
The Lost Art of the Skilled Trades · Episode 56
Roger Wakefield: How to Succeed in the Trades Industry
With Roger Wakefield · Master plumber, former plumbing company owner, YouTuber and speaker
Hosted by Andrew Brown · June 24, 2025
Roger Wakefield—plumbing legend and trades influencer—shares how to become a plumber, grow your brand, and start a successful plumbing business.
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About This Conversation.
Roger Wakefield—plumbing legend and trades influencer—shares how to become a plumber, grow your brand, and start a successful plumbing business. Host Andrew Brown sits down one of the most recognized names in the trades industry, Roger Wakefield, to break down how to become a plumber , succeed as an apprentice, and build a powerful personal brand as a trades professional.
With millions of views on YouTube and decades of hands-on experience, Roger shares what it really takes to thrive in the skilled trades: from plumbing apprenticeship tips to starting a plumbing business that stands out. Whether you're just entering the trades or looking to scale your own company, this conversation delivers real-world, no-fluff skilled trades career advice from a leader who's done it all and taught thousands to do the same.
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Key Takeaways.
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● You can start your plumbing career with no experience— how to become a plumber is more about mindset than credentials. ● Personal branding for tradespeople builds trust, visibility, and long-term opportunity in the skilled trades industry. ● Use these plumbing apprenticeship tips to stand out in interviews and get hired fast. ● If you're starting a plumbing business , you need to understand pricing, strategy, and your KPIs—or risk failing early.
Meet Roger Wakefield.
Roger Wakefield is a licensed plumber, YouTube creator, keynote speaker, and fierce advocate for trades careers . With over 45 years in the trades industry , he’s helped thousands understand how to become a plumber, launch a plumbing business, and leverage personal branding for tradespeople to grow their reputation and revenue.
His content has made a global impact, proving that being a plumber today means much more than just turning wrenches.
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