Episode 2 : Millionaire Plumber Reveals How He Built $1M in Stocks on a Tradesman’s Salary | Canadian FIRE Story
Episode notes
How does a plumber in Kamloops, BC become a millionaire without a business, inheritance, or high income? In this powerful episode of Everyday Millionaires, we sit down with Chris — a blue-collar hero who built a $1.05 million investment portfolio over 27 years while working as a full-time plumber.
Chris shares how he: ✅ Started investing with just $100 ✅ Bought his home for $112K and paid it off in 15 years ✅ Built a 7-figure portfolio using simple index mutual funds (S&P 500 & TSX) ✅ Avoided debt, lifestyle creep, and flashy spending ✅ Is now planning his early retirement — debt-free and stress-free
🎧 Whether you’re in the trades, working a modest job, or just starting your financial journey, this episode proves that financial independence is achievable — no side hustle or stock-picking required.
🔧 This is FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) the Canadian way. No fluff. No hype. Just discipline, time, and a whole lot of real talk.
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Chris the Millionaire Plumber 03:14 – Starting out in the trades 07:45 – First $100 investment 11:30 – Buying his home in Kamloops 16:20 – Switching to index funds 21:10 – Raising a financially smart daughter 26:45 – Retirement plans and what wealth means 31:50 – Chris’ simple 3-step advice for young investors
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