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

In the home service industry, extreme weather can significantly impact business. In this episode, John and Jack dive into the challenges posed by freezing temperatures and discuss effective strategies to manage the increased demand that accompanies such weather events. 

They cover the high demand for HVAC services during cold weather, the benefits of offering whole-home memberships, and the growth of their electrical department. Additionally, they touch on revenue opportunities from maintenance calls, and share valuable lessons learned in driving growth and profit in a weather-dependent industry.


Episode Hosts:

• John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies
• Jack Carr: @thehvacjack 

Special thanks to our sponsor: Service Scalers: Looking to scale your home service business? Service Scalers is a digital marketing agency that drives success in PPC and LSA. Discover more growth strategies by visiting Service Scalers.

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Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

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In this episode, we welcome Danny Peavey, who has a long family history in the trades. He is the owner of Home Service Engine, a B2B consultancy that helps home service companies maximize their investment in Service Titan software. Danny shares his background in the trades and tech, explaining how he helps clients with data analysis, onboarding, and performance management.


Episode Hosts:

• John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies
• Jack Carr: @thehvacjack 

Episode Hosts:

• Danny Peavey:@heydannypeavey
  
  

Special thanks to our sponsor: Service Scalers: Looking to scale your home service business? Service Scalers is a digital marketing agency that drives success in PPC and LSA. Discover more growth strategies by visiting Service Scalers.

Check out Owned and Operated Weekly Insights: a newsletter where John discusses topics ranging from recruiting and marketing to the growth of your home service business.  Subscribe to the newsletter here.

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Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

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In this episode, John and Jack address two listener questions. The first question comes from an HVAC business owner facing weeks of fully booked schedules. Jack recommends expanding the team, while John proposes a strategic increase in prices. The second question revolves around valuing a plumbing company and the potential risks associated with acquiring a new construction business. 

Have a question you’d like to have answered on Owned and Operated? Send a DM to John or Jack or email us here [email protected].


Episode Hosts:

• John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies
• Jack Carr: @thehvacjack 
  
  

Special thanks to our sponsor: Service Scalers: Looking to scale your home service business? Service Scalers is a digital marketing agency that drives success in PPC and LSA. Discover more growth strategies by visiting Service Scalers.

Check out Owned and Operated Weekly Insights: a newsletter where John discusses topics ranging from recruiting and marketing to the growth of your home service business.  Subscribe to the newsletter here.

John Wilson is hosting a workshop in March! Join us March 19th-21st for the Breaking $5 Million Workshop! It’s specifically crafted to help you take your home service business to the next level. Seats are limited and tickets are selling fast. You can check out the agenda and get all the details right here!

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When you work in a weather-enhanced business, there are tons of opportunities when you’re prepared. John and Jack share their game places to make sure operations run smoothly. The extreme temperatures and cold, wet, and windy weather encompass all facets of John's 5 trades: Cold impacts HVAC, wet affects plumbing, drains, and remediation, and wind plays a crucial role in power-related electrical services. This significantly influences how you should be thinking about scheduling, capacity, and your ability to serve your customers.

Episode Hosts:

• John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies
• Jack Carr: @thehvacjack 
  
  

Special thanks to our sponsor: Service Scalers: Looking to scale your home service business? Service Scalers is a digital marketing agency that drives success in PPC and LSA. Discover more growth strategies by visiting Service Scalers.

Check out Owned and Operated Weekly Insights: a newsletter where John discusses topics ranging from recruiting and marketing to the growth of your home service business.  Subscribe to the newsletter here.

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Tim Ryan is back to talk more about running a pool care service business. He shares useful tips for newbies, the tricky parts of taking care of pools, and why having a mentor is so important. If you liked the first episode with Tim, you won't want to miss this insightful part two!


Episode Hosts:

• John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies
• Jack Carr: @thehvacjack 

Episode Guest:

• Tim Ryan: @KenziesPoolBoy
  
  

Special thanks to our sponsor: Service Scalers: Looking to scale your home service business? Service Scalers is a digital marketing agency that drives success in PPC and LSA. Discover more growth strategies by visiting Service Scalers.

Check out Owned and Operated Weekly Insights: a newsletter where John discusses topics ranging from recruiting and marketing to the growth of your home service business.  Subscribe to the newsletter here.

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X: @ownedoperatedco

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A few weeks back John and Jack did a business breakdown on pool service. Tim Ryan caught us on X, did a review and said “It wasn't too bad for two outsiders looking in. Pool care is strangely complicated.” So we asked him to come on and tell us what exactly we got right and what we got wrong. Tim breaks down all the essentials in this episode including navigating competition, building genuine connections with customers, and picking up smart hiring tips.


Episode Hosts:

• John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies
• Jack Carr: @thehvacjack 

Episode Guest:

• Tim Ryan: @KenziesPoolBoy
  
  

Special thanks to our sponsor: Service Scalers: Looking to scale your home service business? Service Scalers is a digital marketing agency that drives success in PPC and LSA. Discover more growth strategies by visiting Service Scalers.

Check out Owned and Operated Weekly Insights: a newsletter where John discusses topics ranging from recruiting and marketing to the growth of your home service business.  Subscribe to the newsletter here.

