Company case study

Tree Trimming Side Hustle

Tree Trimming Side Hustle is a service business focused on tree trimming and maintenance. It came up on Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner, in the episode "The Only Facebook Ads Guide You Need in 2025| Ep. #184" (aired June 18, 2025).

At a glance

Tree Trimming Side Hustle at a glance
PodcastKoerner Office
Hosted byChris Koerner
EpisodeThe Only Facebook Ads Guide You Need in 2025| Ep. #184
AiredJune 18, 2025
Revenue and tractionStarted with a $5 a day budget, booked four jobs in the first week, and scaled to $40 a day.
CategoryPhysical-Services

Figures and claims are as told on the episode, summarized from the transcript. Check the date: they describe the company at the time it aired.

What the episode said

The Only Facebook Ads Guide You Need in 2025| Ep. #184 · aired June 18, 2025 · hosted by Chris Koerner

Why it works

It leverages simple before-and-after visuals in ads to attract immediate interest and bookings.

The playbook

Runs engaging ad campaigns highlighting results to drive inquiries and bookings.

Also mentioned

The business expanded to two full-time crews as demand increased.

Why this works now (our analysis)

Homeowners in suburban areas seeking affordable property maintenance services often prioritize visible results. The Tree Trimming Side Hustle capitalizes on this by using social media ads that showcase before-and-after images of tree trimming projects. This approach attracted four initial bookings with a modest $5 daily ad budget. A potential risk is the high customer acquisition cost, which could strain profitability as the business scales beyond its initial market.

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