The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs He Listened to This Podcast and Made $32K in His First 2 Months⏐Ep. #237
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Oct 22, 2025 Tyler Mumford, an entrepreneur from Provo, Utah, turned his side hustle into a booming stump grinding business, earning $32K in just two months. In the conversation, he shares how he launched quickly after inspiration from a previous episode and managed to attract customers using effective subcontracting strategies. Tyler discusses the importance of building a solid reputation through client reviews, the significance of precise pricing, and the balance between his former job and new responsibilities. His proactive approach and adaptability highlight how any aspiring entrepreneur can find success.
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Podcast Sparked A Fast Launch
- Tyler listened to episode #37 repeatedly and launched a stump grinding business within weeks.
- He quit his job after two months and made $26K net profit with no employees.
Use A Minimum Plus Per-Inch Pricing
- Charge a sensible minimum then price by stump diameter to protect unit economics.
- Tyler uses a $200 minimum and about $7 per inch locally to avoid uneconomic jobs.
Get Busy By Serving Tree Companies
- Start by piggybacking on tree companies and offer faster or cheaper stump service.
- Target renters or subs who currently outsource stumps and convert them to your contractor customers.
