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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