Surviving to Thriving: How the Trades Changed One Plumber's Life


Welcome to The Fix! In our first-ever episode, we kick off the conversation by getting to know our co-hosts Katherine and Doug, both exceptionally knowledgeable professionals with decades of experience in their respective careers. Katherine is a savvy and creative marketer, while Doug is a Master Plumber with 40+ years of experience in the field – the good, the bad, he’s seen it all in the plumbing world. From humble beginnings, Doug shares how he went from sleeping in a van to achieving a lucrative plumbing profession and helping others along the way. 

Together, they’ll delve into the Trades through the lens of other industry pros who bring their own unique expertise, perspectives and ideas to the conversation about why these essential jobs are so important to all of us. 

Co-hosts:

Katherine Lehtinen: Oatey Co. Senior Vice President, Brand and Digital Marketing

Doug Buchan: Oatey Co. Technical Applications Manager

Related Resources:

Oatey University
Max S. Hayes High School
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity

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