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He Made Millions Helping Tradies Grow Their Businesses: Marti Amos
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He’s Helped 2,500 builders Achieve Financial Freedom & Control with Marti Amos
Ever wondered why some builders thrive while others constantly struggle with stress, finances, and chaos?
In this episode, we’re joined by Marti Amos, founder of The Professional Builder (TPB), a global coaching company dedicated to transforming residential builders into profitable, systemised businesses.
Marti shares his own incredible journey from humble beginnings on Stewart Island, through multiple businesses, financial setbacks, and life-changing lessons to now building TPB into a global success that’s helped over 2,500 builders achieve genuine financial freedom and control.
Listen in to discover:
The key mindset shift every tradesperson must make to become a successful business owner.
Three crucial areas builders often get wrong (and how to fix them): systems & team, sales & marketing, and pricing & numbers.
The importance of building a predictable pipeline to secure work months in advance.
Practical strategies for creating systems that remove stress and bring clarity to your business.
How Marti bounced back from near-bankruptcy to build a global coaching brand.
If you’re tired of the daily grind and ready to take your trade business to the next level, this conversation with Marti Amos provides actionable insights and a clear roadmap to help you build more than just houses and build true wealth and freedom.
Ready to stop working IN your business and start working ON it? This episode is for you.
How to find The Professional Builder: https://theprofessionalbuilder.com/
Download TPB's Resource: 151 Ways To Make An Extra $500 - $1000 Per Project, Per Week For Your Construction Company https://info.theprofessionalbuilder.com/151ways?utm_source=ktc&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=KTC&utm_term=KTC&utm_content=KTC
Marti's giving away 100 free books to KTC listeners (limited time), get your book here: https://profitablebuilderbook.com/get-the-book
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