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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

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#198 This ONE Mistake Can Tank Your First Acquisition

16 May 2025
14m
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#197 What’s Actually Working in Home Service Marketing in 2025 (Proven Growth Strategies)

15 May 2025
59m
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#196 Hiring Secrets That ACTUALLY Work

13 May 2025
38m
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#195 The From Zero to 10 Million Cold Calling

09 May 2025
41m
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#194 This AI Transformed Customer Service—Here's How Avoca Did It

08 May 2025
21m
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#193 The Truth Behind Scaling a Successful Plumbing Business

06 May 2025
37m
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#192 The Ultimate Playbook to Buy & Scale Small Businesses

02 May 2025
49m
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#191 How AI Is Transforming Lead Generation and Market Expansion

01 May 2025
59m
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#190 How AI and Automation Are Revolutionizing Home Service Marketing

29 Apr 2025
1h 37m
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#189 How to Scale a Small HVAC Business with Proven Strategies

24 Apr 2025
1h 4m
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#188 How Traditional Media Drove $100K+ in Plumbing Leads

22 Apr 2025
1h 44m
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#187 Junk Removal as a Scalable Business?

17 Apr 2025
44m
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#186 Turning Tow Trucks Into Business Success

15 Apr 2025
49m
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#185 From Roofing to Riches: The Blueprint for Business Growth

10 Apr 2025
43m
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#184 From Survive to Thrive: Scaling Your Home Service Business for Maximum Growth

08 Apr 2025
40m
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#183 The $250M HVAC Collapse: Inside Air Pros' Bankruptcy

04 Apr 2025
37m
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#182 Roofing Business Success: From Contractor to CEO in a Growing Industry

01 Apr 2025
45m
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#181 From Plumbing to Profits: One Entrepreneur’s Journey to Business Success & Growth Strategies

27 Mar 2025
51m
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LEGENDS #180 | Roger Wakefield: Shaping the Next Generation of Plumbers

25 Mar 2025
1h 1m
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#179 HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical SOPs: Multi-Touchpoint Strategies for Business

20 Mar 2025
45m
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