Solo Plumber Guides
Phone strategies for one-man shops
8 guides for Alberta plumbers
Running a plumbing business solo means you're the technician, the salesperson, the bookkeeper, and the receptionist. When you're under a sink fixing a leak, you can't answer the phone. But that missed call could be a $2,000 water heater job walking to your competitor. These guides cover phone strategies specifically for one-person operations.
All 8 Guides
Why You Can't Answer While Working
The physical reality of plumbing work and phone calls
Voicemail vs. Answering Service
Comparing your options when you can't answer
The Call-Back Strategy Problem
Why calling back 20 minutes later loses jobs
The Phone-In-Pocket Myth
Why keeping your phone nearby doesn't solve the problem
Having Your Spouse Answer Calls
Pros, cons, and long-term sustainability
Scaling From Solo to Crew
Phone systems as you add your first employee
After-Hours Calls as a Solo Plumber
Setting boundaries without losing emergency work
Taking a Vacation as a Solo Plumber
How to take time off without losing clients
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