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 trades

If you're a plumber, contractor, or homeowner, this episode is packed with real-world knowledge you can actually use.

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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 with

Connect with Josh Jourdan (Jordan Card Processing):Website: jourdancardprocessing.comLinkedIn: Joshua Jourdan linkedin.com/in/joshua-jourdan-6a625b276

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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 Advocacy
• Hope Family Housing
• Weekly Food Pantry serving 500+ families
• Empowerment Village for single moms and children

This conversation dives deep into:

• What food & housing insecurity really looks like in Temecula and Murrieta
• Why Mission Hope focuses on empowerment, not handouts
• The impact of SNAP benefit cuts and rising living costs
• The power of volunteers, community partnerships, and human connection
• Heather’s leadership journey, authenticity, and why she believes dignity changes lives

If 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

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In this deeply personal episode of Plumbing Around, Scott Thornton sits down with his favorite artist, Sharon Daugherty, for a powerful conversation about creativity, culture, healing, and the stories we carry.

From growing up in Philly surrounded by music, graffiti, and layered city walls — to designing the cover for Scott’s poetry book — Sharon shares how art becomes a voice when words are not enough.

They dive into:

• How childhood shapes creative identity
• Why layers matter — in cities, people, and art
• The connection between poetry, painting, and music
• Using creativity as a tool for healing and self-discovery
• What it means to be a spirit having a human experience

This episode is about more than plumbing. It’s about life.

🎨 Explore Sharon’s art: sharondartist.com

📸 Instagram: @sharon_d_artist

📲 Facebook: @sharondartist

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Welcome back to Plumbing Around, sponsored by Temecula Winnelson!

Today, Scott sits down with AJ Jacobson, and longtime hockey enthusiast with a passion for helping families build strong financial futures.

AJ opens up about:

✅ Why it’s never too late to start planning your financial life
✅ The value of retirement, tax, estate, and legacy planning
✅ His lifelong love of hockey and his favorite players and teams
✅ His traveling adventures through Ireland and Scotland
✅ His “infinity hobbies” including, DJing, 3D printing, brewing, tabletop gaming, and more

This episode blends money, sports, life lessons, humor, and everyday perspective—one of the most down-to-earth conversations you’ll hear about what truly matters in work and life.

Listen now, follow, and leave a review!

Guest: AJ Jacobson
Sponsor: Temecula Winnelson — plumbing wholesale serving the Temecula Valley and Inland Empire

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Welcome back to Plumbing Around, sponsored by Temecula Winnelson!

Today, Scott sits down with AJ Jacobson, and longtime hockey enthusiast with a passion for helping families build strong financial futures.

AJ opens up about:

✅ Why it’s never too late to start planning your financial life
✅ The value of retirement, tax, estate, and legacy planning
✅ His lifelong love of hockey and his favorite players and teams
✅ His traveling adventures through Ireland and Scotland
✅ His “infinity hobbies” including, DJing, 3D printing, brewing, tabletop gaming, and more

This episode blends money, sports, life lessons, humor, and everyday perspective—one of the most down-to-earth conversations you’ll hear about what truly matters in work and life.

Listen now, follow, and leave a review!

Guest: AJ Jacobson
Sponsor: Temecula Winnelson — plumbing wholesale serving the Temecula Valley and Inland Empire

#PlumbingAround #Temecula #Murrieta #PlumbingLife #SmallBusiness #TemeculaWinnelson #PlumbingAroundPodcast #PodcastEpisode #NewPodcastEpisode #HockeyLife #HockeyTalk #SportsPodcast #NHLFans
#SeattleKraken #LAKingsFans #SportsConversation

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Plumbing Around is back—sponsored by Temecula Winnelson (where “our give-a-damn is better”). Today we sit down with Paul Rangel, owner of Sofa Spectrum (Murrieta/Temecula), Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, and the community-builder behind Power Hour and Latinos Talk.

What you’ll learn:

• How Paul left corporate to build a 10-year local brand on service, custom sofas, leather, mattresses & massage chairs—and 130+ five-star Yelp reviews.
• The community strategy: Chamber ambassadorship, monthly mixers, “Power Hour” for creators, and why giving first wins long-term.
• Small-biz survival tips: triple-net & lease gotchas, pivoting to in-stock partnerships (e.g., Ashley Furniture), and using social media as a must-have, not a maybe.
• Life balance: running a family-first business, faith, and redefining “success” as freedom.

If you’re a local owner, creator, or anyone building community in the Temecula/Murrieta/Inland Empire—this episode is your playbook.

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 🏁 Sponsor: Temecula Winnelson — plumbing wholesale serving the IE.

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Welcome back to Plumbing Around, sponsored by Temecula Winnelson.

In this episode, host Scott Thornton, President and local owner of Temecula Winnelson, sits down with Sean Arnett, Publisher of Temecula City Lifestyle Magazine.

Together, they dive into:
What it really means to be a publisher.
The unique growth of City Lifestyle from 75 to 220+ magazines.
How Sean and his fiancée Desiree are shaping Temecula’s local storytelling.
The power of community, connections, and authentic stories that bring neighbors closer together.

Whether you’re a business owner, community member, or just curious about Temecula’s culture, this conversation will inspire you to see the value of storytelling in a whole new way.

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👉 Connect with Sean: https://citylifestyle.com/temecula

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Welcome back to Plumbing Around, sponsored by Temecula Winnelson! In this episode, host Scott Thornton sits down with Mike Richardson—peer group facilitator, board advisor, coach, and thought leader on business agility.

Mike shares his 20+ years of experience running peer forums and advisory boards, working with CEOs and C-suite teams, and helping leaders thrive in today’s unpredictable business climate.

From explaining the meaning of VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) to breaking down the difference between organized chaos and disorganized chaos, Mike provides practical strategies for building agility into your business, staying composed under pressure, and future-proofing your company.

We also dive into Mike’s journey from oil rigs to boardrooms, his work with Wilson Creek Winery, and the power of collective intelligence in peer groups. Whether you’re a startup founder, mid-market CEO, or just looking for leadership inspiration, this conversation is packed with insight and real-world wisdom.

👉 Tune in to learn how you can stay agile, confident, and composed in an ever-changing world.

👉 Learn more about Mike Richardson | Coaching & Facilitating
https://www.linkedin.com/in/agilityexpertmikerichardson/

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Welcome to Plumbing Around, the podcast where relationships, real conversations, and business collide. In this episode, host Scott Thornton, President of Temecula Winnelson, talks with Julie Seal-Gaustad—Certified ActionCoach, entrepreneur, and former 7-figure business owner.

Julie shares her journey of starting her first company in 2009, scaling it nationwide, and ultimately selling it—before stepping into her role as a business coach. Today, she helps entrepreneurs grow businesses that provide not only profit but also personal freedom.

They discuss:
✅ The difference between consulting and coaching
✅ How JSG ActionCoach helps business owners set bigger goals
✅ Scaling, systems, and communication tools like DISC
✅ Lessons from running a nationwide team of 600+ contractors
✅ Why business is meant to give you more life, not less

Whether you’re a plumber, contractor, or entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level, this conversation is packed with insights, laughs, and practical takeaways.

📍 Learn more about Julie at www.jsgactioncoach.com |  @jsgactioncoach  
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