We don’t seek success. What we seek is helping others and then success follows. The object of our life is not to pursue money or fame, but to provide value for others and always lead with good intentions. By following this mindset, success will be attracted to you. Today’s guest is a very inspiring example of what it looks like to lead with value and be able to build an empire out of helping other people. He has 0ver 59 million views on YouTube and over 9 million likes on TikTok.

Roger Wakefield is an expert plumber with over 40 years of experience, and he is now also a speaker, and trainer with the goal to help anyone with their plumbing in any way he can. He also teaches people about how to market on social media and is always seeking to provide value to others. 

In this episode, Roger shares his inspiring story of going from being on the brink of losing his business, to where he is now with a very successful business and influential online presence. He emphasizes the importance of trades-type jobs and the impact that we can all have on the world if we realize that bringing goodwill to others will lead us to a life of fulfillment and success.

Key highlights:

• Roger’s story of making a change in his life after getting the news that he was about to lose his business
• Roger doesn't believe we seek success but instead, we seek to help and success follows
• It’s not about the money, it's about doing the right thing 
• It’s easier to get where you want to go if you can get someone who has been there to teach you
• Changing the narrative about tradespeople
• If the whole world just tried to lead with value, we would all be in a better place
• Getting recognized for the value and help he has provided to people
• People need to hear your story 
• If you want to get out of your situation, “learn your way up.” 
• Roger’s 3 words of wisdom: Build, repair, profit

Quote from the episode:

“You can learn your way out of anything”

Connect with Roger Wakefield:

TikTok: @rogerwakefield

Website: rogerwakefield.com

YouTube: Roger Wakefield

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