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If We Started Over Today, These Are the Businesses We'd Buy

If We Started Over Today, These Are the Businesses We'd Buy

What’s the best home service business to start in 2026?

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson and Jack Carr break down the industries they'd bet on if they had to start over from scratch today. From HVAC, plumbing, and electrical to restoration, landscaping, roofing, septic, and even trash collection, they debate which businesses offer the best combination of recurring revenue, profitability, scalability, and long-term enterprise value.

The conversation dives into what actually makes a great business: recurring revenue…

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