Profit First For Tradies Katie Crismale-Marshall

Building a profitable trade business isn't just about swinging hammers — it's a juggling act of managing finances, teams, and growth.

In this candid conversation, Dean Backman from Backman Builders and Build Insite sits down with Katie to uncover the secrets to financial mastery. Brace yourself for a refreshingly honest look at the struggles tradies face and how to overcome them through smart money management and building the right financial team.

If you're a tradie or builder feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of running a successful business, this episode is a game-changer. Join Dean Backman from Backman Builders and Build Insite as he pulls back the curtain on the transformative power of collaboration, education, and financial mastery in the trade space.

Mounting ATO tax debt is a growing concern for many businesses, with some owing hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this episode, Katie highlights that poor advice from bookkeepers or accountants (not all of them, many are amazing) is often the root cause of the problem, leaving business owners in a precarious financial position.

Are you aware of just how crucial your financial team is to the success of your business? They can make or break your company and be instrumental in how soon you can achieve your goals.

In this episode of Profit First for Tradies, Katie Crismale-Marshall discusses the importance of building a strong financial team for your business.

In this episode of Profit First For Tradies, Katie Crismale-Marshall speaks with Simon Davis, a fencing contractor and coach who has transformed his business and mindset by implementing the Profit First system.

In this episode of the Profit First for Tradies podcast, Katie Crismale-Marshall interviews Simon Davis, a fencing business owner and coach from the north coast of New South Wales.

Simon shares his powerful story of losing everything in his fencing business years ago due to poor cash management. Despite having systems for operations, he lacked a cash flow system, leading to massive overdrafts, personal loans, and eventually losing his home and equipment. Feeling defeated, Simon almost quit fencing altogether until he discovered Profit First.