Join Richard in this straight-shooting episode of Potty Talk as shares what you must do to be a successful plumbing business owner.

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3 Golden Nuggets

  1. Believe in Yourself
  2. Get Over Yourself
  3. Invest in Yourself

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Owning a plumbing business is hard work, but it can be very rewarding. 

If you want to be a successful plumbing business owner, here are 3 guaranteed tips for success!

Believe in yourself

The first step to success is believing in yourself. 

You need to have faith in your abilities and trust that you can make it. 

Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it, or allow the preconceived ideas about plumbing to stop you or demotivate you. Remember, you took the initiative to start your own business, which shows that you are brave and have what it takes to succeed.

So trust in your abilities, and have a positive attitude!

Get over yourself

Once you believe in yourself, you need to be willing to get out of your comfort zone. 

This means being willing to learn new things, take risks, and step outside of your usual way of doing things. 

If you want to be a successful plumbing business owner, you need to be open to change and willing to adapt. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable because it WILL happen a lot as a leader, and it’s important that you don’t allow yourself to shy away from the responsibilities.

So be open-minded and get ready to take on the world!

Invest in yourself

The third key to success is investing in yourself. And that doesn’t necessarily mean money; but time.

Because time spent learning is never wasted!

This means investing in your education, your skills, and your personal development. The more you learn and grow, the better equipped you will be to succeed in business.

Here are some specific things you can do to invest in yourself:

Listen to podcasts about leadership or success

Read books and articles about business or leadership.

Network with other plumbing business owners and professionals.

Invest in your personal development by taking care of your physical and mental health and by developing your emotional intelligence and leadership skills.

By following these three tips, you can increase your chances of success as a plumbing business owner. 

Remember, success doesn’t happen overnight. It takes hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude. But if you’re willing to put in the effort, you can achieve your goals and build a successful plumbing business.

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