The Jered Williams Show

On this episode of the Jered Williams Show, Drake Robert, the owner of Revival Marine Care, a boat detailing company in Pensacola, Florida, was interviewed. Drake shared his journey into the boat detailing industry, starting from his early days working for an auto detailing business to eventually launching his own company. He discussed the challenges he faced, such as employee management and burnout, and how he overcame them by implementing better business practices and systems. Drake also talked about the growth of his company, which now includes a successful product line, and his plans to expand the detailing business while focusing more on the product line. The conversation also touched on Drake's marketing strategies, including the use of social media and educational content, as well as the unique aspects of the boat detailing industry compared to other service-based businesses.

On this episode of the Jared Williams Show, Jared and his brother Tyler discuss the importance of marketing and branding for a new plumbing business. They cover the essential steps to set up a strong digital presence, the value of networking and community involvement, and the challenges of navigating lead generation platforms versus building brand awareness. The conversation also delves into the significance of pricing, problem-solving skills, and maintaining a positive mindset as a business owner, emphasizing that the key to successful marketing lies in providing an exceptional customer experience.

On this episode of The Jered Williams Show, Jered sits down with Patrick Fee, a plumber who co-founded a successful plumbing company that grew from zero to $7 million in revenue in just 11 months. Patrick shares his background, from starting out as a young plumber to eventually becoming a skilled manager and leader in the industry. He discusses the challenges of starting his own business with his sales-focused partner, the importance of time management and delegating tasks, and the strategies they used to rapidly scale their company through aggressive marketing and a unique sales and operations model. Patrick provides insights into the plumbing industry, the power of data and analytics, and the role of technology and automation in driving growth and efficiency.

In this episode of The Jered Williams Show, Jered talks with Murphy Nadald, founder of ReferPro, a referral software built for home service businesses. Murphy shares how his experience running a cleaning company exposed the need for better referral tracking, which led to creating ReferPro. They discuss how referrals often outperform ads in cost and conversion, and how the platform helps automate and track customer, employee, and affiliate referrals. From integrating with CRMs to creative ways of using QR codes and social media, this episode breaks down how to turn word-of-mouth into a scalable system.

On this episode of the Jered Williams Show, Jered sits down with entrepreneur Chaz Wolfe, the founder of Gathering the Kings, a mastermind community for high-performing business owners. Chaz shares his journey of launching and growing multiple businesses, including a construction company, a real estate portfolio, and a franchise of Edible Arrangements. The two discuss the challenges of balancing multiple ventures, the value of mentorship, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.

On this episode of The Jered Williams Show, Jered sits down with Nate Santos, owner of Santos Bros Plumbing in Paso Robles, California. Nate shares his journey from reluctantly joining his uncle’s plumbing company to launching his own with his brother, building a brand that stands out with cowboy hats, overalls, and next-level customer service. They dive into hiring struggles, pricing confidence, and the value of character over experience. Nate also talks about his passion for horses, mariachi shows on horseback, and how plumbing funds his dream lifestyle. It’s a raw, honest, and a fresh look at what it takes to grow a service business in a small town.

In this episode of The Jered Williams Show, Jered sits down with Sarah Delnay, cofounder of Mountaineer and Plumbline. Sarah shares the real story behind building Mountaineer with her husband Matt, who was featured on the show the week before. She talks about how they launched Plumbline in 2021 after discovering a major need in the market while growing their first business.

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.

In this episode of The Jared Williams Show, Jared talks with David Reap, a journeyman plumber who started his career by chance after a simple job offer at age 18. David shares his journey from working retail in New York to commuting three hours daily for plumbing work in Connecticut while completing his apprenticeship. He discusses the challenges of licensing in Connecticut, the strict requirements for obtaining a journeyman and master plumber license, and the differences in regulations between states like Connecticut and Alaska. Despite the tough commute and demanding training, David's persistence paid off as he eventually secured stable, local work and continued to advance in the trade.

On this episode of The Jered Williams Show, Jered sits down with the founder of Grass Cowboys, a lawn care and softscaping business in Pensacola. They talk about everything from shoveling 3,000 pounds of rock to growing up in small-town Texas as the son of a high school football coach. The Grass Cowboy opens up about bouncing between colleges, partying, and eventually finding structure through entrepreneurship and the 75 Hard challenge. It’s a laid-back but honest conversation about discipline, physical work, and building a business from the ground up.