Most trades undercharge without even realising it — not because they want to be cheap, but because they’ve never worked out their real day rate. In this video, I’ll show you the simple method for calculating your true costs so you can price jobs properly, earn what you should, and run a business that actually makes profit.
If you’ve ever wondered why you’re busy but not earning enough, this video will show you exactly where the problem starts.
Why most trades underprice without realising
How to calculate your actual overhead per day
The right number of working days to budget for
How to avoid the “guessing and hoping” quote strategy
The first steps to setting a proper, profitable day rate
This is the foundation every trades business needs — electricians, plumbers, builders, solar installers, decorators, and anyone quoting jobs.
To go deeper, the full lesson inside Trades Flow Academy includes:
The complete day-rate calculation walkthrough
The wage, profit, and reinvestment framework
The downloadable worksheet that does all the maths for you
Examples and templates you can use instantly
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Anyone in the trades who wants to:
Stop undercharging
Quote more confidently
Know their numbers properly
Make more profit without working more hours
Run a steady, predictable business
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Learn how to set up your Google Business Profile properly and start getting more work for free. Most trades either don’t claim their profile or only do the basics — which means they miss out on consistent, high-quality local leads.
In this video, I’ll show you:
How to set up your Business Profile the right way
What Google actually wants to see
How to add photos that boost your visibility
The simplest way to get more reviews
The exact message to send to customers
This is the system we’ve used to grow our electrical and solar business without spending a fortune on ads. If you do this properly, you’ll get more calls, more website visits, and more jobs — all free.
If you want the complete module, including automation messages, review follow-up templates, and the full optimisation framework, you can access everything inside Trades Flow Academy.
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Electricians, plumbers, builders, carpenters, decorators, and any trades business owner who wants:
More leads without ads
More Google reviews
Better ranking in the map pack
A consistent way to generate work all year round
Google Business Profile sign-up: https://www.google.com/business
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