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.
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We'll be diving deep into starting and growing local service based businesses.
I'll be sharing tips along the way from building my land clearing and excavation business in short form episodes ~10mins
Also will be hosting other service based entrepreneurs on long form interviews ~60 mins
If you are enjoying these episodes, we'd sure appreciate a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify.
And if you're listening on YouTube, a like and subscribe to the channel is also much appreciated!
This episode is brought to you by two of our sponsors, Land Service Marketers & Stryker Digital.
Land Service Marketers specializes in lead generation & content creation to help land clearing, excavation, grading and snow removal business owners grow their digital presence.
Check out landservicemarketers.com if you're in the Land Services / Land Management space and want to grow your presence online.
They've helped Bear Claw grow our FB presence to over 10k followers and have also created some viral videos to increase exposure. Josh and LSM team deliver 5 star service and are highly recommended!
Stryker Digital specializes in SEO for local service business and have helped Bear Claw get to #1 search result for our search term in our state.
If you're looking to get more organic leads as a land clearing, excavation, grading, or snow removal contractor, look no further than Stryker. They are CRUSHING IT for local service businesses across the U.S.
Finally, if you own & operate a local service business - check out the OWNR OPS weekly newsletter & Skool group. We share insights on starting and growing a local service business!
1: What Is The Owner Operator Podcast?
Season 1 · Episode 1
Saturday, December 9, 2023 • Duration 14:46
In this episode, I'll share what to expect when you listen to The Owner Operator Podcast.
In short, we'll be discussing topics related to starting a local service business.
I'll be recording short form episodes <10mins about my journey starting a land clearing & excavation business.
I'll also be hosting other service business entrepreneurs on the show to interview them about their stories starting and growing service based businesses. ~60mins
If you are enjoying these episodes, we'd sure appreciate a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify.
And if you're listening on YouTube, a like and subscribe to the channel is also much appreciated!
This episode is brought to you by two of our sponsors, Land Service Marketers & Stryker Digital.
Land Service Marketers specializes in lead generation & content creation to help land clearing, excavation, grading and snow removal business owners grow their digital presence.
Check out landservicemarketers.com if you're in the Land Services / Land Management space and want to grow your presence online.
They've helped Bear Claw grow our FB presence to over 10k followers and have also created some viral videos to increase exposure. Josh and LSM team deliver 5 star service and are highly recommended!
Stryker Digital specializes in SEO for local service business and have helped Bear Claw get to #1 search result for our search term in our state.
If you're looking to get more organic leads as a land clearing, excavation, grading, or snow removal contractor, look no further than Stryker. They are CRUSHING IT for local service businesses across the U.S.
Finally, if you own & operate a local service business - check out the OWNR OPS weekly newsletter & Skool group. We share insights on starting and growing a local service business!
10: RANKING #1 ON GOOGLE FOR DUMPSTER RENTAL W/ BODHI GALLO
Season 1 · Episode 10
Thursday, December 28, 2023 • Duration 47:45
Bodhi Gallo aka The Dumpster Rental Guy joins us on this episode.
Bodhi owns a dumpster rental & junk removal business in New York.
He shares the economics behind the dumpster rental business model.
AND he shares some of his local SEO tips that he's used to rank his service #1 on Google Map Packs for his local service area.
Listen to this episode if you want to learn more about the dumpster rental business model & how you can implement some local SEO tactics to boost your local service business rankings on Google.
Make sure to give this episode a listen and please like, comment, and subscribe to the channel for more videos about starting local service business.
Want to join an online group of service business owners?
Check out ownrops.com/alliance to join our Private Slack Channel for local service business owners.
11: HOW TO START A PRESSURE WASHING BUSINESS W/ JULIUS MARCHI
Season 1 · Episode 11
Friday, January 5, 2024 • Duration 43:32
In this episode, Julius Marchi shares his story about how he started a pressure washing business in college.
Julius has grown the business to $215,000 gross revenue this year as an owner operator.
He shares tips on:
-how to start a pressure washing business
-how to. get your first jobs
-what equipment is best for entrepreneurs looking to start a pressure washing business
and more!
download the pdf here: https://jmventurelog.com/pdf-sign-up
Don't miss this episode if you're considering starting your own pressure washing business!
12: Work ON or IN the business?
Season 1 · Episode 12
Saturday, January 13, 2024 • Duration 24:50
In this episode, I share my unconventional thoughts related to working ON the business vs. working IN the business
No, this isn't another regurgitated version of The E-Myth Revisited
These are my honest opinions on the best way to start a local service business by working IN the business for as long as you need to
If you are enjoying these episodes, we'd sure appreciate a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify.
