The Profitable Tradie Podcast
Episodes
The Hiring Mistake That Keeps You Stuck
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When jobs stack up, it’s easy to spread out the extra work with the team you already have...But it’s a big mistake.I've made a video breaking down...
How To Turn Wasted Time Into Profit
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lever in your business that could add up to $200K in yearly profit to your trades business.It doesn’t require more jobs, marketing, sale...
Marketing Is Getting Expensive (Do This Instead)
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Just shot a new video on how to get the best bang for your buck from marketing.If it feels like your ads are costing more and working less, this is fo...
Build Systems or Hire First? (The Right Order)
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You know your business needs a new role,But you keep putting it off, thinking:How will they know what to do?I don’t have systems for them to follow....
How to Make Business Changes That Actually Stick
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if it all goes pear shaped?You could look stupid...Your mates might laugh at you...Competitors could get the one up on you...You don’t want to ...
The Hard Truth About Your Team Problems (It’s Not What You Think)
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sick of fuming over other people’s stuff-ups...That somehow you take the hit for?If you want to skip the blame game and fix the real problem...Check...
How One Electrical Business Owner Turned Chaos Into Control
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last year Travis Bosse did $1.4 million in revenue...But made only $10K in net profit.The year before, he did $1.2 million...And lost $28K.He realized...
10 Ways to Use AI in Your Business Without Being a Tech Expert
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ChatGPT isn't just some trendy piece of tech.It's a tool that’s genuinely changing how people do business.And if you're not using it yet.It’s wort...
How to Build a Team That Deserves to Represent You
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most business owners think: if my staff are happy, they'll be more productive. But it’s actually the other way around: the more productive people a...
Here's Why Cashflow Is A Mess After Christmas
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Back at it after Christmas.But the bank account is an absolute joke.You’re not sure you can stump up for materials this week.Or cover wages for your...
Give Me 33 Minutes and I'll Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With tech like ChatGPT making customers expect jobs priced faster...With supplier and wage costs climbing...And more competitors chasing the same work...
How To Make 2026 The Most Organized Yet
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You promised yourself 2026 would be different...That you’d finally put systems in place so your business runs smoother…Sort the cash flow headache...
The Exact Steps 36 Trades Businesses Took To Hit $1M Profit Per Year
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most trades business owners can’t imagine making a million bucks profit… That amount of money feels so far away... When your head’s down in th...
The AI Advantage: What You Need to Know Right Now
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wanna catch our number one video for 2025? How to Use ChatGPT for Your Trades Business was our most viewed by far. For good reason – it shows you h...
Holiday Game Plan for Trades Businesses: Cash, Work and Sanity
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I know you’re slammed right now... The calendar’s been booked up for weeks... You’re going from job to job... Trying to do them a...
How to Switch Off When Your Business Never Stops (Christmas Edition)
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Christmas break’s a great time to chill out, Sign off from work, Enjoy a couple of drinks, And spend time with family and mates.&...
The Most Important Hire You'll Ever Make
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're wearing all the hats... Working nights catching up on emails... Squeezing in pricing on the weekend... Too slammed to return ...
How to Win So Many Jobs It Feels Illegal
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One month you’re slammed... The next, you’re staring at an empty calendar, waiting for the phone to ring... You don’t have a sales pro...
200 Episode of Advice But One Missing Piece
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know what to do to fix your business... You’ve been at this for a while... There’s nothing you haven’t seen... You’ve heard...
The Playbook For A Successful Trades Business
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just had a killer chat with Danny Kerr from Breakthrough Academy. You can catch it all in my new video.... WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING...
How to Build a $6m Business That Runs on Autopilot (w/ Emma Freestone)
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tension had been building for a while... But one dick move pushed it over the edge. A full-on screaming match erupted. Company dire...
How to Get the Right Systems For Your Business
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you can't leave for a month without hiccups, you don't actually own a business yet. You own a job with extra headaches. But t...
