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Construction industry marketing and business tips on how to build, grow and scale your trades or construction business. Business coaching for tradesmen and tradeswomen like plumbers, electricians, plasterers, joiners, roofers and building contractors: Marketing tips for tradesmen How to generate leads in a trades construction business How to make profit in a trades business How to systemise a trades business How to grow a plumbing or electrical business How to grow a construction company How to create a positive mindset Hosted by Craig Wilkinson founder of Trades Freedom Club
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Working ridiculous hours, dealing with problems and wondering why your trades business isn’t giving you freedom? For years, I thought success meant working harder. When things went wrong, I worked longer, took on more jobs and did everything myself. The truth? I was a busy fool. That mindset damaged my business, health and relationships, nearly costing me everything. I realised I couldn’t change the business until I changed myself. In this episode, I reveal the seven mindset shifts every trades business owner needs to achieve lasting success. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Uncover 7 hidden mindset traps sabotaging your business and personal success. Discover how to destroy fear and limiting beliefs before they destroy your business. Learn why your comfort zone is your greatest danger and how to break free from it. What successful owners sacrifice without damaging their health, family or freedom. Master 3 forces behind unstoppable growth : responsibility, discipline and resilience. If your growth has stalled and nothing you’ve tried is moving you forward, you need to listen to this episode. BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
If I had to start a trades business today from scratch… I’d build it to give me profitable leads on day one Create me high net profits on day one Protect my time from day one, so I don’t become that ultimate busy fool. There are four areas of business I’d invest in immediately. Why? Because I’m not building a business to trap myself inside it… I’m building one that gives me time and financial freedom from the start. Even if you have an established business you could do this, if you know what the four areas are. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Uncover what real time and financial freedom means to you. It’s not what you expect Discover the 4 step formula that will immediately make you more money and save time Learn how to save a decade of unnecessary graft, sweat and tears 10 mini strategies to scale your business and build a team from day one How to escape the Busy Fool Stage and move straight to the Freedom Stage If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or fed up, this episode is the key you’ve been working so hard to find. LISTEN NOW! BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
Getting off the tools sounds simple. Employ a few tradespeople, hand over the jobs and spend your time running the business instead. But it rarely works like that. Without the right systems, people and processes in place, jobs get missed, standards drop, customers complain and everything quickly turns into chaos. Then, before you know it, you’re back on the tools trying to fix the mess yourself. I know because I made these mistakes in my own construction business. That’s why I recorded this podcast episode. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: The 7 crucial areas you must implement before you can confidently step away from the tools The 3 biggest reasons most trades business owners remain trapped on the tools The only 2 reasons you should employ a team and how to find the right tradespeople The three software systems that will help your business run smoothly without everything relying on you How to generate enough work to keep your team busy, cover their wages and protect your margins You won’t get off the tools permanently by simply working harder or employing more people. You need to build a business that can operate without you being involved in every single job. Listen to the episode NOW and discover the seven areas you need to start implementing. BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
Are you spending your evenings catching up on quotes, invoices and paperwork? Are you sacrificing weekends and family time because there never seems to be enough time to get everything done? When your business constantly depends on you, it can feel impossible to step away without everything grinding to a halt. In this episode, I share five powerful time-management strategies that will help you regain control, reduce the pressure and create more time for the things that matter outside of work. These are the same principles that helped me go from being an exhausted joiner working up to 90 hours a week to running four businesses, working three days a week and finally achieving genuine time freedom. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Uncover the deadly LVT time mistakes killing your motivation and burning you out Discover how to work just 3 days a week but earn more money than working 6 days Steal our proven 5-step strategy to get your time, hobbies and life back Learn how to get more organised, more productive and more profitable How to systemise your business and get your team running your jobs LISTEN NOW and get your valuable time back. BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
I've just completed Ant Middleton’s Special Forces Training Camp alongside 30 members of the Trades Freedom Club. From start to finish, we were pushed mentally, physically and emotionally to our absolute limits. This interview was recorded just two hours after we'd jumped from a Special Forces boat into an ice-cold lake and endured one of the toughest experiences of our lives. We discuss leadership, accountability, resilience, mental toughness and the mindset required to perform under pressure when quitting feels like the easiest option. This is a raw and honest conversation recorded while the pain was still fresh, the emotions were still high and the lessons were still sinking in. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Discover how pushing past pain and fear unlocks your true potential. Learn to lead with calm, clarity and confidence under extreme pressure. Steal the mindset and mental discipline of Special Forces operators. How to build emotional resilience when business chaos hits hard. Why true growth happens outside comfort zones and when you’re tested most. Listen now to get a behind-the-scenes look at the experience and find out how you can secure your place for September's camp . BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses Book your place on Ant Middleton's next special forces training camp Challenge The Wild events Check out Dan Searson and his teams events Healthier Hero’s Challenge The Wilds chosen charity
