Scott Jackson, owner of First Core Plumbing and Heating Solutions, had been running his business for years, but his profits weren’t reflecting the hard work he was putting in. He was working long hours, constantly chasing jobs, and felt like he was always playing catch-up.
Before joining Trade Mastermind, his annual turnover was £76,000. Since joining in January, he’s already exceeded £80,000, and the year isn’t even over yet.
One of the biggest realisations he had after joining Trade Mastermind was that he wasn’t working to a proper profit margin. Before, he would figure out material costs and simply add a bit on top, hoping it was enough. Now, he prices every job based on a structured profit margin between 25% and 42%, ensuring that every job he takes on is actually worth his time.
Trade Mastermind has helped him understand the value of the work he does. Instead of taking on low-margin jobs, he’s now focusing on high-ticket work where he can work less but make more money.
The impact of this shift has been huge. Last year, he only installed four boilers. This month alone, he’s already done nine, with more booked in.
But the biggest change has been in his work-life balance. Before Trade Mastermind, he was working long hours, often away from home. He even missed the first six months of his son’s life because he was constantly working.
Now, with a focus on higher-value jobs, he can afford to take more time off. This month, he’s spent four days with his son, something he never thought would be possible before.
Scott has also learned how to grow without needing extra qualifications. Despite not being Gas Safe registered, he’s outsourcing boiler installations to subcontractors, allowing him to scale his business without limits.
He admits that before joining Trade Mastermind, he thought he knew everything about running a business. But once he started learning from experts and implementing real strategies, he realised he had been missing key elements all along.
For any trade business owner who feels overworked, underpaid, or stuck, Scott’s advice is clear: you might think you know everything, but once you learn how to actually run a business, you’ll realise just how much more is possible.
If you want to increase your profits, work less, and finally build a business that gives you more freedom, book your free spot at the next Trade Mastermind Discovery Day. It could be the breakthrough that changes everything.
