OWNR OPS Podcast

Austin Gray @theownerop
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The OWNR OPS Podcast is for land‑clearing and forestry‑mulching owner‑operators who want a real business, not just a busy machine. If you’ve got at least one real machine and you’re stuck under ~$100k/month, we break down the Price–Pipeline–Playbook OS: - PRICE – crew‑day math, bids, and minimums - PIPELINE – Google, Facebook, and follow‑up - PLAYBOOK – weekly scoreboards, scheduling, hiring Real numbers, teardown episodes, and simple frameworks you can steal and install.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Stuck On The Seat: Why You Can't Sell More

    💰Apply for OPS Accelerator ➡️ https://ownrops.com/accelerator If you don't have a predictable lead engine, you're just running around like a chicken with your head cut off. In this episode, Jacob Neffendorf and I break down the 3 constraints every land clearing operator hits — leads, sales, and talent — and exactly what to do at each phase. I also share the mistake I made in the early days of Bear Claw.If you're doing $0–$250K a year and trying to figure out how to grow, this one's for you. In this episode: ✅ The 3 constraints every land clearing business hits ✅ How to get your first consistent leads without spending a dime on ads ✅ The Rule of 100 and how it changes everything ✅ Speed to lead and why it separates guys who win from guys who quit ✅ Crew day rates, production rates, and how one underbid job can nearly destroy a business ✅ Shiny object syndrome — and how to know when you're avoiding the real problem You've got two options — throw in the towel and make excuses, or go figure it out. If you're still watching, I already know which one you are. Now go call your leads fast. 🔥 Services We Use 🔥 We use Jobber to handle our estimates, scheduling, & invoicing ➡️ Get 20% off Jobber here: https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify 💰 Bookkeeping: Get 50% off bookkeeping for 3 months with the Home Service Bookkeeping Pros: https://dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops 🚀 Get ranked #1 On Google With Stryker SEO: https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo Want to learn more about starting and scaling your own service-based business? 📩 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: → https://ownrops.com/newsletter Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes with blue collar entrepreneurs sharing their best insights and growth tips!

    53 min

  2. 3 APR

    AI and Simple Systems for Land Clearing Businesses

    💰Apply for OPS Accelerator ➡️ https://ownrops.com/accelerator Most land clearing guys are losing jobs they don't even know they lost. The lead came in, nobody followed up fast enough, and that customer called the next guy. I sat down with Jacob from Rise Online Ads to show you exactly how we fix that. In this episode: 📌 What a real sales pipeline looks like and how to work it daily 📌 Speed to lead and why it's the biggest thing you're not doing 📌 Zapier — the $30/month tool that connects everything 📌 Jobber vs. Go High Level and when to use both 📌 The 72-hour booking machine 📌 How a 2% close rate lift = $120K more per year 📌 The AI tools we're using right now for estimating and follow-up 🔥 Services We Use 🔥We use Jobber to handle our estimates, scheduling, & invoicing➡️ Get 20% off Jobber here: https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify💰 Bookkeeping: Get 50% off bookkeeping for 3 months with the Home Service Bookkeeping Pros: https://dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops🚀 Get ranked #1 On Google With Stryker SEO: https://stryker-digital.com/?el=ooWant to learn more about starting and scaling your own service-based business?📩 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: → https://ownrops.com/newsletterDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes with blue collar entrepreneurs sharing their best insights and growth tips!

    1hr 41min

  3. 27 MAR

    What Titans of Land Clearing Business Do Differently

    💰Apply for OPS Accelerator ➡️ https://ownrops.com/accelerator If you're getting leads but not closing deals, this episode breaks down exactly why.Jacob and I talk about what the best operators do different—so you can stop missing easy money, stop doing everything yourself, and start growing the right way.If you feel like you're busy but things aren’t scaling… this is for you. What you’ll learn: ✅ Why most operators lose deals before they even talk to the customer ✅ How small actions (like fast follow-up) can add $10K–$100K+ ✅ Why doing everything yourself is slowing you down ✅ How one operator turned $60K into $1.2M ✅ Why mindset and hiring better people changes everything ✅ The real difference between average operators and top performers If you're an owner-operator trying to grow your business, this video will help you close more jobs, build better systems, and stop leaving money on the table. 🔥 Services We Use 🔥 We use Jobber to handle our estimates, scheduling, & invoicing ➡️ Get 20% off Jobber here: https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify 💰 Bookkeeping: Get 50% off bookkeeping for 3 months with the Home Service Bookkeeping Pros: https://dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops 🚀 Get ranked #1 On Google With Stryker SEO: https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo Want to learn more about starting and scaling your own service-based business? 📩 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: → https://ownrops.com/newsletter Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes with blue collar entrepreneurs sharing their best insights and growth tips!

