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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 2 MIN

How to Stop Undercharging in Your Trade Business

from Trades Flow Academy · host Trades Flow Academy

Most trades undercharge without even realising it — not because they want to be cheap, but because they’ve never worked out their real day rate. In this video, I’ll show you the simple method for calculating your true costs so you can price jobs properly, earn what you should, and run a business that actually makes profit.If you’ve ever wondered why you’re busy but not earning enough, this video will show you exactly where the problem starts.Why most trades underprice without realisingHow to calculate your actual overhead per dayThe right number of working days to budget forHow to avoid the “guessing and hoping” quote strategyThe first steps to setting a proper, profitable day rateThis is the foundation every trades business needs — electricians, plumbers, builders, solar installers, decorators, and anyone quoting jobs.To go deeper, the full lesson inside Trades Flow Academy includes:The complete day-rate calculation walkthroughThe wage, profit, and reinvestment frameworkThe downloadable worksheet that does all the maths for youExamples and templates you can use instantly👉 Join the wait list here: tradesflowacademy.comAnyone in the trades who wants to:Stop underchargingQuote more confidentlyKnow their numbers properlyMake more profit without working more hoursRun a steady, predictable businessFree trades training & resources: tradesflowacademy.comMore videos on pricing and quoting join the wait list at: tradesflowacademy.comPlease like the video, comment below, and subscribe for weekly lessons on pricing, marketing, quoting, and running a better trades business.

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Most trades undercharge without even realising it — not because they want to be cheap, but because they’ve never worked out their real day rate. In this video, I’ll show you the simple method for calculating your true costs so you can price jobs...

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