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How an electrician went from two vans and $10k in the bank in 2019 to $10.6 Million in revenue and 28 vans in 2026. Meet Matt Wehrle of Safe Electric & Plumbing
Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
Book a free strategy call to see how we can help you hit your goals and beyond: https://bit.ly/3TvGiNW or call us at: (214)-453-1591 🔗 Grab our FREE resource: The Foundation Series — Real strategies to build a business that runs (and grows) without chaos: https://bit.ly/3Yqzow5 $400,000 in revenue. Two wrapped vans. $50,000 in unpaid taxes. That was electrician Matt Wehrle in January 2019 — sitting in an office for the first time in his life, wondering if he’d made a massive mistake. Six years later, Safe Electric & Plumbing in Columbus, Ohio hit $10.6 million. 28 trucks. Double-digit net profit. And a plumbing division that did $2 million in its first full year. Matt’s story isn’t a slow, steady climb — it’s a masterclass in what happens when a field electrician stops doing things his way and follows a proven system. In this conversation, you’ll discover: • How CertainPath coaching helped one electrician grow from $400K to $10.6M in 5 years• Starting a residential electrical business with $10K in the bank and $50K in unpaid taxes — and booking nearly 100% of calls in year one• Adding a plumbing division to an electrical company — $2M first full year (after hiring the wrong manager first)• Catching bookkeeper embezzlement: fake LLC, unauthorized ACH transfers, and stolen credit cards for 13 months• His recruiting secret every contractor will steal — and why “nobody wants to work” is nothing but an excuse• What he’d tell his 2017 self: “Drop everything else and just do THIS!” Whether you’re an electrician thinking about adding a second trade, a contractor trying to build culture, or a business owner who’s been burned by someone you trusted — Matt’s story will hit home. 🎧 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform. And don’t forget to subscribe to The Successful Contractor for more interviews that move the needle. AboutThe Successful Contractor is a podcast for residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing contractors. Hosted by Bob Houchin, each episode features real contractor growth stories, hard-won business insights, and practical takeaways for building a profitable home services company. Meet the GuestMatt Wehrle is the owner of Safe Electric & Plumbing in Columbus, Ohio. A lifelong electrician who started his career in new construction, Matt launched his residential service company in 2019 with two vans and $10,000 in the bank. In six years, he’s grown Safe Electric & Plumbing to $10.6 million in revenue with 28 trucks, a thriving plumbing division, and double-digit net profit. ConnectSafe Electric & Plumbing: https://safeelectricohio.comCertainPath: https://www.mycertainpath.com Show NotesThe Successful Contractor Podcast is part of the CertainPath family. CertainPath is a business coaching program for residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing contractors. For 25 years, we’ve helped contractors double their revenue, hit 20% net profit, and build teams that stay. With proven systems, professional coaching, software solutions, and a member community of 1,200+ strong — Success is Made Certain. Visit www.mycertainpath.com for more information. FOLLOW CERTAINPATH:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CertainPathLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/certainpathInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/certainpath/
