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

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.

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Episodes

#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! 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 n...

May 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 7

#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! 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: @OwnedandO...

May 19, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 6

#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 u...

May 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 5

#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:...

May 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 4

#03 - Bryant Suellentrop - Sweaty Startup: A Janitorial Startup Journey

On this episode of Owned and Operated, we talk with Bryant Suellentrop. We talk about how he got started in the janitorial space, and his major workforce and hiring challenges. One of the highlights of this episode is when Bryant talks about his experience with the struggle of starting a business, and the emotional tole it can take. 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 servic...

Apr 28, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3

#02 - Michael Girdley - Dumpster Fires, Fireworks, and Operator Problems

In this episode of Owned and Operated, Michael Girdley stops by. We talk about how he literally put out dumpster fires in his fireworks business, how he struggled as a young operator getting respect from senior team members, and how to hire and train operators so they don't make the same mistakes. 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 newslet...

Apr 21, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2

#01 - Brandon's $325K High School Landscaping Business

In this episode we dive in to my Operator and General Manager, Brandon Niro's background. We talk about how he built and ran his landscaping business, how he sold his business to a competitor, and how he did it while attending college full-time. He started at 15 with no drivers license, driving his equipment around with an ATV, and within a few years was managing his competitor's business. If you're curious about what it looks like when a 22 year old has 10 years of experience, you're going to w...

Mar 29, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1

#00 - Introduction to Owned and Operated

In this episode of Owned and Operated I wanted to give a description of why we're starting this podcast, and what we'll be talking about. I'm John Wilson, I own a trades business doing about $5MM annually, and am currently buying 1-2 businesses a year. I'm bringing on my operator, Brandon Niro, to talk about the nitty gritty details of what makes a business function. You can expect to hear us talk about our largest struggles and problems as we continue to buy and build businesses. Send Us Mail! ...

Mar 29, 2021•2 min

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