Tyler's Stump Grinding
A stump grinding business started by Tyler Mumford that provides stump removal services to homeowners and tree companies.
Why It Works
The business successfully capitalizes on the pain point of tree companies that do not want to handle stump removal, allowing Tyler to position himself as a reliable subcontractor. Additionally, he utilizes local SEO strategies to dominate search results in his area.
Revenue & Traction
Tyler generated $9,000 in revenue in his first month and $23,000 in the second month, totaling $32,000 in the first two months with a net profit of approximately $26,000.
Founding Story
Tyler was inspired to start his stump grinding business after listening to a podcast discussing the industry. He began operations shortly after, leveraging his sales experience and knowledge from previous work in a tree company.
Business Playbook
Key strategies include scraping lists of tree companies to find customers, leveraging Google Business Profile for local SEO, and focusing on building a strong reputation through customer reviews.
Additional Information
Tyler initially worked his stump grinding business part-time while maintaining a full-time job, which allowed him to validate the business model before quitting his job.
Source
Podcast: Koerner Office
Episode: He Listened to This Podcast and Made $32K in His First 2 Months⏐Ep. #237
Creation Date: October 22, 2025
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