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With more than half of America’s trade professionals near retirement age, only 3 percent of the surveyed 18- to 25-year-olds say they would consider a career in the trades, according to the Copper Development Association. Those 3% that choose trade-based careers or franchise ownership in a service industry, such as plumbing, are finding themselves in the middle of a boom market.

Entrepreneurs who invest in a Z PLUMBERZ franchise can capitalize on the shortage of plumbers, as the need for modern, high-customer service plumbers isn’t going away. More importantly, home and property owners require highly trained professionals who can meet their needs in a timely manner. By hiring a master plumber to be an expert in the field, Z PLUMBERZ gives you the opportunity to focus on growing a recession-resistant business that has some of the high…

A good indicator that a brand is worthy of investing in is when members of the executive team choose to start a plumbing business and become franchise owners with the brand. This is exactly what Tony Borelli, General Manager of North America with Z PLUMBERZ, is doing.

In his role as General Manager for North America, Tony Borelli worked closely with Founder and CEO Matt O’Rourke supporting new franchisees and helping grow the brand. His experience developing new plumbers, team members, and franchisees proved to be so enjoyable that he decided to invest himself.

In this wide-ranging interview, Tony Borelli discusses why he decided to invest and how his current role allowed him to see both sides of the business, inspiring his own confidence to take control of his future by going into business for himself.

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No matter the economic circumstances, some things remain true in that pipes will burst, faucets will leak, and drains will clog, only confirming that plumbers will remain in high demand during these times. It’s important for homeowners to have a skilled local plumber they can trust in their time of need. That’s why, time and again, plumbing franchises have not only withstood, but also thrived in times of economic uncertainty.

According to IBIS World, for instance, the plumbing industry was only temporarily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly at the height of shutdowns. Almost immediately, however, the industry rebounded as a result of strong residential construction growth and a resurgence in commercial construction. As a result, it’s expected the $124 billion plumbing industry will continue to accelerate over the next five years.

However, there remains an alarming shortage of plumbers to meet this demand. According t…