What does it take to build a $5 million company in your first year—in a male-dominated industry—without sacrificing integrity, people, or faith?
In this episode of The Impactful Leader Podcast, Chris sits down with Katy Higgins, Founder and CEO of True Pros Plumbing, Heating & Air, to unpack one of the most compelling leadership stories in the trades today.
Katy shares how a moment in a crawl space forced her to confront her future—and sparked the creation of a company that now:
Scaled from a garage startup to $5M in year one
Prioritizes people over profit in an industry known for aggressive sales
Champions women in the trades, shifting culture from the inside out
Leads with faith, integrity, and long-term vision
Gives back by fully funding Make-A-Wish family experiences
This conversation dives deep into:
What rapid growth really costs behind the scenes
Why leadership is often lonely—and how community changes everything
How culture, core values, and service create sustainable scale
What Katy had to become personally to lead a growing organization
Her bold vision to build a $30M company with excellence and purpose
If you’re a business owner, leader, or builder who wants to grow without losing your soul, this episode is for you.