After inheriting his family plumbing business amid tragedy and growing it into a $13 million company, Nate Agentis hit burnout—and found a new calling helping tradespeople build healthier lives, not just bigger businesses.

As mental health conversations gain momentum in the trades, these six podcasts are breaking stigma and offering honest stories, practical tools, and support for tradespeople who don’t want to face challenges alone.

RUGGED Mind and Body’s Road Show events brought tradespeople together for golf, community, and honest conversations about burnout, reinforcing the importance of investing in both personal well-being and professional growth.

Journeyman plumber Omar Harris shares how his love of cooking, family time, and simple meal prep helps him stay healthier, save time, and thrive on demanding jobsites.

From feeding a llama at dawn to leading a veteran-first plumbing company, this inspiring story follows Tulsa contractor and Army Special Forces veteran Antonio Delacerda’s journey to purpose, mental wellness, and connection through the trades.

In Part 1 of our interview with Omar Harris, we discuss his love of cooking and family — and how meal prepping has changed his life on the jobsite. 

A third-generation plumber thrust into leadership after family tragedy, Nate Agentis scaled his contracting company to millions — only to discover the real work was rebuilding himself. Now, he’s on a mission to help other tradespeople find health and wholeness.  

In an effort to help tradespeople and members of the PHCP community connect, unwind, and learn, RUGGED Mind and Body was thrilled to host its second and third Road Shows this fall in the Chicago and Boston areas. 

This month, join us as we celebrate Felix Delgadillo, owner of Drain Guys LLC!