And if you're listening on YouTube, a like and subscribe to the channel is also much appreciated!
This episode is brought to you by two of our sponsors, Land Service Marketers & Stryker Digital.
Land Service Marketers specializes in lead generation & content creation to help land clearing, excavation, grading and snow removal business owners grow their digital presence.
Check out landservicemarketers.com if you're in the Land Services / Land Management space and want to grow your presence online.
They've helped Bear Claw grow our FB presence to over 10k followers and have also created some viral videos to increase exposure. Josh and LSM team deliver 5 star service and are highly recommended!
Stryker Digital specializes in SEO for local service business and have helped Bear Claw get to #1 search result for our search term in our state.
If you're looking to get more organic leads as a land clearing, excavation, grading, or snow removal contractor, look no further than Stryker. They are CRUSHING IT for local service businesses across the U.S.
Finally, if you own & operate a local service business - check out the OWNR OPS weekly newsletter & Skool group. We share insights on starting and growing a local service business!
13: $5MM EXCAVATION BUSINESS AT 23 YRS OLD!
Season 1 · Episode 13
Thursday, January 18, 2024 • Duration 56:44
In this episode, I host Garrett Williams from G&M Outdoor Services in Big Lake Minnesota.
Garrett started a landscaping & excavation business before he turned 20 yrs old, and he's grown it to $5MM in annual revenues.
Garret's positive mindset is infectious, so make sure to give this episode a listen if you're a contractor looking to grow your business!
If you are enjoying these episodes, we'd sure appreciate a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify.
And if you're listening on YouTube, a like and subscribe to the channel is also much appreciated!
This episode is brought to you by two of our sponsors, Land Service Marketers & Stryker Digital.
Land Service Marketers specializes in lead generation & content creation to help land clearing, excavation, grading and snow removal business owners grow their digital presence.
Check out landservicemarketers.com if you're in the Land Services / Land Management space and want to grow your presence online.
They've helped Bear Claw grow our FB presence to over 10k followers and have also created some viral videos to increase exposure. Josh and LSM team deliver 5 star service and are highly recommended!
Stryker Digital specializes in SEO for local service business and have helped Bear Claw get to #1 search result for our search term in our state.
If you're looking to get more organic leads as a land clearing, excavation, grading, or snow removal contractor, look no further than Stryker. They are CRUSHING IT for local service businesses across the U.S.
Finally, if you own & operate a local service business - check out the OWNR OPS weekly newsletter & Skool group. We share insights on starting and growing a local service business!
14: STARTING A CLEANING BUSINESS IN 1 WEEK!
Thursday, January 25, 2024 • Duration 01:06:11
In this episode, Logan Robison joins us from Arkansas.
Logan and his friends did a challenge to see who could start a business and generate the most revenue.
Find out how Logan won the competition and landed on starting a remote cleaning business.
If you like this episode please make sure to like, follow, and subscribe.
We'd also appreciate a 5 star review if you've been enjoying the show!
Finally, if you're looking to join an online group of local service business entrepreneurs, visit ownrops.com/alliance to join our private Slack channel.
Thanks for listening!
If you are enjoying these episodes, we'd sure appreciate a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify.
And if you're listening on YouTube, a like and subscribe to the channel is also much appreciated!
This episode is brought to you by two of our sponsors, Land Service Marketers & Stryker Digital.
Land Service Marketers specializes in lead generation & content creation to help land clearing, excavation, grading and snow removal business owners grow their digital presence.
Check out landservicemarketers.com if you're in the Land Services / Land Management space and want to grow your presence online.
They've helped Bear Claw grow our FB presence to over 10k followers and have also created some viral videos to increase exposure. Josh and LSM team deliver 5 star service and are highly recommended!
Stryker Digital specializes in SEO for local service business and have helped Bear Claw get to #1 search result for our search term in our state.
If you're looking to get more organic leads as a land clearing, excavation, grading, or snow removal contractor, look no further than Stryker. They are CRUSHING IT for local service businesses across the U.S.
Finally, if you own & operate a local service business - check out the OWNR OPS weekly newsletter & Skool group. We share insights on starting and growing a local service business!
15: IS PEST CONTROL THE BEST SERVICE BUSINESS MODEL?!?!
Season 1 · Episode 15
Monday, January 29, 2024 • Duration 56:48
In this episode, I host Casey McDaniel from King Pest Solutions.
Casey believes that Pest Control is THE single best local service business model.
He shares how he stared, why he thinks pest control is the best service model, and a door to door knocking framework for drumming up business.
If you like this episode please make sure to like, follow, and subscribe.
We'd also appreciate a 5 star review if you've been enjoying the show!
