How You Can Go From Apprentice to Plumbing Business Owner in 5 Years

How You Can Go From Apprentice to Plumbing Business Owner in 5 Years What if I told you that in just five years, you could go from digging ditches to signing paychecks as your own boss? This video breaks down a real-world, step-by-step blueprint to take you from plumbing apprentice to business owner — without shortcuts, hype, or fantasy. This is the same path I’ve seen real plumbers take, and the same mistakes I made waiting too long to start. In this video, you’ll learn: What to focus on in Year 1 so journeymen actually want you on their crew How to master the craft in Years 2–3 and separate yourself from 90% of apprentices Why Year 4 is the pivot year into leadership, sales, and running jobs How Year 5 becomes your launchpad into ownership — without quitting too early Why sales, leadership, and mindset matter just as much as technical skill How to avoid the biggest mistakes that send plumbers back to working for someone else This isn’t about being the smartest or strongest — it’s about becoming the most useful, then the most valuable, and finally the owner. If you want control over your time, your income, and your future in the trades, this is the blueprint. 👇 NEXT STEPS Comment below: What year are you in — 1, 3, or planning your launch? Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss future videos Share this with an apprentice or plumber who needs to hear it 🔗 Want the HOW, not just the WHAT? I built a full course that walks you through starting your own service business step-by-step — from your first customer to insurance, pricing, hiring, and marketing. Check the link in the description if you’re ready to stop guessing and follow a proven path. BOSS with Roger https://clients.rogerwakefield.com/courses/offers/b94d9a22-3768-42a1-9b2f-16d714507fc9 Don’t wait five years to start your five-year plan. We’re not just building a channel — we’re building a movement of skilled tradesmen who take control of their future. Download the Wakefield App ▶️ https://wakefield.app/ Join our FREE community ▶️ https://discord.gg/zu3KHudqAB Get More Calls, Close More Jobs —Without Lifting a Finger! ▶️ https://rogersmarketingmachine.com Get the BEST Leak Detection Equipment ▶️ https://www.leak-pro.com/ ▶️ My favorite equipment & tools on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/rogerwakefield ________________________________________________________________________________________________ *NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at NO COST TO YOU. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support! ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for watching! I'm Roger Wakefield, The Expert Plumber, and welcome to my channel. On this channel, it's ALL about plumbing. We play games, we experiment, and we have FUN here, talking and learning about all things plumbing! ____________________________________________________________________________