

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


#18 - Mitchell Baldridge and How To Save Money in Your SMB

#17 - Brandon Laughridge - How To Buy Small Businesses

#16 - Jennifer Cook - HR and Recruitment Processes in Acquisitions

#15 - Peter Lohmann - Growth Through Acquisitions, Partnerships, Starting a Business From Scratch

#14 - Andrew Gazdecki - $100MM+ In Startup Acquisitions

#13 - Quinn Miller - $120K+ Profit Restocking Vending Machines

#12 - Chris Powers - Building a $600MM Commercial Real Estate Empire

#11 - Furkan Yuce - Geographic Arbitrage in a Commercial Flooring Business

#10 - Justin Reitman - Running an Electronic Shredding Business and Truck Leasing

#09 - Rick Vazza - Acquiring A Plumbing Biz With 0 Experience

#08 - Sam Leslie - Massive Sacrifice, Failure, and Success - Sam and John Product Launch?

#07 - Kelcey Lehrich - Rolling Up Ecom Brands And Branding As Moat

#06 - Devin Wanzor - Buying A Small Liquor Store And Life Balance Through SMB

#05 - James Camp - The Crazy Cash Made Buying Websites And Rolling up E-com Businesses

#04 - Rich Jordan - Crash Course On Buying & Operating A Small Plumbing Business

#03 - Bryant Suellentrop - Sweaty Startup: A Janitorial Startup Journey

#02 - Michael Girdley - Dumpster Fires, Fireworks, and Operator Problems

#01 - Brandon's $325K High School Landscaping Business

#00 - Introduction to Owned and Operated
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