Have you ever thought… “I can’t do this anymore, I’ve had enough of all this stress and hassle and i’m ready to pack it all in” If so, you're not alone. Running your own business can sometimes grind you down and push you to the point where you consider throwing in the towel. In this raw and honest episode, I talk about the thoughts that many self employed trades business owners, including myself, have but rarely admit to anyone. The pressure, the stress, the self-doubt, the overwhelm, and those moments where quitting feels like the easiest option. I also share with you some of the lowest points in my life and business to help you realise it’s not just you. We all go through the same cycle of stress. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Discover the 4 killer mistakes and experiences that brought me to my knees How I took a beating from a scaffolder that broke me and my confidence How I was ripped off for tens of thousands of pounds in my first year in business Why I broke down in tears, sobbing like a baby and had terrible dark thoughts How time, money and your relationships will turn you into an emotional wreck Listen to this episode now to hear some home truths that most people will never tell you about running your own business. BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
Nobody talks about the breakdowns, the stress, the sleepless nights or the pressure of trying to keep a trades or construction business alive while pretending everything is fine. Social media has convinced us that your competitors are winning. Their shiny new vans, expensive offices and the fake “living the dream” posts are just hiding their own worry, debt and burnout.But the most dangerous part is you look at their so-called success and start to compare your business and life to theirs. You start to believe you’re the only one failing and this ends up destroying your confidence and business. The truth is, most business owners are battling problems you never get to see. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Uncover the deadly self sabotage that’s holding you and your business back Discover why fake social media posts are destroying your confidence without knowing Learn the killer mistakes I made in growing my construction business The 3 areas of business and personal development to skyrocket your results Why you must have a positive circle of influence to get help and support from You’re not failing in anything. You need to give yourself a pat on the back for what you are achieving LISTEN NOW to take it all in. BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
If you're spending loads of time creating content and posting on social media every day, but still not generating enough leads, then this new podcast episode is a must-listen. In this episode, I break down one of the most powerful and overlooked marketing strategies that can help you generate more leads, build trust & authority and dominate your local area. I’m going to teach you exactly what an Evergreen Content Strategy is, where to use it, and the five types of evergreen content you should be creating right now to grow your business. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Uncover the real reasons why your old Attract Strategy is not working and never will Discover why it’s critical you become a Content Creator and Sales Person Learn what content to create that will immediately generate you leads and more sales The 5 types of Evergreen Content you must create now to build authority and trust Implement the 6 Step Evergreen Content Formula to save time and stress Stop creating the same crappy content as everyone else and learn how to create content once that will sell your products and services for years to come. LISTEN NOW BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
Does any of this sound like you? Have you been there… or are you living it right now? In the early days of building my joinery and construction business, cashflow was a constant battle. The money problems didn’t just affect the business, they brought anxiety, pressure , and stress , and caused no end of arguments at home that impacted my family. I remember the sleepless nights… lying there, staring at the ceiling, worrying about how I was going to pay wages, suppliers, and the VAT bill with nothing in the bank. But here’s the truth, turning your business into a cash-rich, profitable machine is far simpler than most people think. You can get out of debt, take back control, and massively increase your profits by implementing the 15 steps I break down in this episode. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Discover the 15 cashflow mistakes that are draining your money every single week Understand exactly why your cashflow is tight , profits are low and why debt keeps building Learn how to turn your business into a cash-rich company with consistent money in the bank Get clear on the 8 key numbers you must track to increase your net profit margins Learn how to price jobs properly so you stop losing money and start maximising profit If you have or are experiencing cash flow issues in your business I would strongly recommend that you listen to this TRAINING NOW BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
If you want to make more money, free up your time, and grow your trades business, it’s absolutely critical that you implement these 5 areas of business in the right order. Otherwise, you’ll stay stuck working 60 plus hours a week , chasing poor quality leads, struggling with cash flow, and constantly fixing problems your systems and team should be handling. In this episode, I break down the 5 fundamental areas you must get right to take back control, increase your profits, and finally build a business that gives you real time and financial freedom. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Discover the five most important business areas forming your backbone to scale Learn the exact order to build your business and avoid becoming busy Find the vital numbers in your business to immediately increase profit margins Uncover marketing strategies you’ve neglected that generate an avalanche of leads Learn to systemise, automate your business, and build a team that runs it Stop winging it and learn the formula to building and scaling a business the easy way….not the hard way. LISTEN NOW BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
