Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast
The Owned and Operated electrical, HVAC, and plumbing business growth podcast is hosted by John Wilson and Jack Carr. These two Home Service Business owners bring you weekly podcasts and daily content with multiple perspectives, actionable advice, and info on an ever-changing industry revolving around advertising, lead generation, and more.
Join us every Tuesday for topical conversations that unlock the potential for your business growth. Covering topics from top-tier talent recruitment to mastering marketing strategies and scaling your home service business, the podcast aims to be your guide on the path to entrepreneurial success.
For more information, visit www.ownedandoperated.com.
Episodes
219 episodes
#217 We Hit $1M Profit — Here’s Exactly How We Did It
In this episode of Owned and Operated, John and Jack return to the studio to tackle the real-world challenges of running a successful HVAC business during peak summer heat. They dive into how weather-related servic...
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Episode 217
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34:17
#216 How One Operator Is Making Big Waves in Business Acquisitions
Want to buy a small business using smart deal structures like earnouts, seller financing, and low-risk offers? In this episode of Jackquisitions, host Jack Carr sits down with Chris Barr, a first-time buyer navigating the ups and downs of bu...
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Episode 216
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46:39
#215 Why You’re Not Getting Promoted.... and How to Fix It
In this episode of Owned and Operated, we’re exploring how to grow your career inside a home service company. From internal promotions to mindset shifts, John and Brandon Niro break down what it really takes to move up and lead.
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Episode 215
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43:39
#214 How Great Leaders Scale Service Businesses Fast
In this episode of Owned and Operated, we're digging into what it really takes to lead a growing home service business. From SOPs to scaling strategies, we’re spotlighting the habits and leadership traits that dr...
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Episode 214
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58:11
#213 Behind the Scenes of Buying a Business
In this episode of Owned and Operated, we’re diving into real-world strategies for sourcing and securing small business acquisitions. From outreach to private equity firms to using freelancers for off-market deals, we break down how acquisition...
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50:01
#212 Local Lead Generation Strategies That Actually Work (Home Service Marketing Tips)
In this episode of Owned and Operated, we’re diving into innovative lead generation strategies that are reshaping how home service companies attract local customers. From niche local newsletters to AI-powered tools, we cover real-world tacti...
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Episode 212
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26:58
#211 What Growing Home Service Companies Get Right About Sales
In this episode of Owned and Operated, HVAC business experts Jack Carr and John Wilson break down the sales strategies that drive revenue growth at every stage of a home service company’s journey. Whether you're runnin...
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Episode 211
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34:14
#210 Trying to Buy a Business: Here’s What No One Tells You
In this episode we’re back with part two of the Chris Barr series on Jackquisitions. Chris is three months into his journey to acquire a business in Florida, and he’s bringing real updates from the trenches. From opportunity cost and d...
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Season 1
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Episode 210
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54:01
#209 How to Scale Your Home Service Business from $3M to $100M | Leadership & Growth Strategies
What does it really take to scale a home service business to $100 million in revenue? In this episode of Owned and Operated, we dive deep into the business growth strategies, leadership transitions, and operational upg...
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Episode 209
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50:04
#208 The Mindset Taking This Plumbing Company to the Top
What happens when business meets conviction? In this episode of Owned and Operated, we explore how faith, intentionality, and grit shaped one plumbing entrepreneur’s journey from early struggle to long-term success.
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Episode 208
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1:50:05
#207 SBA Loan Strategies for Acquiring a Business | Expert Advice
Thinking about buying a home service business with an SBA loan? This episode is your go-to guide. Jackquisitions sits down with Alan Peterson—who closed over $70 million in SBA acquisition financing last year—to break down how to structure h...
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Episode 207
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58:01
#206 How to Manage Remote Teams Like a Pro
Struggling to manage a remote team spread across time zones? This episode dives into the real challenges and solutions of leading from a distance, with a focus on trust,communication, and culture.Laurie, our Director of Operati...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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20:21
#205 How Premier Home Pros Scaled to Millions: Talent, Strategy & Explosive Growth
In this episode of Owned and Operated, we dive into a powerhouse conversation with top sales leaders—AJ and Noah from Premier Home Pros—as they unpack how to scale a home service business rapidly and sustainably. Whether you're ...
