In 2003, Robert Christman purchased the Roto-Rooter franchise in Bloomington, Ind. In the first two years he went from an IBM electric...
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Franchisee Ditches Corporate Chaos for This Well-Known Brand
When Bob Gallup purchased the Greater Indianapolis and Central Indiana Mr. Rooter territory, his business background helped him understand the importance of...
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3 Tools Every Plumbing Service Van Needs
Service vans come in a variety of shapes and sizes. But whether it’s a cab-over design or a standard van, the key...
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How To Keep Your Jetter Clean and Rust-Free
You’re on the job and have successfully cleared a drain. There’s just one problem. Now the snake you pulled out of that...
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Got Clogs? 15 Must-Have Drain Cleaning Powerhouses
Cable machines. Portable units. Trailer jetters. All essential tools for any drain cleaning or plumbing pro. Whether your moneymakers are residential or...
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This Prevention-Prone Drain Cleaner Kicks Emergency Jobs in the Butt
Expensive and disruptive emergency calls for clogged drains take their toll on customers – and drain cleaners, too. That’s why Snowbridge Inc.,...
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Money Machines: 14-Foot Jetter Rig Racks Up Productivity
From outward appearances, the nicely lettered, 14-foot Isuzu box truck owned by B. Frank Joy LLC in Hyattsville, Md., may not look...
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Emergency! Contractor Answers Plumbers' On-the-Spot Lining Woes
Charles Menkhaus was dealing with declining business when he decided to make the significant investment to get into cured-in-place pipe lining. It...
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iPad Becomes Integral Part of This Real-World Inpsection Camera
Spartan Tool had a huge booth at the 2014 Pumper and Cleaner Environmental Expo International (now called WWETT), with dozens of technicians...
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Sucess Plan: Full-Service Plumbing Company Makes a Killing
Clint Kershaw faces some unique operational challenges in his region. His Mr. Rooter franchise covers six counties along New York's historic Hudson...
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Plumbing Pro: Hands-On Education Creates Savvy Business Owner
Steve Dabney was searching for a better way to use his experiences in marketing, food service equipment and insurance, none of which...
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Attitude Adjustment: Plumber Breathes New Life Into Old-School Business
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes to soar once again, Environmental Pipe Cleaning of Richmond, Va., has reorganized, rebuilt, rebranded, repositioned...
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Bring the Heat: Hot-Water Jetter Makes Short Work of Tough Jobs
Marcus Rodriguez often finds himself in hot water with customers — and he wouldn’t have it any other way. That’s because his...
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New Country, New Pipes, Old Problems
Dan Taylor doesn’t have an operation like yours. It is more challenging in many regards, due in large part to the place...



















