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

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• Why Home Service Marketing Breaks at $5M

  October 1, 2026 · 44 min

  Most home service companies think they need more leads. But as you approach $5M, the real problems are often attribution, capacity, booking rates, sales, and fulfillment. Jack Carr and Sam Preston break down where home service marketing…

• The End of Google Search? How Home Service Companies Win in the AI Era

  September 29, 2026 · 27 min

  AI search is changing how homeowners find HVAC, plumbing, and home service companies. John Wilson sits down with Julie Phan of Big Reputation to break down how ChatGPT and other AI platforms decide which contractors to recommend and what…

• The State of Home Service Marketing in 2026: Google Ads, Meta & LSA

  September 24, 2026 · 43 min

  What’s working in home service marketing in 2026? John Wilson and Sam Preston break down Meta Ads, Google Ads, LSAs, speed to lead, call centers, and how contractors can find their next growth channel. They cover why marketing channels…

• How to Grow Your Home Service Business With Google Business Profiles

  September 22, 2026 · 36 min

  John Wilson sits down with Julie Phan, founder of Big Reputation, to break down how home service companies can use Google Business Profiles to expand into new markets. They cover how to choose the right location, how many reviews you need…

• Owned and Operated with John Wilson | Podcast Trailer

  September 18, 2026 · 1 min

  John Wilson has spent the last decade growing a home service company from $1M to $53M in revenue. On Owned and Operated, John breaks down what it actually takes to build and scale a home service business, including hiring, sales…

• The 2026 SBA Playbook: How to Buy a Business With 10% Down

  September 17, 2026 · 49 min

  The SBA rules for buying a business are changing in 2026. Here’s what buyers and home service operators need to know. Jack Carr sits down with Alan Peterson from First Internet Bank to break down the latest SBA 7(a) changes, including how…

• What Is EBITDA? How to Value, Grow & Sell Your Home Service Business

  September 15, 2026 · 26 min

  What is EBITDA, and why does it matter so much when building, financing, or selling a home service business? John Wilson and Jack Carr break down EBITDA in simple terms, including how it differs from net income and SDE, what a healthy…

• Why Roofing Is a Beautiful Business: Marketing, Sales & $20K Jobs

  September 10, 2026 · 51 min

  What does it actually take to buy and grow a roofing company? Nicholas Riley left Deloitte to buy Driftwood Builders Roofing, a 20-year-old roofing company in Austin, Texas. After reviewing roughly 2,000 businesses, he finally made his…