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OWNR OPS PodcastAuthor: Austin Gray @theownerop
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. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Best Land Clearing Markets: Where You Can Hit 7 Figures
Episode 5
Thursday, 29 January, 2026
💰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 back with Jacob Neffendorf of Rise Online Ads / Land Clearing Growth to break down the best land clearing markets in the U.S., and why market selection matters, but doesn’t limit your ability to hit seven figures.Jacob runs ads for 100+ land clearing companies nationwide, and we get into the real-world data behind:Top land clearing statesWhy the South dominates demand (climate, regrowth, terrain, year-round work)Search volume vs competition: how to judge a market before you commitThe “2,500 searches / 10 competitors” framework (and the math behind predictable weekly jobs)Average ticket sizes (skid steer vs dedicated mulchers) + what drives bigger contractsThe real costs of mobilization, and why job size matters (especially with big iron)When it actually makes sense to upgrade from skid steer mulching → dedicated machinesNew vs used equipment strategies from top operators (warranty, dealer support, downtime)If you’re running a land clearing or forestry mulching business or thinking about starting one, this episode will help you pick smarter markets, price better, and scale without killing cash flow.🔥 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!
