
OWNR OPS Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Dec 10, 2023 • 8min
3: The 2024 Business Opportunity Millennials & Gen Z Can’t Miss
In this episode, I dive into the biggest business opportunity for Millennials and Gen Z entrepreneurs in 2024. If you're looking for a profitable and scalable way to start your own business, this one’s for you! I’ll explain why a local service business is the perfect option to build long-term success. 📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbookIf 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

Dec 9, 2023 • 17min
2: Shifting to Owner-Operator Mindset
In this episode, I talk about the mindset needed to step into the Owner-Operator role and start a local service-based business. There’s a massive opportunity for Millennial and Gen Z entrepreneurs to build service businesses in their communities. I’ll explain why this business model is so powerful and how you can take the first steps to get started. 📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbookRemember: ✅Work Hard ✅Do Your Best ✅Never Settle For LessIf 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

Dec 9, 2023 • 15min
1: What Is The Ownr Operator Podcast?
In this episode, I'll give you a sneak peek into what to expect from The Owner Operator Podcast. We'll dive into topics all about starting and growing a local service business. I’ll share my journey of building a land clearing and excavation business through short, under-10-minute episodes. Plus, I’ll interview other service business entrepreneurs to share their stories and insights on growing their businesses.📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbookRemember: ✅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

Dec 9, 2023 • 1min
WELCOME TO OWNR OPERATOR PODCAST!
Start here to discover what this podcast is all about! We’ll dive deep into starting and growing local service-based businesses. I’ll be sharing tips and lessons learned from building my land-clearing and excavation business in short episodes. Plus, I’ll host long-form interviews with other service-based entrepreneurs, giving you valuable insights from their journeys!📙Free Service Startup Playbook To Generate Your First $100k: https://www.ownrops.com/playbookIf 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! Remember: ✅Work Hard ✅Do Your Best ✅Never Settle For LessThis 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