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. 4D AGO

    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
  2. Stay Booked Without Burning Out: How to Price Jobs Right

    MAR 20

    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

  3. MAR 13

    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.

    1h 6m
  4. One Good Ad: Turn Facebook Ads Into Land Clearing Jobs

    MAR 6

    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

    1h 5m
  5. How To Improve Sales In Land Clearing & Forestry Mulching Business

    FEB 27

    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!

    1h 16m

  6. FEB 22

    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

  7. FEB 20

    Scale Your Service Business to $5 Million with Jobber

    In this episode, I sit down with Marlena from G&M Companies to talk about how she’s using Jobber to run a $5.5M excavation, residential, commercial, snow, and boulder business — and where it works really well (and where it doesn’t). We get into: How she protects margins with deposits and final payments How quotes flow straight into jobs and invoices Building simple checklists so sales → ops handoffs don’t break Tracking time, payroll, and job costs Managing 100+ snow visits without nonstop phone calls The real pros and cons of Jobber as you grow Why progress billing gets tricky in commercial dirt work If you’re in land clearing, excavation, snow, tree work, or residential services, this is a practical systems conversation you’ll want to hear. 🔥 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!

    1h 2m

  8. FEB 12

    How Land Clearing Get Booked Solid: Fixing Your Lead Flow

    💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️ ⁠https://skool.com/ownrops In this episode of the OWNR OPS Podcast, I sit down with Jacob Neffendorf from Rise Online Ads & Land Clearing Growth to break down exactly how land clearing operators go from one machine to booked solid by fixing their lead flow. This week is all about one thing: 👉 How people find out you exist — and how you turn that attention into real jobs. What you’ll learn in this episode: ☑️ How to build a predictable lead flow instead of relying on word of mouth ☑️ Why Google Business Profile is non-negotiable (and how to actually rank it) ☑️ The fastest way to stand out in your local market with 10+ reviews ☑️ Why most land clearing companies are losing money on ads (and how to fix it) ☑️ How to dominate small local service areas before expanding ☑️ Why documenting your work beats “creating content” ☑️ The Speed-to-Lead rule (and why calling fast matters more than lead volume) ☑️ How 6–8 follow-ups dramatically increase booked jobsIf you’re in land clearing, forestry mulching, or fire mitigation and want a predictable flow of work, this one’s for 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!

    1h 11m
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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
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    127
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Austin Gray @theownerop
  • Show Website
    OWNR OPS Podcast

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