Episode 154

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Published on:

1st Jan 2025

Why 2025 is Make or Break in the Construction Industry

Get ready for the first 4 challenges of 2025… 

1. WORKFLOW 

Customers are usually slower to push go on projects at the start of the year. Projects will probably be delayed too. 

2. CASH FLOW 

With many still in holiday mode, you can bet customers will take longer to pay their invoices. If you’re not on top of this, your cash flow could take a hit. 

3. PROFIT 

You still have to pay your workers, even when they’re away on break. Making profit on every job is going to be more challenging with the same fixed costs, but less workers to cover those costs. 

4. TEAM 

To start the year off well, you want to find top tradesmen to join your team... but so do all your competitors. If you don’t want to miss out, you need to front-foot it and put out the right message.

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

  1. Get consistent leads, even in a slow market  
  2. Increase profit without losing customers  
  3. Close jobs fast and fill your calendar 

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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:
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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?
✔ 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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