From Bartending to Building a Family Plumbing Business: Brian Duncan The Trade Talks #223
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Brian Duncan shares his journey from bartending to building a successful plumbing business, emphasizing the importance of mindset and dedication in the trades.
Welcome to The Trade Talks Live, where we celebrate the blue-collar trades and everything they stand for! Join us every Wednesday form 3-4PM Central time as we dive into national news, review trade websites, and share tips on mindset growth to help you succeed. Don't miss this hour of insights, inspiration, and practical advice! What does it really take to build a career in the trades—and why do so many people underestimate it? In this episode of The Trade, Roger Wakefield sits down with Brian Duncan, Field Operations Manager at Duncan Plumbing Solutions, to talk about his unexpected journey into plumbing. From working in restaurants and facing sudden job loss to building a successful career in the skilled trades, Brian shares how persistence, family influence, and a strong work ethic shaped his path. You'll hear how his wife pushed him to take the next step in his career, why plumbing "just made sense," and how working with both your hands and your mind creates the perfect balance. Brian also dives into his experience with residential service, gas systems, and the evolution of tools in the trade. This conversation goes beyond plumbing—it's about mindset. From starting as an…
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