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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 22 MIN

088: Your Biggest Business Mistake: Confusing Busy With Profitable with Paul Maskill

from Turnaround Boardroom · host Paul Maskill

In this boardroom briefing, Paul tackles a dangerous lie in the home service industry: busy is not profitable. He emphasizes that true business success comes from understanding your margins and labor efficiency. This episode provides essential insights for effective business management and sound money management, ensuring your company builds a solid financial foundation for sustainable growth. In today's episode, Paul discusses: Activity can increase stress without increasing profit. More revenue does not solve underlying financial issues. Understanding labor inefficiencies is crucial for profitability. Emotional decision-making can hinder financial success. If your business looks successful on the outside—but feels tight, stressful, or unclear underneath—this podcast is for you. If you want to be interviewed on the podcast email me at [email protected]

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