In this pilot episode of “Owned and Operated”, John Wilson and Jack Carr discuss their recent business transitions and exciting changes, including moving to a new location, adopting Service Titan, hiring a comfort consultant, and surviving the slow season. They also explore a unique niche business called Gum Busters, a specialized pressure-washing company that removes gum and graffiti from public spaces. They delve into the company's operations, contracts with municipalities, and the potential for expansion. The episode provides insightful and practical business ideas for service-oriented entrepreneurs.

Here are some additional topics we talked about:

• The reason why Jack swapped locations
• The decline of the plumbing business during cold months
• Surviving the slow period in the plumbing business
• The service businesses' seasonal decline
• Summer's revenue potential
• What is Gum Busters?
• The advantage of working with the New York Giants
• The pricing and economics of Gum Busters' services
• Why is maintenance important?

Episode Hosts:

• John Wilson: @wilsoncompanies
• Jack Carr: @thehvacjack

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John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Companies
Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC