Your Business Can Run Without You (Here’s How)
How to Build a Strong Team, a Profitable Business, and Leave a Lasting Legacy
Leadership Playbook for the trades
Get Shit Done
You know how to fix stuff. But can your business run without you? If you're stuck working in the business instead of growing it… This book is your next move.
About the Book
Written by third-generation plumber and trades leader Nate Agentis, Get Shit Done delivers a real-world framework to help trades business owners escape burnout, lead with purpose, and scale with confidence.
From creating efficient systems to building a culture that retains top talent, this book is your blueprint for sustainable success—without sacrificing what matters most.
Whether you’re stuck, scaling, or just starting fresh, this is your field guide to building and growing your business.
Tools. Tactics. Transformation.
Nate shares the five pillars of effective leadership, strategies for building teams that actually support your vision, and the operational systems that let you step back without losing control.
It's not about working harder. It's about working with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Whether you're an owner, a manager, or a skilled tech aiming for your next level, Get Shit Done will equip you with the tools to transform your business and your legacy.
how to get the book
Check out the buying options below.
Available in both digital and print.
Go digital for instant access anytime, anywhere, or choose print if you prefer the feel of a real book in hand.
Even better, get both for the perfect combo of convenience and a classic reading experience.
Hope for the Trades Members
As a member, you get FREE, FULL access to the book Get Shit Done—no extra steps, no added cost.
Instantly read or download your digital copy from your member dashboard.
Once your membership is confirmed, we’ll ship a FREE print copy to your door within a few days.
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You’ll also get a direct link to the Get Shit Done listing, where you can choose your preferred format.
Plus, you’ll get early access to FREE bonus tools, book resources, and updates from the Hope community.
Plumbers, HVAC, electricians, carpenters, builders, and all contractors
Are you looking to go beyond solo operators or mom-and-pop to a legacy business?
You're burned out from doing everything yourself
You’re hiring, firing, and praying someone sticks
You’ve hit a ceiling and don’t know how to scale
You want your business to grow without you being the bottleneck
You enjoy practical, tested strategies and processes to get where you want to be
If you said YES to any of these questions, then this book is for YOU.
IN SUMMARY, HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
How to lead like a CEO
(not just the top technician doing all the work)
Simple systems to train your team and get your time back
Real frameworks to build culture, retain talent, and scale smart
Tools to eliminate chaos, reduce callbacks, and grow profitably
You don’t need to figure it out alone—or keep grinding with no end in sight. Get Shit Done is the real-world playbook trades pros have been waiting for.
Whether you buy the discounted book or become a member to get it for free, you’re taking the first step toward a better business—and a better life.
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