Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAI Isn’t Killing SEO—It’s Killing Bad Traffic (What Actually Works in 2026)
Season 1 Episode 296
Is AI killing SEO—or just changing how it works?
In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Lisa from Service Scalers to talk a…
5 months, 1 week ago
The 3 Stages of Building a Home Service Business From $1M to $20M and Beyond
Season 1 Episode 295
I was obsessed with hitting $10M.
And when we finally got there… everything broke.
In this solo episode, John breaks down what it actually looks like t…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Building a Billion-Dollar Septic Business
Season 1 Episode 295
What does it actually take to build a billion-dollar septic company?
In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with the founders of…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The $50K Truck Wrap Mistake Home Service Companies Make
Season 1 Episode 294
Do truck wraps actually drive leads, or are most home service companies wasting money to look like everyone else?
In this episode, John Wilson and Sam…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Marketing Stack for Home Service Businesses: $1M to $10M
Season 1 Episode 293
The Marketing Stack for Home Service Businesses: From $1M to $10M
What should home service companies actually spend on marketing at $1 million, $5 mil…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Billboards for Home Service Businesses: When They Work (and When They’re a Waste)
Season 1 Episode 292
Are Billboards Worth It for Home Service Businesses? (Or Just an Expensive Ego Boost?)
Billboards can feel like a milestone for a growing home service…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Hire a GM or Operator for Your Home Service Business
Season 1 Episode 291
How to Hire a GM or Operator for Your Home Service Business (and Avoid a $100K Hiring Mistake)
Scaling past $10M can expose a brutal truth: the leader…
6 months ago
The One Hire That Unlocks Growth
Season 1 Episode 290
If you’ve ever felt stuck because your business outgrew your leadership team — or rushed a key hire just to relieve the pressure — this episode is fo…
6 months ago
Our Biggest Business Failures (And What They Cost Us)
Season 1 Episode 289
Every home service operator has a failure story.
In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Jack Carr (CEO of Rapid Plumbing, H…
6 months, 1 week ago
HVAC vs. Security: If You Had $5M, Where Would You Invest?
Season 1 Episode 288
If someone handed you $5 million… would you buy an HVAC business or a security/alarm business?
In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson is j…
6 months, 1 week ago