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
Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast
Latest Episodes
Why Profitable Home Service Companies Keep Running Out of Cash
Your home service business can be profitable on paper and still run out of cash.John Wilson sits down with Tyler Martin of Profit & Grit to break down where cash actually goes as a home service company grows and why strong EBITDA doe...
How We’d Structure Home Service Marketing From $5M to $10M
What does the perfect marketing team actually look like for a $5M home service company trying to reach $10M?John Wilson and Jack Carr go head-to-head to build a marketing department from scratch, with Sam Preston judging every decision.<...
Why Home Service Marketing Breaks at $5M
Most home service companies think they need more leads. But as you approach $5M, the real problems are often attribution, capacity, booking rates, sales, and fulfillment.Jack Carr and Sam Preston break down where home service marketing s...
The End of Google Search? How Home Service Companies Win in the AI Era
AI search is changing how homeowners find HVAC, plumbing, and home service companies.John Wilson sits down with Julie Phan of Big Reputation to break down how ChatGPT and other AI platforms decide which contractors to recommend and what ...
The State of Home Service Marketing in 2026: Google Ads, Meta & LSA
What’s working in home service marketing in 2026?John Wilson and Sam Preston break down Meta Ads, Google Ads, LSAs, speed to lead, call centers, and how contractors can find their next growth channel.They cover why marketing chann...
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