What’s the secret sauce behind 7-figure plumbing business owners? Spoiler alert—it’s NOT their wrench skills. It’s how they start their day. In this game-changing episode of Potty Talk, we’re diving into the morning routines that set thriving plumbing CEOs apart from the ones who are just scraping by. Tune in and find out how to take control of your day—and your business—before you even step out the door.

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Start Your Day Like a Plumbing Business CEO

What separates the seven-figure plumbing business owners from the ones who are just getting by? It’s not plumbing skills. It’s not luck. And it sure isn’t some magic marketing formula.

It’s discipline — specifically, the daily disciplines that start before the sun comes up.

If you want to operate like the CEO of your plumbing business (not just the guy in the truck), you’ve got to take control of your day before it takes control of you. Let’s break it down into three simple (but not easy) habits that will change your life — and your bottom line.

1. Begin the Night Before

Success doesn’t start when your alarm clock goes off. It starts the night before.

Too many plumbers sabotage their next day with late-night scroll sessions, Netflix binges, or dragging out chaos with undisciplined bedtime routines. That’s a recipe for stress, fatigue, and a chaotic morning.

Want to win your morning? Do this:

Go to bed early. Think 9:30 PM or 10 PM — no later.
Go to bed with your spouse. That’s right. Build intimacy, unity, and rhythm in your marriage by going to bed at the same time. No more “scrolling until midnight while she’s already asleep.”
Establish a nightly routine. Kids in bed by a consistent time. Phones away. End your day with something uplifting — read, pray, listen to something positive. Not the news. Not SportsCenter. Something that feeds your mind and soul.

This is about creating space, energy, and intentionality. Without it, you’re starting every morning in reactive mode.

2. Be an Early Bird (Yes, That Means 5 AM)

We all know the saying: “The early bird gets the worm.” But most of us treat it like a cliché instead of the success formula it is.

Why wake up early?

Because it’s the only part of your day you can truly control.
Because your kids aren’t up yet. Your phone isn’t blowing up. And the chaos hasn’t started.
Because waking up early is a statement: “I am in charge of my life.”

Whether it’s 5 AM or earlier, set the alarm. Get out of bed. No snooze. Get your coffee. Open your Bible. Journal. Read something uplifting. And yes — work out.

Working out isn’t just for gym rats. It’s a daily discipline that sharpens your mind and strengthens your body. And you need both if you’re going to lead a team and grow a business.

Early mornings aren’t just about getting stuff done. They’re about owning your day, rather than letting it own you.

3. Set Your Daily GPS

Want to stay focused on where you’re going, even when everything hits the fan?

Then you need your Daily GPS.

Every morning, write down 5 to 7 future-facing, affirmative “I AM” and “I HAVE” statements. Speak them out loud. These aren’t dreams — they’re declarations of where you’re headed.

Examples:

I am a strong, confident leader.
I have a seven-figure plumbing business.
I live in my dream home in Florida.
My kids attend a top private school.
My wife and I vacation together twice a year.

This is about training your mind to lead your actions. If you don’t know where you’re headed, how will you get there? Your daily GPS becomes your internal roadmap when things at the shop go sideways — and they will.

Customer complaints. No-shows. Marketing struggles. When you’ve already spoken your destination into existence, those setbacks don’t define you.

Bonus Tip:

Don’t overcomplicate it. You don’t need a fancy journal. A legal pad works fine. Just do it every single day. Write it. Say it. Believe it.

Simple Wins the Race

These three disciplines — ending your day with intention, waking up with purpose, and declaring your destination— are simple. But they’re not easy. That’s why most plumbing business owners don’t do them.

You’ve already chosen the harder path by starting your own business. Now, put these disciplines in place, and watch your life transform — not just your bank account, but your relationships, your mindset, and your legacy.