Built for the Trades

Welcome back to Built for the Trades! In this episode, we dive into one of the most challenging yet essential topics for business owners—raising prices without losing customers. As costs rise across the board, it’s...

Overview Welcome back to Built for the Trades! Today, we’re diving into a question that every business owner faces—Should you invest more in training your current team or focus on hiring new talent? If you’ve ever...

Overview Welcome back to Built for the Trades! Today, we’re diving into how leadership development isn't just about building strong teams—it’s a direct driver of financial growth. No matter your role in the business,...

Overview Welcome to Built for the Trades, where we focus on helping business owners and leaders in the trades industry build a self-operating business by prioritizing leadership, value, and sustainable growth. Whether...

Overview Welcome to Built for the Trades, the show all about developing leaders in the trades. Our goal is to help you build a business that can operate without you, whether you're a business owner, manager, or...

Overview In today’s episode, we’ll explore what truly sets great leaders apart. We’ll cover three main strategies that will help you grow as a leader and elevate your team—leading with consistency, prioritizing...

Overview In today's episode, we’re diving into long-term growth strategies for your trades business. In previous episodes, we covered vision, mission, core values, and a solid marketing strategy. We also talked about...

Overview In today's episode, we’re diving into the big question: Is work-life balance a myth? I’ll walk you through the mindset shifts and practical steps you can take as a trades business owner to find true balance,...

Overview In today’s episode, we dive deep into why goal setting is not just a task—it’s a lifestyle that can transform your personal and professional life. We’ll explore three simple steps to making goal setting a...

Overview In today’s episode, we dive into the three key strategies for achieving financial freedom in your trades business: building a scalable business model, mastering cash flow, and creating passive income. These...

Overview In this episode of the Built for the Trades Podcast, host Dan Dowdy dives into three essential leadership insights drawn from an interview with Brandt Martin, owner of Martin's FR and Custom. This episode...

Overview In this episode of the Built for the Trades Podcast, Dan Dowdy, the founder of Built for the Trades, explores the importance of customized coaching to help trades business owners achieve their visions. He...