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.
Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast
Double Your Profit Day #23 Why Over Delegating Can Hurt Your Business!
Welcome to Day 23 of the Double Your Profit Series
The go-to series for contractors, home service owners, and small business entrepreneurs.Today, we’re talking about a trap that many business owners fall into as they grow: Over-Delegation.
Yes, you should delegate. Yes, you should make yourself replaceable in the day-to-day. But there’s a critical line you cannot cross: abdication.
🧠 Why Over-Delegation Is Dangerous
Delegation is a superpower — it frees you up to work on the business, not in the business. But when you start delegating away the strategic, profit-driving decisions (cash flow, margin, vendor relationships, growth strategy)… you’re no longer leading. You’re just avoiding. Too many owners hit $3–5M in revenue, check themselves out of the day-to-day, and lose sight of the steering wheel. That’s not leadership. That’s abdication.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The difference between delegation vs. abdication — and why one fuels growth while the other kills it
Why owners must stay close to cash, margin, and vendor negotiations no matter how big they get
The common trap at the $3–5M mark where owners “retire” too early (boats, lake houses… sound familiar?)
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⚙️ The Big Picture
Your business doesn’t just need a manager. It needs a leader. Delegation removes the tactical from your plate — but you still own the strategy, vision, and profit-driving calls.
🔥 Think of this episode as your reminder: don’t check out too early. Stay in the driver’s seat for the critical decisions that shape your company’s future.
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John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Companies
Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC
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