It takes some effort and a few thousand dollars but I think it’s worth getting a CDL. So that’s off the list. Now we press on to the next task…💪🏼

Trying to think through the smartest way to launch Iron Wolf Land Clearing here in Northeast TX. I see two paths: Option A — Start Immediately (No CDL) • 3/4 ton or 1-ton pickup (F250/F350) • 14K dump or equipment trailer • ~8,500–10,500 lb skid steer • Forestry mulcher • Maybe a grapple / bucket Stay under CDL thresholds and start generating revenue fast. Option B — Get CDL First, Go Bigger • 1-ton dually or medium-duty truck • 20K+ gooseneck trailer • Heavier skid steer / dedicated mulching machine • More attachments / higher production capacity Bigger jobs, more capacity — but slower to start. For those already doing this: If you were starting over… which route would you take? And what specific setup (truck, trailer, machine, attachments) would you recommend for each path? Appreciate any insight — trying to make a smart move, not just a fast one 🤝

There is a land clearing ad that claims the land value doubles after is has been cleared of undergrowth. Where could this info be validated. That would be a wonderful selling point.

Just launched our first Meta ad campaign this evening. Excited to see how well I listened to these OWNR OPS recordings 🤓 We will pick up the machine in a couple weeks!!! Hoping to have several jobs booked by then 💪🏼

@Chris Leeck asked about apps here’s the simple stack I’d use if I had to start over tomorrow. 1. The Brain: Claude (AI) Claude is what I’m building all my AI agents with. It’s running a huge chunk of my business right now. - Writes and codes - Pulls data from Jobber + GoHighLevel - Builds reports and dashboards - Runs daily / weekly checklists - Helps run our marketing team You can get started for ~20–30 bucks a month, and there’s a beefier plan (the one I use) that can handle code, spreadsheets, and more. If you want a deeper breakdown of how I’ve wired Claude into Bear Claw + OWNR OPS, comment CLAUDE below and drop your questions. I’ll build this week’s live stream around it. 2. The Must-Have App: Jobber Jobber is what we use for: - Quoting - Scheduling - Invoicing - Time tracking (we sync timesheets into Gusto for payroll) I’ve used it since day one at Bear Claw. It’s the app I recommend if you’re not “techy” and your crew isn’t either. - Way simpler than trying to run everything in GoHighLevel - Way easier to train field guys on - Handles the ops side so you can focus on selling and doing the work If you want to grab it using my link you can get a free trial & discount code here: go.getjobber.com/ownrops At the time I recorded this, Jobber was running a 40% off promo (depending on when you view it, it could be already back down to 20% — I don't have any say when they run/change these promos fyi) Check that link for whatever their current deal is and take advantage if it’s live. 3. The Rest Of The Stack (Nice-To-Haves) - GoHighLevel / OWNR OPS snapshot – Marketing, leads, and automation. - OnX – Mapping and acreage estimation. - Zapier – Glue between everything (FB → text to your phone, Jobber ↔ GoHighLevel, etc.). - Gusto – Payroll + benefits (syncs with Jobber timesheets). - Google Workspace – Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, quick video edits, plus Google’s AI (Gemini)