006. Is This Job Actually Making You Money? The 60-Second Profit Test for Contractors

If you’re a contractor, plumber, electrician, or HVAC business owner, you’ve probably asked yourself this before: “Is this job actually making me money… or just keeping me busy?” In this episode of Profit Isn’t an Accident, Shannon Howard breaks down a simple, fast way to tell if a job is truly profitable or quietly draining your business. Most trades business owners don’t have a revenue problem. They have a profit visibility problem. You can be fully booked, working nonstop, and still losing money on jobs without realizing it. This episode shows you exactly how to spot that fast. You’ll learn how to evaluate jobs in real time, identify hidden costs, and understand what’s actually happening behind your numbers so you can stop taking on work that doesn’t pay. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: How to quickly tell if a job is profitable Why revenue doesn’t equal profit The real costs most contractors overlook A simple “on the spot” profit check you can use immediately Why busy schedules can hide serious financial issues 🔧 Resources: 👉 Download the Profit Edge Playbook www.denaliedgeconsulting.com/free-book 👉 Book a Free Profit Acceleration Session www.denaliedgeconsulting.com/pas If this episode helped you see your business differently, share it with another contractor who needs to hear it.