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

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

By: John Wilson
  • Summary

  • Welcome to 'Owned and Operated' – the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC growth podcast that dives deep into the world of home service entrepreneurship.

    Hosted by John Wilson, a third-generation home service entrepreneur and CEO of The Wilson Companies, this podcast was launched in 2021 to bridge the gap between industry experts and listeners.

    Join us every Tuesday and Thursday 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.

    © 2024 Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Growth Podcast
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Episodes
  • 'Jack'ed' Up Leadership: Powering Through Home Service Business Challenges
    May 2 2024

    In this episode of 'Owned and Operated', hosts John Wilson and Jack Carr dive into the critical topic of developing leadership within home service businesses. Sharing insights from their experiences in residential plumbing, HVAC, and electric services, they discuss the importance of evolving as a leader to meet the needs of a growing business. They highlight the challenges of instilling core values and accountability throughout the organizational structure, from executives to lower-level managers. The episode emphasizes the significance of peer groups and mentorship for both technical and emotional support in the business journey. Additionally, they talk about their newsletter 'Weekly Insights' and the engagement in their newly launched Facebook group aimed at connecting home service entrepreneurs.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Introduction to Owned and Operated
    00:30 Weekly Insights Newsletter Promo
    01:27 Developing Leadership in Home Service Businesses
    02:55 Challenges of Rapid Business Growth and Leadership
    04:23 The Importance of Accountability in Leadership
    05:34 Promotional Offer from Service Scalers
    06:00 Deep Dive into Leadership and Accountability
    21:27 The Emotional and Mental Aspects of Running a Business
    25:58 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Engage

    Episode Host: 🎤
    John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies on Twitter
    Jack Carr: @TheHVACJack on Twitter

    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: https://www.servicescalers.com/

    Check out Owned and Operated Weekly Insights: a newsletter that’s jam-packed with actionable growth strategies to level up your home service business. Subscribe Here: http://tinyurl.com/ownedopnews

    Don't forget to subscribe! 🙏
    Youtube: @OwnedandOperatedPodcast
    X: @ownedoperatedco
    SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/10mwKIq35xzVz5qHcju3Kb?si=a2eb1f177053402d&nd=1
    APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/owned-and-operated/id1560999545
    www.ownedandoperated.com

    Contact us: info@ownedandoperated.com

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    26 mins
  • #117 - Leads and LSAs: The Post-Acquisition Journey to 5 Million
    Apr 30 2024

    In this episode of Owned and Operated, John and Jack explores the intricacies of running a home service business, focusing particularly on residential plumbing, HVAC, and electric services. The episode kicks off with a nod to Service Scalers for their exemplary assistance in managing digital advertising for home service companies. The discussion delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by entrepreneurs in the home service industry, highlighting the importance of adapting business strategies to different platforms, like LinkedIn, for growth and engagement. A significant portion of the episode is devoted to an in-depth discussion on the use of scorecards - a tool for evaluating employee performance based on key success metrics. The dialogue covers the implementation, benefits, and potential pitfalls of scorecarding, emphasizing its role in fostering accountability and improvement within teams. This practical conversation is aimed at offering insights and strategies to other home service business owners looking to optimize their operations and steer their businesses towards greater success.

    🎥🎥🎥
    00:00 Introduction to Owned and Operated
    00:26 Sponsor Spotlight: Service Scalers
    01:02 Casual Conversations and Business Updates
    01:54 Exploring LinkedIn for Business Growth
    03:03 Navigating Business Challenges and Successes
    04:45 Deep Dive into Scorecards for Business Management
    09:33 Exploring the Impact of Seasonality on Business Metrics
    13:34 The Art of Scorecarding in Business
    19:02 Closing Thoughts and Workshop Announcement
    19:44 Farewell and Podcast Outro

    Episode Host: 🎤
    John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies on Twitter
    Jack Carr: @TheHVACJack on Twitter

    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: https://www.servicescalers.com/

    Check out Owned and Operated Weekly Insights: a newsletter that’s jam-packed with actionable growth strategies to level up your home service business. Subscribe Here: http://tinyurl.com/ownedopnews

    Don't forget to subscribe! 🙏
    Youtube: @OwnedandOperatedPodcast
    X: @ownedoperatedco
    SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/10mwKIq35xzVz5qHcju3Kb?si=a2eb1f177053402d&nd=1
    APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/owned-and-operated/id1560999545
    www.ownedandoperated.com

    Contact us: info@ownedandoperated.com

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    34 mins
  • #116 - SCORE! Navigating Success in Home Service Growth with Scorecarding
    Apr 25 2024

    In this episode of Owned and Operated, John and Jack explore the intricacies of running a home service business, focusing particularly on residential plumbing, HVAC, and electric services. The episode kicks off with a nod to Service Scalers for their exemplary assistance in managing digital advertising for home service companies. The discussion delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by entrepreneurs in the home service industry, highlighting the importance of adapting business strategies to different platforms, like LinkedIn, for growth and engagement. A significant portion of the episode is devoted to an in-depth discussion on the use of scorecards - a tool for evaluating employee performance based on key success metrics. Do you want to grow or start your plumbing, HVAC, or electrical business like these podcast pros? Then take your business tips and advice from the best and learn today what being 'Owned and Operated' is all about!

    00:00 Introduction to Owned and Operated

    00:26 Sponsor Spotlight: Service Scalers

    01:02 Casual Conversations and Business Updates

    01:54 Exploring LinkedIn for Business Growth

    03:03 Navigating Business Challenges and Successes

    04:45 Deep Dive into Scorecards for Business Management

    09:33 Exploring the Impact of Seasonality on Business Metrics

    13:34 The Art of Scorecarding in Business

    19:02 Closing Thoughts and Workshop Announcement

    19:44 Farewell and Podcast Outro

    Episode Hosts:
    John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies on Twitter
    Jack Carr: @thehvacjack on Twitter


    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: https://www.servicescalers.com/

    Check out Owned and Operated Weekly Insights:
    a newsletter that’s jam-packed with actionable growth strategies to level up your home service business. Subscribe Here: http://tinyurl.com/ownedopnews

    Don't forget to subscribe!
    Youtube: @OwnedandOperatedPodcast
    X: @ownedoperatedco
    SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/10mwKIq35xzVz5qHcju3Kb?si=a2eb1f177053402d&nd=1
    APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/owned-and-operated/id1560999545
    www.ownedandoperated.com

    Contact us: info@ownedandoperated.com

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    23 mins

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