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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

Weird Marketing That Actually Works ($1M from Home Shows, Newspaper Leads, & Toilet Ads)

07 Apr 2026

35m

If I Had to Start a Home Service Business From $0, Here’s Exactly What I'd Do

03 Apr 2026

12m

AI Is Creating a MASSIVE Gap Between Contractors

02 Apr 2026

48m

The REAL Future of Home Services: Chick-fil-A, Handyman Businesses, and Industry Consolidation

31 Mar 2026

36m

The HVAC Marketing System That Will Dominate 2026

27 Mar 2026

12m

Why Cost Per Lead Is Misleading for Home Service Businesses

26 Mar 2026

53m

AI Isn’t Killing SEO—It’s Killing Bad Traffic (What Actually Works in 2026)

24 Mar 2026

41m

The 3 Stages of Building a Home Service Business From $1M to $20M and Beyond

20 Mar 2026

19m

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John Wilson details his decade-long journey of building a trades business from $1 million to $40 million in revenue, outlining three key stages: $1-5M, $5-20M, and $20M+. He emphasizes the importance of aspiration over a rigid plan, recounting early struggles with limited resources and the initial focus on generating c...

Building a Billion-Dollar Septic Business

19 Mar 2026

1h 30m

The $50K Truck Wrap Mistake Home Service Companies Make

17 Mar 2026

36m

The Marketing Stack for Home Service Businesses: $1M to $10M

12 Mar 2026

49m

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The podcast explores marketing strategies for home service businesses as they scale from $1 million to $10 million in revenue. It emphasizes that lead generation is the primary focus for businesses in the $1 million to $5 million range, achieved through methods like Local Service Ads (LSA) and aggregators, while cautio...