Episode 127

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Published on:

26th Jun 2024

This Hiring Mistake Could Hurt Your Business

"I need to hire an [INSERT TITLE HERE], let me promote [INSERT EMPLOYEE NAME HERE] Because he’s my best worker” 

Here’s the critical mistake. 

A move from a tradesman to operation manager or similar role is not a promotion. 

It’s a career change. 

You should absolutely reward your best worker in any way you can 

But it’s important to understand the different skills required for on the tools and in the office. 

You can’t pick your Opps manager off merit and loyalty unfortunately. 

So how do you pick them? 

The guys decided to sit down and record an episode on it. 

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

  1. A better understanding of the skills required to fill high level roles 
  2. Learn the best way to reward loyal and hardworking tradesmen 
  3. Have the formula to hire a killer Operations Manager 

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How to build a profitable Plumbing, Electrical or similar business that gives you the time, money and freedom to enjoy life.
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Presented by Tony Fraser-Jones and Phil Smith from Profitable Tradie. We dive into what it takes to build a profitable trades business that gives you the time and freedom you deserve.

We touch on topics like...
- How to hire decent tradespeople.
- What to do when clients don't pay their invoice.
- How to get around people beating me down on what I charge.
- Should I buy or lease my next van/truck?
- How to get my team to get off their phones and be motivated for work.
- The second easiest way to increase your profitability.

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