The E-Myth Plumber Why Most Plumbing Companies Don’t Work and What to Do About It

The E-Myth Plumber: Why Most Plumbing Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It

Running a plumbing business is more than mastering pipes, fittings, and service calls—it's about building and leading a successful company. While training and experience may prepare you for the technical side of plumbing, very few plumbers are taught how to run a business. That's where The E-Myth Plumber steps in.

Created by bestselling business author Michael E. Gerber and seasoned plumbing entrepreneur Ken Goodrich, this guide closes the gap between technical expertise and business mastery. Whether you're launching your business from scratch or looking to maximize performance in an existing company, this book offers a proven roadmap to profitability and growth.

Inside, you'll discover how to:

Break free from unproductive, time-consuming routines.

Stop trading time for dollars and start building real value.

Shift from working in your business to working on your business.

Implement systems that deliver consistent, reliable results.

Manage processes and people effectively to support growth.

Create the story that becomes the heart and identity of your company.

Make space for entrepreneurial thinking by reclaiming your time.

The E-Myth approach helps you transform your plumbing business into a self-sufficient, scalable enterprise that runs smoothly—without relying on your constant oversight. By combining practical tools with strategic insight, Gerber and Goodrich show you how to reclaim your vision, create order out of chaos, and build a company that not only works, but thrives.

Running a plumbing business doesn't have to be overwhelming. With The E-Myth Plumber, you'll gain the clarity, systems, and strategies you need to achieve freedom, profitability, and long-term success.

Michael E. Gerber is a globally celebrated author, visionary, and mentor who has transformed the way the world thinks about entrepreneurship. Best known for his New York Times bestseller The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It, Gerber has written 37 books on entrepreneurship, small business, and leadership. Collectively, his books have sold millions of copies, been translated into more than 30 languages, and become foundational texts in business programs at universities, high schools, and entrepreneurial organizations around the world.
For over five decades, Gerber has championed the needs of small business owners, often overlooked by traditional business education and corporate systems. His work redefined what it means to build a business by showing entrepreneurs how to design companies that work systematically, freeing the owner from the daily grind and opening the door to true creativity, innovation, and freedom.
At the heart of Gerber's philosophy is a single mission: to "transform the state of small business worldwide." He has carried that mission through his writing, his mentorship, and his signature programs, guiding millions of entrepreneurs to reimagine their roles as creators and leaders rather than technicians tied to endless work.
Today, Gerber's legacy continues through The Dreaming Room™, a transformational incubator he personally leads to help entrepreneurs discover their higher calling and design enterprises that express their unique vision. Alongside his wife and partner, Luz Delia Gerber, he guides Michael E. Gerber Companies™, ensuring his life's work will inspire and empower future generations of dreamers and doers.
Michael E. Gerber resides in Houston, Texas, with Luz Delia, where he remains dedicated to awakening the entrepreneurial spirit and building a legacy that endures far beyond his own lifetime.

Ken Goodrich is a business leader, juggernaut, and visionary in the plumbing and home services industry. With more than 30 years' experience building and scaling plumbing, HVAC and home services businesses, he serves as Chairman of the industry-leading company, Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing.
Ken started in the home services industry at age 10, holding a flashlight for his father – an engineer and HVAC technician – on late-night service calls. That early exposure to craftsmanship, service, and problem-solving set the foundation for a career marked by innovation and growth.
With his down-to-earth humor, practicality, and wisdom, Ken has uplifted thousands of plumbers through his mentorship and training initiatives. He established the J. Duncan Goodrich Air Conditioning Technology Lab at the College of Southern Nevada and created a $250,000 endowment to support its Air Conditioning Center of Excellence.
In 2025, Ken launched Kenerator, a fast-scaling enterprise in home standby-generator and backup-battery industry. In all his businesses, Ken is known for his motto: "We do things the right way, not the easy way."