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The Plumber Guidebook

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The Scale Ladder

The $1M+ Scoreboard.

Where are you on the ladder? Every rung is one decision - hire, price, or build the system. The $1M+ shop is the top rung. The numbers are real.

Tier Monthly Gross Crew Vans Take-Home / Mo
Solo $15–25K Just you 1 $8–15K
Solo + helper $30–50K You + 1 1–2 $15–25K
3-tech shop $60–90K You + 3 techs + dispatcher 3 $25–40K
$1M+ shop $85–125K+ 5 techs + foreman + service writer 5+ $40–60K+

Numbers reflect a service-focused plumbing business in a mid-size U.S. market. Each rung up is one decision: hire, price, or system.

PART VII  ·  WHERE THE CALLS COME FROM

The Lead Sources Chapter Nobody Else Writes

Most trade books say 'do good marketing.' We name 35+ exact platforms - Google Local Service Ads, Angi, BuildingConnected, SAM.gov, BNI, BOMA, the home-warranty panels, the dispatch platforms - what they cost, how to set them up, and what they're really good for. Residential AND commercial. The part nobody else writes.

RESIDENTIAL

Google Business Profile Google LSA Angi Pro Thumbtack Yelp Nextdoor Houzz Pro Networx Porch CraftJack Bark Realtor Partnerships Home Warranty Panels Property Management EDDM Mailers

COMMERCIAL

BuildingConnected SAM.gov GSA Schedule iSqFt PlanHub ConstructConnect Dodge SMS Assist ServiceChannel BOMA NAIOP IFMA BNI PHCC NARPM The Blue Book

Every source: What it is  ·  What it costs  ·  How to set it up  ·  What it's actually good for

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What's Inside

License. Skill. Income. Ownership.

Five sections. The same five sections every Trade Guidebook follows. Different trade, same playbook, every time.

01

Get Licensed

State-by-state breakdown. Apprentice hours. Journeyman exam. Master plumber path. Cross-state reciprocity. The exact paperwork in the exact order.

02

Get Skilled

Rough-in, finish, drain, vent, gas, hydronics, fixtures, water heaters, repipes. The skills that move you from helper to lead in 36 months.

03

Get Hired

Resume, interview, the right shop. How to pick an employer that pays you well and teaches you faster. The shops to avoid.

04

Go Independent

Truck, tools, insurance, license, software, pricing. The exact week-one setup. First customer playbook. Pricing that pays you, not the truck.

05

Own It

From owner-operator to crew of three to crew of ten. Hire, train, retain. Sell-it-when-you-want margins. The asset behind the trade.

06

The Reality Section

Income by year, by region, by skill. What plumbers actually charge. The mistakes that cost a year. The ones that close the business.

Updated Yearly. Forever Yours.

Every guidebook is updated yearly to reflect new licensing laws, current industry standards, current market rates, and refreshed playbooks. Buy once — every future edition is yours free for life. Major annual updates ship every January. Spot updates for major regulatory changes ship within 60 days.

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Real Cost Breakdown

What It Actually Costs to Learn PLUMBER Business the Hard Way

This is not a textbook. This is the operating manual.
Here is what the same information would cost you anywhere else.

Plumber-specific

Combined retail value $15,000 to $40,000 minimum Plus the income lost during your learning curve.
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Common questions

What you need to know.

Do I need to already be in the trade?

No. The book is written so a complete beginner can read page 1 and walk into an apprenticeship knowing exactly what to expect. If you're already in, the back half is where the real money is.

Is this state-specific?

Licensing is state-by-state - the book covers the path in every state, with the exact regulator, exam, and reciprocity rules.

What format is the book?

E-Guidebook Edition (PDF + ePub), downloadable forever. Lifetime updates included with the Founders edition.

Why bundle with Credit Repair?

Most plumbers who go independent need to finance the truck and tools. Bad credit kills that. The bundle solves both before you swing the hammer.

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