Chicago Real Estate Perspective

John Baethke: Talkin' to the Pros: Plumber

Episode Summary

In this episode, Dave and John discuss: John’s professional journey to accumulating 35+ years in the plumbing industry. The changing reputation of those in plumbing and other trade jobs. Differentiating yourself from the competition at the beginning. Red flags surrounding permits, licensure, and insurance. Key Takeaways: The trades have, previously, had a bad reputation as employing lesser-educated individuals. This is changing. Having highly trained individuals sets their team apart from other companies. You want to be able to give your client the option to choose, not make the decision for them. Pricing done over the phone is typically low done as an incentive, and will change once a plumber has had a chance to actually look at it. "If it's your first time calling a contractor, don't hesitate to ask for a certificate of insurance. Anybody that you have in your house, you want to make sure that they're covered for insurance." —  John Baethke About John Baethke: A residential Plumbing service and repair company that provides “Unmatched Expertise & Care”. Connect with John Baethke: Website: https://www.baethkeplumbing.com/ Email: info@baethkeplumbing.com Phone: 773-276-5430 Blog: https://johnbaethke.wordpress.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnbaethke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baethkeplumbing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jbaethke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.baethke/ Connect with Dave Nimick: Website: https://thenimickteam.com/ Email: dave@thenimickteam.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WqeMs62CL3T5P-w6ncqbQ/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davenimick/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenimickteam Dave Nimick is owner of The Nimick Team, Inc. with Keller Williams Realty Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave and John discuss:

• John’s professional journey to accumulating 35+ years in the plumbing industry. 
• The changing reputation of those in plumbing and other trade jobs.
• Differentiating yourself from the competition at the beginning. 
• Red flags surrounding permits, licensure, and insurance. 

Key Takeaways:

• The trades have, previously, had a bad reputation as employing lesser-educated individuals. This is changing. 
• Having highly trained individuals sets their team apart from other companies. 
• You want to be able to give your client the option to choose, not make the decision for them. 
• Pricing done over the phone is typically low done as an incentive, and will change once a plumber has had a chance to actually look at it. 

"If it's your first time calling a contractor, don't hesitate to ask for a certificate of insurance. Anybody that you have in your house, you want to make sure that they're covered for insurance." —  John Baethke

About John Baethke: A residential Plumbing service and repair company that provides “Unmatched Expertise & Care”.

Connect with John Baethke:

Website: https://www.baethkeplumbing.com/

Email: info@baethkeplumbing.com

Phone: 773-276-5430

Blog: https://johnbaethke.wordpress.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnbaethke

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baethkeplumbing/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jbaethke

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.baethke/

Connect with Dave Nimick:

Website: https://thenimickteam.com/

Email: dave@thenimickteam.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WqeMs62CL3T5P-w6ncqbQ/videos

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davenimick/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenimickteam

Dave Nimick is owner of The Nimick Team, Inc. with Keller Williams Realty

Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.