Jared "The Plumber" Williams Money vs. Freedom: Finding Balance in Business

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you finally achieve the financial success you've been chasing—only to realize you've lost everything else that matters? Jared Williams, host of The Jared Williams Show and founder of multiple successful plumbing businesses, takes us through his raw, revealing journey of entrepreneurial trial and error.Jared's story begins like many tradespeople—believing that running a business meant simply charging less than the competition and working harder. After several false starts and business ventures that left him working more hours for less money, he made a counterintuitive discovery that transformed his approach: dramatically increasing his rates. The results were stunning; customers not only paid his premium prices but thanked him for his reliability and professionalism. Within six months, his business generated $800,000 in revenue.But success came at a steep cost. Jared candidly shares how his single-minded focus on building his company left him physically depleted, with deteriorating relationships and no true freedom. "I figured out how to get the money and then I lost all my freedom, all my relationships, all my health, everything else," he reveals. This wake-up call led him to develop systems for maintaining balance—from strategic time blocking to establishing technology boundaries—while still growing successful businesses.Perhaps most valuable is Jared's insight into the power of human connection in business. Through stories about slaughtering chickens with neighbors and coffee meetings that seemed like time-wasters but led to transformative relationships, he illustrates how "your life will be judged by the quality of your connections." As he works toward his ambitious goal of building a $100 million company, his motivation isn't primarily financial but impact-driven—creating opportunities for employees, family, and future generations.Whether you're a tradesperson considering entrepreneurship or an established business owner struggling with work-life balance, this conversation offers practical wisdom for achieving success without sacrificing everything else that matters. Search for "The Jared Williams Show" on any platform to connect with Jared and continue learning from his journey.https:newpathemployment.com  https://www.audible.com/pd/9-Simple-Steps-to-Sell-More-ht-Audiobook/B0D4SJYD4Q?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=library_overflowhttps://www.amazon.com/Simple-Steps-Sell-More-Stereotypes-ebook/dp/B0BRNSFYG6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OSB7HX6FQMHS&keywords=corey+berrier&qid=1674232549&sprefix=%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreysalescoach/