They Told Me 'Don't Be a Plumber'... Now I Make More Than My College Counselor

At the PHCC Connect Show in Birmingham, Dennis interviews Tyler — a third-generation master plumber and National PHCC Secretary — about winning the national apprenticeship competition, building leadership in the trades, and why young people should see plumbing as a first-choice career. They discuss how PHCC empowers contractors through education, advocacy, and connection.

Timestamps:

00:00 – PHCC Connect Show in Birmingham & introduction to guest Tyler
01:36 – Winning the National Apprenticeship Competition
03:33 – What PHCC means and the importance of community
07:15 – Advocacy and the power of being part of an association
09:10 – Advice for young contractors and getting involved
11:13 – How PHCC resources help family businesses succeed
15:15 – Why profitability matters and raising industry standards
17:04 – PHCC education programs and plumbing as a first-choice career

Guest: Tyler, National PHCC Secretary & Third-Generation Master Plumber
Location: PHCC Connect Show 2024, Birmingham, Alabama

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