OWNR OPS Podcast

💰Apply for OPS Accelerator ➡️ https://ownrops.com/acceleratorIf 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 performersIf 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=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!

💰Apply for OPS Accelerator ➡️ https://ownrops.com/acceleratorIf 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=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!

They tackle why relying only on referrals creates boom-or-bust months and how proactive marketing smooths bookings. They discuss testing paid ads patiently, learning from costly failures, and how campaigns compound over time. Practical tactics for filling slow seasons include winter offers, free inspections, targeting budget planners, and mapping messages to buyer awareness levels.

💰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 (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

💰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 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 processIf 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/newsletterDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes with blue collar entrepreneurs sharing their best insights and growth tips!

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

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 callsThe real pros and cons of Jobber as you growWhy progress billing gets tricky in commercial dirt workIf 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=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!

💰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:☑️ 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=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!

💰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 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=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!

💰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 statesWhy the South dominates demand (climate, regrowth, terrain, year-round work)Search volume vs competition: how to judge a market before you commitThe “2,500 searches / 10 competitors” framework (and the math behind predictable weekly jobs)Average ticket sizes (skid steer vs dedicated mulchers) + what drives bigger contractsThe 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 machinesNew 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=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!