# #151 North Carolina Plumber Makes Millions (here's how)

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Podcast: [The Jered Williams Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jered-williams-show-5927862)
Published: 2025-11-28T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://jered-williams.captivate.fm
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## Resource

On today's episode of the Jered Williams show, Je red interviews Don Hildebrand, the owner of Plumb Smart Plumbing and Drain in Asheville, North Carolina. Don shares the story of how he started his plumbing business in 2008 during the recession, the challenges he faced in finding and retaining skilled technicians, and the strategies he has implemented to drive the company's growth, including rebranding, developing comprehensive processes and procedures, and adopting the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) framework. Don also discusses his plans to expand into HVAC and septic services to diversify the business and address staffing concerns, highlighting the importance of creating a positive, empowering culture to attract and retain top talent.

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