First of all, he may get a smudge here and a smudge there from working, but rarely does he come home at the end of the day covered from head to toe in soot. And as for the singing and dancing on rooftops, his dedication to safety on the job ensures that he will never have an accident resulting from song or dance.

What truly makes this business owner unique is that he does much more than sweeping chimneys. Promotions, sales and paperwork are a sizable part of his duties as he is the company's president. He also must hire freelance chimney sweeps during the fall and winter months to cover customer requests.

As a young person, this chimney sweep turned business owner enjoyed working with his hands as well as with people. His job provides the perfect balance -- hands-on duties and interacting with customers.