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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 8 MIN

10 Books That Scaled My Business to $44M

from Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast · host John Wilson

This week, I’m sharing the books that shaped the way I think about business and helped me scale my family’s company from $1 million to $44 million in revenue.These are more than popular business books sitting on a shelf. Each one solved a specific problem at a critical stage of growth, from leadership and operations to hiring, sales, and scaling. In this episode, I break down the lessons that had the biggest impact on my entrepreneurial journey and explain how you can apply them to your own business.Whether you're running a home service company, building your first team, or trying to break through your next growth ceiling, these are the books I recommend most often.In This Episode: The books that changed how I lead and manage  Frameworks that helped scale from $1M to $44M  Lessons on hiring, delegation, and accountability  How great operators use books to solve real business problems  The mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs to grow Watch this episode early on the John Wilson YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@JohnWilsonOAOSend Us Mail!More Ways To Connect with O&OJohn's Podcast YouTube ChannelOwned and Operated Newsletter Bonus Videos From JohnLeave a ReviewJohn Wilson, CEO of Wilson CompaniesJack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC📌 Disclaimer: Some links may include UTM parameters or affiliate relationships, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Episodes may feature sponsors, but all opinions expressed are our own.

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This week, I’m sharing the books that shaped the way I think about business and helped me scale my family’s company from $1 million to $44 million in revenue. These are more than popular business books sitting on a shelf. Each one solved a specific problem at a critical stage of growth, from leadership and operations to hiring, sales, and scaling. In this episode, I break down the lessons that had the biggest impact on my entrepreneurial journey and explain how you can apply them to your own ...

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