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The Profitable Tradie Podcast

The Profitable Tradie Podcast

Tony Fraser-Jones 200 Episodes Aug 5, 2026

A podcast for trades business owners covering practical strategies to increase profits, reduce hours, and manage common challenges like hiring, cash flow, pricing, and equipment decisions. Hosts Tony Fraser-Jones and Phil Smith share straight-shooting advice and interview successful multimillion-dollar trades business owners. The focus is on helping plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, and similar professionals build a smoother, more profitable business.

Episodes

He Thought He Was Having a Stroke, It Was His Business | Steve Vega Ep. 237
He Thought He Was Having a Stroke, It Was His Business | Steve Vega Ep. 237 Aug 5, 2026 49:21 What happens when a successful trades business owner pushes so hard that his own business nearly destroys his health? In this episode of the Profitable Tradie Podcast, Steve Vega shares how 63-hour work weeks, chronic underpricing, and poor systems left him burned out before transforming his plumbing business into a $1M+ company. If you're a plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing, or home service bus
How To Be Firm, Not Nice (Quit being a pushover)
How To Be Firm, Not Nice (Quit being a pushover) Jul 29, 2026 26:01 You’re hard working...You’re dedicated...And you care a lot...All great qualities in a trades business owner.But there's one trait – which is super common – that could quietly cost you thousands, create team problems, and leave you burnt out.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:The surprising habit that's quietly draining your profit (most owners never spot it)Why trying to keep ever
7 Numbers Every Profitable Business Owner Needs to Track
7 Numbers Every Profitable Business Owner Needs to Track Jul 22, 2026 23:01 You know how much money came into the bank last month...But do you know how many leads you got?Your conversion rate?Or how much you’re still waiting to be paid?Most trades business owners have no idea.They’re not tracking much.But the owners killing it out there are tracking 7 key numbers.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:The 7 numbers that tell you if your business is actually ma
Top 10 Uses for AI in your Trades Business(Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, or Similar)
Top 10 Uses for AI in your Trades Business(Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, or Similar) Jul 15, 2026 26:26 “What’s one cool thing you’re using AI for?”I asked 1,200 trades business owners that question...A few of the answers genuinely caught me off guard.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:How to create dashboards that track your most important business numbers automaticallyHow trades business owners are creating custom software and apps without knowing how to codeHow to get AI to analyz
From Bankrupt to Making $750k Per Month (ft. James Martell) | Ep. 233
From Bankrupt to Making $750k Per Month (ft. James Martell) | Ep. 233 Jul 8, 2026 54:43 Three contractors went bust in the same year.James Martell lost a heap of work overnight,He was also left with a pile of unpaid invoices...With no way of getting that money back.The cash flow crisis got so bad it eventually pushed him into bankruptcy too.Most trades business owners would've thrown in the towel.But James didn't.Today, he’s got 60 staff, does over $7M a year in revenue, and is on tr
How To Use Your Numbers To Grow Your Business
How To Use Your Numbers To Grow Your Business Jul 1, 2026 31:09 Think your trades business is doing well just because you feel busy? Think again.On today’s episode, we break down the dangerous trap of running your business on emotions rather than hard facts. We reveal why mistaking baseline activity for actual progress is a fast track to stress and explain how consistently tracking your financial numbers is the ultimate key to unlocking predictable growth and
How to Double Your Conversion Rate on Jobs
How to Double Your Conversion Rate on Jobs Jun 24, 2026 25:46 The fastest way to win more jobs has nothing to do with more leads, better marketing, or having the lowest prices.It's much simpler.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:Find out:The reason customers choose slower, less qualified competitors over youWhy being first matters more than having the cheapest priceThe simple habit that helps some trades businesses win twice as many jobsLINKS
The Secret to a High Performing Team
The Secret to a High Performing Team Jun 17, 2026 29:05 If you want a simple system that:Keeps your guys switched on and working hardStops small problems blowing up into big onesGets your team finishing what they start, taking pride in their work, and sticking around long-termI recorded this episode to get your team working like rock-stars!WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:Maximize team performanceStop small problems blowing up into bi
The 4 Types of Jobs That Are Killing Your Profitability
The 4 Types of Jobs That Are Killing Your Profitability Jun 10, 2026 26:34 There are 4 types of jobs successful trades businesses avoid like the plague.They’re happy to let everyone else take them.Along with the stress, chaos, and weak margins.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:The 4 types of jobs quietly killing your profitWhy “busy” work is keeping you brokeHow profitable trades businesses decide which jobs to say no toLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: C
Contractor Doubles His Business While Working Less (here's his secret)
Contractor Doubles His Business While Working Less (here's his secret) Jun 3, 2026 32:18 Nathan would cry in his truck every day.The stress of running his business was just too much.He was stuck on the tools, chasing work...Wrangling staff, stressing over cash flow...And struggling to keep everything together at home.Now?He’s gone from $30K-$45K a month to $80K-$100K a month.His team’s grown from 4 guys to 10.And he finally has time to be there for his wife and kids.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN F
How To Hire A+ Workers In 2026
How To Hire A+ Workers In 2026 May 27, 2026 27:16 If you want to hire good workers... But the best ones are already taken…If your job listings are online... But only attract timewasters and no-shows...If you know your business could be doing better... But your current team’s holding it back…Listen to this.WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST:The biggest hiring mistake that keeps you stuck with average workersThe real reason your bes
The Secret Behind Every Successful Business
The Secret Behind Every Successful Business May 20, 2026 25:04 Did you know 70% of your business success comes down to one thing...It’s not better marketing...Or better systems...It’s definitely not working harder.But if you get it wrong…You stay the bottleneck...You carry the load...LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your businessSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelGet a copy of the Profitable Tradi

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