OWNR OPS Podcast

In this week’s podcast episode, I shared a simple yet powerful framework to reflect on 2024 and prepare for an even better 2025. Using the 5 F's—Faith, Family, Finances, Fitness, and Fun—I broke down how to assess your progress in key areas of life and identify opportunities for growth.Whether you’re an entrepreneur juggling business and personal goals or someone looking to level up in the new year, this episode will help you gain clarity and direction.📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook🔑 Here’s what we cover in this episode:✅How faith and gratitude can anchor you during life’s ups and downs✅Finding a balance between building a business and cherishing family moments✅Evaluating your financial performance and setting realistic, growth-oriented goals✅The importance of fitness for energy, productivity, and mental resilience✅Prioritizing fun to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance#NewYearGoals #personalgrowth #entrepreneurmindset #worklifebalance #faithfamilyfinancesfitnessfun #ProductivityTips #2025Goals #MindsetMatters #BusinessAndLife #SelfImprovement🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!This episode is brought to you by:🔥 We use Jobber to manage our quoting, scheduling, & invoicing ➡️ Get 20% off your first 6 months here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 We moved our phone line to OpenPhone so that we can record calls, summarize & tag customers with AI, and integrate with Jobber. ➡️ Get 20% off OpenPhone here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://get.openphone.com/ownr-ops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🚀 Get 50% DISCOUNT DialedIn Bookkeeping⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀Local SEO Stryker Digital: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📰 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: Weekly growth tips from real 7-figure service OWNRS → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ownrops.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this week’s episode, I break down why Jobber is the ultimate software for managing a home service business, from tree services to snow removal. Based on my experience scaling Bear Claw Land Services to $1.7 million in two years, I share tips to help you streamline operations and maximize growth.If you're a local service business owner looking to save time, get faster payments, and boost efficiency, this episode is for you. I explain how Jobber can help with client management, scheduling, quoting, and invoicing.📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook🔑 Here’s what we cover in this episode:✅Why client management is key to scaling✅Integrating lead capture forms into your website✅Turning quotes into jobs with one click✅Streamlining scheduling for teams and projects✅Using automated invoicing to improve cash flow✅Tips for managing unpaid invoicesWhether you're just starting or running a six- or seven-figure business, this episode is full of practical advice to help you level up.#Jobber #ServiceBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Efficiency #ClientManagement #Scheduling #Invoicing #SmallBusinessTips #EntrepreneurLife #HomeServices #ScalingYourBusiness🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!This episode is brought to you by:🔥 We use Jobber to manage our quoting, scheduling, & invoicing ➡️ Get 20% off your first 6 months here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 We moved our phone line to OpenPhone so that we can record calls, summarize & tag customers with AI, and integrate with Jobber. ➡️ Get 20% off OpenPhone here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://get.openphone.com/ownr-ops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🚀 Get 50% DISCOUNT DialedIn Bookkeeping⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀Local SEO Stryker Digital: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📰 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: Weekly growth tips from real 7-figure service OWNRS → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ownrops.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week’s podcast episode, I sat down with Steven Day, founder of Armor Excavating, to explore how he built a thriving excavation and trucking business in Texas from the ground up.If you’re a local service business owner looking to scale your operations while keeping costs under control, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Steven shares how he leveraged his financial background, focused on customer needs, and built a team and processes that drive success.📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook💪Here’s what we cover in this episode:✅How to identify untapped market opportunities and capitalize on them✅The benefits of starting small and scaling strategically✅Tips for managing equipment downtime and improving profitability✅Why building relationships with trusted partners can accelerate growth✅The power of refining pricing and cost structures to stay ahead✅How to create a culture of excellence and loyalty with your team✅Leveraging tax strategies to fund growth sustainablyWhether you’re just starting out or already running a seven-figure business, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you level up.#ExcavationBusiness #TruckingIndustry #BusinessGrowth #HeavyEquipment #SmallBusinessTips #Entrepreneurship #Excavation #ArmorExcavating #FinancialStrategy #FamilyBusiness #ContractorLife #DigitalMarketing #BearclawMedia #TexasBusinessRemember:  ✅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:🔥 We use Jobber to manage our quoting, scheduling, & invoicing ➡️ Get 20% off your first 6 months here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 We moved our phone line to OpenPhone so that we can record calls, summarize & tag customers with AI, and integrate with Jobber. ➡️ Get 20% off OpenPhone here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://get.openphone.com/ownr-ops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🚀 Get 50% DISCOUNT DialedIn Bookkeeping⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀Local SEO Stryker Digital: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📰 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: Weekly growth tips from real 7-figure service OWNRS → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ownrops.