Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #26 with Roger Wakefield.
Is your business on YouTube? If not, you’re missing one of the biggest growth opportunities on the world’s second-largest search engine. YouTube provides a platform to build your brand, reach a wider audience, and engage them effectively.
Today’s exclusive “Ask Me Anything” episode from the GrowGetters Only community features Roger Wakefield, better known as The Expert Plumber on YouTube. Roger is a licensed Master Plumber with over 40 years of experience and is the face of the largest plumbing channel on YouTube, with over 600,000 subscribers and 100 million views.
Roger shares his journey from a regular plumber to becoming YouTube’s #1 plumbing expert. He reveals the secrets behind his success, including how to grow an audience, keep viewers engaged, and build a trusted online presence.
Roger also offers practical advice for creators, encouraging them to start now and improve along the way rather than waiting for perfection. Moreover, he gives a glimpse into what it’s like to work alongside his son.
Whether you’re a tradesperson, a content creator, or an entrepreneur building a brand, there’s something in here for you.
During this episode, you will learn about:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:27] Free community: weallgrowtogether.com
[02:00] Join the GrowGetters community: https://growgettersonly.com/
[02:35] YouTube’s #1 Plumber
[07:42] YouTube Journey
[10:35] Biggest lesson
[16:11] Secret to YouTube Success
[20:13] Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTradeTalksLive
[25:56] Keeping your audience
[26:16] Spanish channel
[33:27] Don’t wait for perfect
[35:02] LinkedIn strategy
[43:00] Working with son
[47:30] Recommended reading
[52:07] Support Roger
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RogerWakefield
Key Takeaways:
• Every business should have a YouTube channel. ~Roger Wakefield [03:04]
• YouTube is the world’s second-largest search engine. ~Roger Wakefield [05:55]
• The secret to reaching your goals lies in implementing what you already know. ~Roger Wakefield [08:32]
• Growth comes from learning one thing that makes you better and implementing it. ~Roger Wakefield [10:23]
• If you put out great content and provide value, people will keep coming back. ~Roger Wakefield [25:57]
• Don’t worry about what’s in front of you; worry about what’s around the corner that you can’t see. ~Roger Wakefield [43:28]
• Don’t tell me I can’t afford it; tell me what I’ve got to do to be able to afford it. ~Roger Wakefield [48:51]
• “Whatever your mind can conceive and believe, you can achieve. ~Roger Wakefield [50:11]
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