Acquiring and Growing Plumbing Companies

John Wilson, based in Ohio, shares his experience of buying and growing plumbing companies. He inherited his family's plumbing business and went on to acquire other similar companies and expand his portfolio. He discusses the challenges of running a second-generation plumbing company, including transitioning from one owner to another and integrating different business practices. Wilson emphasizes the importance of sales for growth in service-based companies and the need to hire and train the right people. He also mentions his interest in expanding into HVAC, damage remediation, landscaping, and water treatment businesses.