
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.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 378 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipMarketingBusiness | |||

The fastest-growing home service companies don't fail because they run out of demand. They fail because they run out of leaders.
In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Jim Lose of The Military Veteran to discuss what separ... more
Septic may be one of the most overlooked businesses in home services, but it might also be one of the best.
In this special compilation episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson brings together two of the biggest conversations we've had on the sept... more
Not every acquisition is worth making.
In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson shares the story of one of the biggest acquisitions he chose to walk away from, even though it had the potential to double the size of his business. What looke... more
Most home service companies think they're tracking marketing. They're actually tracking the wrong metrics.
In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson and Jack Carr break down how to measure marketing ROI the right way. They explain why cost ... more
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It’s amazing to get so much value for free. John and Jack Jack provide a mental value and real life experience as they have actually grown their firms. After having meeting these guys, I can tell you that they are the real deal and I look forward to growing my company and sharing the option down that I’ve learned from hearing the podcast from these guys every week keep crushing your guys thanks for the free wisdom from your experiences!
Tons of value from someone who has been there and done it. Thanks for all your insights John!
Great podcast. Tons of value!
Very rare to have a podcast be this valuable every single episode. I will be coming back every single week for more.
Not enough time in the day to listen and learn! Shoutout to this entire team for all the work that goes into putting this out and helping ppl like me!
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The show targets owners and leaders in home-service trades, focusing on growing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses through practical, battle-tested tactics. Episodes emphasize lead generation, marketing, hiring, scalable systems, and strategic growth moves like acquisitions, price optimization, and cash-flow discipline. Notable is the emphasis on real-world, in-the-trenches experiences from multi-location operators, often blending tactical how-tos with insights into M&A, lifecycle marketing, and fleet/operational scaling. The mix of guests ranges from operators sharing field-tested playbooks to advisors and tech partners discussing growth levers, making it a valuable resource for operators seeking actionable strategies and proven fra... more
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1. The Home Service Expert Podcast
2. Acquiring Minds
3. Waste No Day: A Home Services Motivational Podcast
4. Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating
5. Built to Sell Radio
Owned and Operated launched 5 years ago and published 378 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Owned and Operated include:
1. Jared Worthen
2. Erica Krupin
3. Katy Lightsey
4. Dan Eigner
5. Jackie Aubel
6. David Barnett
7. Tyson Chen
8. Tony Castelucci
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