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Sick of Working Your Guts Out… With Nothing Left?

For sparkies running small crews, still on the tools, juggling staff… and somehow still making a loss.

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87%

of sparkies undercharge

$0

profit at year-end

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The Problem

You're working harder than ever, but the numbers don't add up. Here's why.

1

Undercharging Without Realizing

You're guessing your rate based on "what feels fair" instead of what your business actually needs to survive.

2

Unknown True Labour Cost

You've never calculated the real cost of having you or your staff on the tools - it's higher than you think.

3

Profit-Killing Rate

Your current rate quietly destroys profit margins, leaving you with nothing at year's end.

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"You didn't make any profit this year."

The words every sparkie dreads hearing from their accountant. But it doesn't have to be this way.

The Solution

Stop guessing. Start charging based on real numbers that support your family.

Know Your True Numbers

  • Calculate every overhead cost accurately
  • Find your real available billable hours
  • Set profit targets that match your life goals

Build Your Rate Formula

Labour Cost + Overheads ÷ Utilisation Rate + Profit Target =

Your Real Charge-Out Rate

Stop the Bleeding

Once you see the real numbers, undercharging stops immediately. No more guessing, no more copying Timmy down the road.

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The Market Myth

"Timmy charges $80/hr" is killing your business. The market is a reference, not a ceiling.

The 3 Blind Spots

Every sparkie I work with discovers these same hidden profit killers.

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Blind Spot #1

Undercharging Without Realising

You're guessing your rate based on what "feels fair" instead of what your business actually needs. The result? You're busy but broke.

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Blind Spot #2

Unknown True Labour Cost

You've never calculated the real cost of having you or your staff on the tools. It's always higher than you think.

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Blind Spot #3

Profit-Killing Rate Formula

Your current rate quietly destroys profit margins. Every job you complete moves you further from your financial goals.

The Wake-Up Moment

Once sparkies see these blind spots, everything changes. Undercharging stops overnight.

87%

undercharge initially

$32k

average profit increase

24hrs

to implement new rate

About

I learned this the hard way - so you don't have to

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Every tradie has this story: A good electrician with great intentions goes out on his own to earn a decent living and support his family. Good reputation, solid skills, hard worker.

But instead of prosperity? He couldn't pay staff. Had to let people go. And every time the accountant called, his stomach dropped because he already knew what was coming: "You didn't make any profit this year."

The turning point wasn't working harder. It wasn't adding more jobs. It wasn't "hustling." It was realising that the rate problem is the root of everything.

"You can't charge that much. Timmy only charges $80. Everyone else charges around this."

Here's the truth: Timmy can't pay himself properly. Timmy takes nothing home. Timmy is drowning... but he doesn't know it yet.

My mission is simple: Help sparkies earn a living that supports their family without working late every night or running on fumes. Because you deserve to be rewarded for the quality of your work - not punished for it.

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The real problem isn't your effort. It's the numbers. And once you get the numbers right, everything changes.

What I Believe

Every profitable sparky eventually learns these truths

Set Your Own Rate

  • You have your own costs
  • Your own staff responsibilities
  • Your own family to provide for

The Market Myth

The market is a reference - not a ceiling. Price based on what you need to run a real business, not what everyone else guesses at.

My Mission

Help sparkies earn a living that supports their family without working late every night or running on fumes.

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"You deserve to be rewarded for quality work - not punished for it."

The Numbers Game

Most sparkies are guessing these critical numbers

?

Overheads

Every business cost

?

Labour Cost

True cost per hour

?

Available Hours

Real billable time

?

Profit Target

Family-first goal

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Get These Right

  • Your charge-out rate becomes obvious
  • Undercharging stops immediately
  • Labour cost becomes black-and-white
  • Know exactly what to charge for family
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It's not magic. It's maths. And it works every time.

Profit Pathway

12-month system to set rates that support your family

1

Know Your Numbers

  • • Every overhead
  • • True labour cost
  • • Real available hours
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2

Set Your Rate

  • • Labour cost + overheads
  • • Utilisation rate
  • • Real profit target
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3

Run Profitable Crew

  • • Productivity tracking
  • • Hidden profit accounts
  • • Lean overheads
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Follow the system, get clarity

No more guessing. No more undercharging.

Start Your Pathway

Book Your Charge-Out Rate Session

Walk away with your true labour cost and a charge-out rate that actually hits your profit goals

What You'll Get

  • Your true cost of labour (the real number)
  • Required charge-out rate built from your numbers
  • Exact rate to cover costs + hit profit targets

Only 5 spots available per month. Prices rise January 2026.

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Built for Real Tradies

Every calculation based on actual job data and real overhead costs

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No More Guessing

Get the exact rate you need to stop undercharging immediately

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Immediate Impact

See your profit margins improve from the very next job