Arnie Schweiss has been in the plumbing industry since 1947. About 25 years ago, he decided to retire and sold off all his equipment. After about 3 months of retirement, he realized he had made a mistake and started up the business again. He’s still going strong today and has no plans to retire again. He still goes to work in his own shop every day to this day. …

Ryan Larrimore understands that most families don’t have the extra cash to pay for emergency drain cleaning services. They may have some savings built up for a new car or family vacation, but few are ready to handle a last-minute plumbing emergency! Knowing this and recognizing a need for a solution, Ryan launched Express Drains in 2010. Ryan’s approach to cus …

Mitch Wright and his wife Dot opened Mitch Wright Plumbing in 1983 and the business has been kept in the family ever since. Now their children Mickey and Kate help run the business. Mitch still oversees the company while Mickey runs much of the day-to-day operations and has continued many of the traditions that his father put in place. The shop has always prided itself on …

Dennis Little is the owner of Mr. Rooter in Wheelersburg, OH. It is a family owned business where Dennis has made his entire career. Mr. Rooter in Wheelersburg, OH was originally known as Little Septic Services, now DBA Mr. Rooter. The shop was established in 1964 and became part of the Mr. Rooter franchise about 24 years ago. Dennis likes that his store has the feel of a …