34 episodes

Starting a business by offering a service to your local community is one of the greatest entrepreneurial opportunities of our time. While most people search for a remote job and try to build the next tech unicorn, you can start a business in your own back yard.

Join your host, Austin Gray, as he shares tips from behind the scenes of starting and growing his own local service businesses in bite sized 10 min episodes.

PLUS, tune in for special guest interviews, where Austin hosts other entrepreneurs who have started local service businesses in markets across the US.

The Owner Operator Podcast Austin Gray

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Starting a business by offering a service to your local community is one of the greatest entrepreneurial opportunities of our time. While most people search for a remote job and try to build the next tech unicorn, you can start a business in your own back yard.

Join your host, Austin Gray, as he shares tips from behind the scenes of starting and growing his own local service businesses in bite sized 10 min episodes.

PLUS, tune in for special guest interviews, where Austin hosts other entrepreneurs who have started local service businesses in markets across the US.

    34: WAKE UP EARLY & OUTWORK YOUR COMPETITION

    34: WAKE UP EARLY & OUTWORK YOUR COMPETITION

    This morning I will be talking about and unpopular opinion, you gotta work harder, not smarter.

    If you enjoy the episode, please like, follow, and subscribe. Your 5-star review would mean a lot!

    Also, join our private Skool community for local service business entrepreneurs at http:// http://ownrops.com/alliance.

    Thanks for tuning in!

    point_right: Private Skool Community For Service

    Business Entrepreneurs: http://ownrops.com

    point_right: Get the Free Service Startup Playbook:
    http://ownrops.com/playbook

    point_right: Get 1v1 help growing your service business:
    http://ownrops.com/consulting

    point_right: Get a high converting service business website: http://ownrops.com/pricing

    point_right: Check out our land services business:
    http://bearclawlandservices.com

    • 12 min
    32.BUILDING A $16MM POOL SERVICE BUSINESS IN TEXAS

    32.BUILDING A $16MM POOL SERVICE BUSINESS IN TEXAS

    In this week's episode I host Malcolm Marshall, the entrepreneur behind a $16mm / yr pool service business in Austin, Texas.
    Malcolm shares his journey and the pivotal moments that led to his multi-million dollar enterprise.
    Uncover the secrets to success in the pool service industry as Malcolm reveals invaluable tips and tricks
    If you enjoy the episode, please like, follow, and subscribe. Your 5-star review would mean a lot!
    Also, join our private Skool community for local service business entrepreneurs at http:// http://ownrops.com/alliance. Thanks for tuning in!
    Private Skool Community For Service
    Business Entrepreneurs: http://ownrops.com
    Get the Free Service Startup Playbook:
    http://ownrops.com/playbook
    Get 1v1 help growing your service business:
    http://ownrops.com/consulting
    Get a high converting service business website: http://ownrops.com/pricing
    Check out our land services business:
    http://bearclawlandservices.com

    • 1 hr 3 min
    MARKET YOUR EXCAVATION BUSINESS W/ LUKE EGGEBRAATEN

    MARKET YOUR EXCAVATION BUSINESS W/ LUKE EGGEBRAATEN

    In this episode, I host Luke Eggebraaten, founder of Phaser Digital Marketing.
    Phaser specializes in digital marketing specifically for excavation companies.
    Join us as we dive into excavation company marketing strategies, starting the Dirt Bags podcast, and insightful discussions on tailored marketing tactics for service businesses.
    We talk:
    How he's built one of the most recognizable marketing agencies in the construction world
    How he helped his business partner (and first client) go from $500 - $12.5 mm
    How to take action rather than just consume content
    The upsides of starting your own busiensss
    Starting a successful podcast
    How to market your unsexy business in excavation, septic, and landscaping
    If you enjoy this episode, please like & subscribe to the YouTube channel and give us a like, follow, & 5 star review on Apple & Spotify.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    MULTI MILLION $$$ CONTRACTOR PLAYBOOK W/ LES O'HARA

    MULTI MILLION $$$ CONTRACTOR PLAYBOOK W/ LES O'HARA

    In this week’s podcast episode, we're joined by the one and only Les O'Hara, the Contractor Coach.
    Les brings a wealth of experience in scaling businesses within the trades, from roofing to masonry.
    But Les isn’t one of those typical “internet coach guys” who tries to coach on concepts without the experience
    Les has actually “been there, done that”

    • 1 hr 5 min
    29: BREAKING DOWN SMB GROWTH STAGES W JOHN WILSON

    29: BREAKING DOWN SMB GROWTH STAGES W JOHN WILSON

    John Wilson from Wilson Companies joins me this week to break down the different SMB growth stages between 0-$25mm
    John runs a $23mm + plumbing, electrical, heating, and septic holding company
    He gives a MASTERCLASS on how to grow a small business from 0 - $20mm +
    Check out John's podcast here: ownedandoperated.com
    If you enjoy the episode, please like, follow, and subscribe. Your 5-star review would mean a lot!
    Also, join our private Slack channel for local service business entrepreneurs at http:// http://ownrops.com/alliance. Thanks for tuning in!
    Private Slack Community For Service
    Business Entrepreneurs: http://ownrops.com/alliance
    Get the Free Service Startup Playbook:
    http://ownrops.com/playbook
    Get 1v1 help growing your service business:
    http://ownrops.com/consulting
    Get a high converting service business website: http://ownrops.com/pricing
    Check out our land services business:
    http://bearclawlandservices.com

    • 1 hr 13 min
    28: EXCAVATION BIDDING OVERVIEW & ORG CHART W/ GARRETT W FROM G&M

    28: EXCAVATION BIDDING OVERVIEW & ORG CHART W/ GARRETT W FROM G&M

    Garrett Williams from G&M Outdoor Services joins us again in this episode to talk delegation, growth, roles / responsibilities, and setting up performance incentives.
    At the end of the episode, he also gives us his overview of how to bid excavation jobs.
    If you enjoy the episode, please like, follow, and subscribe. Your 5-star review would mean a lot!

    • 49 min

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