In 2017, 23-year-old Frank Mendieta was just settling into a job working for a septic contractor in San Antonio. He never imagined that before year-end he’d own his own business.
A small business rollercoaster ride began as Frank found himself without a job when his boss developed melanoma and passed away. He had been very close to the man and wanted to continue to take care of his customers. But Frank and his wife Jackie were in no position to buy the business or work through the complications of an estate.
Jackie came up with the idea first. “I told
