Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchI Bought 3 Home Service Businesses in 90 Days — Here’s What Happened
Season 1 Episode 301
I Bought 3 Home Service Businesses in 90 Days… Here’s What Happened
In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with co-host Jack Car…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Weird Marketing That Actually Works ($1M from Home Shows, Newspaper Leads, & Toilet Ads)
Season 1 Episode 300
Is “weird” marketing actually working in home services… or are contractors missing massive opportunities?
In this episode of Owned and Operated, John …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
If I Had to Start a Home Service Business From $0, Here’s Exactly What I'd Do
Season 1 Episode 299
If you’re starting a home service business in 2026… you’re probably focusing on the wrong things.
Most people waste months on logos, websites, and bra…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
AI Is Creating a MASSIVE Gap Between Contractors
Season 1 Episode 299
Is AI actually changing home services… or just hype?
In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Tyson Chen (Founder of Avoca) t…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
The REAL Future of Home Services: Chick-fil-A, Handyman Businesses, and Industry Consolidation
Season 1 Episode 298
Is Chick-fil-A entering home services… and what does that mean for contractors?
At first glance, it sounds like a joke — but it’s real. A Chick-fil-A–…
7 months ago
The HVAC Marketing System That Will Dominate 2026
Season 1 Episode 297
If you’re trying to win in HVAC in 2026… most of what you’ve been told about marketing is wrong.
Contractors are wasting thousands on agencies, chasin…
7 months ago
You're Tracking Your Ad Spend Wrong (Here’s What to Do Instead)
Season 1 Episode 297
Is your home service marketing actually working — or is Google getting all the credit? In this episode John Wilson and returning guest Tony Castelucc…
7 months ago
AI 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…
7 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…
7 months, 1 week 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…
7 months, 1 week ago