THE 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.
PREVIOUS EPISODES
OWNR OPS 2025 PLAN – SEASON 2 INTRO!
On this week’s podcast episode, I recap Season One of the Owner Ops Podcast and share the vision for 2025. I started this podcast to learn from successful service business entrepreneurs and to share their insights with others on a similar journey. In just one season, we’ve featured stories from people building businesses ranging from $100K to $25M in revenue, offering invaluable lessons along the way.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU IN 2025
On this week’s podcast episode, I dive into how I built Bear Claw into a $1.7M business in just two years, starting with a single $3,500 forestry cleanup job. If you’re looking to grow your service-based business in 2025, this episode is packed with actionable advice on starting strong, marketing effectively, and scaling profitably.
HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH A SKID STEER IN 2025
On this week’s podcast episode, I break down how I built a $1.7 million skid steer business starting with just $50K in 2022. If you’re looking to grow your heavy equipment business in 2025, this episode is packed with strategies and insights to help you succeed. I walk you through four profitable skid steer services that can jumpstart your revenue and share actionable tips on marketing, networking, and operations.
5 F’S TO REFLECT ON BEFORE SETTING 2025 GOALS
On 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.
HOW TO USE JOBBER FOR HOME SERVICE BUSINESS
On this week’s podcast episode, I broke down why Jobber is the ultimate software for managing a home service business, from tree services to snow removal. Drawing from my experience scaling Bear Claw Land Services to $1.5 million in two years, I shared actionable insights to help you streamline operations and maximize growth. If you’re a local service business owner looking for ways to save time, secure faster payments, and boost efficiency, this episode has you covered.
TEXAS INVESTMENT BANKER BUILDS EXCAVATION & TRUCKING COMPANY FROM STARTUP W/ STEVEN DAY
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.