John Wilson is hosting a workshop in March! Join us March 19th-21st for the Breaking $5 Million Workshop! It’s specifically crafted to help you take your home service business to the next level. Seats are limited and tickets are selling fast. You can check out the agenda and get all the details right here!

Contact us:

Youtube: @OwnedandOperatedPodcast

X: @ownedoperatedco

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

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In this special flashback episode of the Owned and Operated HVAC, electrical, and plumbing growth podcast, we're revisiting a chat with Johnny SqueegeeGod from 2021.  Why the throwback? Well, following a recent discussion with Aaron Harper about power washing, it seemed like the perfect time to go back to Johnny's episode. He talks about running Orange Window Cleaning and reflects on how his business has grown in the four years since he started at 19, kicking off with just $150, a bucket, a squeegee, and his trusty RAV4. Now, with his partner, Sergio, has successfully expanded their operation to three trucks.


Episode Host:

• John Wilson: @wilsoncompanies
• Brandon Niro: @BrandonNiro

Episode Guest:

• Johnny Robinson: @SqueegeeGod
  
  

Special thanks to our sponsor: Service Scalers: Looking to scale your home service business? Service Scalers is a digital marketing agency that drives success in PPC and LSA. Discover more growth strategies by visiting Service Scalers.

Check out Owned and Operated Weekly Insights: a newsletter where John discusses topics ranging from recruiting and marketing to the growth of your home service business.  Subscribe to the newsletter here.

Contact us:

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@OwnedandOperatedPodcast

X:
@ownedoperatedco

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Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

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Tune in again to Mike Botkin's incredible journey! Back when this episode first aired, he was just starting out, acquiring various businesses. Fast forward to 2023, and guess what? Mike sold his business! It's a fun episode to listen to, seeing how he went from figuring things out in the early days to turning his business into a Goliath landscaping company in just a couple of years and eventually selling it. Enjoy the replay!


Episode Host:

• John Wilson: @wilsoncompanies

Episode Guest:

• Mike Botkin: @MikeBotkin_
  
  

Special thanks to our sponsor: Service Scalers: Looking to scale your home service business? Service Scalers is a digital marketing agency that drives success in PPC and LSA. Discover more growth strategies by visiting Service Scalers.

Check out Owned and Operated Weekly Insights: a newsletter where John discusses topics ranging from recruiting and marketing to the growth of your home service business.  Subscribe to the newsletter here.

John Wilson is hosting a workshop in March! Join us March 19th-21st for the Breaking $5 Million Workshop! It’s specifically crafted to help you take your home service business to the next level. Seats are limited and tickets are selling fast. You can check out the agenda and get all the details right here!

Contact us:

Youtube: @OwnedandOperatedPodcast

X: @ownedoperatedco

www.ownedandoperated.com

[email protected]

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

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In this episode, John shares his strategy for scaling your home service business to reach the $5 million mark. Picture this: an exceptional team, a steady lead flow, and a business rhythm that just clicks. John gets straight to the point, offering practical advice like keeping a close eye on personal spending to reinvest in your business. But hitting the $5 million mark is more than just a number or making money. It's a reflection of your company's growth and the real impact it's making. Stick around as John talks about the strategies to reach this goal and why it's worth aiming for.


Episode Host:

• John Wilson: @wilsoncompanies
  
  

Special thanks to our sponsor: Service Scalers: Looking to scale your home service business? Service Scalers is a digital marketing agency that drives success in PPC and LSA. Discover more growth strategies by visiting Service Scalers.

Check out Owned and Operated Weekly Insights: a newsletter where John discusses topics ranging from recruiting and marketing to the growth of your home service business. Subscribe to the newsletter here.

John Wilson is hosting a workshop in March! Join us March 19th-21st for the Breaking $5 Million Workshop! It’s specifically crafted to help you take your home service business to the next level. Seats are limited and tickets are selling fast. You can check out the agenda and get all the details right here!

Contact us:

Youtube: @OwnedandOperatedPodcast

X: @ownedoperatedco

www.ownedandoperated.com

[email protected]

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

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Ready to explore more about franchises? If you didn't catch the last episode, Aaron Harper of Rolling Suds gave a peek into his world of franchises, and now he gets into the details. He generously shares all his knowledge about the challenges and victories of starting a power washing business, the importance of selecting the right franchisees, and the potential for growth within the industry. This episode is basically like your manual for acing the franchising game! Find out how, within just six months, half of Rolling Suds' franchisees have ordered their next truck, setting an ambitious pace for business expansion.

Episode Hosts:

• John Wilson: @wilsoncompanies
• Jack Carr: @thehvacjack 

Episode Guest:

• Aaron Harper: @AaronHarperCEO
  
  

Special thanks to our sponsor: Service Scalers: Looking to scale your home service business? Service Scalers is a digital marketing agency that drives success in PPC and LSA. Discover more growth strategies by visiting Service Scalers.

Check out Owned and Operated Weekly Insights: a newsletter where John discusses topics ranging from recruiting and marketing to the growth of your home service business.  Subscribe to the newsletter here.

Contact us:

Youtube: @OwnedandOperatedPodcast

X: @ownedoperatedco

www.ownedandoperated.com

[email protected]

Send Us Mail!

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• Owned and Operated Newsletter 
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John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Companies
Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

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