    57 min
  4. Stay Booked Without Burning Out: How to Price Jobs Right

    20 MAR

    Stay Booked Without Burning Out: How to Price Jobs Right

    💰Apply for OPS Accelerator ➡️ https://ownrops.com/accelerator If you're busy but not profitable, this episode breaks down exactly why. Jacob and I dive into the real numbers behind running a land clearing (or any home service) business—so you can stop undercharging, stop burning out, and start keeping more money.If you're booked out 30–60 days and still not making what you should… this is for you. What you'll learn: ✅ Why most operators are working for free ✅ How to calculate your true cost per day ✅ When and how to raise your prices ✅ Why fewer jobs can actually make you MORE money ✅ How marketing creates demand (and better customers) If you're an owner-operator trying to figure out why you're busy but not profitable, this video will help you understand your numbers, price your jobs correctly, and build a business that actually pays you. 🔥 Services We Use 🔥 We use Jobber to handle our estimates, scheduling, & invoicing ➡️ Get 20% off Jobber here: https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify 💰 Bookkeeping: Get 50% off bookkeeping for 3 months with the Home Service Bookkeeping Pros: https://dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops 🚀 Get ranked #1 On Google With Stryker SEO: https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo Want to learn more about starting and scaling your own service-based business? 📩 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: → https://ownrops.com/newsletter Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes with blue collar entrepreneurs sharing their best insights and growth tips!

    51 min

  5. 13 MAR

    Stay Booked Without Burning Out (Scheduling & Capacity for Land Clearing)

    Most contractors rely on word of mouth — and it creates a cycle of being slammed with work one month and completely slow the next. In this episode of the OWNR OPS Podcast, I sit down with Jacob from Rise Online Ads to talk about how contractors can stay booked year-round without burning out. Jacob also shares a story about spending $15,000 on ads and getting zero clients — and why not quitting ended up being one of the best decisions he made. In this episode we cover: • Why most contractors quit marketing too early • How paid ads compound over time • The mistake of relying only on referrals • How to stay busy during slow seasons • How to create offers that bring in better jobs • The 5 levels of customer awareness in marketing If you run a land clearing, excavation, tree service, or home service business, this episode will help you build a more consistent pipeline of work.

    1hr 6min
  6. One Good Ad: Turn Facebook Ads Into Land Clearing Jobs

    6 MAR

    One Good Ad: Turn Facebook Ads Into Land Clearing Jobs

    💰Apply for OPS Accelerator ➡️ https://ownrops.com/accelerator Most land clearing contractors waste money on Facebook ads. In this episode, we break down the exact system we’re using right now to generate real leads — not junk form fills. You’ll learn: 🟠 The simple video ad script that converts 🟠 How to target the right land owners 🟠 Why drone footage doesn’t work 🟠 How much to spend per day 🟠 How to fix bad leads 🟠 The follow-up system that actually closes jobs 🟠 How to scale using more creatives (Andromeda update) If you’ve never run ads, this will get you started. And if you’re already spending $1K–$5K/month, this will help you scale profitably. 📥 Get the ad scripts + checklist: Join the free OWNR OPS Skool group:👉 https://skool.com/ownrops

    1hr 5min
  7. How To Improve Sales In Land Clearing & Forestry Mulching Business

    27 FEB

    How To Improve Sales In Land Clearing & Forestry Mulching Business

    💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️ https://skool.com/ownrops Most land clearing companies don’t lose jobs because of price.They lose them because of bad sales process. In this episode of OWNR OPS Podcast, we break down the exact system to stop losing jobs you should be winning. You’ll learn: 📌 Why sales is the #1 growth constraint in land clearing 📌 The 5-minute speed-to-lead rule (and why it matters) 📌 The 72-hour booking machine 📌 How to follow up without “being annoying” 📌 The 10–15 touch rule that separates pros from amateurs 📌 How to control the call and sell the on-site estimate 📌 Why billion-dollar companies obsess over process If you’re an owner-operator or running crews, this is the difference between:$300K/year… and multiple seven figures. Sales solves cash flow. Sales solves growth. Sales solves most problems. 📥 Free pricing spreadsheet + sales templates:https://skool.com/ownrops 🔥 Services We Use 🔥 We use Jobber to handle our estimates, scheduling, & invoicing➡️ Get 20% off Jobber here: https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify 💰 Bookkeeping: Get 50% off bookkeeping for 3 months with the Home Service Bookkeeping Pros: https://dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops 🚀 Get ranked #1 On Google With Stryker SEO: https://stryker-digital.com/?el=ooWant to learn more about starting and scaling your own service-based business? 📩 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: → https://ownrops.com/newsletter Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes with blue collar entrepreneurs sharing their best insights and growth tips!

    1hr 16min

  8. 22 FEB

    Pull This Growth Lever If You're Booked Out But Still Stuck In The Seat

    💰Apply for OPS Accelerator ➡️ https://ownrops.com/accelerator

    27 min
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The OWNR OPS Podcast is for land‑clearing and forestry‑mulching owner‑operators who want a real business, not just a busy machine. If you’ve got at least one real machine and you’re stuck under ~$100k/month, we break down the Price–Pipeline–Playbook OS: - PRICE – crew‑day math, bids, and minimums - PIPELINE – Google, Facebook, and follow‑up - PLAYBOOK – weekly scoreboards, scheduling, hiring Real numbers, teardown episodes, and simple frameworks you can steal and install.

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  • Creator
    Austin Gray @theownerop
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Austin Gray @theownerop
  • Show Website
    OWNR OPS Podcast

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