Most trades businesses aren’t short of work… they’re just bad at attracting and converting it. You’re doing the same marketing as everyone else, so you’re getting the same results… Inconsistent leads, attracting time wasters and your quotes are being ghosted. One week you’re busy, the next it’s dead. In the episode I teach you how to create a powerful and proven Attract and Conversion strategy to attract pre-vetted leads and turn them into paying customers. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Uncover the 10 deadly mistakes you're making with your marketing content Discover the 20 new attract strategies that will generate an avalanche of leads Learn the mathematical formula to work out your conversion rate How and why you must build vetting forms to increase your conversions 10 school boy error mistakes you are making that's losing you work every day LISTEN NOW to generate more leads, win better jobs and get better customers BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
Are you still posting the same type of social media content you were a few years ago and wondering why nothing’s happening? The truth is, social media has completely changed and if you’ve not implemented AI into your strategy, you’re already behind. Right now, businesses using AI, video, and personal branding are dominating attention, generating more enquiries, and winning more work. In this episode, I break down exactly what’s changed, what’s killing your reach, and how you can start turning your social media into a consistent lead-generating machine. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Uncover the deadly changes that are killing your algorithm and engagement Discover the 5 drastic changes that have changed the social media landscape Learn the 7 AI strategies you must implement now to dominate on social media Which 5 areas of social media you need to rapidly change before it’s too late How your customers behaviour and attention span has changed on social media LISTEN NOW before your competitors steal my strategies and dominate….leaving you playing catch up. BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
Are you putting the graft into your business, working long, hard hours, but still feel like you’re getting nowhere? You’re busy, flat out, constantly on the go, but your time is never your own and the profit isn’t where it should be. Some months you’re even struggling to cover overheads, wages, and pay yourself. And on top of that, your team and customers seem to think they are running the show. That’s not a business, that’s chaos and it all comes down to 3 key relationships that I teach you in this episode. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Uncover the 15 mistakes you’ve allowed to let in that are destroying your business Learn 5 steps to win back your time and become more productive and organised Discover why you are making little to no money and how to immediately fix it How to take back control of your time and relationships with customers and team Stop acting like a boss, start leading, and build a team that trusts you If your business is controlling you, your time and your finances, this episode will help you to regain full control. LISTEN NOW! BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
Every other day, trades business owners tell me they need more leads fast. But here’s the truth: marketing isn’t a magic wand or quick fix. If it were, everyone would be doing it. The real problem is most businesses are missing 3 critical foundations , and without them, you’ll stay stuck in that feast-and-famine cycle. One week you’re busy, the next you’re stressing about running out of work. In this episode, I break down exactly what those 3 foundations are and the strategy you need to put them in place quickly to start generating consistent, profitable leads. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Uncover the mistakes you are making that are stopping you from getting leads Discover the 3 step formula to skyrocket quality enquiries Learn the critical foundations to building your entire marketing strategy Why your branding, target market and your content messaging matter the most Find out what actions you need to take to get consistent vetted leads Stop winging it with your marketing. Simply LISTEN NOW and implement what I share in this episode. BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
Did you know there are three brutal stages to building and growing a trades business? And if you’re stuck in stage one, or worse, stage two, you’ll stay a busy fool and never achieve time or financial freedom. If you’re working long hours and still stuck on the tools, making little profit and do not have the right systems and team to grow… you need to listen to this episode now. By implementing what I teach you, you will save yourself years of stress, pain and frustration. Only by working on stage three will you become time and financially free. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Uncover the 2 deadly stages that are killing your business and stressing you out Discover the 5 vital mistakes you will be making in stage 1 cause feast or famine Learn the 5 devastating mistakes your are making in stage 2 that kill profit and time The 10 powerful strategies to take back control of your business, time and money Find out what stage 3 is and how this will help you achieve time and financial freedom If you feel like you are banging your head against a brick wall and your business is not giving you and your family what you deserve >> LISTEN NOW<< BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
