📉 Lessons From the Trenches: The Real Cost of a $1.9M Plumbing Acquisition In this brutally honest episode of Owned and Operated, John sits down with Jameson Wildwood, who bought Sweetwater Plumbing in North Carolina for $1.9 million. Six months post-close, Jameson reveals what actually happened—from bad deals and cultural clashes to scaling a service division 5X in half a year. If you're eyeing a plumbing or trades acquisition, this one’s a must-watch.💡 What You’ll Learn:The hidden overhead costs of running a new construction plumbing businessWhy service and construction are two separate businesses under one roofHow culture clashes can sabotage post-acquisition transitionsJameson’s hard-earned lessons about brokers, sellers, and negotiation powerWhat it really takes to build a profitable service division from scratchThe role of marketing, CRMs, and quality-of-earnings in avoiding post-close regretJackquisitions Newsletter — Your favorite source for how to buy small businesses. Real insights, smart strategies, zero gurus.🖊️ Sign up HERE for more insights💼 Shoutout to Quick Staffers LLC Hire trained HVAC & plumbing CSRs at a fraction of the cost. 🔥 $1,000 off your first placement🎙️ Host:Jack Carr🎙️ Guest: Jameson Wildwood Send us a textJackquisitions Newsletter — Your favorite source for how to buy small businesses. Real insights, smart strategies, zero gurus.🖊️ Sign up HERE for more insights 📢 Enjoyed the episode? ✅ Like, Comment & Subscribe for weekly insights on business acquisitions, deal flow, marketing, and growth strategies! 📌 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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