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Social Media for Plumbers: How to Get Customers With Facebook and Instagram

πŸ“… July 31, 2025 ⏱️ 35:23 🎀 Richard Behney, Angie

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  • 0:00
    Plumbing Business as Media
    The episode introduces social media as a crucial, often misunderstood, growth tool for plumbers, transforming a plumbing business into a media company.
  • 2:17
    Perception is Profit
    Social media serves as the new 'front door' for plumbing businesses, where customers check legitimacy and professionalism, rather than plumbing tips.
  • 4:56
    Trust is New Currency
    Consistency in online presence, showcasing professionalism and clean messaging, builds trust, making it easier for customers to choose your service.
  • 7:23
    Content is King
    Emphasizes that consistent content, even simple posts about people and happy customers, builds brand equity and keeps the business top-of-mind.
  • 17:05
    Educate and Entertain
    Focus on creating relatable, informative content that adds value to homeowners, like how to shut off water in an emergency, rather than technical plumbing details.
  • 23:11
    Social Media for Profit
    Social media should be a systematic part of the business designed to generate revenue, not just a stressful side task.
  • 26:23
    Delegate and Systematize
    Delegating social media tasks, like photo snapping and auto-posting, allows business owners to focus on leading, turning social media into a reliable system.

Speakers

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Richard Behney
Host
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Angie
Host

Key Takeaways

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Treat your plumbing business as a media company; your social media presence is your new front door, influencing customer perception and trust before the first call.

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Prioritize consistent, professional branding on social media, showcasing clean uniforms, professional trucks, and happy customers to build confidence.

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Focus on building trust through consistent online visibility and clear messaging, rather than trying to go viral.

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Become a community 'mayor' or 'cheerleader' by interacting with local businesses and sharing community-focused content, always with your branded gear visible.

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Create relatable and educational content for homeowners (e.g., 'how to shut off your water main'), avoiding overly technical plumbing details that don't resonate with the average customer.

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Systematize your social media efforts: plan content, delegate tasks like photo-taking to your team, and use scheduling tools to ensure consistent posting.

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Track which social media posts generate leads and engagement, then allocate a small budget to boost successful content to reach a wider audience.

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