Misfits | American Plumber Stories
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Loyal Plumbing in Rapid City, SD, has quite the band of "Misfits" working together! Plumbing is a constant in these guys' lives and has always been there for them. Plumbing allows this crew to try different things, be accountable and make great money. They encourage others to enter the trades because there are so many opportunities and pathways in the trades industry to find something you love to do as a successful career. Meet the Loyal Plumbing “Misfit” team below
Mark Falcon from Rapid City, SD, found his way thanks to plumbing. He was at a crossroads after high school and had no idea what to do next. Thanks to his job at a hardware store, he had the opportunity to go on a plumbing job site and saw how good the money was in the trades. The rest is history! When he's not in the field plumbing for his company, Loyal Plumbing, or with his wife Kirsten Falcon, he's fighting fires for the local fire department. He gives credit to the trades for all of his success in life.
Jeff Mulz, co-owner of Loyal Plumbing, wears many hats for the company, including working as one of the onsite plumbers. He is a Professional Golfer in his spare time, with many tournament championship titles under his belt. When Mark joined the fire department, Jeff was the first "Misfit" hire to help run the day-to-day business because golf was a seasonal job and he needed something full-time. Now, he has created a dream life for himself and his family, all because of the trades.
Jeremy Davis has been a plumber for over a decade and was their third "Misfit" hire. From service plumbing to new construction, Jeremy can do it all. He gives back to his community by helping others who grew up like him, living on the reservation daily. Jeremy teaches kids the ins and outs of the trade, showing the troubled youth how working in the trades can be an escape. The trade's education has helped to keep these kids out of trouble and has provided direction for all those who struggle growing up on the reservation. He's overcome many challenges in life and is thriving now, thanks to his career in plumbing.
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Over half of America’s skilled trade employees are nearing retirement age. When it comes to plumbing, there are fewer men and women entering the workforce. Our country is in dire need of the next generation of plumbers. Being a plumber isn't just a good job, it's a great career.
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10 grade drop out. 12 yr oxy/coke addict. Started plumbing at 18 but took me 15 years to get my masters license. Addiction and trouble was my life since 18 but I somehow managed to stick with plumbing. Plumbing saved my life. I own a small business in Arkansas now. Its me and a helper. Been plumbing for almost 20 years. Love plumbing and other tradesman stories. School was never my thing, I was born to plumb baby. Plumb or Die!!!!!
Wow...what an absolutely touching episode. keep up the great work fellas!
Thanks a ton!
Pretty cool
We agree.
This was great you guys. Keep them coming. Some day these videos will blow up.
We will!
Loyal Plumbing is the best! Thank you Mark!
We agree! They are a great crew and we are glad we were able to share their stories and inspire plumbers nation wide.
Great content!! Gotta ask about the intro song!! Anyone have a clue??
Craig Morgan wrote the intro for us.
They work ha4d all the time
Dropped outta high school after 10th grade, I had been working with my pop and uncle since I was 9, got my journeymen’s license a few years after dropping out and my master a few years later. I’ve worked for myself since 2008. I like my job. It beats up my body, I had elbow surgery last summer, cortisone shots more times than I care to count, I’m limping around on a bad ankle now, but like my son says, I ain’t retiring, I like it too much and I’d go crazy without doing it every day.
I’d encourage anyone who is mechanically inclined to give it a try. We have way too many computer people and desk jockeys, there’s a massive shortage of skilled tradesmen. If you get good at a skilled trade you will likely make more than most desk jobs by a long shot, as a high school dropout I’m living proof of that.
My son is 17 and he’ll be the next generation. I followed in the footsteps of my uncle, grandfather and great grandfather. My family may not be know for much but we’re known for being damn good plumbers!
Graet stuff as nornal. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
Great stories. Keep them coming!
More to come!