You're great
at your trade.
Now master
your business.
The 18-module business playbook for electricians, plumbers, HVAC pros, roofers, and contractors who want to stop guessing and start running their business like a real operator.
You're working harder than ever.
Why does your bank account disagree?
You started your business because you're great at your trade. You didn't sign up to be a CPA, marketer, and HR department on top of that. But here you are — busy as hell and somehow still feeling broke.
You're guessing at your books
Receipts in shoeboxes. QuickBooks 6 months behind. You're not sure if last quarter made money or lost it.
You're under-pricing without knowing
You bid based on what felt right or what the guy across town charges. The math has never been done.
Tax season is a yearly disaster
You scramble in March. Get hit with a surprise bill in April. Vow to "do better next year." Repeat.
You wear every hat — badly
Bookkeeping, sales, marketing, hiring, taxes. You're doing it all yourself and none of it well.
Your CPA only shows up in April
You only hear from them when it's tax time. No advice, no strategy, no proactive planning all year.
Surprise tax bills hurt
You made good money this year. So why does the IRS want $18,000 you don’t have set aside?
TradeFirm Blueprint Academy
A self-paced video course built specifically for trades business owners — by CPAs who work with trades every single day. No fluff. No theory. No "10 steps to a 7-figure business" garbage.
- 18 focused modules — each roughly 5–10 minutes long. Designed to watch on a lunch break.
- Plain-English explanations — no accountant-speak, no jargon you have to Google.
- 26 templates, calculators, and checklists — the same tools we use with our paid clients.
- Interactive quizzes — short knowledge checks to lock in what you just learned.
- Lifetime access — pay once, revisit whenever you need a refresher.
- Built for trades, by trades CPAs — every example, every reference, every detail is for YOU.
Built for trades business owners.
Period.
This isn't repurposed content from a generic small-business course. Every example, every template, every dollar amount is built for the trades.
18 Video Modules
Bite-sized, focused videos. Roughly 2½ hours of content across the full course.
26 Templates & Tools
Job costing calculator. Pricing formula. Tax reserve calculator. W-9 forms. 1099 tracker. All of it.
Interactive Quizzes
Quick knowledge checks after every module so the lessons actually stick.
Lifetime Access
Pay once. Watch it whenever. Revisit when you have a new question or hire your first employee.
Mobile Friendly
Watch on your phone in the truck between jobs. Or on your laptop after dinner. Whatever works.
Updated Annually
Tax rates, mileage rates, IRS thresholds change. We update the course every year. Free for buyers.
Pick Your Path.
Three paths. The first two are self-paced — you choose how deep you want to go. The third is included free when you become a TradeFirm client.
- Modules 1–15 (full core curriculum)
- Business setup, bookkeeping, pricing, hiring & taxes
- 15 branded templates & calculators
- Interactive quizzes after every module
- Lifetime access & annual updates
- Email support — questions answered within 48 hours
- Mobile-friendly viewing
- Everything in The TradeFirm Blueprint (Modules 1–15)
- Module 16: Tax Savings You're Probably Missing
- Module 17: Paying Yourself & Protecting Cash Flow
- Module 18: Contracts, Insurance & Covering Your Butt
- Bonus: Building Business Credit from Scratch
- 15-minute Q&A session with the TradeFirm team
- 26 branded templates, calculators & checklists
- Priority email support — questions answered within 24 hours
- Lifetime access & annual updates
- TradeFirm Master Blueprint access ($597 value) — included free
- Full TradeFirm bookkeeping & CPA services
- Dedicated bookkeeper & CPA advisor
- Monthly financials & tax planning
- Year-round advisory — not just April
- 12-month commitment · 30-day notice to cancel after that
Hi, we're TradeFirm Tax & Accounting.
We're not a one-size-fits-all accounting firm. We work exclusively with business owners in the trades — electricians, plumbers, HVAC pros, roofers, contractors, and automotive businesses. That specialization is intentional, and it's what makes us different.
We know the ins and outs of your industry. We understand job costing, subcontractor classification, equipment depreciation, and the seasonal cash flow swings that come with trades work. We get what makes your business — and your challenges — unique.
We built the TradeFirm Blueprint Academy because the same questions kept coming up from business owners at every stage. "How do I set this up right?" "Am I pricing for profit or just staying busy?" "Why do I owe so much in taxes?" This course is the answer — the playbook we wish every trades owner had from day one.
Common Questions
Who is this course for?
Trades business owners — electricians, plumbers, HVAC, roofers, construction, automotive, painters, landscapers. Whether you're just starting out or you've been at it for years and want to fix the business side, this is for you. It's NOT for CPAs, bookkeepers, or general small business owners outside the trades.
How long does it take to finish?
The full course is about 2½ hours of video — the Blueprint tier runs around 2 hours. Most people finish in 2-3 weeks doing one module a day. You can binge it in an afternoon if you want, or take it slow.
Do I need to buy QuickBooks or other software first?
Nope. We recommend QuickBooks Online in the course (and explain why), but you don't need it to take the course. You can sign up after watching Module 6 if you want.
What if I already have an established trades business?
You'll probably get even more value than someone just starting. Modules on pricing for profit, job costing, hiring, and tax strategy are designed to fix issues established businesses are already dealing with. Many "I've been doing this for 10 years" owners tell us they wish they'd had this from day one.
How is this different from a TradeFirm monthly service?
This course teaches you to DO it yourself. Our monthly service is where we DO it for you. The course is great if you want to handle your own books and just need to learn how. Our monthly service is for when you want a real CPA in your corner year-round without the DIY workload.
Can I write this off as a business expense?
Almost certainly yes — it's professional development directly related to running your business. Talk to your tax preparer (or hey, talk to us) to confirm for your specific situation.
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