OWNR OPS Podcast

OWNR OPS Podcast

By Austin Gray @theowneropBusinessEntrepreneurship
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OWNR OPS Podcast episodes

  • 17:BUILDING A POWER WASH EMPIRE : THE WASH BOSS
    In this episode, I host Spencer Stephenson, aka The Wash Boss, who's been immersed in the Power Wash industry for 13 years.
    From residential beginnings to serving industrial & commercial clients, Spencer's journey is inspiring.
    Join us as we explore these opportunities!
    Spencer's 13-year dominance in pressure washing, from a small service for painters to a full-fledged Wash empire, is incredible.
    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://ownrops.com/alliance.
    Thanks for tuning in!
    Private Slack Community For Service Business Entrepreneurs: http://ownrops.com/alliance
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    1 hr 10 min
  • 16: GET MORE LEADS FROM YOUR SERVICE BUSINESS WEBSITE

    In this episode, I'm sharing you effective strategies for building customer trust on your service-based business website. I am also covering actionable tips on using social proof to boost credibility and increase conversions. From customer testimonials to strategic use of recognizable logos, I will walk you through methods that top tech and e-commerce sites use to gain customer loyalty.


    📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook


    Here’s what we covered:

    ✅How to use customer testimonials (written or video) to build trust.

    ✅The importance of featuring trusted logos like BBB and Google Reviews on your website.

    ✅Creative ways to leverage industry certifications to enhance credibility.


    If you're looking to increase trust and get more leads through your website, this episode is packed with simple but powerful tips you can start using today.


    #CustomerTrust #SocialProof #LocalBusiness #EntrepreneurTips #SmallBusinessGrowth #GoogleReviews #ServiceBusiness #BusinessWebsite #TestimonialMarketing #EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessTips #BusinessStrategies #BuildTrust #MarketingStrategy


    Remember:  

    ✅Work Hard  

    ✅Do Your Best  

    ✅Never Settle For Less


    🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!


    This episode is brought to you by:

    📈Home Service Software: Jobber is the all-in-one business management software for service businesses. Get 20% off your first 6 months: https://go.getjobber.com/ownrops


    🌱Grow Your Online Presence: Bear Claw Media provides FB Ads & Content Creation for service & trade business: https://www.gobearclawmedia.com


    🚀Local SEO: Stryker Digital helps service businesses rank high on Google Search Results: http://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo


    ✉️Weekly Newsletter: Want to get the most actionable tips from this episode?


    🔔Subscribe for free here: https://www.ownrops.com/newsletter




    14 min
  • 15: IS PEST CONTROL THE BEST SERVICE BUSINESS MODEL?!?!

    In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of Casey, the founder of King Pest Solutions. From zero to multiple 6 figures in just several months of door-knocking, Casey has rapidly scaled his pest control business and is now sharing his insights with aspiring entrepreneurs. He believes pest control is the best service-based business model, where each technician can easily generate around $400k in revenue.


    📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook


    Here’s what we covered:

    ✅How Casey quickly grew King Pest Solutions from 0 to multiple six-figures 

    ✅Why pest control is the ideal service-based business 

    ✅His business model focused on recurring services

    ✅How Casey keeps his operations efficient while ensuring great customer satisfaction

    ✅The resources and strategies that helped him build a thriving business 


    Casey is committed to helping others start their own pest control business. If you're ready to take the leap, visit King Pest Solutions and fill out the contact form to ask Casey for his Pest Control Startup Resources.


    #PestControlBusiness #EntrepreneurJourney #BusinessGrowth #RecurringRevenue #ServiceBusiness #PestControlSuccess #SmallBusinessOwner #LocalServiceBusiness #Entrepreneur #BusinessSecrets 


    🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!


    This episode is brought to you by:

    📈Home Service Software: Jobber is the all-in-one business management software for service businesses. Get 20% off your first 6 months: https://go.getjobber.com/ownrops


    🌱Grow Your Online Presence: Bear Claw Media provides FB Ads & Content Creation for service & trade business: https://www.gobearclawmedia.com


    🚀Local SEO: Stryker Digital helps service businesses rank high on Google Search Results: http://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo


    ✉️Weekly Newsletter: Want to get the most actionable tips from this episode?


    🔔Subscribe for free here: https://www.ownrops.com/newsletter




    57 min
  • 14: STARTING A CLEANING BUSINESS IN 1 WEEK!

    In this episode, we explore the journey of Logan Robison balancing a full-time W2 job with a side hustle in the cleaning industry. Logan works as an in-house entrepreneur in the pet industry for a large retailer while pursuing their long-term goal of full-time entrepreneurship. He shares how a competition sparked the launch of their cleaning business after discovering a tweet from “Squeegee God” and following his step-by-step guide. 

    Listen in as we discuss the ups and downs of starting a business, overcoming failures, and finding success. 


    📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook


    Here’s what we covered: 

    ✅Managing a full-time W2 job and a side hustle.

    ✅How a competition led to launching a cleaning business.

    ✅Lessons learned from entrepreneurial setbacks and successes.

    ✅The importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities. 