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this week’s podcast episode, I shared my proven system for building a content strategy that generates leads on autopilot. If you’re a local service business owner looking to grow your customer base without spending all your time on marketing, this episode is for you. I break down the step-by-step process I’ve used to scale Bear Claw and help others do the same.📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook🔑 Here’s what we cover in this episode:✅Why your website is your most important marketing asset✅How to leverage SEO to dominate local search results✅The power of Facebook and Instagram ads for consistent lead generation✅Building a simple yet effective content system to grow your social media presence✅Tips for automating lead management for instant follow-ups✅The importance of word-of-mouth marketing and neighborhood outreach✅When and how to delegate marketing tasks to focus on growth✅And much more!If you want to create a marketing system that works for you while you focus on running your business, this episode is packed with actionable tips to get you started.🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!This episode is brought to you by:🔥 We use Jobber to manage our quoting, scheduling, & invoicing ➡️ Get 20% off your first 6 months here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 We moved our phone line to OpenPhone so that we can record calls, summarize & tag customers with AI, and integrate with Jobber. ➡️ Get 20% off OpenPhone here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://get.openphone.com/ownr-ops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🚀 Get 50% DISCOUNT DialedIn Bookkeeping⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀Local SEO Stryker Digital: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📰 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: Weekly growth tips from real 7-figure service OWNRS → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ownrops.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week’s podcast episode, I hosted Andy Walker, a seasoned expert in SEO and website development. Andy breaks down everything you need to know to create a website that not only looks great but also drives real results. Whether you’re designing a site for your home service business or hiring a pro, Andy’s tips can help you turn visitors into leads. 📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook🔑 Here’s what we cover in this episode:✅Structuring Your Hero Section to Grab Attention✅Using Social Proof and Testimonials to Build Trust✅Simplifying Contact Forms for Higher Conversions✅Optimizing Your Site for SEO to Boost Visibility✅Why Every Page Should Have Targeted Service Information✅Creating Lead Magnets and Nurturing Leads Over Time✅And much more!If you’re working on a website for your business or looking to get more leads online, this episode is packed with insights on building a conversion-driven, SEO-friendly site.🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!This episode is brought to you by:🔥 We use Jobber to manage our quoting, scheduling, & invoicing ➡️ Get 20% off your first 6 months here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 We moved our phone line to OpenPhone so that we can record calls, summarize & tag customers with AI, and integrate with Jobber. ➡️ Get 20% off OpenPhone here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://get.openphone.com/ownr-ops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🚀 Get 50% DISCOUNT DialedIn Bookkeeping⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀Local SEO Stryker Digital: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📰 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: Weekly growth tips from real 7-figure service OWNRS → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ownrops.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this week’s episode of the OWNR OPS Podcast, I share the journey of launching the snow removal division under Bear Claw Land Services. After reaching seven figures with their summer services, I will break down my strategy to scale the winter side and hit the million-dollar mark. 📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook🔑 Here’s what we cover in this episode:✅The process of building a team for winter work and ensuring year-round stability✅Using Facebook ads to target high-traffic areas and generate snow removal leads✅Partnering with property management companies to secure large snow removal accounts✅Optimizing Jobber software for efficient scheduling and billing in the snow removal industry✅Positioning for future acquisitions in the snow removal marketIf you’re considering adding a seasonal service or expanding your business, this episode is packed with actionable advice and strategies to help you succeed—even in unpredictable conditions. #OwnrOpsPodcast #SnowRemovalBusiness #BearClawLandServices #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #SeasonalServices #FacebookAds #PropertyManagement #JobberSoftware #SmallBusinessSuccess #OwnerOperator #Excavation #Landscaping #WinterServices #SnowPlowing #BusinessScaling #MarketingTips🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!This episode is brought to you by:🔥 We use Jobber to manage our quoting, scheduling, & invoicing ➡️ Get 20% off your first 6 months here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 We moved our phone line to OpenPhone so that we can record calls, summarize & tag customers with AI, and integrate with Jobber. ➡️ Get 20% off OpenPhone here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://get.openphone.com/ownr-ops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🚀 Get 50% DISCOUNT DialedIn Bookkeeping⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀Local SEO Stryker Digital: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📰 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: Weekly growth tips from real 7-figure service OWNRS → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ownrops.