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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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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- 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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