In this episode, host Joseph Valente breaks down what it really takes for trades business owners to scale with clarity and purpose. He explains the importance of starting with the end in mind—whether the goal is to exit, grow, or simply get off the tools.

Joseph discusses the “breakpoints” every business hits on the journey to the next level and why these moments of chaos are actually signs of growth. Drawing from his own journey—from plumber to £10M business owner, winner of The Apprentice, and founder of Trade Mastermind—he highlights why technical skills alone won’t scale a business. You must build the right systems, people, and mindset.

The episode centres on simplifying the business model, focusing on what’s truly scalable, and removing yourself as the bottleneck. Joseph encourages trades entrepreneurs to think bigger, invest in themselves, and follow proven strategies—because success leaves clues, and the blueprint to grow already exists.

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In this no-fluff episode of Coffee with Crockett, host Matt Crockett and trade bosses Sam, Tom, and Joe rip open the playbook for scaling without burning out. They break down:

• Lead-gen websites on a budget – skip the £1k landing page trap, go WordPress + SEO-optimized for under £350/mo with ongoing tweaks.
• Pro email that doesn’t choke – ditch bandwidth-limited hosts for Google Workspace (£10/user/mo) with unlimited storage + Drive.
• Quote presentation that flips “too expensive” into “hell yes” – Tom shares how he turned a £20k rival quote into a £35k win by walking the client through spec differences in-person.
• Hiring & delegating without chaos – from workshop lead carpenter to admin VA (yes, even your wife can be the MVP), plus shadow-handover tricks.
• SOPs in 20 minutes – grab a Google template, list objective → responsibilities → steps → revisions. Start with sales & onboarding; back-burner the subbies who already “get it.”
• AI & automation reality check – Sintra, Zapier, SketchUp cut-lists… what actually saves hours vs. what’s overkill for 1 lead/week.

☕ Grab your brew, hit play, and steal the systems that let owners quote more, build less, and still bank bigger.

In this episode of Coffee with Crockett, host Matt Crockett brings together voices from across the trades to tackle the topics that make or break every growing business — pricing, profit, people, pay, and partnerships, plus the all-important client ownership, sales, and systems.

From figuring out the right way to calculate gross profit, to managing subcontractor trust, structuring partnerships, and improving your sales process — this episode is packed with real conversations and practical insights straight from the frontlines of trade business ownership.

Whether you’re refining your pricing strategy, navigating tricky team dynamics, or learning how to close high-value jobs with confidence, this one’s for you.

☕ Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get into it.