How to Learn The Business Skills No One Taught You
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’re pushing shit uphill? Working your guts out to improve your business… Putting everything you’ve got into it…&nb...
Want Predictable Cashflow? Here's How To Get It
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Payday coming up but your bank balance looks grim? If you want to know how to dig yourself out of a cash flow hole...So you’re not stressed to ...
Google Reviews: Win More 5-Stars and Fix Poor Feedback
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ah crap... You got a bad Google review... And that 1 star is haunting you... Putting a dampener on all the grea...
Listen To This If You're Scared About Hiring
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
what if you hire a dud? What if they quit after you’ve trained them? What if the work dries up? Can you really affo...
If You’ve Been Sitting on a Decision Too Long… This Is For You
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been procrastinating... And holding off on taking action... That you know could improve your business... My new video’s f...
The Proven Way to Make More Profit (Without Working More Hours)
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The key to making killer profits is to set targets... Figure out exactly what needs to happen to hit them... Then build a plan t...
The Systems I Used To Double my Profit (ft. John Anderson)
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most trades business owners wait too long to get systems… They know they need them... But they put off systemizing... Until the...
7 Deadly Cashflow Mistakes in Your Trades Business
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No money in the bank... Customers haven’t paid yet... Suppliers are breathing down your neck... Cash flow problems are real... B...
What You Need to Know About Systems
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever said “I really need systems in my business”...But then got swamped by work... And never got round to it... You’re not...
How to Get Your Team to Take Responsibility For Their Work
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the 5th time your team member’s called today... Claiming they “don’t know how to do it...” Asking you the question... Wa...
The Pricing Mistake 93% of Trades Business Owners Make
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I slapped 40% on my pricing... so why's there only 30% profit?” Not sure what the difference is between markup and margin? Most tra...
How to Build Systems (ft. David Jenyns)
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s video, I sit down with systems expert David Jenyns – author of SYSTEMology and a brand-new book called Systems Champion.  ...
Tracking Job Performance and Profitability
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
the silent profit killer that’s draining businesses every day. You won’t spot it in your P&L. It's not on the quote. &nbs...
How to deal with life & business challenges w/ Josh Komen
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My new video is a little different.it’s not about business tactics. It’s about grit, belief, and finding meaning when everything falls apart....
The Systems & Processes you need to Improve Efficiency
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does your business fall apart when you’re not around? Do your guys ask the same questions over and over? Feel like you’re constantly fix...
From $2 Million in Debt to 3 Million in Profit: A Trades Business Owners Story
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve went from seriously considering shutting down his steel erection company... To leading nearly 200 staff across projects in Texas, Louisiana...
How to use ChatGPT For Your Business
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could hire an employee who always did what you asked without question? They remember everything you’ve ever told them. &...
Building a Basic Job Handover System
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When job handovers are done badly... Passing on one stage of the job to the next feels like that classic Spider-Man meme.... Everyone’s po...
How to Invest Successfully as a Business Owner
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is what really buzzes me out as a business owner...The best return on investment you can get, bang for buck, is from your business. My lates...
How to Survive and Thrive in Tough Times
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The economy’s been all over the show lately, right? A lot of trades businesses are feeling it. Jobs are drying up. Client...
How to Step Back Without Stepping Away
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For your business to grow, You’re going to need managers. Maybe you’re not quite there yet – but you know it’s coming. Maybe yo...
How to Tell If Your Employee has given up
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had a good worker suddenly go cold on you? They used to be solid... Showed up, worked hard, got the job done. Bu...
How to Manage Gen Z Employees
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you were an apprentice, you did what you were told... You listened... You worked hard... And you were grateful f...
The Real Reason You're Not Growing (You’re Not Special)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys don’t fill out job cards because... We can’t charge that much because... It’s impossible to find good workers bec...
How To Find Out What Your Team Really Thinks
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever hired a good worker…? Who started out all gung-ho…? But lately their output’s gone downhill? Perhaps your ...