    Remember:  

    ✅Work Hard  

    ✅Do Your Best  

    ✅Never Settle For Less


    🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!


    This episode is brought to you by:

    📈Home Service Software: Jobber is the all-in-one business management software for service businesses. Get 20% off your first 6 months: https://go.getjobber.com/ownrops


    🌱Grow Your Online Presence: Bear Claw Media provides FB Ads & Content Creation for service & trade business: https://www.gobearclawmedia.com


    🚀Local SEO: Stryker Digital helps service businesses rank high on Google Search Results: http://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo


    ✉️Weekly Newsletter: Want to get the most actionable tips from this episode?


    🔔Subscribe for free here: https://www.ownrops.com/newsletter




    1 hr 7 min
  • 13: $5MM EXCAVATION BUSINESS AT 23 YRS OLD!

    In this episode, Garrett Williams, owner of GM Outdoor Services shares how he has built a successful business from scratch and shares valuable insights on growing a business, building boulder walls, and using social media effectively.


    Garrett also dives into the importance of teamwork, specifically how working alongside family has contributed to the success of their company. His passion for his work and infectious energy make for a truly motivating conversation.


    📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook


    Topics covered in this episode include:

    ✅Building a business from the ground up

    ✅The role of social media in entrepreneurship

    ✅The challenges and rewards of working with family

    ✅The expansion into concrete flatwork and the growth of GM Outdoor Services

    ✅Tips for creating engaging content with minimal equipment


    If you're an entrepreneur or an aspiring business owner, Garrett’s story is one you won’t want to miss. Find out how he plans to reach nearly $5 million in revenue this year, with even bigger goals for the future.


    #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Landscaping #Excavation #FamilyBusiness #BusinessGrowth #BusinessGoals 

    Remember:  

    ✅Work Hard  

    ✅Do Your Best  

    ✅Never Settle For Less


    🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!


    This episode is brought to you by:

    📈Home Service Software: Jobber is the all-in-one business management software for service businesses. Get 20% off your first 6 months: https://go.getjobber.com/ownrops


    🌱Grow Your Online Presence: Bear Claw Media provides FB Ads & Content Creation for service & trade business: https://www.gobearclawmedia.com


    🚀Local SEO: Stryker Digital helps service businesses rank high on Google Search Results: http://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo


    ✉️Weekly Newsletter: Want to get the most actionable tips from this episode?


    🔔Subscribe for free here: https://www.ownrops.com/newsletter




    57 min
  • 12: Work ON or IN the business?

    Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about the difference between working on the business vs. working in the business. I am sharing my experience of starting my business and how getting hands-on with every aspect—like sales, marketing, and operations—helps build a strong foundation. Tune in as I emphasize the importance of being both an owner and an operator when starting, and how this mindset leads to long-term growth.


    📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook


    💪Topics covered in this episode include:

    ✅Get your hands dirty in the field as the "owner operator"

    ✅Gain respect and trust from your team by being on the ground with them

    ✅Control quality and build a strong foundation for future growth

    ✅Understand the importance of sacrifice and commitment in the early stages of business


    Get ready for some tough love and practical advice for anyone looking to build a successful business from scratch!

    Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell icon for more entrepreneurial podcasts!


    #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusiness #BusinessMindset #BusinessTips #StartupJourney #LocalBusiness #BuildingBusiness #BusinessSecrets 


    🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!


    This episode is brought to you by:

    📈Home Service Software: Jobber is the all-in-one business management software for service businesses. Get 20% off your first 6 months: https://go.getjobber.com/ownrops


    🌱Grow Your Online Presence: Bear Claw Media provides FB Ads & Content Creation for service & trade business: https://www.gobearclawmedia.com


    🚀Local SEO: Stryker Digital helps service businesses rank high on Google Search Results: http://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo


    ✉️Weekly Newsletter: Want to get the most actionable tips from this episode?


    🔔Subscribe for free here: https://www.ownrops.com/newsletter


    25 min
  • 11: HOW TO START A PRESSURE WASHING BUSINESS W/ JULIUS MARCHI

    In this episode, a 23-year-old  Julius Mary shares how he started his business during college, making around $200,000 this year. He talks about the challenges and successes of starting from scratch, including his first $900 day and the lessons he learned along the way.

    Julius talks about how he grew his business, moved from part-time to full-time, and now works with a virtual assistant. 


    📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook


    Here’s what we covered:

    ✅How Julius started his pressure washing business.

    ✅The first big breakthrough: making $900 in a day.

    ✅Growing the business and moving to full-time.

    ✅Tips for starting your own service business.


    If you’re thinking about starting a pressure washing or any service-based business, this episode is packed with helpful tips for you to start.

     

    #PressureWashingBusiness #EntrepreneurJourney #SmallBusinessTips #BusinessGrowth #StartupStory #BusinessPodcast #BusinessStrategy 


    Remember:  

    ✅Work Hard  

    ✅Do Your Best  

    ✅Never Settle For Less


    🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!


