#125 Michigan Plumber Makes Millions (here's how)

On this episode of the Jared Williams Show, guest Matt Delnay shares his impactful journey building and selling Mountaineer Plumbing. He dives into the rapid three-year growth of his Michigan-based plumbing company, highlighting the crucial shift from relying on new construction to focusing on profitable service work, the power of strategic branding and deep community involvement, and the often-overlooked importance of prioritizing profit and healthy cash flow over vanity metrics like revenue or the number of trucks. Matt offers candid insights on the challenges of managing people, the necessity of strong character in leadership, and the real-world financial lessons learned through experience, including navigating debt and avoiding common pitfalls like spending solely for tax write-offs. The conversation also touches on the personal aspects of entrepreneurship, the role of his wife Sarah's support, and their subsequent ventures like the answering service PlumbLine and the Dudewash business, providing a raw and practical look at success in the trades.