Toolbox for the Trades From Employee to Employer: Stepping Into Ownership of a Legacy Business
Jay and Amanda Mahaffey didn’t just step into ownership when they purchased Tuck & Howell Plumbing in Greenville, SC, from Jay’s uncle — they transformed it. In less than two years, they scaled the business from $4M to $11M by making tough decisions, rebranding, and streamlining operations.
Jay and Amanda share their journey from employees to owners, the challenges of modernizing a 55-year-old business, and how they handled team transitions, rapid growth, and technology adoption.
Tune in to hear how their fast decision-making, financial acumen, and leadership strategies helped them rebuild Tuck & Howell into a powerhouse.
Join us as we discuss:
[1:54] The importance of implementing new systems quickly
[11:37] Treating employee retention as a rehiring process
[18:00] Opening a new service division and leveraging KPIs
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