We’ve heard many stories of men and women in the trades who take a leap of faith to start their own businesses. Typically, those people are hardened veterans of their respective craft.

So, you might say that Rick Vazza, the owner of John Padilla Plumbing Inc. in San Diego, is something of an anomaly.

With zero experience in the trades, Rick bought his plumbing company in 2021. But with his extensive financial planning background, he helped take his team of plumbers to the next level.

Join us as we discuss:

- What prompted Rick to walk away from the world of finance (3:44)

- Rick’s decision to purchase his plumbing business (10:21)

- How his team handled the transition of ownership (21:55)

- Why keeping accounting in-house is important for small businesses (37:18)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Rick Vazza

- John Padilla Plumbing Inc.

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