From Apprentice to Empire: Charlie Mullins
The ultimate plumbing success story that shows what's possible in our industry.
The £145 Million Plumber
The £145 Million Plumber
Charlie Mullins started as a plumber's apprentice at age 15 with no qualifications. Through hard work and business savvy, he built Pimlico Plumbers into London's largest independent plumbing company, which he sold in 2021 for £145 million.
The Vision
Charlie recognized that plumbing had an image problem. He built his brand on professionalism, reliability, and premium service - transforming how people viewed plumbers.
The Growth
He grew from a single plumber to a fleet of branded vans, recognizable uniformed staff, and premium pricing - building a plumbing empire across London.
The Legacy
Charlie proved that plumbing isn't "just a job" - it's a pathway to tremendous wealth and success when combined with business acumen.
"There's nothing wrong with getting your hands dirty. The mistake is thinking that means you can't make serious money. I went from plumber to millionaire because I built a business, not just fixed pipes."
- Charlie Mullins, Founder of Pimlico Plumbers
Jake c
Before: Office Worker
After: 3-Van Business Owner
"I was stuck in a soul-crushing office job earning £26K. After completing the program with zero prior plumbing experience, I now run a successful business with 3 employees and earned £94K in my first year."
Previous Income: £26K
Current Income: £94K+
After: 3-Van Business Owner
"I was stuck in a soul-crushing office job earning £26K. After completing the program with zero prior plumbing experience, I now run a successful business with 3 employees and earned £94K in my first year."
Previous Income: £26K
Current Income: £94K+
Seged W
Before: Retail Manager
After: Bathroom Installers
"As a retail manager, I was working 60+ hour weeks for £28K. Now I specialize in high-end bathroom installations, work 35 hours a week, and made £87K last year with full control of my schedule."
Previous Income: £42K
Current Income: £87K+
admid A
Before: Former Warehouse Worker
After: Emergency Plumber
"I was working in a warehouse for minimum wage with no career prospects. Within 18 months of starting the program, I launched my own plumbing business focusing on emergency services and made £76K."
Previous Income: £22K
Current Income: £76K+
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