What actually drives growth in home services?

In this compilation episode, John Wilson shares the systems and strategies behind scaling a $40M home service company — including how his team doubled a plumbing business in 90 days, improved cash flow, increased average tickets, and expanded through acquisitions.

From pricing strategy and speed-to-lead automation to technician training and buying businesses, this episode breaks down the fundamentals top operators use to grow faster and more profitably.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to double revenue with operational fundamentals
• Why cash flow matters more than profit
• How better training increases average ticket
• The role AI and automation play in growth
• Why acquisitions can outperform organic expansion
• How top operators think about scaling

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John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Companies
Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

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