Entrepreneur Robert J Szabo Transforms Skilled Trades with “Blueprint to Scale”

Palos, Illinois – October 4, 2025 – Robert J Szabo, entrepreneur, M&A strategist, and business coach, is revolutionizing the skilled trades sector by helping service-based businesses grow, systematize, and achieve profitable exits.

Szabo, founder of RC Szabo Plumbing & Sewer, combines hands-on experience with strategic business expertise to guide owners in scaling operations efficiently while maintaining high-quality service standards.

His latest contribution, “Blueprint to Scale: Transforming Skilled Trades into Scalable, Sellable Businesses”, published by VextraWeb, offers a step-by-step guide for trades business owners. The book focuses on:

“Many skilled business owners have incredible expertise but struggle to scale. My goal is to provide a roadmap to make their businesses profitable and sustainable,” Szabo said.

Szabo’s work has gained national attention. The New York Times featured his innovations with LoansByZipCode.com, while local outlet TurnTo23 highlighted his strategies for growing service-based businesses.

Beyond traditional media, Szabo maintains an active online presence across YouTube, Instagram, Reddit, Substack, and Pinterest, sharing insights on entrepreneurship, M&A strategy, and business growth.

By blending blue-collar experience with boardroom strategies, Robert J Szabo is redefining how skilled trades and service businesses approach growth, sustainability, and legacy building. His book “Blueprint to Scale” is already being recognized as a must-read for business owners who want to turn their local operations into long-lasting, scalable enterprises.