In this episode of Beers with Contractors, hosts Terry and Will sit down with Jim Parker, the owner of Jim's Plumbing Now, about the secrets behind scaling a plumbing business. Jim shares his top three pieces of advice for plumbing contractors looking to expand: utilizing dispatch software, joining networking groups, and establishing an office space. Jim also discusses the transition from working in the business to working on it, the importance of knowing your financials, and the role of faith-based leadership in building company culture. Tune in to hear about Jim's rapid success in Dallas-Fort Worth, his strategic use of technology and marketing, and his efforts to mentor the next generation of plumbers.

00:36 Key Advice for Growing a Plumbing Business

01:02 The Importance of Networking and Office Space

02:28 Transitioning from Worker to Business Owner

04:49 Overcoming Fear and Scaling the Business

06:17 The Role of Mentorship in Business Growth

13:22 Building a Strong Brand and Marketing Strategy

26:40 Faith-Based Leadership and Company Culture

31:03 Leveraging Technology for Business Growth

34:08 Empowering Young Tradespeople

34:59 Overcoming Fear of Mistakes

35:47 The Importance of Branding

37:06 Re-entering the Market

38:10 Building a Strong Team

39:48 Hiring and Training Insights

42:14 Advice for Aspiring Tradespeople

42:41 Preparing the Next Generation

47:03 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information

Contact Jim Parker at:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.jimsplumbingnow.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimsPlumbingNow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimsplumbingnow_tx/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsPlumbingNow

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimsplumbingnow_tx

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/jims-plumbing-now-carrollton

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