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Total Profit Podcast

Total Profit Podcast

Written by: Tommy P
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Welcome to Total Profit Management Are you bringing in revenue but still wondering why there’s nothing left at the end of the month? In this kickoff episode, T2 and Tommy P introduce the Total Profit Management Podcast—your new go-to for cutting through the chaos, tightening up your numbers, and finally running a business that pays you. You'll get the origin story of TPM, a sneak peek at what’s coming in future episodes, and a clear roadmap for building a business that actually works—for you. ✅ Weekly no-fluff episodes ✅ Proven margin strategies ✅ Fast insights you can actually use Press play—and remember... Taker Cool.© 2025 Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Episode 20: This One Change Turned a 9% Margin into 26% Overnight

    Episode 20: This One Change Turned a 9% Margin into 26% Overnight
    May 18 2026
    Chapters
    • (00:00:09) - The Real Cost of Winning The Wrong Job
    • (00:03:15) - Protect Your Margin
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    6 mins
  • Episode 19: The Real Reason You're Drowning in Custom Work

    Episode 19: The Real Reason You're Drowning in Custom Work
    May 11 2026

    Episode 19: The Real Reason You're Drowning in Custom Work | The Total Profit Podcast

    If you can't standardize it, you can't scale it. You definitely can't price it. In this episode, we dive into the hidden costs of custom work and why chasing every unique client request might be the exact reason your margins are shrinking.

    In this episode, we cover:
    • Why custom work causes a 5 to 12 point margin compression compared to standardized work
    • The hidden costs of scope creep, change order delays, and labor overruns
    • Why business owners fall into the custom work trap (pride, fear, and competitive pressure)
    • How to define your core offers and track custom jobs separately
    • The importance of enforcing minimum margin thresholds to protect your profitability

    Control the chaos. Or the chaos controls you. Tune in to learn how to stop drowning in custom work and start building a business that pays you back.

    Visit our website at www.totalprofitmanagement.com and book a free consultation today.
    Contact us: info@tpmllc.us

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    Chapters
    • (00:00:09) - Can Personalization Hurt Your Marketing?
    • (00:00:23) - How to Increase Profit Margin
    • (00:02:35) - Is customization worth $200,000? Even when business owners know
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    9 mins
  • Ep. 18: Inflation Isn't Killing Your Margin. Your Work Mix Is.

    Ep. 18: Inflation Isn't Killing Your Margin. Your Work Mix Is.
    May 4 2026
    Chapters
    • (00:00:08) - Total Profit: What's the Business Problem?
    • (00:00:29) - Is Inflation Killing Your Margin?
    • (00:01:36) - Why Are Some Companies Still Running 20% Gross Margin?
    • (00:02:24) - Work Mix and Performance Margin
    • (00:04:48) - Stop Guessing Your Business's Margin
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    8 mins
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