    This episode is brought to you by:

    📈Home Service Software: Jobber is the all-in-one business management software for service businesses. Get 20% off your first 6 months: https://go.getjobber.com/ownrops


    🌱Grow Your Online Presence: Bear Claw Media provides FB Ads & Content Creation for service & trade business: https://www.gobearclawmedia.com


    🚀Local SEO: Stryker Digital helps service businesses rank high on Google Search Results: http://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo


    ✉️Weekly Newsletter: Want to get the most actionable tips from this episode?


    🔔Subscribe for free here: https://www.ownrops.com/newsletter


    44 min
  • 10: RANKING #1 ON GOOGLE FOR DUMPSTER RENTAL W/ BODHI GALLO

    In this episode, we’re joined by Bodhi Gallo, aka The Dumpster Rental Guy, who owns a successful dumpster rental and junk removal business in New York.

    Bodhi dives into the economics behind the dumpster rental business model and shares valuable local SEO strategies that helped him rank #1 in Google Map Packs for his service area. 


    📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook


    Here's what we cover:

    ✅ The economics behind the dumpster rental business  

    ✅ How to use local SEO to rank #1 on Google Map Packs  

    ✅ Key strategies for growing a successful junk removal business  

    ✅ Tips for building a strong online presence  

    ✅ How to optimize your business to attract more customers  


    If you’re interested in learning more about the dumpster rental business or how to improve your local SEO to boost your business rankings, this episode is a must-listen.


    Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on starting and growing your local service business!


    #DumpsterRental #LocalSEO #JunkRemoval #ServiceBusiness #BusinessGrowth #GoogleRanking #LocalBusinessTips #SEOForBusiness #EntrepreneurPodcast #StartUpSuccess #LocalServiceBusiness #BusinessInsights #SEOstrategies #SmallBusinessTips #SEO 


    🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!


    This episode is brought to you by:

    📈Home Service Software: Jobber is the all-in-one business management software for service businesses. Get 20% off your first 6 months: https://go.getjobber.com/ownrops


    🌱Grow Your Online Presence: Bear Claw Media provides FB Ads & Content Creation for service & trade business: https://www.gobearclawmedia.com


    🚀Local SEO: Stryker Digital helps service businesses rank high on Google Search Results: http://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo


    ✉️Weekly Newsletter: Want to get the most actionable tips from this episode?


    🔔Subscribe for free here: https://www.ownrops.com/newsletter


    48 min
  • 9: $3mm OF LANDSCAPING PROJECTS USING THIS EXACT SALES PROCESS

    In this episode, Josh Atkins, owner of Odd Jobs Landscaping, shares how he grew his landscaping business to over $3 million in revenue. He talks about the challenges of building a reliable team, the importance of subcontractor relationships, and how Facebook marketing helped drive sales. 

    Josh also shares his journey of transitioning from an overwhelmed small business owner to a more structured operator, with insights into effective sales processes, team building, and marketing strategies for service-based businesses.


    📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook


    Here’s what we covered:

    ✅Facebook ads to get leads

    ✅Use Facebook Messenger to add value to potential customers 

    ✅How to nurture new online leads 

    ✅Value add (pre-sales) tips to stand out from your competitors 

    ✅What to say on the phone or in Facebook Messenger 

    ✅The FIRST QUESTION you should always ask a new potential customer


    Don’t miss out on Josh's powerful strategies to transform and keep his business growing.


    #Landscaping #ServiceBusiness #MarketingStrategies #Contracting #BusinessGrowth #FacebookMarketing #SalesStrategies #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness 

    Remember:  

    ✅Work Hard  

    ✅Do Your Best  

    ✅Never Settle For Less


    If you're enjoying the podcast, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Please leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify.

    And if you're listening on YouTube, a like and subscribe would mean a lot! 


    This episode is brought to you by:

    📈Home Service Software: Jobber is the all-in-one business management software for service businesses. Get 20% off your first 6 months: https://go.getjobber.com/ownrops


    🌱Grow Your Online Presence: Bear Claw Media provides FB Ads & Content Creation for service & trade business: https://www.gobearclawmedia.com


    🚀Local SEO: Stryker Digital helps service businesses rank high on Google Search Results: http://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo


    ✉️Weekly Newsletter: Want to get the most actionable tips from this episode?


    🔔Subscribe for free here: https://www.ownrops.com/newsletter




    39 min
  • 8: The Power of 5-Star Service

    Commit to providing 5-star service from day one. When you prioritize excellence, it sets the foundation for long-term success. Customers will notice and keep coming back. The effort you invest now will pay off in lasting dividends.


    📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook


    Remember:  

    ✅Work Hard  

    ✅Do Your Best  

    ✅Never Settle For Less


    🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!


    This episode is brought to you by:

    📈Home Service Software: Jobber is the all-in-one business management software for service businesses. Get 20% off your first 6 months: https://go.getjobber.com/ownrops


    🌱Grow Your Online Presence: Bear Claw Media provides FB Ads & Content Creation for service & trade business: https://www.gobearclawmedia.com


    🚀Local SEO: Stryker Digital helps service businesses rank high on Google Search Results: http://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo


    ✉️Weekly Newsletter: Want to get the most actionable tips from this episode?


    🔔Subscribe for free here: https://www.ownrops.com/newsletter



    6 min

About OWNR OPS Podcast

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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.

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