Here’s the simplest financial upgrade most builders still haven’t made.

If you’re running a building or trades business and constantly feel behind on cash flow, this episode cuts through the noise and gets practical - fast. It breaks down why so many business owners end up stressed, overworked, and financially reactive, not because they’re bad operators, but because they don’t have the right financial information at the right time.

You’ll learn how a simple, connected financial system can replace guesswork with clarity. Instead of back-costing jobs after the damage is done, this episode shows how real-time job tracking changes the way you plan, quote, and make decisions.

Because when your job management system, bookkeeping, and receipt tracking actually talk to each other, cash flow becomes something you can manage proactively rather than something that keeps you awake at night.

If you’re tired of flying blind, reacting too late, or feeling like your business is eating all your time and money, this episode will help you see what needs fixing and where to start.

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

1. 00:28 - Why most builders struggle financially even when work is strong
2. 01:45 - How real-time job tracking replaces guesswork
3. 03:10 - How connected systems remove admin and duplication
4. 06:30 - How weekly financial visibility improves decision-making

If you want your business to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control next year, this episode is a smart place to start. Take ten minutes, listen through, and reflect honestly on whether your current systems are helping you or holding you back.

Small changes at the foundation level can create massive relief when they’re done properly.

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If you’re tired, flat out, and quietly hoping the numbers can wait until January then this episode is for you.

End of year is where a lot of tradies fall off financially, not because they don’t care, but because they’re exhausted. The problem is, waiting almost always creates a harder January than necessary.

In this episode, Katie brings things back to basics. No catch-up marathons. No perfection. Just a short, realistic reset that keeps you connected to your money so it can support you instead of stressing you out.

This is a reminder that Profit First isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about keeping the habit alive, especially when things feel busy, tight, or messy. Because the tradies who stay connected, even loosely, always start the year stronger.

Katie walks you through a simple 15-minute check-in you can do before Christmas that creates clarity now, reduces pressure later, and helps you head into the new year already a step ahead.

Whether you’ve been consistent with Profit First, stopped and started, or never quite felt on track, this episode meets you where you are and shows you how to finish the year feeling steadier and more in control.

1. Why waiting until the new year to “fix the finances” often backfires
2. The true non-negotiables to stay on top of before Christmas
3. How a 15-minute money check-in restores clarity and calm
4. Why progress beats perfection every time
5. How your bank accounts quietly show you where to focus first

You don’t need a clean slate or a perfect system to finish the year well.

You just need a pause, an honest look at your numbers, and the willingness to keep going.

This episode shows you how to do exactly that, so you can start the new year grounded, prepared, and already moving forward.

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Imagine stepping into January already knowing what you owe, what’s coming in, and what needs to happen next. Let’s make that happen.

In this episode, Katie walks you through simple, practical steps to take right now to smooth out your finances so the break feels like a break, not a cash-flow crisis. You’ll learn how to get complete visibility over your upcoming bills, prepare for team holiday pay, tidy up your bookkeeping, and step into January with clarity instead of stress.

No overwhelm. No complicated spreadsheets. Just clear, doable actions that protect your profit and give you real peace of mind heading into the new year.

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

• 01:34 - The fastest way to get control of your bills before the break
• 03:08 - Preparing for team holiday pay without the financial panic
• 04:27 - The non-negotiable weekly habit that keeps your cash flow stable year-round
• 05:22 - What to do if you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start

A calmer Christmas break isn’t about luck. It’s about spending a few focused minutes getting your numbers lined up so you can actually rest.

Do these steps now, and you’ll step into January knowing exactly where you stand and exactly what to do next. Your business will feel lighter, clearer, and more in control (and so will you).

CONNECT WITH KATIE CRISMALE-MARSHALL

• Email: support@profitfirstfortradies.com.au
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profitfirstfortradies/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitfirstfortradies9503/featured
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitfirstfortradies
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfitFirstforTradies/
• Website: https://www.profitfirstfortradies.com.au/