Business Coaching for Carpenters
Measure twice.
Price once, properly.
Chippies sit in the middle of every build, subbing to builders one month, running their own renos the next, maybe both at once. That flexibility is the trade’s strength and its trap: subbie day rates that haven’t moved in years, fixed-price reno quotes with guessed hours, and the constant question of whether to go out on your own properly.
Who We Coach ยท Carpenters
Coaching that speaks
your trade
We coach carpenters through exactly those forks: what your day rate should really be, how to quote fixed-price work from evidence instead of optimism, when subbing beats running jobs and when it doesn’t, and how to build from one chippy and a ute to a crew, if that’s what you actually want.
Your rate rebuilt from real costs and downtime, with the confidence to hold it when a builder pushes back.
Quoting decks, framing and fit-outs from tracked history so the margin survives contact with the job.
The real numbers on subbing versus running your own work, so the next move is a strategy, not a reaction.
Pricing, systems and cash flow ready before you put on the first tradesman, not after.
How We Help Carpenters
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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Carpenters ask us these
I mostly sub to builders. Is coaching still worth it?+
Often most valuable there. Your day rate, your terms, your utilisation and whether subbing is even your best lane, small changes on those move real money for a subbie chippy.
Can you help me move from subbing into my own renovations?+
Yes, that transition is a classic coaching engagement: pricing for fixed-price work, contracts, deposits and scheduling before you jump, so the first solo reno doesn't eat you.
What if I don't want to grow a big crew?+
Then we don't build one. Plenty of the best carpentry businesses are one or two people, priced properly, booked months out, home by five. Growth is an option, not the goal.
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.