Welcome to OWNR OPS 🤝 The mission here is simple: Help blue‑collar owner‑operators build 7‑figure businesses with real systems. Not more random tips. Not more motivational quotes. We've built a real operating system that turns Operators into OWNRS — and we're sharing it inside the Classroom Section to help you grow your own business 🤝 I'm going to outline your next steps so you can get the most out of this group based on where you're at right now. 1. What stage of business are you right now? Inside OWNR OPS we split people into three stages: - Starter – guys starting out doing $0–$20k/month - Operator – Doing roughly $20k–$80k/month - OWNR – $80k–$100k+/month with systems This group is built to move people up that ladder. 2. There are two paths inside this group If you’re a Starter (0–$20k/month): Your job is to use the Free Classroom Trainings to build a solid base. Go to the Classroom and complete OPS Kickstarter. This will help you: ✅ Dial in your pricing ✅ Set up your basic lead gen system ✅ Start closing jobs ✅ Build your basic weekly rhythm Use the tools and trainings in here to get yourself into that $20k–$40k/month Operator band. Once you’re there, we can talk about Accelerator. If you’re an Operator ($20k–$80k/month): This is who OPS Accelerator is built for. Go to the OPS Accelerator – Info lesson in the Classroom. I’ll walk you through the 16‑week implementation plan to install the OWNR Operating System in your business. If it sounds like what you need, fill out the application linked under that lesson or click here ➡️ https://start.ownrops.com OPS Accelerator is a paid, high‑touch program for Operators who are serious about moving toward 7 Figures Annually (or $80k–$100k+ months during busy season) with real systems and support. What to do right now: - Pick your stage (honestly) in the poll below: Starter, Operator, or OWNR - Follow the path above. - Use the free trainings, tools, and community. - When you’re ready for help building the full OWNR system, apply for OPS Accelerator

Specific to CTL Forestry Mulchers: I realize this is a long post however, I certainly can’t be the one asking these things. Here just a few costs I thought of when forecasting expenditures: Purchasing equipment, proper and legal transport, storage or building facilities, initial marketing, branding, logo, website etc., licenses, permits, and insurance to operate legally just to name a few. I think it’s safe to say most of us can forecast the cost of machines and transport however, If anyone can list anything I overlooked and $$$ amounts for the other items it would help greatly. 1. Where/How did you get money for start up costs? Savings, family, friends, sell another company, available grants, SBA, finance through a dealership (did they have a credit score threshold)? Etc. 2. Rent for a while or buy? For me, I’m leaning towards buying because of the warranty and service. Seems to be more potential cost and downtime with used equipment. However, if a purchased machine is NOT working on a job, you’re losing money. 3. I heard on one of Austin’s videos that when you purchase a machine and it has to go in for warranty work they will bring out replacement machine for you to use while the other one is in the shop. However, you HAVE  to negotiate for this and get it in writing. Please chime in if you have personal experience with any of this. Edit: A lot of this is covered here - https://landclearingbusiness.com/how-to-start-land-clearing-business

Is your business growth in your head (for only you) or on paper (so your team knows what you're marching towards)? One of the first things I did was outline a 'North Star' plan for how our organization would look once we matured. Today, I'm doing many of these roles. It is tedious to switch from a sales call, to payroll, to scheduling, to recruiting and back to outbound cold email. But, the goal is not to be doing these roles. The goal is to build systems for others to be doing the work. With additional growth (e.g. make more $$$) someone else will fill the role. Our first full time salaried role was the District Manager. As of October 1, we filled our 'Ops Lead' with a Field Operations Supervisor. This is the difference between working ON the business vs. IN the business.

Curious what it takes to start a land clearing business in your specific area? Wanted to share early access to a FREE resource I've been building at landclearingbusiness.com Goal: help land clearing / fire mitigation startups navigate the early stages of business with free guides Vision: you input your area + the tool gives you a location specific Land Clearing Startup Guide DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT 100% PERFECT AND HAS BEEN BUILT WITH AN AI MODEL I'VE TRAINED PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE CONTENT ON THIS WEBSITE AS BUSINESS ADVICE (yet 😉) I'm sharing this with you to ask for your help providing feedback If you're just getting started in the land clearing world, this website is designed to take the guesswork out of launching your business. The idea is to provide location specific guides in every part of the United States The AI model has been trained on my real experience running a 7-figure land clearing operation, not theory from someone who's never actually ran a mulcher or been in the industry. After a week of "Vibe Coding" aka coding with AI - we have a working tool & website to share And I'm asking you to provide your feedback! What the website covers: - How to actually start a land clearing business in any part of the U.S. - Equipment guidance so you're not wasting money on the wrong setup - Proven strategies that have worked in the real world - A path to building toward $100K+ months Here's how you can help ⬇️ 1. Visit: landclearingbusiness.com 2. Type in your area 3. Read through the startup guide 4. Reply back with questions, feedback, or anything that you think needs to be changed/updated P.S. This isn't perfect — the AI model will take continuous refinement. So, if something looks off or doesn't make sense, please let me know and I will make sure the AI model is updated. P.S.S. I'm still reviewing the content each night to correct the AI model on content that I don't agree with. Please DO NOT take this as "my advice" as the website sits right now