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On this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Tyler Mumford, founder of Grind Time Stump Grinding. Tyler left a $175K/year tech sales job to start a stump grinding business, and in just a few months, he’s already hit $75K in revenue.
Tyler shares how he validated demand, secured jobs before purchasing equipment, and leveraged cold outreach to grow fast. If you’re considering starting a local service business or looking for ways to scale, this episode is full of actionable insights.
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Here’s what we covered:
✅ How Tyler tested demand before making big investments.
✅ Smart strategies for financing and renting equipment.
✅ Leveraging cold outreach to secure consistent work.
✅ Simple upsells that increase revenue without extra labor.
✅ Effective pricing strategies for maximum profitability.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your processes, you’ll gain valuable takeaways from Tyler’s journey.
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