How this Air Con Business Increased Its profit by $770K per/yr
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jake and Nassia thought the business was humming along nicely. Then—bang—3 of their guys quit the week before Christmas. That’s when t...
How to Charge More When You’re Flat Out (Without Losing Work)
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burst pipe at midnight? Power out before a big party? Heating’s died in the middle of winter? People will pay extra to get it f...
Why Your Leads Aren’t Converting (And How to Fix It)
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to lock in and book in more jobs, before your competitors can even get a price out... This episode is for you. WHAT YOU’LL GAI...
The Truth About Imposter Syndrome (And How to Beat It)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imposter Syndrome hits everyone... And it could be costing you big time. Stopping you from charging what you’re worth… Keeping you ...
Marketing Agencies: How to get the most from them
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring a marketing agency can feel like gambling. You put down your money... Hope for the best… And get... whatever you get. If...
Billionaire Mentor Shares How to take control of your business (and life)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I just chatted with James Schramko – business coach and author of Work Less, Make More. We discussed how lots of business owners get so consume...
The Danger of Blended Roles: How to Fix a Disorganized Team
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever tried hiring someone to juggle multiple tasks? Or maybe you’ve looked at your current team, and thought… “Who can take on more?”...
The Fastest, Cheapest Way to Lock in More Work
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forget newspaper ads, radio spots, or TV commercials. The better way to attract customers and book jobs today… Social Media. But here...
How to Build a Team That Grows Your Business
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You built your team so they could share the load... So you wouldn’t have to handle everything yourself... Right? But inst...
Kobe Bryant's Mindset Coach on How to Win Business
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He led the LA Lakers to 5 NBA championships. But at one point in his care...
How Systems Lead to Bigger Profits w/ Steven Graham
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a workaholic? Steve was. He had so little time that he skipped eating meals. All he ate was an apple a day... But si...
How to Set Your Business to be Sold
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your business really worth? If you tried to sell today, what could you get for it? A lot of business owners have a dollar fig...
How To Keep Your Best Workers & Improve Communication
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a business owner, you know it’s important to keep your team happy... When you offer a good place to work, and your guys enjoy their jo...
Systems Expert Mike Michalowicz: How to Run Your Business Like Clockwork
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get your own copy of 'Clockwork' by Mike Michalowicz here 👉 https://mikemichalowicz.com/clockwork/Heard of ‘9 to 5 Syndrome’?Most people work ...
From Burnout to Balance: An Electrician’s Success Story
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s the thing: you don’t have to do it all yourself. Mitch Janusz was in the same boat... Now Mitch is far less str...
3 Steps to a better business in 2025
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The reason most people don’t achieve their goals isn't for a lack of commitment... they just don’t have the right systems to get there. WHAT ...
How to make a business plan in 2025
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The reason most people don’t achieve their goals isn't for a lack of commitment... they just don’t have the right systems to get there.  ...
Why 2025 is Make or Break in the Construction Industry
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Pr...
How to Manage Cashflow During Shutdowns
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is a Christmas shutdown really worth it?When you’re knackered from a massive year, it sounds like a good idea... But have you fully thought it ...
How To Make An Unprofitable Business Worth Millions
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I was going broke... Working massive hours... Feeling completely lost... And seriously considering throwing in the towel......
How to Build a Business That Runs Without You
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine making million-dollar profits with your business, It might seem out of reach... But the most successful business owners are just like the...
How To Improve Your Business Using This simple process
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to improve your business you’ve got to use this system. My latest training session explains what it is and how to use it. WHAT...
How to Make Each Employee More Profitable with Labor Utilization
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I just recorded a new training session on Getting More Out of Your Team where I find out how to add $10K+ profit per trades-person for no extra e...
6 Steps to Improve Cashflow
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: The #1 cash flow mistake trades businesses make - and how to fix it The bullet...
