Tennessee Plumbers is Going To Make Millions (here’s how)

📅 May 30, 2025 ⏱️ 1:50:28 🎤 Jered Williams, Tristan Lans

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Tristan's Background

Tristan Lans introduces himself and his company, Tennessee's Choice Plumbing, located in Northwest Tennessee, and discusses his current team size.
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Early Career & Challenges

Tristan recounts his beginnings in plumbing, starting as a shop guy and facing financial difficulties that led him to move to Tennessee for a fresh start.
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Toxic Work Environment

Tristan details a challenging work environment at a previous company, where lack of appreciation and conflicting mindsets led to his decision to leave.
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Starting TC Plumbing

Tristan discusses starting TC Plumbing with a partner, the initial struggles, and the eventual decision to buy out his partner to gain full control of the business.
38:40

Rebuilding & Growth

Tristan shares how he rebuilt his business after a stressful period, emphasizing the importance of pricing, mentorship, and making difficult decisions about employees.
54:40

The Value of Service

Tristan and Jered discuss the importance of providing value to customers, even if it means higher prices, and how to educate clients on the benefits of quality service.
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Long-term Vision

Tristan outlines his long-term goals for Tennessee's Choice, including continued growth, eventually stepping out of daily operations, and building a business that can run without his constant presence.

Speakers

Jered Williams

Host

Tristan Lans

Owner, Tennessee's Choice Plumbing

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Prioritize financial discipline from the outset to avoid future debt, as early financial mistakes can impact business stability.

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Invest in mentorship and networking with like-minded individuals to gain insights and support for mental health and business growth.

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Don't be afraid to raise your prices to reflect the true value of your services; customers will pay more for quality and reliability.

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Establish clear core values and processes, and hold your team accountable to them, even if it means making tough personnel decisions.

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Focus on building a strong company culture where employees are valued and compensated well, as this attracts and retains top talent.

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Continuously learn and adapt, whether through formal education, mentorship, or customer feedback, to stay ahead in a competitive market.

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Communicate value effectively to customers by explaining the benefits of long-term solutions and quality service, rather than just focusing on price.

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