

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


How We Built a 30+ Person Offshore Team (And Why It Changed Everything)

We Replaced 40 Service Vans with Ford Mavericks and Saved Thousands

The REAL Systems That Take You From $1M to $10M

Why Most Home Service Companies Scale Too Early

I Bought 15 HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Companies — Here’s What Actually Happens After Closing

How Home Service Companies Win Google in 2026

How We Doubled a Plumbing Business in 90 Days | Cash Flow, Sales & Buying Businesses Explained

Buy vs Build: The Fastest Way to Grow a Home Service Business

Most Home Service Companies Are Wasting Their Best Leads (Referral Marketing Blueprint)

High-Ticket Sales in Home Services: What Actually Works

Why Your Techs Aren’t Selling High Ticket (And What to Fix)

The Real Reason Everyone in the Trades Is Starting a Podcast

How Door-to-Door Marketing Is Driving Millions in Home Service Revenue

Cash Flow 101: Why Profitable Businesses Still Go Broke (and How to Fix It)

The MOST Overlooked Growth Lever in Home Services

Fleet Strategy: How to Buy, Finance, and Scale Your Vehicles

What Buyers Actually Look for When Buying a Business

Why Most Business Owners Lose Millions When They Sell

We Merged Our Home Service Companies—Now We’re Building to $100M
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