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Jason Schmidt from American Plumbing reveals the uncomfortable truth about water heater pricing in Minnesota: big plumbing companies routinely charge $3,000-$4,000 for installations Jason does for $2,000.

Same 50-gallon water heater. Same permit. Same installation. Same haul-away service. Double the price.

When asked if this is what his dad meant by a plumbing license being a "license to steal," Jason doesn't sugarcoat it: "Yeah, because they can." The plumber shortage across the industry creates supply-and-demand economics that favor businesses willing to maximize emergency pricing. When your water heater fails, you're over a barrel - you can't just open windows and wait like you can with heating issues.

The skilled trades are finally making a comeback as young people realize the money's there, but until the workforce shortage resolves, customers will continue paying premium rates to whoever shows up first.

Jason chose a different business model: competitive pricing that builds long-term client relationships rather than maximizing every emergency call. He's proof you can run a profitable plumbing business without charging double the fair market rate.

In the full episode, Jason breaks down his complete pricing philosophy, why he doesn't chase the highest possible margins, the business systems that let him stay efficient at lower price points, and how he positions American Plumbing as an alternative to corporate plumbing giants in the Twin Cities market.

Whether you're a homeowner trying to understand fair pricing or a plumber building your own business model, this conversation reveals the economic realities behind those shocking emergency service quotes.

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