#149 - Leadership Through Open Book Management with Ellen Rohr

Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast

A new episode of 'Owned and Operated' is here, with the incomparable Ellen Rohr joining Jack and John as they talk about her expensive journey through the world of plumbing, what leadership means, and why open book management leads to success. They talk about Ellen’s journey from plumbing to business success, strategic approaches to overcoming debt through proper pricing, and the personal evolution of founding successful ventures like Benjamin Franklin the Punctual Plumber and Zoom Drain. Now working with ServiceTitan, Ellen has seen a lot–don’t miss this masterclass episode of the show.
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John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies on X
Jack Carr: @TheHVACJack on X

Episode Guest:
Ellen Rohr: @ellenrohr on X
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John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Companies
Jack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

Розділи

1. Introductions (00:00:00)

2. Hatch and Follow-Up Campaigns (00:00:28)

3. Introduction to Ellen Rohr (00:01:18)

4. Learning from Mentors (00:02:59)

5. Implementing Flat Rate Pricing (00:04:30)

6. Raising Prices and Standards (00:05:57)

7. Raising Prices and Standards (00:06:36)

8. The Importance of Financial Simplicity (00:25:52)

9. Simplifying Department Structures (00:31:18)

10. Managing Labor and Material Costs Effectively (00:32:59)

11. Challenges in Measuring Sales and Costs (00:34:25)

12. Open Book Management and Financial Transparency (00:39:55)

13. Training and Budgeting for Financial Success (00:41:17)

14. Delegation and Accountability in Leadership (00:49:01)

15. Future Goals and Ambitions (00:57:43)

16. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:59:19)