Edmonton's Business Coach for Trades & Contractors
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About Us
Coaching + Consulting =
Business Building
We don’t just diagnose problems.
We help you fix them.
At Workplaces, We combine the strategic insight of a business consultant with real-world small business experience to deliver results.. That means we work alongside you—guiding, refining, and helping implement real solutions in real time.
No long reports. No theory without action. Just results.
Key Features:
-Hands-on execution support.
-Practical systems (not just strategy).
-Full accountability throughout the process.
We’re not a traditional business consulting firm—we’re hands-on partners. Our advisory services are designed for small business owners who want expert advice and personalized solutions they can actually implement.
Unlock your potential with inspiring business coaching and consulting designed specifically for your journey—whether you’re starting out, scaling up, or staging a powerful comeback.
Overwhelmed by cash flow chaos or disorganized processes?
Money Management
Stop stressing over cash—start seeing profit. Get expert support to implement Profit systems so you control your finances, improve margins, and feel secure.
Business Systems
Streamline operations—work smarter, not harder. Implement easy-to-follow systems that reduce overwhelm, improve efficiency, and create consistency throughout your business.
Time & Action Control
Take back your time—focus on what matters. Switch from managing hours to managing effective actions. We’ll help you build prioritized systems that reclaim time and fuel growth.
People Relationships
Lead confidently. Strengthen every connection. Build trust with your team, customers, & vendors by improving how you lead, communicate, and manage relationships.
Unlock your potential with business coaching & consulting tailored to your stage—whether you’re launching, growing, or making a comeback.
Built For Small Business Owners
The Power of Coaching + Consulting
Empowering Business Owners Across Industries to Scale, Start, and Succeed.
At Workplaces, we help Edmonton and Alberta trades, contractors, and hands-on small business owners — like electrical, HVAC, construction, plumbing, mechanical, and field-service shops — overcome challenges and accelerate growth. Bruce has actually run a small business — and built practical frameworks like Revenue – Profit = Expenses that deliver simple, sustainable results without the fluff. Backed by 25+ years of leadership experience in Fortune 50 and 500 organizations, adapted for the realities of small business.
We don’t just advise. We partner with you, side-by-side, to solve problems, streamline operations, and drive lasting impact.
You Come First
We help you flip the old formula:
Revenue – Expenses = Profit into
Revenue – Profit = Expenses.
This shift ensures you prioritize yourself and your goals, not just your bills.
Action Management
Stop managing time—start managing action.
We help you shift from minutes to momentum by identifying priorities and building systems that focus on what actually drives progress.
Business Systems
Streamline your business with better systems.
We help you eliminate chaos, improve efficiency, and create repeatable processes that drive consistent results and sustainable growth.
People Management
Lead your team—and yourself—with clarity.
We help you strengthen leadership, manage people effectively, and build relationships with employees, customers, and suppliers that fuel business growth.
See Where You Stand
And What Comes Next
Schedule a FREE 1.5-hour business building session with our team.
Together, you’ll identify where your business is today—and what’s standing in the way of greater profit, growth, and freedom.
You’ll walk away with:
– Clear priorities
– A confident plan forward
– Real-time advice tailored to you
Let’s map your next step forward—with clarity and confidence.
Already Have an Idea Of Where Your Business is At?
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Proudly Serving Edmonton & Alberta
We work with trades, contractors, and hands-on small business owners across the region:
Edmonton · Sherwood Park · St. Albert · Leduc · Spruce Grove · Nisku · Fort Saskatchewan · Beaumont · Stony Plain · and across Alberta
Our office is at 10171 Saskatchewan Dr NW #213, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with trades and contracting businesses?
Yes — that’s our specialty. We’ve worked with electrical, HVAC, construction, plumbing, mechanical, landscaping, and field-service shops across Edmonton and Alberta. The pain points are different in the trades, and the systems we install respect that.
Do you serve businesses outside of Edmonton?
Most of our work is in Edmonton and the surrounding region — Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc, Spruce Grove, Nisku, Fort Saskatchewan, and across Alberta. We also work with owners in other parts of Canada when the fit is right.
What does a business coaching engagement actually look like?
We’re not pull-up-with-a-binder consultants. We work alongside you — guiding, refining, and implementing real solutions in real time. That means hands-on execution support, practical systems (not just strategy), and full accountability throughout the process.
How is this different from ActionCOACH, EOS, or other franchise programs?
Franchise programs hand you a binder. We adapt to your actual business. Bruce has actually run a small business himself, and our frameworks — including the Revenue – Profit = Expenses formula — are built for shop owners, not boardrooms. You get a partner with skin in the game, not a script.
How much does business coaching cost?
It depends on what you need. Some owners want focused help on one pillar (cash flow, systems, or people). Others want a full transformation. We start with a free 90-minute Business Building Session so we can see where you are and what kind of engagement makes sense — no pressure, no obligation.
What’s the Revenue – Profit = Expenses formula?
Most owners think Revenue – Expenses = Profit. That leaves profit as whatever’s left, which is usually nothing. We flip it: Revenue – Profit = Expenses. You set your profit first, then build the business to fit the remaining budget. It’s how you actually pay yourself and grow.
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