FREE RESOURCES
A profitable business starts with a rock-solid foundation. Lifestyle Tradie creates free resources designed to help trade business owners build a strong foundation. From eBooks and how-to guides to templates, flowcharts and instructional videos, these free resources are for tradies looking to start up, scale up or sell up — and be profitable. Sound like you?
Developed by Andy and Angela Smith, founders of Lifestyle Tradie, who owned and operated Dr. DRiP Plumbing for over 20 years, the resources provide proven step-by-step strategies you can apply in your own trade business for immediate and sustainable results. By leaning on the expertise captured in Lifestyle Tradie’s free resources, you can get started on making more profit today!
THE ART OF REFLECTING
Why is it so many of us Trade business owners work with a ‘head down, bum up’ approach… with no time to stop and reflect on how far we’ve come? The Art of REFLECTION is not just some ‘wanky’ activity.
THE ABCD CUSTOMER MIX
Do you want to increase your profit and reduce your stress levels when it comes to dealing with problem customers? In The ABCD Customer Mix, you will discover how to do this by ranking each of your customers from A through to D.
WORKING WITH YOUR LIFE PARTNER
People may call you crazy for working alongside your partner. It is hard enough maintaining a healthy relationship when you live separate lives, let alone when you are in each other’s back pockets 24/7! In this guide, discover how to work together in harmony and kick goals.
SPREAD RISK IN YOUR TRADE BUSINESS
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that the only thing that’s certain, is change. Changes in the business environment, laws, economy, both globally and locally, can cause shockwaves within your trade business. In this guide, discover how to prepare for, and survive, anything!
YOUR GUIDE TO FINDING A GREAT ACCOUNTANT
Do you know the right questions to ask when acquiring a great accountant? Understanding your financial health is critical to your business’ success and wellbeing. In this guide, find the accountant audit and accountant questions to make the right decisions for your business.
HOW TO GROW YOUR TRADE BUSINESS TEAM
Growing your trade business can feel like a circus balancing act. Discover how to make your business decisions based on facts and critical thinking, to grow your tradie team the smart way.
BREAK-EVEN ANALYSIS GUIDE FOR TRADIES
We’re in the eye of a health and economic crisis like never before. Who knows when it’s going to end? What will your customers think of you and your trade business when it’s over? More importantly, what’s your plan to get through all this? You could be losing money and not even know it.
KPI’S FOR YOUR TEAM
Are your tradies making you money? If your business’s goal is to reach your break-even point and get into the profit zone, you’ll want to use key performance indicators (KPIs) to better understand whether your tradies are on track or veering off route. Where’s the best place to start?