’re pricing a new job… 

But you’re not really sure the best way to go about it… 

Do you start with markup? 

Or was it margins? 

(What’s the difference again?) 

Should you look at hourly rates? 

Weekly? Monthly? 

Consider all the materials involved? 

Maybe mash that all together? 

Or if that’s all too complicated… 

Just resort to the ol’ tried and true ‘PAFOOMA’ method? 

Y’know… 

Pull A Figure Out Of My Ass? 

Unless you’re happy running a charity....

You want your pricing to make you decent profit, so you can grow and scale your business, and have the money, time and freedom to live the life you want.  

But to do this, there’s one financial metric you’ve got to understand… 

In our episode, we give the low down on Gross Profit Per Hour and step you through how to work it out for your business. 

TODAY’S PODCAST REVEALS HOW TO: 

  1. End Your Cashflow Worries Once and for All 
  2. Find Out Which Jobs Make You the Most Money 
  3. Increase Your Profit Through Materials and Equipment 


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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!)



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