He Thought He Was Having a Stroke, It Was His Business | Steve Vega Ep. 237
The Profitable Tradie PodcastShow Notes
What happens when a successful trades business owner pushes so hard that his own business nearly destroys his health? In this episode of the Profitable Tradie Podcast, Steve Vega shares how 63-hour work weeks, chronic underpricing, and poor systems left him burned out before transforming his plumbing business into a $1M+ company. If you're a plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing, or home service business owner looking to increase profit, improve pricing, build better systems, and scale without sacrificing your life, this episode is packed with real-world lessons.
⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00:00 | Introduction 00:01:01 | 1. Stress & Burnout: Fighting severe physical stress and 63-hour shifts 00:07:38 | 2. Operations Shift: Moving from a chaotic operator to structured teams 00:15:47 | 3. Underpricing Traps: Overcoming guilt and mindset traps around money 00:24:22 | 4. Back-Costing: Using pricing targets and reviews to plug profit leaks 00:32:15 | 5. Culture & Time: Scaling with team 1-on-1s, time audits, and calendars
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