learn how to become a

permanently profitable tradie with

Helping Tradie Business Owners To Eliminate Cash Flow Problems

learn how to become a

permanently profitable tradie

with

Helping Tradie Business Owners To Eliminate Cash Flow Problems

Join us on the Profit First for Tradies podcast, as we explore the struggles of paying bills and keeping cash flow flowing smoothly. I share my own experiences and how I found the solution to my financial struggles with the Profit First system.

Listen in as tradies share their stories and discuss strategies and tips for managing cash flow and achieving true profitability in your business.

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.

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Profit First for Tradies

Profit first for Tradies is a simple frame work to make your business permanently profitable.


If you struggle with managing your cash, wondering where all the money goes or are working long hour with not much to show for it then it is time to look at Profit First for Tradies and how it can transform your business from a cash eating monster to a money making machine.

If you are a trades business owner who’s sick

and tired of being sick and tired

Looking for a solution to solve your cash flow

issues

Ready to learn more about your money

management

Can help turn your business around.

S2 Episode 19 || How To Clean Up the Mess and Start Fresh

S2 Episode 19 || How To Clean Up the Mess and Start Fresh

December 16, 20242 min read
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Hustling hard and stressed about your numbers? You’re not alone — and here’s how to fix it.

As the year winds down, it’s time for an honest chat about the financial struggles that so many tradies face. If you’ve ever felt the sting of cash flow shortages despite working your butt off, this episode is your lifeline. 

With over 13 years in bookkeeping and seven years coaching tradies, Katie lays it all out — why financial stress happens, what you can do about it, and how to start the new year with your numbers in control. 

From untangling messy financial systems to bridging the gap between you and your accountant, this episode is packed with actionable insights for a better financial future.

In this episode of Profit First for Tradies, you’ll learn the following:

  • Financial struggles are more common than you think (00:02)

  • How messy systems are costing tradies time and money (01:47)

  • A 15-minute chat to transform your financial chaos into clarity (04:34)

  • Simple and efficient is the goal (05:45)

  • The renovation analogy (07:02)

  • Start the year right with Katie’s no-fluff plan to tackle financial stress (08:40)


You don’t have to keep living in financial overwhelm. Let’s make 2025 the year you take control of your numbers and finally see your hard work pay off. Don’t wait until it’s too late — start your journey to simple and efficient financial systems today!

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“The average repairs on a Xero file and on the financial systems when we have a look at them — 9.3 hours worth of cleanup repair work that my team needs to do on average.” - Katie Crismale-Marshall

“I say the words ‘simple and efficient’ 100 times in the space of probably 15 minutes. That is what we do — we want to make your financial systems simple and efficient. I do not want to spend any more time on my numbers than I need to, and that's the end goal when we work with clients.” - Katie Crismale-Marshall


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Katie Crismale-Marshall

She wrote the book Profit First for Tradies to help more business owners eliminate their cash flow problems, and become permanently profitable. Katie's on a mission to help tradies across Australia and the globe get control of their finances so they can run a profitable, stable businesses doing work that they love.

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