OWNR OPS Podcast

💰Apply for OPS Accelerator ➡️ https://ownrops.com/acceleratorThe operators who grow fastest aren't the ones working the hardest — they're the ones making the best decisions the quickest. In this episode, I sit down with Jacob Neffendorf from Rise Online Ads and Land Clearing Growth to break down how AI is giving land-clearing operators access to answers they used to have to guess at — pricing, hiring, proposals, content, and more.What you'll learn:Why tracking nothing vs. tracking everything creates a 10x difference in revenueHow to build a full property proposal in under 5 minutes using AIWhat the Clear Path AI tool is, how it was built, and why it's different from generic AIThe hiring math question: can you afford to hire — and can you afford not to?How answer engine optimization is replacing SEO for local service businessesWhy the first operators to adopt this will have an unfair advantage in their market🔥 Services We Use 🔥We use Jobber to handle our estimates, scheduling, & invoicing➡️ Get 20% off Jobber here: https://go.getjobber.com/ownrops💰 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!

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/ownrops💰 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 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 start a stump grinding business, get more stump grinding leads, or build a simple blue-collar service business with strong cash flow, this is the playbook.What you’ll learn:✔️ How StumpGuyTy made $200K in 2025 running solo✔️ The hardest part of stump grinding: landing jobs (not grinding stumps)✔️ His contractor outreach system: cold texting → calling → referrals✔️ Why he says: rent before you buy (prove demand first)✔️ When to start saying NO to bad jobs (and make more per hour)✔️ Contractor work vs direct customers (and how the mix shifts over time)✔️ How referrals start compounding once you deliver a great experienceIf you’re an owner-operator and you’re trying to get your next 10 jobs, this episode will give you the exact mindset + actions to move.🔥 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/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 operations.From custom GPTs that generate estimates to AI-trained content machines pumping out 300+ posts a year—this is a blueprint for smarter, leaner growth in 2025.You’ll learn:How to train AI to write estimates and proposals like a proThe 12-month content prompt that generates 300+ ideasClaude vs. Gemini vs. ChatGPT—when to use which toolWhy offering one service dominates SEO and builds trustThe upsell framework every owner-operator should masterIf you run a land clearing, excavation, pressure washing, or any local service business—this one’s packed with tactical gold.🔥 Services We Use 🔥We use Jobber to handle our estimates, scheduling, & invoicing➡️ Get 20% off Jobber here: https://go.getjobber.com/ownerops-spotify🚀 Get ranked #1 On Google With Stryker SEO: https://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo💰 Bookkeeping: Get 50% off bookkeeping for 3 months with the Home Service Bookkeeping Pros: https://dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownropsWant 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!