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PODCAST

OWNR OPS Podcast

Austin Gray @theownerop

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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01:04:44

One Good Ad: Turn Facebook Ads Into Land Clearing Jobs

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2026/03/06

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

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01:15:39

How To Improve Sales In Land Clearing & Forestry...

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2026/02/27

💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️ https://skool.com/ownropsMost 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

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00:27:07

Pull This Growth Lever If You're Booked Out But Still...

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2026/02/22

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

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01:01:36

Scale Your Service Business to $5 Million with Jobber

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2026/02/20

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 paymentsHow quotes flow straight into jobs and invoicesBuilding simple checklists so sales → ops handoffs don’t breakTracking time, payroll, and job costsManaging 100+ snow visits without nonstop phone

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01:11:19

How Land Clearing Get Booked Solid: Fixing Your Lead...

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2026/02/12

💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️ ⁠https://skool.com/ownropsIn 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:☑️

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00:58:33

Cold Texting Contractors: The B2B Playbook That...

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2026/02/05

💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️ https://skool.com/ownropsIn 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

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01:11:43

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

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2026/01/29

💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️ https://skool.com/ownropsIn 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

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01:32:21

How Ty Made $200k Grinding Stumps in 2025

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2026/01/22

💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️ https://skool.com/ownropsIn 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

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00:57:07

How to Delegate and Use AI

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2026/01/16

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

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00:42:05

How To Use AI for Land Clearing Business Growth

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2026/01/09

💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️⁠⁠ https://skool.com/ownrops⁠⁠Can 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

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01:11:23

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

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2026/01/02

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 →

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00:02:36

OWNR OPS Season 3: Get More Leads, Win More Jobs,...

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2026/01/02

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 scaleWe’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

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01:13:36

How To Do SEO For Blue Collar Business

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2025/12/19

💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️ https://skool.com/ownropsCan 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

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02:26:57

How To Win More Jobs w/ Speed To Lead

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2025/12/13

💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️⁠ https://skool.com/ownrops⁠Can you really make 6 figures in 60 days—and still run a tight, high-ticket business? Steve Hunsaker proves it's possible.In this episode, Austin Gray sits down with Steve, founder of Valley Christmas Lights and Home Service Accelerator, who shares the exact systems, sales playbook, and paid ad strategies behind his explosive seasonal success.From postcard ROI and CRM

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00:46:17

How to Price Land Clearing Jobs: 3 Rules for Better...

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2025/12/05

💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️https://skool.com/ownropsHow should land clearing operators price their jobs in 2025?In this episode, Austin Gray sits down with Jacob Neffendorf, founder of Land Clearing Growth, to unpack everything from day rates vs. project pricing to instant estimate tools, client education, and why pricing transparency actually drives better leads.Jacob shares what’s working right now across 120+ land clearing

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01:00:25

How To Create Estimates With AI Automatically

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2025/11/28

💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️ https://skool.com/ownropsCan AI really generate construction estimates better than a human? Alex Boyd says yes—and built the proof.In this episode, Austin Gray sits down with Alex, founder of Brushwork Land Clearing, who reveals the full tech stack he uses to automate his sales process from start to finish.Using a pendant to record conversations, ChatGPT to summarize and price jobs, and Housecall Pro to send

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01:08:06

Alex Built & Sold His Landscape Business

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2025/11/21

💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️ https://skool.com/ownropsHow do faith and business intertwine in the life of an entrepreneur? In this episode, Austin Gray talks with Alex Kirby, a former pastor who turned his passion for landscaping into a thriving multi-million-dollar business. Alex shares his journey of overcoming initial challenges, scaling debt-free, and how his faith played a pivotal role in his success.Alex reveals:How he built

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01:03:44

$100M Leads, Offers, & Money Models In Home Services

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2025/11/14

What’s the real math behind profitable growth in home services? In this episode, Austin Gray talks with Andy Walker (Stryker Digital) about using LTV : CAC (LTGP : CAC), Average Order Value, and speed-to-lead to scale—without racing to the bottom on price.Andy shares:His practical $2K podcast/production mindset applied to service marketing.A step-by-step speed-to-lead framework (3-minute call, 7-day follow-up, long-tail nurture) Facebook vs Google Ads for high-ticket services (roofing, mitigation,

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00:46:02

Apply $100M Money Models To Land Clearing Business

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2025/11/07

💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️ https://skool.com/ownropsHow do you scale a land clearing / forestry mulching / fire mitigation business from busy operator to true owner? In this live episode, Austin Gray talks with Jacob Nefendorf (Rise Online Ads, Land Clearing Growth) right after the $100M Money Models launch and an acquisition.com strategy day. Jacob lays out the exact marketing and ops moves that drive qualified jobs—not vanity

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01:18:26

FB Ads Don't Work For Land Clearing Biz

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2025/10/31

💰Learn Google Business, Facebook Ads, and Automation tips for your Blue Collar Business ➡️ https://skool.com/ownropsAre Facebook ads dead for local service businesses? Not even close.In this episode, Austin Gray chats with Jacob Neffendorf, founder of Rise Online Ads — an agency managing Facebook ad campaigns for over 125 land clearing businesses nationwide. Jacob unpacks how he’s helping operators land six-figure jobs, get 100+ leads per month, and scale with simple, proven strategies.You’ll

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