Business Coaching for Builders
Run the build.
Don’t let it run you.
Building is the trade where the money is biggest, the timelines are longest, and the exposure is scariest. Progress payments, retentions, variations, subbie coordination, warranty obligations: a builder isn’t just on the tools, he’s running a small construction company whether he meant to or not.
Who We Coach ยท Builders
Coaching that speaks
your trade
Jason is a qualified builder who has run building businesses in Australia and abroad, so this is coaching from inside the trade, not from a whiteboard. We work on the things that decide whether a builder thrives or bleeds: margin on every stage, watertight contracts and variations, cash flow across long jobs, and subbie management that doesn’t rely on shouting.
Long jobs live or die on stage margins and claim timing. We make sure every claim funds the next stage, not the last one.
A written variations process that clients sign before the work happens, so scope creep stops being a donation.
Scheduling, scopes and accountability so the site runs without you standing on it all day.
Structure, contracts, insurance and warranty obligations that actually line up with the size of your jobs.
How We Help Builders
Every part of the business,
covered
Strategy Consulting
We help tradies make smarter decisions by looking at the whole picture: business, finances, branding, compliance, and personal wellbeing.
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Systems & Operations
We’ll sort your backend: quoting, scheduling, software, pricing models, so you can run smoother and stop putting out fires every day.
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Compliance & Legal Setup
From ABNs to insurance, asset protection to licensing, we help you get legally covered and properly structured from day one.
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Marketing & Branding
We’ll help you stand out with clear messaging, a strong brand, and a plan to get the right work from the right clients.
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Health & Wellbeing
We make sure you’re looked after, mentally, physically, and emotionally, so you can keep showing up at your best.
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Builders ask us these
Do you understand residential building contracts?+
Yes. Jason is a qualified builder who has run building companies, dealt with contracts, claims, variations and warranty obligations first-hand, and coaches builders through exactly these pressures.
I'm flat out on site. How does coaching fit in?+
Sessions run by phone or video at times that suit site life, early or late. Most builders do a session a fortnight and work the changes into the business between sessions.
Can you help with my margins on big jobs?+
That's usually where we start. Stage pricing, claim schedules, variation capture and cash flow across the job, the levers that decide whether a twelve-month build makes real money.
Client Feedback
What tradies say about
working with us
Tradie1 have been instrumental in helping us build a strong foundation to grow our landscape business. Jason’s guidance, knowledge, and support have had a huge impact on both our systems and the way we operate day to day.
Working with Jason from Tradie 1 has been a game changer for my business. He’s supportive, honest, and knows exactly how to break things down so they’re easy to implement. His understanding of the building industry is second to none.
Jason brings a huge amount of knowledge, encouragement, and real world experience, but what sets him apart is his genuine focus on the bigger picture. He understands that running a successful trade business isn’t just about turnover and profit, it’s about mental wellbeing, family life, and building a business that actually supports the life you want.
Free Strategy Session
Knock off on time.
Run your business the right way.
Let’s chat about your goals, your challenges, and where you want to take your business. No pressure, no obligation.