In this lighthearted episode of Plumb Bums, hosts Phil and Max welcome two fresh-faced recruits to the Cordts Plumbing family—18-year-olds Joe and Vinny, straight outta trade school and into the field. The guys chat about first impressions, and what it’s like being the youngest on the crew. There’s plenty of razzing, rookie stories, and some surprisingly wise reflections from the new hires. It’s a fun, feel-good conversation about entering the trade world with energy, humility, and the occasional misplaced pipe wrench. Sponsored by Cordts Plumbing—plumbing done right, with a sense of humor.

In this episode of Plumb Bums, hosts Phil and Max sit down with a true legend in the plumbing game—Bill Sherman, the powerhouse behind 1-800-GOT-WATER. Owner of "Super Plumber", Bill takes us back to where it all began: crawling under homes at just 14 years old, learning the trade the hard way. From those gritty beginnings, he shares how he built a plumbing empire—buying up struggling businesses, turning them around, and carving out a name as one of the most respected figures in the industry. Bill gets real about what it takes to succeed: the late nights, the tough customers, the mistakes that nearly sank him—and the smart moves that made him. It's a conversation full of grit, wisdom, and no-BS advice for any plumber looking to build something big. Whether you're just getting your boots dirty or thinking about buying your third van, this one’s packed with stories and lessons you don’t want to miss.

In this episode of Plumb Bums, Phil and Max of Cordts Plumbing welcome a familiar face to the mic—Scott Wickersheim of Wickersheim & Sons Plumbing. A lifelong local plumber and trusted friend, Scott isn’t just turning wrenches—he’s turning heads with his brand-new app, “Cite the Code.” Built by a tradesman, for tradesmen, Cite the Code is a game-changing platform that lets contractors video chat directly with construction inspectors, ask questions before an inspection, and avoid costly re-dos. No more guesswork. No more waiting days for answers. Just clear, direct access to state officials and the codes that matter. Phil, Max, and Scott get into the nitty gritty—how the idea came to be, the tech behind it, and how it’s already making waves in the construction world. They also share old job site stories, code nightmares, and what it really takes to stay ahead in today’s plumbing game.