Chasing Payments & The Reality of Trade Work | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Overtime

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Off The Job: Overtime, Keiran Yates and Pete Withers dive into the biggest frustrations in the trades, from getting paid on time to dealing with last-minute cancellations.🚧 Topics Covered:Chasing late payments – Why tradespeople struggle to get paid & should you charge late fees?Should trades charge for quotes? – The debate over free vs. paid quotes & how to do it rightJob cancellations & deposits – Why more trades need to take deposits upfrontWho should fit bath panels? – Plumbers vs. Carpenters (the industry debate continues)New builds & rushed work – Why modern homes are full of snagging issuesThe importance of first aid training – A listener's real-life emergency storyGas engineers & physical strain – How aging tradespeople can adapt their workKeiran also shares his travel stories from San Diego & Bulgaria, including Off The Job fans recognizing him on a night out and a massive rookie mistake at a baseball game.If you’re in the trades and want real talk on the industry’s biggest challenges, this episode is for you.📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/💥 Powered by Ridgeline – seamless copper tubes built for the trade: https://ridgelinetubes.com/🎁 EXCLUSIVE PODCAST OFFERGet 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!Use code: POD30 at checkout📲 Download the Gas Certificate App nowhttps://onelink.to/hbv69u⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead.🔗 Follow us on Socials📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offthejobpodcastuk📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthejobpodcastuk