Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast
The Owned and Operated Podcast is the go-to show for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical business owners who want to grow faster, increase profits, and scale smarter.
Hosted by John Wilson and Jack Carr, real home service operators in the trenches. This podcast delivers 2x weekly, no-BS conversations on what’s actually working in the trades today. From lead generation and marketing to hiring top-tier talent and building scalable systems, every episode is packed with actionable strategies you can implement immediately.
If you're an HVAC contractor, plumber, or electrician looking to grow your business, improve operations, and stay ahead in a competitive market, this podcast is for you.
New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday.
Learn more at www.ownedandoperated.com
Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast
Double Your Profit Day #9 Maximize Your Earnings: The Secret to Efficient Work
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Welcome to Day 9 of the Double Your Profit Series — the go-to profit series for contractors, home service owners, and small business entrepreneurs. Today, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked drivers of bottom-line success: Training for Profit Awareness.
🔍 If your team doesn’t know the score, how can they help win the game? This episode is about building a culture where everyone—from the field to the office—understands what profit is, how it works, and how they can impact it daily.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why profit transparency is a superpower—not a liability
The right way to share financials without overwhelming your team
How monthly open-book meetings create alignment and accountability
A hands-on game that turns your P&L into a powerful teaching tool
How “the penny game” reveals the impact of pricing, labor, and overhead
Why daily gross margin tracking transforms team behavior
How consistent training builds a profit-first mindset across every department
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More Ways To Connect with O&O
John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Companies
Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC
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