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. 1D AGO

    Cold Texting Contractors: The B2B Playbook That Actually Works

    💰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, Tyler “StumpGuyTy” Mumford breaks down the exact cold texting system he used to build a $275K solo operator stump grinding business, with 60–70% of revenue coming from B2B subcontract work.This is a simple, repeatable way for contractors to land consistent subcontract jobs without ads or cold calling strangers all day. Inside the episode: ✅ How to identify your ideal B2B target contractor ✅ Using Google Maps Scraper to build lead lists ✅ The exact cold text message that gets responses ✅ Why Tyler sends 40 cold texts per day ✅ Turning cold texts into warm calls that convert ✅ What to say when contractors ask about pricing or equipment ✅ Why contractors prefer subbing work instead of buying equipment ✅ The follow-up text that unlocks more responses ✅ How this works for stump grinding, land clearing, excavation, driveway grading, and more. If you want predictable B2B work and to become the go-to subcontractor in your market, this episode is a must-watch. 🔥 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!

    59 min

  2. JAN 29

    The Best Land Clearing Markets: Where You Can Hit 7 Figures

    💰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’m back with Jacob Neffendorf of Rise Online Ads / Land Clearing Growth to break down the best land clearing markets in the U.S., and why market selection matters, but doesn’t limit your ability to hit seven figures. Jacob runs ads for 100+ land clearing companies nationwide, and we get into the real-world data behind: Top land clearing states Why the South dominates demand (climate, regrowth, terrain, year-round work) Search volume vs competition: how to judge a market before you commit The “2,500 searches / 10 competitors” framework (and the math behind predictable weekly jobs) Average ticket sizes (skid steer vs dedicated mulchers) + what drives bigger contracts The real costs of mobilization, and why job size matters (especially with big iron) When it actually makes sense to upgrade from skid steer mulching → dedicated machines New vs used equipment strategies from top operators (warranty, dealer support, downtime) If you’re running a land clearing or forestry mulching business or thinking about starting one, this episode will help you pick smarter markets, price better, and scale without killing cash flow. 🔥 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/newsletterDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes with blue collar entrepreneurs sharing their best insights and growth tips!

    1h 12m

  3. JAN 22

    How Ty Made $200k Grinding Stumps in 2025

    💰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’m sitting down with Tyler Mumford (StumpGuyTy) from Grind Time Stumps to break down what it really takes to win as a solo owner-operator in the stump grinding business. Ty shares his real 2025 numbers, what changed from year one, and the #1 thing most guys get wrong: they buy the machine before they learn how to land jobs. If you’re trying to start a stump grinding business, get more stump grinding leads, or build a simple blue-collar service business with strong cash flow, this is the playbook. What you’ll learn: ✔️ How StumpGuyTy made $200K in 2025 running solo ✔️ The hardest part of stump grinding: landing jobs (not grinding stumps) ✔️ His contractor outreach system: cold texting → calling → referrals ✔️ Why he says: rent before you buy (prove demand first) ✔️ When to start saying NO to bad jobs (and make more per hour) ✔️ Contractor work vs direct customers (and how the mix shifts over time) ✔️ How referrals start compounding once you deliver a great experience If you’re an owner-operator and you’re trying to get your next 10 jobs, this episode will give you the exact mindset + actions to move. 🔥 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!

    1h 32m

  4. JAN 16

    How to Delegate and Use AI

    In this episode of the OWNR OPS Podcast, Bodhi Gallo from Stryker Digital shares about his biggest lesson from 2025:Go from player to coach — and delegate at the right time.We cover:✅ When to delegate (and when NOT to)✅ How to stop being the bottleneck✅ Simple SOPs that actually get used (short videos + quick memos)✅ How Bodhi trains sales reps faster using AI✅ AI tools they’re using: ChatGPT, Claude, Replit (+ Whisper Flow)✅ Why building a brand matters more than ever for home service businessesIf you own a local service business — this will help you build systems, train your team, and get more done without burning out.🔥 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!

