The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs

B2B Stump Grinding. Cash Cow or Dud? HoldCo Bros Discuss. Ep. #037

Jul 10, 2024
Exploring the potential of B2B stump grinding, challenges & opportunities, financial projections, marketing strategies, statistical significance, laundromat business success, competitive analysis, leveraging data for growth, and collaborating with commercial real estate.
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ANECDOTE

Outsourcing Tree Trimming

  • Chris Koerner and Nik Hulewsky own a tree trimming business that outsources all the work.
  • They only own a truck and have an operating partner, minimizing overhead and operational burden.
INSIGHT

Stump Grinding Pain Point

  • Stump grinding is a necessary part of tree removal, but it's often inefficient and unprofitable for tree trimming businesses.
  • Renting stump grinders is time-consuming and logistically challenging, making it a pain point for many.
ADVICE

Bundling Stump Grinding

  • When quoting tree removal, include stump grinding and present it as a free add-on to increase deal closing rates.
  • Factor the stump grinding cost into the overall quote, even if it's a break-even or loss leader.
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