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

  • By: John Wilson
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Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast

By: John Wilson
  • Summary

  • 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.

    © 2025 Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast
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Episodes
  • #169 - Scaling an HVAC Startup to $6M: How Andrew Morrell Went from ZERO to Millions
    Feb 13 2025

    In this episode, Jack and John sit down with Andrew Morrell, who took his HVAC business from zero to $6 million—without a massive budget or a big head start. They dive into his journey, what worked (and what didn’t), and how smart marketing helped him scale fast.

    SPECIAL THANKS TO SERVICE SCALERS

    In a year where many in the industry faced challenges, we’re thrilled to have hit the low 20s, outperforming expectations and driving serious growth. A huge part of that success is thanks to Service Scalers.

    The team have been invaluable partners, helping us achieve awesome results with out SEO, PPC, LSA and GMB marketing.

    If you’re in the trades and ready to level up your marketing, do yourself a favor and check out ServiceScalers.com. Sam and his team are killing it right now.

    SPECIAL THANKS TO AVOCA

    Looking to train your call center and improve technician performance? Avoca AI is here to help your team identify existing issues, improve call quality, and drive results from start to finish.

    Click here to schedule a demo

    Contact Owned and Operated:

    • info@ownedandoperated.com
    • Visit the website for more information

    More Ways To Connect with O&O

    • John's YouTube Channel
    • Weekly Newsletter

    Leave a Review

    John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Companies
    Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

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    57 mins
  • #168 - We Cut Payroll Costs by 50%—Here’s How Remote Hiring Cuts Major Costs
    Feb 11 2025

    In this episode, Jack and John break down how businesses are cutting costs and boosting efficiency by leveraging overseas teams for call centers, accounting, and recruitment.

    We also dive into the biggest challenges of managing remote teams, setting up effective communication, and streamlining operations to scale smarter.

    Special Thanks to Avoca

    Looking to train your call center and improve technician performance? Avoca AI is here to help your team identify existing issues, improve call quality, and drive results from start to finish.

    Click here to schedule a demo

    Shout Out to FieldPulse

    FieldPulse is a really awesome Field Service Management platform that helps you save hours every week and keep operations running smoothly. With features like scheduling, dispatching, invoicing, and reporting, it takes the headache out of managing the day-to-day.

    If you're looking to streamline your ops, stay ahead of the competition, and focus on what really matters, FieldPulse is a game-changer.

    👉 Book a Demo with FieldPulse to get 15% off the annual plan when you mention Owned and Operated

    Episode Hosts: 🎤
    John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies on X
    Jack Carr: @TheHVACJack on X

    Contact Owned and Operated:

    • info@ownedandoperated.com
    • Visit the website for more information

    More Ways To Connect with O&O

    • John's YouTube Channel
    • Weekly Newsletter

    Leave a Review

    John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Companies
    Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

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    38 mins
  • #167- Stop Pitching, Start Closing—The Secret to More Plumbing Conversions
    Feb 6 2025

    Most techs aren’t salespeople—but they should be closing more jobs. In this episode, Jack and John break down the sales tactics that get homeowners saying yes more often.

    We're talking about the difference between soft and hard selling, how full system evaluations can boost your close rate, and why most techs miss the real root cause of a homeowner’s problem. Plus, we cover the must-know steps for handling calls like a pro. If you want to turn more estimates into booked jobs, this one’s for you.

    SPECIAL THANKS TO SERVICE SCALERS

    In a year where many in the industry faced challenges, we’re thrilled to have hit the low 20s, outperforming expectations and driving serious growth. A huge part of that success is thanks to Service Scalers.

    The team have been invaluable partners, helping us achieve awesome results with out SEO, PPC, LSA and GMB marketing.

    If you’re in the trades and ready to level up your marketing, do yourself a favor and check out ServiceScalers.com. Sam and his team are killing it right now.

    SHOUT OUT TO HATCH

    Turn communication into conversion with Hatch and its AI Agents, ready to handle follow-ups, reminders, email blasts, and more for your home service business. Save employee hours and book more leads with the power of Hatch.
    Learn More About Hatch

    Episode Hosts: 🎤
    John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies on X
    Jack Carr: @TheHVACJack on X

    Contact Owned and Operated:

    • info@ownedandoperated.com
    • Visit the website for more information

    More Ways To Connect with O&O

    • John's YouTube Channel
    • Weekly Newsletter

    Leave a Review

    John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Companies
    Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

    Show more Show less
    35 mins

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