Things I wish I knew before becoming a plumber

Thinking about becoming a plumber in 2026? Watch this first. In this video, I break down the real truth about plumbing careers — the money, the hard lessons, the opportunities, and the things nobody tells you when you first pick up a wrench. From apprentice pay and back pain to smart plumbing technology, licensing, customer service, and the massive labor shortage happening right now… this is the conversation I wish someone had with me before I started. Whether you’re: 🔧 Considering the trades 🔧 Starting your plumbing apprenticeship 🔧 Already working in the industry 🔧 Or just wondering why plumbers charge what they charge… …this video is for you. We cover: ✔️ The reality of plumbing pay ✔️ Why your body is your biggest tool ✔️ The #1 skill most plumbers ignore ✔️ Service vs new construction plumbing ✔️ Why your license matters more than your truck ✔️ How customers REALLY behave ✔️ Smart plumbing tech & diagnostics in 2026 ✔️ Code changes every plumber must know ✔️ The labor shortage opportunity ✔️ Why online reputation matters more than ever If you’re serious about building a career in plumbing, this video could save you years of frustration. 👇 COMMENT BELOW: What’s something YOU wish you knew before becoming a plumber? 👍 Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications for more plumbing career advice, trade tips, and homeowner education videos twice a week. #Plumbing #Plumber #Trades #BlueCollar #Apprenticeship #SkilledTrades #PlumbingLife #Construction #RogerWakefield #TradeSchool #HVAC #Electrician #ServicePlumbing Download the Wakefield App ▶️ https://wakefield.app/ Join our FREE community ▶️   / discord   Get More Calls, Close More Jobs —Without Lifting a Finger! ▶️ https://rogersmarketingmachine.com Get the BEST Leak Detection Equipment ▶️ https://www.leak-pro.com/ ▶️ My favorite equipment & tools on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/rogerwake... ________________________________________________________________________________________________ *NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at NO COST TO YOU. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support! ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for watching! I'm Roger Wakefield, The Expert Plumber, and welcome to my channel. On this channel, it's ALL about plumbing. We play games, we experiment, and we have FUN here, talking and learning about all things plumbing! ____________________________________________________________________________