Episode 126: From Tradesman to Entrepreneur: Andrew Houston’s Business Journey Part 1

In this first part of a three-part series, Bob Gauvreau interviews Andrew Houston, founder and CEO of Profit for Contractors. Andrew shares how he went from being an overworked electrician to building a multi-million-dollar coaching business that helps tradies systematize, scale, and find freedom. His story reveals the mindset shift needed to move from tradesman to entrepreneur.

Bob and Andrew delve into the most common mistakes business owners make, and Andrew introduces the concept of becoming a “Champion CEO.”

This episode sets the stage for what’s next in the series — deeper insights into profit mastery, leadership, and personal growth for entrepreneurs.

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Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 Welcome to The Wealthy Entrepreneur Podcast
• 01:00 Andrew Houston & Profit for Contractors
• 04:45 From Tradesman to Business Owner
• 10:00 The Birth of Profit for Contractors
• 12:00 Challenges in Building a Coaching Business
• 16:15 The True Value of Coaching
• 20:40 The Power of Getting Help
• 25:00 Top 3 Lessons for Tradies (and All Entrepreneurs)
• 35:00 Profit Before Freedom
• 43:30 The Champion CEO Mindset
• 48:10 Pride, Pain, and Asking for Help

About the Guest:
Andrew Houston is the founder of Profit for Contractors, a business coaching service dedicated to helping contractors maximize profit, dominate their market, and regain time to spend with their families. With a background as an Industrial Controls Licensed Electrician and Electronics Engineering Technologist, and having owned and sold his own automation company, Andrew brings deep industry knowledge to his coaching. Since starting coaching in 2000, he has assisted hundreds of contractors in improving their businesses through mindset coaching, marketing, sales training, and profit strategies. He is well-published and frequently speaks at industry events, aiming to help trades-related business owners achieve financial success and personal balance

Connect with Andrew:

• Website: https://www.profitforcontractors.com/
• LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/profitforcontractors
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndrewHoustonpfc/
• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-no-bullsh-t-podcast-for-contractors/id1504320346
• Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/profitforcontractors

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