Rick Schott My Comeback Story
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March 5, 2026 · 51 min · Season 4 · Episode 115
About this episode
Rick Schott shares his inspiring journey of rescuing a legacy company and the lessons learned in entrepreneurship.
🎙️✨ In this powerful episode of Cleaning & Cocktails , we sit down with founder, turnaround CEO, and small business champion Rick Schott ! 🚀 With over 35 years of experience in small business, Rick has built, scaled, sold, and—most recently—rescued a 30-year legacy company from near liquidation. As the CEO of Factory Cleaning Equipment, LLC (FCE) , Rick led a remarkable comeback in 2025—reacquiring the company’s assets, restoring vendor relationships, and positioning the business for rapid profitability after a sudden ownership shakeup. 💪 When FCE faced dissolution following Jon-Don’s asset sale to Aramsco, Rick didn’t hesitate. Alongside key team members and investors, he stepped in to save the company he originally built—preserving jobs, partnerships, and a brand trusted for decades in the industrial cleaning space. 🔥 Rick also shares how FCE’s Bulldog Scrubber became the official scrubber of the CrossFit Games , showcasing the brand’s resilience and reliability on a national stage. 💡 From startup grit to executive leadership, Rick’s story is a masterclass in controlling your destiny, creating sustainable profitability, and building a company that serves your…
People in this episode
Guest: Rick Schott
Topics covered
- business turnaround
- entrepreneurship
- small business
- leadership
- resilience
- profitability
Keywords
- comeback story
- small business champion
- CEO
- industrial cleaning
- entrepreneurial journey
- business growth
- financial focus
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Factory Cleaning Equipment, LLC, Jon-Don, Aramsco
Products: Bulldog Scrubber
Places: Mooresville, NC
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