Anthony Tosco’s caring nature is a reason why none of his employees work nights or weekends. Nor do they need to take side jobs to make ends meet. He thinks that’s a reason why there’s not huge turnover at his company Avanti Plumbing & Drains.
His refusal to work nights or weekends was a big decision, but one he felt was necessary.
“Do you know how much money I lose? Twenty percent? Thirty percent?” Tosco asks. Not that he is complaining. “I spent a lifetime not being home. For a decade, I missed everything. I missed the family parties. I missed the sports.”
He says he does not want his employees to go through that.
“Also, you don’t want to be [physically] broken,” Tosco says. “When you’re 50, 60 years old and decide to retire. You want to swing golf clubs and your back is broken, you can’t do it. I tell my guys all the time, that’s why we invest in [the right equipment]. There’s always a way to work smart.”
Read more about Avanti Plumbing & Drains in the April 2026 issue of Cleaner magazine.
