Profiles in Prosperity

139 - Jessica Young – If I Knew Then…


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Jessica Young is the Operations Manager, and co-owner with her husband Doug, of Young Plumbing Services in South Carolina. Like many, Jessica entered the trades part-time to help her husband and then got sucked into a full-time job. Without a lot of business knowledge they struggled, but got growth and profitability after joining Service Nation Alliance. Jessica has become a knowledgeable, influential leader in the contracting world. She shares their inspiring story here, and gives us a preview of her upcoming presentation at Service World Expo.  In this episode you’ll hear:

  • The value of industry connections
  • How incorrect pricing caused Jessica and Doug to attend Service World Expo
  • Why they joined Service Nation, and what that’s done for them
  • Growing 30% per year
  • Projecting the right company image
  • How a degree in English pays off
  • The important company culture at Young Plumbing Services
  • Being a Service Nation Advisory Board Mentor and how that’s like a Homeschooling Parent
  • A preview of Jessica’s speech at Service World Expo
  • Why contractors should attend industry events
  • Getting Women in The Trades
  • ...more
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