After operating a successful commercial plumbing company for the last four years, Jordan Smith felt Lincoln had a demand for a premier plumbing service company dedicated to its customers and community. He looked all over the country for the best systems to bring to Lincoln and found Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, a Clockwork Home Services franchise. He opened the doors in January and has had a tremendous response from customers looking for something better from a plumbing service contractor. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is the punctual plumber. If there’s any delay, it’s you we pay! ® They recognize the importance of their customer’s time, and guarantee they’ll be there when they say we will. Their technicians not only are drug tested and background checked, but go through extensive communication and technical training to more effectively serve their customers and give them piece of mind. They back all of this up with industry leading guarantees that if you’re not 100% satisfied with the service they have provided, they will refund all of your money.
Tell us a little about your family.
My wife’s name is Julie and she’s a CPA. We just recently celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary. We have a 15 month old daughter named Peyten who is the love of our life.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life?
The biggest turning point for me was making the transition from being an employee to an employer.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off?
Go to a baseball game with my family. I also like camping, fishing, and hunting.
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know?
I’m an avid Cleveland Indians baseball fan.
What are you the most proud of?
I’m most proud of my daughter, Peyten.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
The future you live tomorrow is the future you build today.
What is the one goal you would most like to accomplish?
To build a successful, self-sustaining company that allows me to spend more time with my family.
How would your friends describe you?
Independent
Which talent would you most like to have?
The ease of public speaking.
What is your favorite book or the last good book you read?
Pleased But Not Satisfied by D.L. Sokol is a great book about setting goals and the importance of measuring yourself against those goals. Mr. Sokol was a top man at Berkshire Hathaway and is someone you can learn a great deal from.
What is your favorite movie?
Elf with Will Ferrell
What is your favorite TV show?
West Wing
What is your favorite Lincoln restaurant?
The Terrace Grille restaurant inside the Cornhusker Hotel has a great Sunday brunch buffet.
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be?
I’m a big Indianapolis Colts fan, and I think it would be great to be able to have dinner with Tony Dungy. Not only is he a great football guy, but he’s a great role model for life.
What is the best way to contact you?
Call 402-817-3324 or see us online at www.BFLincoln.com.