Profit First For Tradies

Growing a successful trades business isn’t about you being the best on the tools. It’s about how you Profit, Plan, Prepare and Prosper, so you can create a business that supports you and your family. This is the podcast for tradies who are ready to transform their business from a cash-eating monster to a money-making machine.

Profit First For Tradies is a business podcast hosted by Katie Crismale-Marshall, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Katie Crismale-Marshall hosts Profit First For Tradies, a business show with 78 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  Builders 2: Why Busy Builders Still Don’t Know If Their Jobs Are Profitable

  Jan 12, 202610 minS3

  <p>Most builders don’t have a money problem. What they have is a visibility problem. When your financial systems aren’t connected, decisions get delayed, stress piles up, and you’re left guessing whether jobs are actually making money or just keeping the lights on.</p><p>In this episode, Katie breaks down how connecting your job management system with Xero and Dext gives you real-time clarity without adding more admin to your plate. This is about seeing issues before they become blowouts, tightening up your quoting using real data, and finally running your business with confidence instead of consta...

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  Episode #1

  Builders 01: Fix Your Job Tracking and Cash Flow Gets Easier

  Jan 6, 20269 minS3

  <p>Here’s the simplest financial upgrade most builders still haven’t made.</p><p>If you’re running a building or trades business and constantly feel behind on cash flow, this episode cuts through the noise and gets practical - fast. It breaks down why so many business owners end up stressed, overworked, and financially reactive, not because they’re bad operators, but because they don’t have the right financial information at the right time.</p><p>You’ll learn how a simple, connected financial system can replace guesswork with clarity. Instead of back-costing jobs after the damage is done, thi...

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  Episode #8

  08: The 15-Minute Money Reset Every Tradie Needs Right Now

  Dec 29, 20256 minS3

  <p>If you’re tired, flat out, and quietly hoping the numbers can wait until January then this episode is for you.</p><p>End of year is where a lot of tradies fall off financially, not because they don’t care, but because they’re exhausted. The problem is, waiting almost always creates a harder January than necessary.</p><p>In this episode, Katie brings things back to basics. No catch-up marathons. No perfection. Just a short, realistic reset that keeps you connected to your money so it can support you instead of stressing you out.</p><br><p>This i...

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  Episode #7

  07: Your Christmas Cash Flow Game Plan For a Strong Start to January

  Dec 22, 20257 minS3

  <p>Imagine stepping into January already knowing what you owe, what’s coming in, and what needs to happen next. Let’s make that happen.</p><p>In this episode, Katie walks you through simple, practical steps to take right now to smooth out your finances so the break feels like a break, not a cash-flow crisis. You’ll learn how to get complete visibility over your upcoming bills, prepare for team holiday pay, tidy up your bookkeeping, and step into January with clarity instead of stress. </p><p>No overwhelm. No complicated spreadsheets. Just clear, doable actions that protect your p...

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  Episode #6

  06: Break the Christmas Cash Crunch Cycle and Start the Year with Money in the Bank

  Dec 15, 20255 minS3

  <p>Dreading a broke January? You can change that before Christmas.</p><p>If the first few months of every year feel like one long cashflow hangover, this episode will feel like a deep breath. You will learn a simple three step plan to get your cash in your bank account before Christmas and stop dragging unpaid invoices into January, February, and March. </p><p>You will see exactly how to shorten the gap between finishing a job and getting paid, how to chase overdue invoices without feeling pushy, and how to reset your systems so the new year starts...

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