$90K Loss, to 7 Trucks

$90K Loss, to 7 Trucks

Author: Greg Allan: Business Podcast For Construction and Trade Entrepreneurs March 24, 2026 Duration: 26:56

$90K loss in one year. Seven trucks three months later.

Jay Hogan went from the Australian Army to taking over his dad's struggling pressure cleaning business in Perth. When the main contract got slashed overnight, he pivoted to vacuum gutter cleaning and went all-in. Within three months he'd turned a $90K loss into a $50K profit — and now runs a team of seven trucks.

In this episode, Jay talks about what the military taught him about managing people, why not knowing his numbers nearly sank the business, and what changed when he stopped working in the business and started working on it.

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Running a trade business often means juggling a dozen jobs at once, trying to keep clients happy while the paperwork piles up and your own time vanishes. It’s a specific kind of pressure that generic business advice just doesn’t address. That’s exactly where the Tradies Success Podcast comes in. Hosted by Greg Allan, this series cuts straight to the chase for electricians, plumbers, builders, and specialists in every field from concreting to metal fabrication. Each episode moves beyond theory, focusing on the tangible steps you can take to build a more profitable and sustainable operation. You’ll hear from fellow tradespeople who have been in your boots, sharing their real-world stories about what actually worked to increase their margins and reclaim their weekends. The conversations delve into practical tools for pricing, systems, client management, and mindset-all framed for the unique rhythms and challenges of a hands-on trade. If you’re aiming for growth without the constant grind, this podcast serves as a direct line to actionable strategies and honest talk about building a business that works for you, not the other way around. It’s a resource created specifically for construction and trade entrepreneurs who are ready to translate their skill into lasting success.
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