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Nate Agentis

Nate Agentis

Nate Agentis is a 3rd-gen plumber from Pennsylvania with 30+ years of experience owning and running a multi-million dollar plumbing service company. After founding Plumbing CEO to coach business owners and train techs in plumbing best practices, he joined BDR - the premier provider of business coaching, training, and marketing solutions in the home service industry - as the Director of Plumbing Vertical. As an author & coach, he’s passionate about ethical growth, organizational health, & helping those in the trades find balance and fulfillment. For more information, visit www.bdrco.com. 

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Coach's Corner

How Standard Operating Procedures Save Time and Avoid Costly Mistakes

Documented processes help plumbing contractors improve consistency, reduce callbacks, save time and create a better customer experience.
August 3, 2026
Nate Agentis

Most of the plumbing contractors I know got into the business because they love the trade itself. They enjoy working with their hands. They are passionate about problem-solving. They like making a difference in the lives of their customers.


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Why Your Best Technicians Don’t Want to Become Managers

Create a separate leadership path, identify leadership traits early, provide training before promotion,and offer better pay and ongoing support.
July 1, 2026
Nate Agentis

Every plumbing contractor knows what it’s like to have a technician who stands out from the crowd on day one, immediately demonstrating immense talent and limitless potential. 


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Why Most Plumbing Companies Struggle With Consistency (And How To Fix It)

Plumbing companies that chase growth before fixing their internal systems often find inconsistency follows right along with them.
June 1, 2026
Nate Agentis

Discover how building standard sales processes, tracking key metrics, and optimizing dispatch workflows eliminates internal inconsistencies to unlock predictable, sustainable growth for plumbing companies.


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Lead With Purpose: Three Habits of Healthy Trades Leaders

How to build systems, structure and leaders so your business stops living in emergency mode and starts supporting the people behind it.
June 1, 2026
Nate Agentis

Stop running a trade business and start carrying it—discover three essential habits healthy leaders use to build systems, delegate effectively, and transition out of constant emergency mode.


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How to Build a Successful Plumbing Business Without Burning Out

Developing trust, investing in training and scaling thoughtfully can help owners grow successful companies without sacrificing their health, families or long-term fulfillment.
May 4, 2026
Nate Agentis

Learn how to scale your plumbing business through systemic growth, financial guardrails, and effective delegation so you can achieve long-term success without sacrificing your well-being.


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To Retain New Technicians, the First 30 Days are Make-or-Break

Consistent leadership, clear expectations, mentoring, regular check-ins and a deliberate 30-day review help new hires feel supported and confident, significantly improving retention.
April 1, 2026
Nate Agentis

Discover why the first 30 days of a technician's employment are the ultimate "make-or-break" period and learn how intentional leadership and clear expectations can prevent early turnover.


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The Cost of Carrying It All: Why Leaders in the Trades Must Stop Suffering in Silence

By starting with five simple steps, trades leaders can build a support system that makes them sharper, calmer and more consistent.
April 1, 2026
Nate Agentis

Discover how trades leaders can overcome the hidden mental and operational costs of "carrying it all" by implementing five practical strategies to build a more sustainable, sharp, and connected professional life.


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Your Business Doesn’t Have A People Problem, It Has A Process Problem

Inconsistent results usually trace back to undocumented, untrained or misaligned systems.
February 2, 2026
Nate Agentis

Transform your business by moving beyond the "people problem" myth and implementing documented, scalable systems that empower your team to deliver consistent excellence.


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Invest in Your Company’s Long-Term Success

Training isn’t just an expense; it’s also your employee loyalty program.
January 5, 2026
Nate Agentis

Employee training isn’t an expense to cut, but a powerful investment that builds loyalty, sharpens performance and helps independent contractors retain top talent in a competitive trades market.


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Why Culture Eats Strategy (and How to Build One That Wins)

Culture is the invisible force that fuels performance, retention and long-term success.
December 1, 2025
Nate Agentis

Discover why building a strong company culture is the secret to growing a successful, loyal, and high-performing home service business.


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