Overview

Welcome back to Built for the Trades! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late—how poor leadership silently drains your trades business. From high turnover to missed opportunities and a damaged reputation, weak leadership costs more than money—it costs you your people, your productivity, and your future growth. If you're ready to stop babysitting your business and start leading it, this one's for you.

Discussions

1. Poor Leadership = High Turnover
When your team feels unsupported or unclear, they don’t just get frustrated—they leave. And often, it's your best people walking out the door.

2. Missed Opportunities & Low Productivity
Weak leadership leads to indecision, rework, and wasted time—all of which silently kill your profits and momentum.

3. Damage to Your Reputation
Poor leadership on the inside will eventually show up on the outside—in your reviews, your customer experience, and your growth.

Let today’s message serve as a wake-up call: poor leadership has a cost you can’t afford. But the good news? It’s never too late to turn it around. Your challenge this week—just pick one leadership habit to improve. Whether it’s listening better, clarifying expectations, or showing appreciation—take that step. Because leadership isn’t a title—it’s a choice you make every day.

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Welcome back to Built for the Trades! In this episode, today, we're diving into what truly separates stagnant plumbing businesses from those that scale into wealth and long-term impact—and it has nothing to do with having more tools or trucks. It starts in the mind of the leader.

Discussions

1. Identify one person on your team who’s ready to take on more responsibility. Empower them. Invest in their growth. Give them a win.
2. Delegate one task you’re still holding onto that’s limiting your leadership potential. Don’t just hand it off—train someone to own it.
3. Reach out to one customer this week—not to sell, but simply to thank them. A 30-second call from the owner or leader can make a bigger impact than any discount.

Remember, great teams don’t build themselves. They’re developed by leaders who serve well, delegate smart, and lead by example. If this episode helped shift your mindset or gave you practical tools, do me a favor: like it, share it, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Until next time—keep leading strong, serving well, and building something that lasts.

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Welcome back to Built for the Trades! In this episode, we dive into one of the most challenging yet essential topics for business owners—raising prices without losing customers. As costs rise across the board, it’s crucial for service businesses to adjust their rates to stay profitable. But how do you make this transition without scaring off your loyal customers? We’ll discuss practical strategies, how to communicate effectively, and how to maintain your customer relationships while increasing your rates.

Discussions

• Why Raising Prices is Necessary: As costs continue to rise, it’s crucial to adjust your pricing to maintain profitability and ensure your business thrives long-term.

• Communicating Price Increases with Confidence: By clearly explaining the value behind the price change and offering advance notice, you can maintain trust while raising your rates.

• Gradual Adjustments and Customer Retention: Start with small price increases to help customers adjust and focus on retaining those who appreciate the quality of your

• service over the lowest price.

Raising prices isn’t just a matter of adjusting numbers on a spreadsheet—it’s about positioning your business for long-term growth and sustainability. Be transparent, stay confident in your value, and remember that some customers may leave, but they’re making room for better clients. For those ready to take the next step in leveling up their business, I encourage you to book a coaching session with me to dive deeper into growing a profitable service business.

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