One of the biggest mistakes in the trade is charging too cheap — especially early on. Undercharging doesn’t make you more competitive. It just makes you busier, stressed, and stuck. A few things to remember: 💰 Price the job, not just the timeYou’re charging for experience, tools, travel, risk, and responsibility — not just hours on site. 🧾 Factor in all your costs Fuel, materials, insurance, van, software, tax — if it costs you money, it needs to be in your price. ⏱️ Don’t rush quotes Take time to assess the job properly. Guessing leads to lost money. 📈 Confidence matters If you don’t believe your price is fair, the customer won’t either. 🚫 Not every job is worth doing Walking away from bad work protects your time and your business. Learning how to price properly is what separates staying busy from actually making profit. If you want real advice on pricing, mistakes to avoid, and how we quote jobs in our own business, join the community 👇 👉 https://www.skool.com/kungfu-dev-4787/about?ref=6fb158cd694c4bb0b111f22d7d0ad62a 👊

Got a question about the trade? Apprenticeships, tools, exams, site life, mistakes, money, running a business — nothing’s off limits. Whether you’re: • an apprentice • just starting out • on the tools full-time • or running your own business Drop your questions in the comments and I’ll answer them honestly — no fluff, no fake advice. If you’re in plumbing & heating and want real answers from real experience, this is your space. 👇 Ask away in the comments Or join the community here: 👉 https://www.skool.com/kungfu-dev-4787/about?ref=6fb158cd694c4bb0b111f22d7d0ad62a 👊

It’s not because there’s no work. It’s not because the trade doesn’t pay. It’s usually because of these mistakes: 💸 Undercharging Being busy doesn’t mean you’re profitable. Cheap prices keep you stuck. 📉 No control over numbers Not knowing your costs, margins, or tax bill = working blind. ⏱️ Trading time for money only No systems, no repeat clients, no structure — just job to job. 📱 Ignoring marketing & reputation The best plumbers don’t rely on luck. They build visibility and trust. 🧾 Poor systems No proper quoting, no follow-ups, no software — everything takes longer than it should. 🤯 Trying to do everything yourself Burnout kills progress. Delegation and systems change everything. Plumbing can pay very well — but only if you treat it like a business, not just a job. If you want real talk about money, pricing, systems, and mistakes we’ve made ourselves, join the community 👇 👉 https://www.skool.com/kungfu-dev-4787/about?ref=6fb158cd694c4bb0b111f22d7d0ad62a 👊

1️⃣ Trying to act like you already know everything Ask questions. No one expects you to be perfect — but they do expect you to learn. 2️⃣ Turning up unprepared Wrong tools, late starts, poor attitude. First impressions matter more than you think. 3️⃣ Not listening properly You’ll be shown things once. Pay attention. Write it down if you need to. 4️⃣ Rushing jobs Speed comes later. Focus on doing it right, not doing it fast. 5️⃣ Being glued to your phone Checking messages can wait. People notice effort. 6️⃣ Not taking exams seriously Revisions and prep matter. These results follow you for years. 7️⃣ Thinking mistakes mean failure Mistakes are part of the trade. Learn from them and move on. If you’re an apprentice and want real advice from people who’ve made these mistakes already, join the community 👇 https://www.skool.com/kungfu-dev-4787/about?ref=6fb158cd694c4bb0b111f22d7d0ad62a 👊

If you’re starting out in the trade, tools matter more than you think. These are the non-negotiables every apprentice plumber should have 👇 🧰 Adjustable spanners (2 sizes)You’ll use these every single day. Cheap ones will slip—don’t do that to yourself. 🔩 Pipe gripsFor stubborn fittings and awkward angles. Absolute lifesaver on site. ✂️ Pipe cuttersClean cuts = fewer leaks. Hacksaws are a last resort. 🪛 Screwdriver setFlathead + Phillips at minimum. Magnetic tips = bonus points. 📏 Tape measureMeasure twice. Cut once. Get shouted at less. 🔦 Torch / head torchCupboards, lofts, under sinks—light is power. 🧤 Gloves & knee padsYour body is your career. Protect it early. 📒 Notebook or notes appWrite everything down. The best apprentices always do. 👉 You don’t need every tool on day one — but these will keep you useful, safe, and respected on site. 💬 Apprentices: what tool did you forget and regret?👀 Thinking of getting into the trade? Follow for real plumbing advice.