Why Your Employees Make So Many Mistakes
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Manage frustration without losing your cool Spend less time training but still get g...
7 Ways to Guarantee Business Failure
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Manage frustration without losing your cool Spend less time training but still get g...
US Election: What Does It Mean To The Trades Industry?
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to build your own economy (instead of worrying about the global economy) H...
How to Break the Cycle of Endless Work In Your Business
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to carve out your niche Where to find the solution to every problem Why investing in infrastructure will get you where you want to go&nb...
How to Build a Strong Reputation and Stand Out
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Become the go-to guy in your community Avoid price wars and compete on value instead...
How Bad Situations Build Stronger Businesses
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Simple steps you can take to improve any situation The key to stop making the same m...
How Systems Saved This Electricians Buisness
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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What to Do When Your Business Stalls
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private commu...
3 Attitudes That Will Keep You Poor and Unhappy
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know someone who’s a bit of a downer… He complains constantly… Vents his frustrations to anyone who’ll listen…&...
How to Price for Profit (most get this wrong)
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 margin...
Does Hiring Ever Get Easier?
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s fricken annoying. You’ve got so much work your team can’t keep up... Watching those jobs slip away hurts... &nbs...
Where Should I Do My Marketing?
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been waiting by the phone for weeks, But word of mouth’s not bringing in any new work… You’ve scrambled to keep y...
How to Win More Big Jobs
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re really honest, Do you sometimes look around… At your mates’, or competitors’ businesses… And wish you had big...
How to Overcome the Fear of Growth
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all seen it, right? Some dude gets cocky when things start going well for his business. Thinking he’s destined to be a millionaire, he ...
No Cost Ways To Book Jobs (without being a marketing expert)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you worried about the gaps coming up in your calendar? It’s bloody stressful when you’re about to run out of work. You don’t want ...
How to Deal with Unhappy Customers
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all had those shitty phone calls, right Name?When they hang up, you feel bloody awful. The customer called, unhappy with the job. Yo...
What Is A Fair Market Salary? (And Why You Need It)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you pay yourself a salary? How about a fair market salary? Maybe you’re not quite sure what that is? Many trades and c...
How Your Friends Impact Your Business Success
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1954, Roger Bannister ran a mile in under 4 minutes. Before him, nobody thought that was possible. Today, more than a thousand runners ha...
How to Win Work from Builders & General Contractors w/ Adam Ballinger
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Builders & General Contractors are tricky, right? They can be super unorganized, which can mess you around and kill your profits....
How to Maintain Your Marriage as a Business Owner
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get to the end of a long week and think to yourself...“What’s the point of it all?” Despite working 50+ hours, you’re still l...
This Hiring Mistake Could Hurt Your Business
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"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...
What To Do With Family & Friend Discounts
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Family & Friend Discounts. There’s something about it that makes us feel good. Especially when we use the skills our business of...
Why Your Business Feels Bottlenecked
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have issues in your business but just haven’t had the time to fix them? Let's say your system for tracking your numbers. You know i...
How To Win Large Jobs or Projects
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one thing I miss from my days as an employee, it's the certainty. Getting home at the same time every day and being able to en...
How Much Should You Pay A Tradesman?
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much should you pay your employees? It’s not actually all that complicated. But let’s get one thing clear. There is no golden n...
How To Stop Rollercoaster Income
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your work flow up and down? One month it feels like you’re two employees short and the next it feels like you have too many. Phil &...
Show Me Your Calendar, I’ll Show You Your Problems
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a 10 hour shift on the tools you come home for some quality family time. For about 90 minutes... You then head to the desktop to finis...
The Ultimate Guide For Managing Tradespeople
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you HATE when employees make avoidable mistakes? Nobody’s perfect but employees can take a profitable job and screw it up big time. Mis...
The Plumber Who Turned His Life Around - Curtis Hancock
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve just finished an excruciating 12-hour day on the tools. It seems that every day for the last year or so has been like this. A...