How to Buy a Plumbing Business, Ft. Matt Gandy

American Builders - Presented by TradeGuard

American Builders - Presented by TradeGuard
How to Buy a Plumbing Business, Ft. Matt Gandy
Feb 23, 2026 Season 1 Episode 7
Garrett Amundsen

Matt Gandy is the co owner of Eco Air Conditioning and Wilson Plumbing.

On this episode, we discuss:

• How he acquired both businesses
 • What the SBA process actually looks like from the inside
 • What surprised him after closing
 • Cash flow realities vs projections
 • Navigating imposter syndrome as a new owner
 • Lessons learned from operating trades businesses

If you are considering acquiring a small service business, this episode walks through the real process from sourcing to ownership.


Presented by TradeGuard, Insurance Built for the Trades: https://www.tradeguardins.com/

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