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

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

June 16, 2021#10 - Justin Reitman - Running an Electronic Shredding Business and Truck Leasing
On this episode of Owned and Operated, Justin Reitman joins the show to talk about the electronic shredding business. Justin was raised in his family's truck leasing and financing business and started a second family business with his brother shredding electronics and hard drives for businesses. One of the highlights of this episode is when Justin gave us years of insights into the truck financing space and later gave us his growth plan for the tech shredding business.

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1 hr 4 min
June 09, 2021#09 - Rick Vazza - Acquiring A Plumbing Biz With 0 Experience
On this episode of Owned and Operated we bring Rick Vazza on to talk about how to buy a plumbing business with no experience. Rick bought that llumbing business recently, John and Brandon grill him on how the deal went through, how it was structured, what the current processes/systems are like, and how he plans to grow the company.

Enjoy!

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54 min
June 02, 2021#08 - Sam Leslie - Massive Sacrifice, Failure, and Success - Sam and John Product Launch?
On this episode of Owned and Operated we bring on Sam Leslie.

This conversation gets DEEP. We cover the major sacrifices that come with entrepreneurship, as well as how those sacrifices manifest into a business that can take care fo your family for generations.

Sam and John also start spitballing ideas back and forth - will they be collaborating in the future?

Enjoy the show!

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55 min
May 31, 2021 #17 - So You Wanna Buy A Business? Getting Started
On this episode of Owned and Operated, Brandon and John talk about search funds, how to decide what type of business you want to buy, and how to prepare for everything leading up to the first seller call.

Enjoy!

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34 min
May 26, 2021#07 - Kelcey Lehrich - Rolling Up Ecom Brands And Branding As Moat
On this episode of Owned and Operated, Kelcey Lehrich drops by (literally).

Kelcey runs a holding company of awesome Ecom Brands and is closing on his 6th acquisition.

If you want to see a conversation between an Ecommerce holdco owner and a home services holdco owner, you're going to love this episode.

Enjoy!

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1 hr 8 min
May 19, 2021#06 - Devin Wanzor - Buying A Small Liquor Store And Life Balance Through SMB
On this Episode we talk to Devin Wanzor.

Devin used to be a banker working horrible hours, he thought that buying and managing a small liquor store would bring him closer to his community and get his time back.

It totally worked!

Devin's story is awesome - Enjoy!

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58 min
May 17, 2021 #13 - Gas Shortages, Oh My! Plus Bootstrapping Org Chart Growth
On this episode we talk about hiring for a couple positions in our company - HR and Finance - why they are critical for our future - and why timing of the hire date is difficult.

We also talk about a potential gas shortage, and how we will plan for potentially rising gas prices.

Enjoy!

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Captarget.com for the best off-market deal sourcing platform ever.
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49 min
May 12, 2021#05 - James Camp - The Crazy Cash Made Buying Websites And Rolling up E-com Businesses
On this episode of Owned and Operated we sit down with James Camp who sold his media strategy agency and is now rolling up E-com businesses and teaching others how to flip profitable websites.

If you're interested in buying or rolling up digital brands, this episode is for you.

Enjoy!

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]

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

📌 Disclaimer: Some links may include UTM parameters or affiliate relationships, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Episodes may feature sponsors, but all opinions expressed are our own.
1 hr 5 min
May 10, 2021 #11 - LOI Special! - We Tried To Buy A Business And It Fell Through
On this episode we discuss a small plumbing business we put under LOI and why it died.

We made a compelling offer to a small plumbing business that's been struggling for 15 years. Despite that, the owner still wants to try and turn it around.

If you're interested in seller psychology, and what real world small business M&A looks like, this episode is for you.

Enjoy!

Also check out...
Microacquire.com to find internet businesses to buy.
Captarget.com for the best off-market deal sourcing platform ever.
Our Twitter
Our Newsletter
34 min
May 05, 2021#04 - Rich Jordan - Crash Course On Buying & Operating A Small Plumbing Business
On today's episode John and Rich talk about the struggles of buying smaller plumbing businesses, how it is harder and more stressful than most people will tell you, and the major pitfalls to watch out for when you are acquiring a business.

Enjoy!

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!
More Ways To Connect with OAO
Start Here
Owned and Operated Newsletter
Bonus Videos From John
Leave a Review
John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Companies
Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

📌 Disclaimer: Some links may include UTM parameters or affiliate relationships, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Episodes may feature sponsors, but all opinions expressed are our own.
1 hr 2 min