The Hidden Price of Cheap Staff — Todd’s Costly Lesson in Hiring

The Hidden Price of Cheap Staff — Todd’s Costly Lesson in Hiring

Author: Greg Allan: Business Podcast For Construction and Trade Entrepreneurs August 13, 2025 Duration: 40:12

When Todd first joined the Academy, he was at breaking point — burnt out, buried in admin, and stuck on the tools.

For 10 years, he worked himself into the ground, thinking hard work alone would create freedom. It didn’t.

In this episode, Todd shares how he went from exhaustion to expansion by making key hires, putting in systems, and learning the real cost of cheap labour.

From understanding his cost of operations to mastering recruitment ads with AI, Todd reveals the mindset and operational changes that bought him his time back, and how he’s now testing his business by stepping away for four weeks.

Whether you’re stuck doing it all yourself, worried about hiring, or afraid to raise your prices, Todd’s story will show you what’s possible when you put the right people, systems, and mindset in place.


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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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