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    How A. Fagundes Grew From Chuck-In-A-Truck to Multi-Million Dollar Powerhouse

    Ryan Redding • Apr 16, 2024


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How A. Fagundes Grew From Chuck-In-A-Truck to Multi-Million Dollar Powerhouse With Al Fagundes

Al Fagundes is the Owner and President of  A. Fagundes Plumbing & Heating Inc., a family-owned and operated business that has been offering high-quality workmanship in Massachusetts since 2003. As a Master Plumber, Al is skilled in troubleshooting heating and AC systems and strives to maximize customer satisfaction.


In today’s episode, Ryan and Al discuss Al’s early years in business, the lessons he learned from scaling too quickly, and his community outreach efforts.

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