Episode 56

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Published on:

17th Feb 2023

Build Systems or Hire? What to do first.

It’s a question as old as business itself…

‘What comes first, the system or the new hire?’

Often business owners get torn between the two. So much so that they can’t make a decision. Which means they carry on with no systems and no new employees.

In the meantime they get more and more busy. And even more stressed.

That’s why in today’s podcast Tony and Phil dive head first into this problem.

But unlike the question as old as time itself “What came first, the chicken or the egg?”...

There is a correct answer to our business problem.

Join them and settle the question once and for all.

 ‘What comes first, the system or the new hire?’

After listening in you can stop getting torn between the two choices. And start making strides forward with your business.

Let’s get into it!

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM IMPLEMENTING TODAY’S PODCAST:

  • Know when you should hire
  • Learn how to get your team to build systems
  • Get more time to work on your business's growth


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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?
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✔ What’s the second easiest way to increase my profits? (The first is hitting play on this podcast!)



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