How Lincoln Smith Scaled Custom Heat Ltd to 200 Employees | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Off The Job: A Trades Podcast, hosts Keiran Yates and Pete Withers sit down with Lincoln Smith, Managing Director of Custom Heat, to discuss his journey from apprentice to business leader. Lincoln shares how he transformed his family business from 7 to nearly 200 employees, the challenges of scaling a trades business, and why branding, pricing, and automation are crucial for success.🔥 Topics Covered:✔️ How to grow a plumbing and heating business sustainably✔️ The importance of branding and premium pricing✔️ The truth about hiring & managing engineers✔️ Why AI and automation are the future of the trades✔️ The impact of a four-day workweek in the trades industryWhether you're a self-employed tradesperson or looking to scale your business, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you succeed.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!#TradesPodcast #PlumbingBusiness #GasEngineer #HeatingEngineer #TradeGrowth #CustomHeat #AIinTrades #BusinessGrowth #FourDayWorkweek📣 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