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The Profitable Tradie Podcast

Tony Fraser-Jones
Business Growth
Work-Life Balance
Cash Flow
Profitability
Trades Business
Leadership
Marketing
Hiring
Hiring Practices
Pricing Strategies
Personal Development
Team Management
Fear Of Failure
Million Dollar Tradie Program
Time Management
Fair Market Salary
Goal Setting
Imposter Syndrome
Stress Management
Cash Flow Management

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 tack... more

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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... more

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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…

Li... more

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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...

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The best way to solve cash flow problems is to get more work and make more revenue.

True or false?

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

• Get paid faster (without the awkwardness)

• Control money in vs money out (quit guessing, quit... more

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Recent Guests

Nathan Alfred
Construction business owner, Cavite Construction
Cavite Construction
Episode: Contractor Doubles His Business While Working Less (here's his secret)
Mike Cunye
Owner of Bronson Johnson Seamless Eaves Troughs in Ottawa
Bronson Johnson Seamless Eaves Troughs
Episode: 42 Minutes of Wisdom From A Business Owner Who Nearly Threw In The Towel
Travis Bosse
Owner of Focus Aubrey, a successful electrical contractor
Focus Aubrey
Episode: How One Electrical Business Owner Turned Chaos Into Control
Danny Kerr
Expert in what makes businesses successful and host of the Contractor Evolution Podcast
Breakthrough Academy
Episode: The Playbook For A Successful Trades Business
Emma Freestone
Co-owner of Wardle Construction
Wardle Construction
Episode: How to Build a $6m Business That Runs on Autopilot (w/ Emma Freestone)
John Anderson
Founder of JAM Group and a member of the Million Dollar Tradie Coaching Group
JAM Group
Episode: The Systems I Used To Double my Profit (ft. John Anderson)
David Jenyns
Systems expert, author of Systemology and Systems Champion
Founder of Systemology
Episode: How to Build Systems (ft. David Jenyns)
Josh Komen
Elite athlete and cancer survivor
Episode: How to deal with life & business challenges w/ Josh Komen
Steve Thomas
CEO of FlexErect in Houston, Texas and a member of the Boardroom Coaching Group
FlexErect
Episode: From $2 Million in Debt to 3 Million in Profit: A Trades Business Owners Story

Hosts

Tony Fraser-Jones
Host of Profitable Tradie Podcast; focuses on leadership, hiring, and systems to scale trades businesses.
Phil Smith
Co-host emphasizing practical profitability, pricing discipline, and systematization for growth.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • Seriously good stuff!

    These guys dish up the good stuff each week and are uncannily on point with the issues of the day for business owners . I’ve learnt heaps from listening to this podcast over the years. Thanks to the profitable tradie team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phil Hack
    Australia2 years ago
  • Practical podcast for tradies

    I hav listened since the beginning and look forward to the podcast each Monday morning. Short and sweet, great information and lots of practical things we have taken away and implemented. Good work on creating a useful and practical podcast for tradies Tony and Phil. 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Opcgftghj
    Australia4 years ago
  • My favourite business podcast

    I listen to a ridiculous amount of podcasts and this is my absolute favourite! I love that there’s so much value in every episode - it makes me excited to implement changes in my own business. The fact that they are mostly around the 30 minute mark is also brilliant as they’re not too long. I often end up listening to an episode more than once as there’s so much good stuff in them. In short I can highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Berrieboo
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • So much gold in this show

    Worth the 30 or so minutes of your time to listen to these shows. Really valuable content and I always take something away even if I listen to certain ones more than once…. Now to just go and implement and stop being fearful 😀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amegrace
    New Zealand4 years ago

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Listeners regularly praise practical, actionable takeaways and brief episodes that fit busy schedules.
Audience notes the value of real-world examples from other trades businesses.
Fans describe the content as a reliable resource for improving profitability and team leadership.

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Contractor Doubles His Business While Working Less (here's his secret)
Q: Can you summarize the biggest cultural changes you implemented and why they mattered?
Introducing company policies, clear job descriptions, and leadership modeling created a framework that allowed employees to understand expectations, which in turn improved performance and retention.
Contractor Doubles His Business While Working Less (here's his secret)
Q: What role did cash flow discipline play in your transformation?
Establishing clear payment terms, offering quick-pay discounts, and communicating expectations with clients helped stabilize cash flow and reduce payroll stress.
Contractor Doubles His Business While Working Less (here's his secret)
Q: How did your daily routine change once you started prioritizing working on the business rather than in it?
He began delegating to an operations manager, allowing him to focus on growth activities like meeting with clients and estimating, which reduced on-tool hours and increased revenue potential.
Contractor Doubles His Business While Working Less (here's his secret)
Q: Nathan, what was the turning point that made you decide to join the coaching program?
A need for time and financial freedom combined with the realization that the coaching program offered tradie-specific strategies and concrete results, which aligned with what Nathan wanted for growth and balance.
How to Build a $6m Business That Runs on Autopilot (w/ Emma Freestone)
Q: What advice would you give to someone experiencing consistent hiring issues?
Emma asserts that the business owner must reflect on their processes and culture to identify the root of the issues.

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What is The Profitable Tradie Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, no-nonsense show for trades business owners looking to scale profitability while regaining time. Across episodes, the hosts emphasize building systems, hiring the right people, and moving from “doing the work” to designing the business. They blend frameworks, real-world examples, and leadership guidance with concrete tactics on pricing, cash flow, and customer management, often drawing on experiences from multi-crew trades firms. Notable strengths include Toyota-inspired governance ideas, actionable playbooks, and a consistent focus on sustainable growth rather than quick fixes, making it valuable for owners aiming to run leaner, more profitable operations without losing control of their lives.

A standout element is the emphas... more

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7. David Jenyns
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