Plumbing Around

Welcome back to Plumbing Around, where we talk all things plumbing, business, and real-life industry insights 💧In this episode, Scott sits down with Steve Komenda, a seasoned manufacturer’s rep with over 47 years in the plumbing industry, to break down what really goes on behind the scenes.We dive into:✔️ What a manufacturer’s rep actually does✔️ Why Bradford White water heaters are contractor-preferred✔️ The importance of thermal expansion & water pressure✔️ Common homeowner mistakes with water heaters✔️ Why water quality (Halo systems) matters more than you think✔️ How the plumbing industry is evolving with technology✔️ Career advice for anyone entering the tradesIf you're a plumber, contractor, or homeowner, this episode is packed with real-world knowledge you can actually use.CONNECT WITH US📍 Temecula Winnelson🎙️ Podcast: Plumbing Around👉 Want help with your plumbing supply needs? Reach out today!Connect with Us!Stay up to date with all things Plumbing Around and Temecula Winnelson:  📘 Follow us on Facebook 📸 Follow us on Instagram  Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with your friends in the industry! 🎧 #PlumbingAroundPodcast

And we’re back! Welcome to Plumbing Around, sponsored by Temecula Winnelson and hosted by Scott Thornton.In this episode, Scott sits down with local entrepreneur Josh Jourdan, owner of Jourdan Card Processing (merchant services/payment solutions). If you’ve ever wondered why your business pays what it pays to accept cards—or assumed you have to use your bank—this one’s for you.Josh breaks down how payment processing really works (beyond “just swiping a card”), why relationship-first service matters, and how he helps businesses find the right system for their industry—without the runaround, quotas, or disappearing act.What we cover:- Credit card processing vs. ACH / e-checks (and why it matters)- Why businesses often overpay (and don’t realize it)- “Advisor” vs. “sales rep” in merchant services- Building a referral-based business the right way- Moving from LA to Temecula + finding community- Football, coaching, mindset, and handling adversity- What Josh is building in 2026 and who he wants to work withConnect with Josh Jourdan (Jordan Card Processing):Website: jourdancardprocessing.comLinkedIn: Joshua Jourdan linkedin.com/in/joshua-jourdan-6a625b276👍 If you enjoy real conversations with local business owners, hit Like, Subscribe, and drop a comment.#PlumbingAround #Temecula #SmallBusiness #EntrepreneurPodcast #MerchantServices #CreditCardProcessing #PaymentProcessing #BusinessSystems #CustomerExperience #RelationshipMarketing #ReferralBusiness #TemeculaBusiness #Sales #Leadership #CommunityConnect with Us!Stay up to date with all things Plumbing Around and Temecula Winnelson:  📘 Follow us on Facebook 📸 Follow us on Instagram  Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with your friends in the industry! 🎧 #PlumbingAroundPodcast

Welcome back to Plumbing Around, hosted by Scott Thornton and proudly sponsored by Temecula Winnelson.In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Scott sits down with Heather Sanford, CEO of Mission Hope, a Temecula-based nonprofit serving thousands of local families facing food insecurity, housing instability, and financial hardship.Heather breaks down Mission Hope’s unique “four-lane freeway” model:Resource Center & Client AdvocacyHope Family HousingWeekly Food Pantry serving 500+ familiesEmpowerment Village for single moms and childrenThis conversation dives deep into:What food & housing insecurity really looks like in Temecula and MurrietaWhy Mission Hope focuses on empowerment, not handoutsThe impact of SNAP benefit cuts and rising living costsThe power of volunteers, community partnerships, and human connectionHeather’s leadership journey, authenticity, and why she believes dignity changes livesIf you care about local community impact, nonprofits, leadership, or real conversations that matter, this episode is for you.👉 Learn more or get involved: https://missionhope.com👉 Follow Mission Hope: @missionhopetv#PlumbingAround#MissionHope#TemeculaCommunity#NonprofitLeadership#CommunityImpactConnect with Us!Stay up to date with all things Plumbing Around and Temecula Winnelson:  📘 Follow us on Facebook 📸 Follow us on Instagram  Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with your friends in the industry! 🎧 #PlumbingAroundPodcast