The Best Land Clearing Markets: Where You Can Hit 7 Figures

START HERE (FREE): Land clearing & forestry mulching operators – get weekly training, plug-and-play price sheets, and simple systems to stay booked with good-paying clearing jobs. Join the free OPS Kickstarter Skool group here: https://skool.com/ownrops In this episode of the OWNR OPS Podcast, I’m back with Jacob Nefandorf of Rise Online Ads 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 states (Texas, Florida, Tennessee + key northern standouts) 📌 Why the South dominates demand (climate, regrowth, terrain, year-round work) 📌 Search volume vs competition: how to judge a market before you commit 📌 The “2,500 searches / 10 competitors” framework (and the math behind predictable weekly jobs) 📌 Average ticket sizes (skid steer vs dedicated mulchers) + what drives bigger contracts 📌 The 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 machines 📌 New 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 conversation 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/ownrops 💰 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=oo Want to learn more about starting and scaling your own service-based business? 📩 Sign up for the OWNR OPS Newsletter: → https://ownrops.com/newsletter Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes with blue collar entrepreneurs sharing their best insights and growth tips!