Show Notes
Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity.
Our guest is Mike Smith, Director of Woodsmith Building Co. Larissa sits down with Mike to chat about the reality of running a construction business in today’s market and how learning the business side of building completely changed the way he operates.
Mike shares how business coaching, live job tracking and understanding his numbers gave him the confidence to stop competing on cheap pricing and start building a sustainable company. From pricing jobs properly to tracking costs and improving cashflow, Mike shares the systems and lessons that helped him gain more confidence. They also unpack why so many builders struggle after going out on their own, the dangers of underpricing work, and why Mike believes business skills should be taught as part of every trade apprenticeship.
If you’re in construction, trades or small business, this episode offers a real-world look at what it actually takes to build a profitable company in a tough market.
Huge thanks to Mike for featuring in this episode! Connect with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-smith-woodsmithbuilding/
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