Too many hardworking tradesmen and women are putting in ridiculous hours but still struggling financially. If you’ve ever felt the pressure of negative cash flow, lost money on jobs, been the last person to get paid in your own business or even used your VAT or tax money just to stay afloat, you’ll know how stressful it can become. In this episode I reveal 5 practical ways to increase your profit margins, make more money and turn a negative cash flow situation into a positive one. If you want to relieve the financial pressure and start running a profitable business, this episode is for you. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Uncover the 5 deadly cash flow mistakes that keep you awake at night Discover which services make you profit and which ones need sacking off Learn the 6 critical numbers to make more profit and ease cash flow problems How to price jobs correctly and work out your gross and net profit margins Find out how to set your payment terms allowing you to create positive cash flow If you are struggling financially or need to make more money this episode will kick start your journey to financial freedom. LISTEN NOW! BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
If you’re sending quotes and hearing nothing back, or losing work to someone who’s “cheaper,” this episode will open your eyes. The problem usually isn’t your price, it’s your quoting process. Most trades businesses are sending basic, amateur-looking quotes that fail to build trust or emotionally connect with the customer. In this episode I explain why your quotation is actually a sales document and reveal the 13-step structure that high-performing trades businesses use to win more work . I also share powerful software tools and a smarter sales process designed to increase your conversion rates and help you secure more jobs. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Uncover the deadly amateur style quotes that are killing your conversion rates Discover the 7 best quoting software tools trades businesses use to win more jobs Learn how creating quotes using 13 psychological triggers that make customers say yes How video walkthroughs of your quotes help customers choose you over competitors The best software to record video quotes and how to embed them in emails and texts If you want to win more of the work you are quoting listen to this episode BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
Are you exhausted from long days, late nights and weekends swallowed by paperwork, pricing and quoting? In this episode, I break down the exact four-step strategy that transformed my life from working ninety-hour weeks on the tools to running a systemised, automated business that gives me my time back. You’ll learn how to regain control of your diary, reduce stress and burnout and build a business that works without consuming every hour you have. These proven principles have already helped thousands of tradespeople become more productive, more efficient and far more profitable; without sacrificing their health, family, or freedom forever. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Uncover the real reason why you are working long hours and how to fix it Discover the 4 step formula that will give you your time and life back How niching down on a few profitable services is the key to winning back time Learn what systems and software you need to get your business running like clockwork Find out how to get rid of time drains and time bandits that are stealing your time If you want to get your relationships, hobbies and time back whilst growing your business profits LISTEN NOW BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the same conversation with tradespeople who tell me they are getting overwhelmed, have no clarity and not enough direction. Not knowing where to start, too much noise and too many ideas. And here’s the truth. Most tradesmen don’t need more information. They need the right information, in the right order, at the right time. In this episode I’m pressing pause on the noise and giving you a proper reset. This is about foundations. Clarity. Structure. And focusing on what actually moves your business forward, no matter where you’re at right now. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Uncover the 5 most common areas most trades are really struggling with Discover the 10 strategies to remove the pressure and replace it with clarity Learn why mindset and personal development is the key to unlock your growth Uncover why marketing, systems, finances and building your team are critical Find out how to stop those plates from spinning and gain ultimate focus If your business feels messy, overwhelming, or harder than it should, make sure you listen to this episode. It could save you months, if not years, of frustration. LISTEN NOW! BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses
How many unpaid hours have you wasted driving around pricing jobs that never go ahead? Evenings gone. Weekends lost. Quotes sent… then silence and ghosted. Who is paying for all that time you have invested to get nothing back? Many trades have now started charging for quotes to cover their time. But will this work for you in your business and if so how and where do you start? In this episode I teach the 8 crucial steps you must follow to charge for quotes without killing your conversion rate . Get this framework right and charging for quotes becomes a competitive advantage, not a risk. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1. Discover the 8 step framework to charge for quotes, winning more work not less 2. Uncover the new sales process you must undertake to make this work 3. Stop creating boring quotes and start to create sexy brochure quotes 4. Why you must use Loom to present video walkthroughs of your quotes 5. Steal my bonus and FOMO closing technique to win more profitable jobs If you value your time and want better customers, this episode is essential listening. LISTEN NOW! BECOME A MEMBER: Join our Growth Club and get instant access to live marketing training, business coaching, courses and a thriving community of professional trades. Guaranteed to help you to achieve time and financial freedom. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our free and thriving Facebook group and community APPLY TO JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE: Apply to join our 12-month business and marketing coaching programme LeadZilla - Marketing and Sales Software: Start your 14 day free trial now ServiceM8 - Job Management Software: Start your extended 28 day free trial and bonuses WHO WE HELP AND SUPPORT At the Trades Freedom Club, we help tradesmen and tradeswomen such as Plumbers, Heating Engineers, Electricians, Renewable Energy, Plasterers, Builders, Joiners, Roofers, Flooring, HVAC, Glazing, Scaffolders, CCTV, Security companies and Sub Contractors to build, grow and scale their trades or construction businesses.
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