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Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast#215 Why You’re Not Getting Promoted.... and How to Fix ItIn this episode of Owned and Operated, we’re exploring how to grow your career inside a home service company. From internal promotions to mindset shifts, John and Brandon Niro break down what it really takes to move up and lead.Brandon shares how 30–40% of the Wilson team has been promoted from within—and what separates those who grow fast from those who stall. They dig into Wilson’s 52-week Emerging Leaders program, the role of emotional intelligence and financial literacy, and how team members can take initiative to become future leaders.If...
2025-06-2643 minOwned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast#214 How Great Leaders Scale Service Businesses Fast In this episode of Owned and Operated, we're digging into what it really takes to lead a growing home service business. From SOPs to scaling strategies, we’re spotlighting the habits and leadership traits that drive operational clarity and empower teams.We’re joined by Brandon Niro, who shares how his role evolved since joining the company in 2019—navigating growth from 30 to over 60 employees, integrating acquisitions, and shifting from tactical execution to strategic coaching and development.Whether you're a team lead or an operator scaling fast, this ep...
2025-06-2458 minOwned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast#107- Rich Jordan's Entrepreneurial Journey in PlumbingIn this re-kick episode, we revisit a timeless conversation with entrepreneur Rich Jordan who has impressively scaled Garon T Pumbing from $800,000 to a projected $17 million in revenue over three years. Starting with no industry experience, Rich's military background as a Marine infantry officer played a significant role in his success. This episode covers Rich's initial plunge into the business world through real estate before purchasing Garon T Plumbing in New Jersey. Rich shares the operational challenges he faced, such as scaling the team, systematizing operations, dealing with parking logistics, and the nuances of purchasing and growing a small business.
2024-03-2655 minOwned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast#86- Johnny SqueegeeGod - Starting and Running a Window Washing BusinessIn this special flashback episode of the Owned and Operated HVAC, electrical, and plumbing growth podcast, we're revisiting a chat with Johnny SqueegeeGod from 2021. Why the throwback? Well, following a recent discussion with Aaron Harper about power washing, it seemed like the perfect time to go back to Johnny's episode. He talks about running Orange Window Cleaning and reflects on how his business has grown in the four years since he started at 19, kicking off with just $150, a bucket, a squeegee, and his trusty RAV4. Now, with his partner, Sergio, has successfully expanded their operation to three trucks.
2024-01-1155 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 388Comic Reviews: DC Action Comics 1051 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Rafa Sandoval, Matt Herms, Dan Jurgens, Lee Weeks, Elizabeth Breitweiser, Leah Williams, Marguerite Sauvage Batman: One Bad Day - Catwoman by G. Willow Wilson, Jamie McKelvie Lazarus Planet: We Once Were Gods by Francis Manapul, Dan Watters, Max Dunbar, Romulo Fajardo Jr., Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Jack Herbert, Alex Guimaraes, Josie Campbell, Caitlin Yarsky, Jordie Bellaire Marvel Murderworld: Wolverine by Jim Zub, Ray Fawkes, Carlos Nieto, Victor Nava, Matt Milla Sins of Sinister 1 by Kieron Gillen, Lucas Werneck, Geoffrey Shaw, Marco Checchetto, Juan Jose Ryp, David Baldeon, Travel Foreman, Carlos...
2023-01-252h 12
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 355Comic Reviews: DC Aquaman: Andromeda 1 by Ram V, Christian Ward Dark Crisis 1 by Joshua Williamson, Daniel Sampere, Alejandro Sanchez DC Pride 2022 by Devin Grayson, Ivan Cohen, Tini Howard, Greg Lockard, Alyssa Wong, Stephanie Phillips, Danny Lore, Stephanie Williams, Jadzia Axelrod, Dani Fernandez, Kevin Conroy, Travis Moore, Ted Brandt, Ro Stein, Nicole Maines, Lovern Kindzierski, W. Scott Forbes, J. Bone, P. Craig Russell, Lynne Yoshii, J.J. Kirby, Meghan Hetrick, Nick Robles, Brittney Williams, Jess Taylor, Evan Cagle, Zoe Thorogood, Samantha Dodge, Giulio Macaione, Rye Hickman, Tamra Bonvillain, Marissa Louise, Jeremy Lawson, Triona Farrell, Enrica Angiolini Multiversity: Teen Justice 1...
2022-06-103h 12Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast#01 - Brandon's $325K High School Landscaping BusinessIn 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 want to listen to this episode!
2021-03-2920 minOwned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast#00 - Introduction to Owned and OperatedIn 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!
2021-03-2901 min