In this episode of Potty Talk, Richard reveals one of the most dangerous—and least talked about—threats to your plumbing business: people in your life who don’t share your vision. They might love you, they might be your friends, they might even mean well… but their doubts, fears, and small thinking can quietly pull you off track.
You’ll discover how to spot these hidden dream-killers, protect your mindset, and surround yourself with champions who push you to think bigger, act bolder, and build the business you were meant to run.
If you’re ready to break free from the influence of people who keep you small and start running with those who fuel your fire, this episode is your wake-up call.
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These People Are Secretly Sabotaging Your Plumbing Business
Hey, plumbing pro—this one’s personal.
One of the most dangerous (and sneaky) threats to your business isn’t the economy, your pricing, or even the competition.
It’s the people closest to you—the ones who don’t share your vision.
In this Potty Talk episode, we uncover the 3 kinds of dream-killers you need to watch out for—and how to protect your mindset, momentum, and mission.
Sabotage #1: Well-Meaning Family Doubters
Sometimes the people who love you most can hold you back the most.
They mean well. But they’re not entrepreneurs. So when you talk about hiring your first tech, raising your prices, or growing fast—they panic.
They project their fears. Not your future.
How to Handle It:
- Limit business talk with family members who don’t get it.
- Protect the relationship by protecting your dream.
- Keep conversations light and redirect the focus if they go negative.
Love doesn’t equal understanding. Protect your vision.
Sabotage #2: Jealous Friends in Disguise
Not everyone in your circle is rooting for you to win.
Some friends compare themselves to you. And your success makes them uncomfortable.
They downplay your wins. Make jokes about your goals. And lowkey hope you fail—so they don’t have to face their own inaction.
How to Handle It:
- Pay attention to how you feel after time with certain friends. Drained = red flag.
- Cut off energy leaks. Don’t apologize.
- Spend time with people who fuel your fire, not snuff it out.
Your circle should celebrate your wins—not compete with them.
Sabotage #3: Circles That Keep You Small
Environment shapes belief.
If everyone around you thinks $100K a year is “making it,” you’ll unconsciously cap your ambition there.
You need to get in rooms where $1 million is normal. And $5 million is just getting warmed up.
How to Handle It:
- Join mastermind communities with growth-minded entrepreneurs.
- Show up to events that stretch your vision.
- Borrow confidence from those playing at a higher level.
You become the average of the 5 people you hang around. So choose wisely.
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You don’t need to stay stuck in the truck. But you do need to shift your mindset and build the right systems to scale.
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