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week’s podcast episode, I hosted Ben Gavin from Dialed In Bookkeeping. Ben grew Dialed In from scratch, building it up to over 50 clients in just a few years. He shares valuable insights for business owners looking to get a handle on their finances, whether they’re just starting or managing a fast-growing company.📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook🔑 Here’s what we cover in this episode:✅Get Set Up with QuickBooks✅Understand Your Gross Profit Margin✅Keep Track of Expenses and Receipts✅Know When to Job Cost✅When to Consider Outsourcing Your Bookkeeping✅And much more!If you’re on a growth path with your business, don’t miss this episode—it’s packed with tips on financial management for service companies.#OwnrOpsPodcast #SnowRemovalBusiness #BearClawLandServices #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #SeasonalServices #FacebookAds #PropertyManagement #JobberSoftware #SmallBusinessSuccess #OwnerOperator #Excavation #Landscaping #WinterServices #SnowPlowing #BusinessScaling #MarketingTips🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!This episode is brought to you by:🔥 We use Jobber to manage our quoting, scheduling, & invoicing ➡️ Get 20% off your first 6 months here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 We moved our phone line to OpenPhone so that we can record calls, summarize & tag customers with AI, and integrate with Jobber. ➡️ Get 20% off OpenPhone here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://get.openphone.com/ownr-ops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🚀 Get 50% DISCOUNT DialedIn Bookkeeping⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀Local SEO Stryker Digital: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📰 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: Weekly growth tips from real 7-figure service OWNRS → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ownrops.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of The OWNR OPS Podcast, I sit down with Sam Tyler, the driven entrepreneur behind Tyler Snow Solutions and Fire Guard, based in Telluride, Colorado. Sam’s journey started with just a shovel, clearing neighborhood driveways, and has grown into a thriving dual business—providing snow removal services in the winter and fire mitigation services in the summer.📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook💪Here’s what we cover in this episode:✅How to land big contracts and grow your service business.✅The importance of flexible, simple contracts that prioritize customer needs.✅How Sam manages a year-round business while balancing life as a firefighter.✅ Why service with a focus on clients is key to success.✅ Why there's no "perfect time" to start—just the need to take action and get moving.Tune in to know how the snow removal industry is evolving to meet the needs of customers and workers alike.  #SnowRemoval #BusinessModel #WorkforceTrends #SubscriptionServices #SnowPlowing #CustomerService #BusinessGrowth🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!This episode is brought to you by:🔥 We use Jobber to manage our quoting, scheduling, & invoicing ➡️ Get 20% off your first 6 months here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 We moved our phone line to OpenPhone so that we can record calls, summarize & tag customers with AI, and integrate with Jobber. ➡️ Get 20% off OpenPhone here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://get.openphone.com/ownr-ops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🚀 Get 50% DISCOUNT DialedIn Bookkeeping⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀Local SEO Stryker Digital: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📰 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: Weekly growth tips from real 7-figure service OWNRS → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ownrops.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week’s episode of the OWNR OPS Podcast, Austin Gray sits down with Brandon Dixon, owner of Cleaner Streets, and Jake Pavelle of Colorado Powerwash to discuss how cold outreach transformed their businesses. From MLB to street sweeping and beyond, Brandon shares his journey, practical strategies, and insights into cold calling and email marketing. Jake brings his sales expertise to the table, offering actionable advice on building lasting business relationships through smart prospecting.📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbook💪Here’s what we cover in this episode:✅Crafting effective cold emails and calls✅Finding the right clients through smart tools like Outscraper and Reonomy✅Turning prospects into long-term customers✅Scaling operations with automated email systemsGive the full episode a listen if you have an interest in starting a business.🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!This episode is brought to you by:🔥 We use Jobber to manage our quoting, scheduling, & invoicing ➡️ Get 20% off your first 6 months here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 We moved our phone line to OpenPhone so that we can record calls, summarize & tag customers with AI, and integrate with Jobber. ➡️ Get 20% off OpenPhone here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://get.openphone.com/ownr-ops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🚀 Get 50% DISCOUNT DialedIn Bookkeeping⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀Local SEO Stryker Digital: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📰 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: Weekly growth tips from real 7-figure service OWNRS → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ownrops.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sam Allsopp, owner of Neil Roofing, built an impressive $22 million roofing empire in just five years. He shares valuable insights on mastering marketing, emphasizing how immediate follow-up can boost sales. Discover how he navigated the complexities of subcontractor management while maintaining customer satisfaction. Sam also discusses the critical balance between urgency and patience in growing a business, alongside the importance of crafting a five-star customer experience. His strategies for financial sustainability and team building are must-hears for aspiring entrepreneurs!