by 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.
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April 24, 2025
<p>🚨 This week on <strong>OWNR OPS</strong>, Austin Gray sits down with <strong>Doreen Acuya</strong>, co-founder of <strong>OpenPhone</strong>, to talk about their <strong>game-changing integration with Jobber</strong>—and why it’s about to streamline operations for thousands of contractors.</p><p>🔧 They break down:</p><ul><li><p>Why personal phones are killing your team’s efficiency</p></li><li><p>How OpenPhone’s <strong>shared numbers</strong> + <strong>AI call tagging</strong> help you delegate smarter</p></li><li><p>What the Jobber integration means for <strong>CRM syncing, job tracking</strong>, and <strong>call summaries</strong></p></li><li><p>The systems Doreen recommends to <strong>stop being the bottleneck</strong> and finally scale</p></li></ul><p>If you’re building a service business or managing a growing team, this episode is your blueprint to better communication, fewer missed calls, and owning your time.</p><p><br /></p><p>🎙 <strong>Guest: Doreen Acuya</strong><br /><strong>Role:</strong> Co-Founder, OpenPhone</p><ul><li>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/darynakulya/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/darynakulya/</a></li><li>X: <a href="https://x.com/darynakulya" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/darynakulya</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.openphone.com/podcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.openphone.com/podcast</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>🔥 <strong>Mentioned in This Episode</strong>📲 Try <strong>OpenPhone</strong> for smarter business communication: <a href="https://get.openphone.com/ownr-ops" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://get.openphone.com/ownr-ops </a>📋 Level up with <strong>Jobber</strong>: <a href="https://go.getjobber.com/ownrops" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">go.getjobber.com/ownrops</a>📈 Back-office pros: <a href="https://www.dialedinbookkeeping.com/ownrops" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">DialedIn Bookkeeping</a>🚀 Digital marketing built for trades: <a href="http://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Stryker Digital</a> http://stryker-digital.com/?el=oo</p><p><br /></p><p>📰 <strong>Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter:</strong>Weekly growth tips from real 7-figure service OWNRS → <a target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ownrops.com/newsletter</a></p><p><br /></p><p>🎧 <strong>Listen on your favorite platform:</strong>Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube</p><p><br /></p><p>💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments—what tool has helped you delegate smarter?</p><p><br /></p><p>#OpenPhone #Jobber #ServiceBusiness #HomeService #OWNROPS #CRM #BusinessTools #Trades #Contractors</p>
April 18, 2025
<p><strong>How do you build a recognizable brand in the home service space—from scratch?</strong></p><p>Alex Lathery shares his journey from zero clients and free projects to co-founding the now-thriving Cincinnati Painting Co. </p><p>This episode is a must-listen if you're building in the local service space and want real talk on:</p><ul><li><p>How to pick a business name that helps you rank on Google<br></p></li><li><p>Balancing bold branding with simple clarity<br></p></li><li><p>Why your website should convert in 5 seconds<br></p></li><li><p>The 3-month process behind one of the cleanest service biz websites we've seen<br></p></li><li><p>When to not spend money on websites, logos, or SEO<br></p></li></ul><p>Whether you're at $0 or $1M+, there’s something in this episode for you.</p><p>🎙️ Guest: <strong>Alex Lathery</strong> | Founder, Blue Collar Builds + Co-owner, Cincinnati Painting Co. 📍 Based in Cincinnati | Focus: Branding, Web Design, Local SEO</p><p>💡 Ready to brand smarter? Tune in.</p><p>#HomeServices #Entrepreneurship #LocalBusiness #SEO #ServiceBusiness #OwnerOps #Podcast</p><p><br></p>
April 11, 2025
<p>In this episode, roofing entrepreneur Sam Allsop shares the story behind building his $25 million roofing empire—and how he plans to double it in 2025. From smart hiring to marketing moves and scalable systems, Sam breaks down the strategies fueling his ambitious growth. If you're looking to level up your business, this one's packed with real-world insights.</p><p><br></p>
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