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Welcome to Profit and Grit with Tyler, where blue-collar owners and insiders spill the real story behind their hustle, building businesses that thrive through sweat and smarts. We’ll dig into their journeys from scaling chaos to growing the bottom line with lessons and grit that pay off big. Here’s your host, the blue-collar CFO, Tyler Martin. Hey there, and welcome to Profit and Grit with Tyler, where trades owners, HVAC, plumbing, home services, share raw, unfiltered stories of building businesses through sweat, chaos, and profit. I’m Tyler Martin, your host. I’m a fractional CFO with over 25 years helping folks make smarter money moves. And I’m also known as the blue-collar CFO.
And I’m not just some numbers geek. I’ve built and sold two businesses, one hitting $25 million in revenue. And here’s the truth. Success in the trades isn’t pretty. It’s a grind of tough calls, cash crunches, and moments you’re not sure you’ll make it. So what’s this show about? We’re going deep with real trades owners. Not the polished wins, but the messy, honest tales of scaling shops, battling personal hell, and stacking cash. Think about that $6 million HVAC boss who turned a brutal market into a gold exit. Or a plumber who beat cancer while keeping the lights on. These are the types of stories that we’ll cover and we’ll want to share with you.
Plus, we’re going to mix in the professionals that help the blue-collar world. brokers, lenders, marketers, all those folks that make the blue-collar world tick. Each episode’s loaded with real talk, financial struggles, leadership gut punches, and gritty lessons from the job site. Insights to boost your cash flow, profits, and growth. And most importantly, no BS. Now, why should you listen? The best trade lessons don’t come from manuals. They come from scars, pivots, and winds pulled from the dirt. This isn’t about overnight jackpots. It’s about the real path to make grit pay off. Want to be a guest? I’m hunting trade owners or insiders with stories. Folks who faced the fire, found a way, and have wisdom to
drop. If that’s you or someone you know, hit me up at ProfitingGrit.com or on Twitter or Instagram with the username at Profiting Grit. Thanks for tuning in and let’s get into the grit. Your hustle doesn’t stop here and we’re here to help. Subscribe to the podcast for more inspiring stories from trade owners who are building businesses that thrive through sweat and smarts. If you want further help, head to yourbluecollarcfo.com to schedule a meeting with Tyler. Or if you have a story you think would help, you can apply to be on the show. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you next time on Profit & Grid with Tyler.
Related Episodes
- 5 Red Flags That Kill Profits in HVAC and Plumbing – John Wilson
- The Big Five Numbers Every Trades Owner Should Track – Mark Paup
- The $2.2 Million Lesson Every Home Service Owner Should Hear – Chris Lee
- The $3 Million Shutdown That Saved My Business – Teddy Slack Jr
Tyler Martin works with owners on the numbers behind these stories: Profit & Grit CFOs. For where your business sits right now, read the $3M to $15M scaling breakdown.
