Episode Details
Back to Episodes
He Sold His Trade Business... Here's Why It Was Worth Buying | Off The Job Podcast Overtime Episode 89
Description
What actually makes a trade business valuable?
This week, Pete and Keiran dive into the conversations every self-employed tradesperson ends up having—from building a loyal customer base and winning repeat work to quoting jobs, marking up materials and planning for the future of your business. If you're a plumber, gas engineer, electrician, builder, carpenter or any other tradesperson running your own business, there's plenty to take away from this one.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- Why repeat customers are the biggest asset in a trade business
- How service reminders can help keep your diary full
- Should you charge for quotes or provide estimates?
- How much should you really mark up materials?
- The difference between building a job... and building a business
- Preparing your trade business for the future
- Real trade stories and comments from the Off The Job community
- Boiler servicing, plumbing chat and plenty of honest opinions from Pete and Keiran
The lads also discuss why so many tradespeople spend their careers chasing the next job instead of creating a business with long-term value, inspired by the recent conversation with Richard from London Basement Pumps about building a business that's worth selling.
👇 Join the conversation:
Do you charge for quotes? What's your markup on materials? And what's one thing you've done that's brought you more repeat customers?
🎁 EXCLUSIVE PODCAST OFFER
Get 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!
Use code: POD30 at checkout
📲 Download the Gas Certificate App now
https://onelink.to/hbv69u
⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead.
🔗 Follow us on Socials
📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offthejobpodcastuk
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthejobpodcastuk