In this episode of Going With the Flow, host Lucas Cellino sits down with Justin, Plumbing Service Manager at Cellino Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric in Buffalo, NY. Justin shares his “old-school” management style, holding one-on-one meetings with technicians to review performance, set goals, and build trust. He talks about handling frustrated customers with transparency, the importance of financial experience for career growth, and the rise of new plumbing technology like tankless water heaters and water treatment systems. Lucas adds his perspective on Cellino’s family-like culture, using humor to boost morale, and how balancing hands-on leadership with empowering the team has fueled the company’s success across Western New York.

What You Will Learn in This Episode

  • How old-school leadership builds trust with both teams and customers in Buffalo
  • The importance of one-on-one coaching for plumbing technicians
  • How transparency and empathy help manage customer frustrations
  • New technologies shaping plumbing, from tankless water heaters to water treatment
  • Why culture, humor, and relationships matter in service leadership
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If this episode inspires you, remember Cellino is here to provide Buffalo homeowners with dependable service and leadership that puts people first.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It focuses on direct, one-on-one coaching, clear communication, and building trust through relationships.

By being transparent, listening carefully, and offering solutions that prioritize long-term trust.

Tankless water heaters, advanced water treatment systems, and efficiency-driven upgrades.

It helps technicians grow into leadership roles and better understand business operations.

You can book online or call for repairs, maintenance, or upgrades across Western New York.

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