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Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast

John Wilson
HVAC
Lead Generation
Plumbing
Home Service Industry
Home Services
Marketing Strategies
Business Growth
HVAC Industry
Customer Experience
Customer Service
Home Services Industry
Home Service Businesses
Marketing
Home Service Business
Acquisitions
Leadership Development
Service Scalers
Service Titan
Private Equity
Electrical Services

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 t... more

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Latest Episodes

Most home service companies rely too heavily on digital channels—and that’s a risky game.

In this episode, John Wilson and Sam Preston break down door-to-door marketing (canvassing) and why it’s becoming one of the most powerful, scalable lead gener... more

John Wilson, CEO of Wilson ($40M revenue, ~200 employees), breaks down a hard truth: profit doesn’t keep businesses alive—cash does.

In this episode, he explains how companies can look profitable on paper while quietly running out of money. From acc... more

Most home service companies don’t have a lead problem—they have a follow-up problem.

In this episode, John and Sam break down lifecycle marketing and how to turn every lead into more revenue without increasing ad spend. From speed to lead to SMS, em... more

Most home service companies treat their fleet like a necessity.

The best operators treat it like a strategy.

In this episode, John and Jack break down how to actually think about fleet management—from financing vehicles to choosing the right trucks... more

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Recent Guests

David Barnett
Business advisor who has helped sell hundreds of companies
Small Business Advisory / Consultant
Episode: What Buyers Actually Look for When Buying a Business
Tony Castelucci
Guest from Wanamaker Advertising; specializes in traditional marketing with a focus on home services
Wanamaker Advertising
Episode: You're Tracking Your Ad Spend Wrong (Here’s What to Do Instead)
Brendan Aronson
Founder of TMV, The Military Vet, a recruiting firm that places operators from military veterans
TMV (The Military Vet)
Episode: How to Hire a GM or Operator for Your Home Service Business
Stephen Cahill
Co-host of Alarm Masters; invited guest on Entry and Exit Podcast
Alarm Masters
Episode: HVAC vs. Security: If You Had $5M, Where Would You Invest?
Sam Preston
CEO of Service Scalers
Service Scalers
Episode: How to Budget Marketing in 2026 (Without Wasting Cash)
Adam Cherup
Disaster roofer specializing in applying shrink wrap to roofs
Episode: The Disaster Roofing Business: Temporary Roofs, Real Margins
Murphy Nadauld
Co-founder of ReferPro
ReferPro
Episode: How to Turn Referrals Into a Scalable, Predictable Growth Engine
Aizik Zimerman
Owner of Jay Blanton Plumbing
Jay Blanton Plumbing
Episode: Remote Staffing for Contractors: How to Hire Offshore for Recruiting, Dispatch & Ops
Ken Goodrich
Successful entrepreneur in the HVAC industry and author
Goettl
Episode: This HVAC Owner Scaled from $11M to $250M (Ken Goodrich’s Playbook)

Hosts

John Wilson
Host of Owned and Operated; long-running operator in home services with focus on growth, marketing, and leadership.
Jack Carr
Co-host; CEO with hands-on experience in Rapid Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric, focusing on operations and growth strategy.
Stephen Olmon
Co-host of Entry & Exit; industry insider with security/alarms expertise.
Collin Trimble
Co-host of Entry & Exit; industry insider with security and alarms perspective.
Sam Preston
CEO of Service Scalers; marketing expert focusing on PPC, lead generation, and scaling home service marketing.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 170 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    Great podcast. Tons of value!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt@143
    United States5 months ago
  • Amazing Show

    Very rare to have a podcast be this valuable every single episode. I will be coming back every single week for more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicholas M Halden
    United States5 months ago
  • Almost too good!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eph6:11
    United States5 months ago
  • Such a valuable podcast

    I have learned so much on scaling a home services company from listened to John and Jack’s podcast. They are open and honest about their wins and losses while trying to grow their companies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bilstin
    United States10 months ago
  • I can’t hate the hustle but it makes for lousy listening

    The early episodes were interesting and tactical. Hearing jack go from renting storage units to 5 mil and poaching Hoffman employees was excellent. The Leap partners interfomercial seems to have marked a shift toward tech guys shilling SAAS. I know everyone’s time is valuable and no one does these for altruistic reasons but this zouper ad was the last one for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Muhtradesbiz
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Clear, actionable takeaways in every episode.
Guest lineup balances veterans, security, and roofing with practical business tactics.
Some listeners feel occasional ads interrupt the flow.
Hosts provide real-world lessons from running trades businesses.

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Why Most Business Owners Lose Millions When They Sell
Q: What is a major mindset shift for owners approaching exit?
Shift from owning every function to building a team and systems; focus on turning the business into a divisible asset rather than a personal operation, which improves liquidity and exit valuation.
Why Most Business Owners Lose Millions When They Sell
Q: When should operators get involved with advisors for exit planning?
The consensus is that earlier is better; bringing advisors in five to seven years before an exit creates optionality and helps maximize value, with eight months to a year before an exit being a more common but less optimal window.
Weird Marketing That Actually Works ($1M from Home Shows, Newspaper Leads, & Toilet Ads)
Q: What about the church bulletins and local newspapers—are they worth it?
They are cheap and easy to test; they can generate tangible leads and brand familiarity, though ROI is harder to measure and results vary; best used as part of a diversified, long-tail brand-building approach.
Weird Marketing That Actually Works ($1M from Home Shows, Newspaper Leads, & Toilet Ads)
Q: What were some of the biggest ROI examples you've seen from these weird channels?
Home shows alone can bring in hundreds of thousands in a year; one show this year broke around $200k and total from home shows can approach half a million to a million—especially when combined with branding and community presence.
Weird Marketing That Actually Works ($1M from Home Shows, Newspaper Leads, & Toilet Ads)
Q: Can you give us a ballpark on like how much that costs?
They spent about 20 grand upfront for the bathroom sponsorship, roughly a three-year contract at about $20,000 per year, with some material included depending on the package.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Owned and Operated

What is Owned and Operated about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show targets owners and leaders of home-service businesses (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) who want practical, battle-tested strategies for growth. Episodes frequently cover hiring and leadership, marketing and lead generation, financial discipline, and scaling through acquisitions, with real-world anecdotes from operators in the trades. A standout pattern is a emphasis on actionable playbooks, cost-effective marketing tactics, and building strong company culture while navigating industry consolidation, vendor negotiations, and operations optimization. The format often includes dual-host perspectives with guest experts ranging from veterans transitioning to civilian leadership to industry specialists in security, roofing, and disaster serv... 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
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1. David Barnett
2. Tony Castelucci
3. Brendan Aronson
4. Stephen Cahill
5. Sam Preston
6. Adam Cherup
7. Murphy Nadauld
8. Aizik Zimerman

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