    57 min

  5. JAN 9

    How To Use AI for Land Clearing Business Growth

    💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️⁠⁠ https://skool.com/ownrops⁠⁠ Can AI actually help blue collar businesses grow faster, price smarter, and create content at scale? Jacob Neffendorf says yes—and he’s built the systems to prove it. In this episode, Austin Gray sits down with Jacob, founder of Rise Online Ads, to unpack how land clearing and service businesses can use ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to train AI on their pricing, content, and operations. From custom GPTs that generate estimates to AI-trained content machines pumping out 300+ posts a year—this is a blueprint for smarter, leaner growth in 2025. You’ll learn: How to train AI to write estimates and proposals like a proThe 12-month content prompt that generates 300+ ideasClaude vs. Gemini vs. ChatGPT—when to use which toolWhy offering one service dominates SEO and builds trustThe upsell framework every owner-operator should masterIf you run a land clearing, excavation, pressure washing, or any local service business—this one’s packed with tactical gold. 🔥 Services We Use 🔥 We use Jobber to handle our estimates, scheduling, & invoicing ➡️ Get 20% off Jobber here: https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify 🚀 Get ranked #1 On Google With Stryker SEO: https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo 💰 Bookkeeping: Get 50% off bookkeeping for 3 months with the Home Service Bookkeeping Pros: https://dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops 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!

    42 min

  6. JAN 2

    How This 19 YR Old Made $37k Month 1 of Land Clearing Start

    WELCOME TO SEASON 3 of the OWNR OPS Podcast. 🎙️🔥 We’re starting this season with a banger — Owen is 19 years old, built a land clearing business from scratch, and did $37,000 in his first month. The wild part? He pre-sold $20,000+ in land clearing jobs before he even bought his first machine. No excuses. Just action. We break down: ✔️ Why he pivoted from stump grinding → land clearing ✔️ How he used Facebook ads to generate leads fast ✔️ The difference between low-ticket vs high-ticket services (CAC → LTV) ✔️ How he handled sales calls + booked site visits ✔️ How he closes jobs in person (with a simple checklist) ✔️ Pricing, minimums, and keeping the business operationally simple ✔️ His plan to scale to $1M revenue in 2026 If you’re trying to grow a local service business, this one is loaded with real tactics you can steal. 👉 Join the free OWNR OPS community: https://www.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=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

    1h 11m

  7. JAN 2

    OWNR OPS Season 3: Get More Leads, Win More Jobs, Scale Your Service Biz

    Welcome to Season 3 of the OWNR OPS Podcast 👊 This season is focused on helping service business owners: ✅ get more leads ✅ win more jobs ✅ and build systems that scale We’ll be talking marketing, sales, and operations with real operators and specialists—sharing what’s working right now and what you can actually take action on.If you’re building a blue-collar or home service business and want to grow faster (without chaos), you’re in the right place. 👉 Join the free group and get around other owners doing the work: https://www.skool.com/ownrops Work hard Do your best Never settle for less

    3 min
  8. How To Do SEO For Blue Collar Business

    12/19/2025

    How To Do SEO For Blue Collar Business

    💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️ https://skool.com/ownrops Can AI actually run parts of your blue collar business better than you? Andy Walker thinks so—and he built the tools to prove it. In this episode, Austin Gray sits down with Andy, co-founder of Stryker Digital, who shares how he used ChatGPT, Claude, and Replit to build a custom retention system in just 10 days—something that would’ve taken 30 devs a full year. From SOP automation and speed-to-lead hacks to real-time customer health scores and AI lead qualification—this is a blueprint for the future of service-based businesses. You’ll learn: Why “mega prompts” are the secret to getting elite AI outputs How to automate SOP creation using ChatGPT’s Canvas tool Andy’s AI sales system that flags churn risks before they happen What tools and data you need to train an AI assistant Why home service businesses are primed for an AI-powered takeover If you’re in HVAC, roofing, land clearing, or any service business—this episode gives you a look into how the pros are building the future with AI. 🔥 Services We Use 🔥We use Jobber to handle our estimates, scheduling, & invoicing➡️ Get 20% off Jobber here: https://go.getjobber.com/ownrops-youtube 🚀 Get ranked #1 On Google With Stryker SEO: https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo 💰 Bookkeeping: Get 50% off bookkeeping for 3 months with the Home Service Bookkeeping Pros: https://dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownropsWant 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!

    1h 14m
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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
    119
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Austin Gray @theownerop
  • Show Website
    OWNR OPS Podcast

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