Finally, if you're looking to join an online group of local service business entrepreneurs, visit ownrops.com/alliance to join our private Slack channel.
Thanks for listening!
If you are enjoying these episodes, we'd sure appreciate a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify.
And if you're listening on YouTube, a like and subscribe to the channel is also much appreciated!
This episode is brought to you by two of our sponsors, Land Service Marketers & Stryker Digital.
Land Service Marketers specializes in lead generation & content creation to help land clearing, excavation, grading and snow removal business owners grow their digital presence.
Check out landservicemarketers.com if you're in the Land Services / Land Management space and want to grow your presence online.
They've helped Bear Claw grow our FB presence to over 10k followers and have also created some viral videos to increase exposure. Josh and LSM team deliver 5 star service and are highly recommended!
Stryker Digital specializes in SEO for local service business and have helped Bear Claw get to #1 search result for our search term in our state.
If you're looking to get more organic leads as a land clearing, excavation, grading, or snow removal contractor, look no further than Stryker. They are CRUSHING IT for local service businesses across the U.S.
Finally, if you own & operate a local service business - check out the OWNR OPS weekly newsletter & Skool group. We share insights on starting and growing a local service business!
16: GET MORE LEADS FROM YOUR SERVICE BUSINESS WEBSITE
Season 1 · Episode 16
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 • Duration 13:28
In this episode, I share some social proof strategies you can implement on your service business website to increase conversions and get more leads!
If you like this episode please make sure to like, follow, and subscribe. We'd also appreciate a 5 star review if you've been enjoying the show! Finally, if you're looking to join an online group of local service business entrepreneurs, visit ownrops.com/alliance to join our private Slack channel. Thanks for listening!
If you are enjoying these episodes, we'd sure appreciate a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify.
And if you're listening on YouTube, a like and subscribe to the channel is also much appreciated!
This episode is brought to you by two of our sponsors, Land Service Marketers & Stryker Digital.
Land Service Marketers specializes in lead generation & content creation to help land clearing, excavation, grading and snow removal business owners grow their digital presence.
Check out landservicemarketers.com if you're in the Land Services / Land Management space and want to grow your presence online.
They've helped Bear Claw grow our FB presence to over 10k followers and have also created some viral videos to increase exposure. Josh and LSM team deliver 5 star service and are highly recommended!
Stryker Digital specializes in SEO for local service business and have helped Bear Claw get to #1 search result for our search term in our state.
If you're looking to get more organic leads as a land clearing, excavation, grading, or snow removal contractor, look no further than Stryker. They are CRUSHING IT for local service businesses across the U.S.
Finally, if you own & operate a local service business - check out the OWNR OPS weekly newsletter & Skool group. We share insights on starting and growing a local service business!
18:BUYING A FOUNDATION REPAIR BUSINESS WITH $25K DOWN
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 • Duration 01:04:07
In this episode I host Nik Topolovec, a former media entrepreneur who bought a foundation repair business with only 25K down.
After buying the business, Nik has put up 77k, 175k, and 82k in the first 3 months!
Give this episode a listen to see how Nik is growing the business from fixing wall cracks to implementing patented water track systems.
Specializing in basement waterproofing and foundation repair in Ottawa, Canada, Wet Basement Solutions has given homeowners in the region peace of mind since 2008
www.wetbasementsolutions.com
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: ownrops.com/alliance
Get the Free Service Startup Playbook: ownrops.com/playbook
Get 1v1 help growing your business: ownrops.com/consulting
Get a high converting service business website: ownrops.com/pricing
Check our land services business: bearclawlandservices.com
If you are enjoying these episodes, we'd sure appreciate a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify.
And if you're listening on YouTube, a like and subscribe to the channel is also much appreciated!
This episode is brought to you by two of our sponsors, Land Service Marketers & Stryker Digital.
Land Service Marketers specializes in lead generation & content creation to help land clearing, excavation, grading and snow removal business owners grow their digital presence.
Check out landservicemarketers.com if you're in the Land Services / Land Management space and want to grow your presence online.
They've helped Bear Claw grow our FB presence to over 10k followers and have also created some viral videos to increase exposure. Josh and LSM team deliver 5 star service and are highly recommended!
Stryker Digital specializes in SEO for local service business and have helped Bear Claw get to #1 search result for our search term in our state.
If you're looking to get more organic leads as a land clearing, excavation, grading, or snow removal contractor, look no further than Stryker. They are CRUSHING IT for local service businesses across the U.S.
Finally, if you own & operate a local service business - check out the OWNR OPS weekly newsletter & Skool group. We share insights on starting and growing a local service business!
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