Host
Brent Bishop
Brent’s connection to the trades started long before plumbing. Raised by a single mother who worked in drafting and design and wasn’t afraid to take on construction projects herself, Brent grew up around the idea that knowing how to build, fix, and create was simply part of life. That foundation grew even stronger through his stepfather, a hardworking heavy-duty diesel mechanic with a background in Chevrolet-sponsored drag racing in the 1970s. He taught Brent how to work on equipment and gave him advice that would stick with him for life: "learn as much about the trades as you can while you’re young. Once you have the knowledge, it’s something no one can take away from you." Brent took that advice seriously. From roughly 12 to 16 years old, he gained hands-on experience in full-home remodeling before deciding at 16 to pursue new-construction plumbing. After several years, he intentionally moved into repair and service plumbing so he could understand the trade from both sides. From installing entire plumbing systems to diagnosing and repairing them. Along the way, Brent attended college for carpentry, he became a lead journeyman plumber within other companies, before eventually becoming a Master plumber of his own company. Today, Brent brings a lifetime of hands-on experience, and respect for skilled trades to The Handyman Special. His story represents exactly what the show is about: people who learned by doing, built their knowledge one skill at a time, and turned those skills into something bigger. The trades didn’t just give Brent a career, they helped shape the way he approaches work, business, and life.
