

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


Why Growing Home Service Companies Can't Find Great Leaders

Why Septic Might Be the BEST Home Service Business to Own

The Biggest Acquisition I Walked Away From

Stop Tracking Cost Per Lead (Track This Instead)

How We're Using AI to Scale towards a $70M Home Service Business

He Bought a $1.5M HVAC Business. Here's 18 Months Later...

How They're Building a $9M HVAC Business

10 years as CEO has taught me every owner struggles with this.

The Ultimate HVAC Marketing Guide for 2026

How We'd Build a $10M Home Service Business Today

Good Service Isn't Enough to Grow Your Company

After the Acquisition: Rebrand or Leave It Alone?

If We Started Over Today, These Are the Businesses We'd Buy

The 5 KPI's that show problems before they happen

He Left Tesla to Buy a Plumbing Company. Here's What Happened Next.

Why We're Building Our Own Software for Home Service Businesses with AI

How Top Contractors Convert More Leads Without Spending More on Marketing

Dirty Jobs, Big Profits: Inside the Poop Scooping Business

10 Books That Scaled My Business to $44M
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