John Wilson · Business

Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast

Owned and Operated is the podcast for home service entrepreneurs who want to build larger, more profitable businesses. Hosted by John Wilson and Jack Carr , each episode features candid conversations with the founders, operators, investors, and industry leaders shaping the future of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, septic, roofing, restoration, and the wider home service industry. From acquisitions and marketing to sales, leadership, hiring, finance, AI, and operational excellence, you'll hear real-world lessons, proven strategies, and actionable playbooks from people who have actually built successful companies. If you're buying your first business, scaling past your next revenue milestone, or building toward an eventual exit, Owned and Operated delivers practical insights you can apply immediately. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Learn more at www.ownedandoperated.com

Episodes

Ismael Valdez: How I Built a $108M Home Service Company & What I’m Building Next

08 Sep 2026

57m

How We’d Turn $5M Into $10M in 12 Months

03 Sep 2026

41m

How We’d Start a Plumbing Company From $0 in 2026

01 Sep 2026

47m

There Are Millions Hiding in Your Customer Database

27 Aug 2026

59m

How to Survive Slow Season in Your Home Service Business

25 Aug 2026

25m

Why Everyone Is Buying Home Service Businesses (And You Should Too)

20 Aug 2026

30m

How to Build a $40M+ Home Service Business: Cash Flow, Sales & KPIs

18 Aug 2026

28m

The $1M Decisions Contractors Don’t Realize They’re Making

13 Aug 2026

36m

Why Home Service Businesses Get Stuck at $3M and How to Scale to $30M

11 Aug 2026

40m

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Scaling a home service business requires evolving from a hands-on "hero mode" technician to a strategic leader who manages systems and teams. Growth often stalls between $3 million and $10 million because owners prioritize personal payouts over reinvesting in professional infrastructure, such as recruitment, marketing,...