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Season 1
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Episode 205
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53:25
#204 Top 5 Key Experts You NEED to Buy a Business in 2025
In this episode of Jackquisitions, we break down the essential expert team every acquisition entrepreneur must build before buying a business. Whether you’re acquiring your first HVAC company or scaling into multiple service businesses, asse...
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Season 1
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Episode 204
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13:22
#203 Investment Joy’s 10M Roofing Journey
In this episode of Owned and Operated, we sit down with Brandon Schlicter—better known as Investment Joy—to uncover how a small-town Ohio entrepreneur built a multimillion-dollar business portfolio by mastering real es...
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Season 1
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Episode 203
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53:23
#202 How to Develop Great Leaders with Values and Skills for Tomorrow’s Success
In this episode of Owned and Operated, we shift focus to a critical yet often overlooked pillar of business success: leadership development and management training. With insights from Amir of Snowball Industries, we dig into how identifying and...
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Season 1
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Episode 202
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41:55
#201 Turf Takeover and the Rise of Tier Two Business Acquisitions
In this episode of Jackcquisitions, we explore profitable small business acquisition strategies with Peter De Baptiste, owner of Joe Cole Plumbing in Florida. Peter shares his entrepreneurial journey—starting in banking, then leading a deliv...
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Season 1
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Episode 201
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53:33
#200 How E-Commerce is Transforming the Trades and Home Services Industry
In this episode of Owned and Operated, we dive into how the team is leveraging Contractor Commerce to bring e-commerce to the trades. From selling water heaters online to experimenting with lead conversion strategies, the hosts explore what ...
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Season 1
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Episode 200
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23:26
#199 The $174M Remodel Company No One Saw Coming
In this episode of Owned and Operated, we sit down with AJ and Noah—the powerhouse founders behind Premier Home Pros—to reveal how they scaled their home services business from $0 to a projected $174 million in just th...
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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55:18
#198 This ONE Mistake Can Tank Your First Acquisition
Don’t Fall for the Buyer’s Trap: Why No-Marketing Businesses Aren’t Easy Wins In this episode of Jackquisitions, we dive into a common pitfall many first-time buyers fall for—the belief that a business with little or no marketing is...
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Season 1
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Episode 198
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14:54
#197 What’s Actually Working in Home Service Marketing in 2025 (Proven Growth Strategies)
John teams up with Sam Preston, CEO of Service Scalers, to break down the exact marketing strategies that move the needle for home service businesses. Whether you’re HVAC, plumbing, or any trades business, you'll learn how to prioritize chan...
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Season 1
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Episode 197
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59:53
#196 Hiring Secrets That ACTUALLY Work
Struggling to find great technicians or keep your best employees around? This episode is your playbook.We break down battle-tested recruiting strategies that helped scale real home service businesses—from plumbing and HVAC to general tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 196
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38:05
#195 The From Zero to 10 Million Cold Calling
Looking to break into the home service industry through business acquisitions? In this episode of Jackquisitions, we sit down with Elias Yusef, a 24-year-old entrepreneur who’s quickly making a name for himself by acqu...
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Season 1
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Episode 195
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41:01
#194 This AI Transformed Customer Service—Here's How Avoca Did It
Curious how AI is transforming the way home service businesses handle customer calls and convert leads? In this episode of Owned and Operated, John sits down with Rafi, from Avoca—an innovative voice AI platform purpos...
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Season 1
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Episode 194
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21:58
#193 The Truth Behind Scaling a Successful Plumbing Business
Want to grow and scale your plumbing business with proven strategies for sales, operations, and fulfillment? In this episode of Owned and Operated, we break down exactly how to build a successful plumbing company—from ...
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Season 1
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Episode 193
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37:18