The Stump Grinding Playbook: How to Start and Build a 6-Figure Stump Grinding Business

The step-by-step blueprint I used to go from $0 to $68,560 in just 5 months with a stump grinding business... Without prior experience and without quitting my job first.

What If You Could Start a Simple, High-Profit Business Without Breaking the Bank?

I spent years searching for the “perfect” business idea—buying courses, reading books, and waiting for the right opportunity.

Then, I found stump grinding.

Although the perfect business model doesn't exist, this low-competition, high-margin service changed everything for me. In just one month, I went from zero experience to making $9,100 grinding stumps while still having my day job.

• By month two, I quit my tech sales job to go full-time.
• By month five, I had made $68,560 in revenue—and I completely missed peak season.
• Now, I’m sharing everything I learned so you can do the same,

What You’ll Get in This Playbook

This is NOT just another generic business guide.

This is my complete playbook (84 pages,) covering everything I did to start and grow my stump grinding business from scratch:

• The Stump Grinding Model – Why this is one of the most approachable, high-profit blue-collar businesses out there.
• How to Prove the Idea for Under $100 – Before you spend a dime on equipment, test your market risk-free.
• Step-by-Step Outreach Strategy – The exact method I used to land 25 tree contractors who now send me consistent work.
• Equipment Guide – Trucks, trailers, stump grinders—what to buy, what to avoid, and how to finance it all.
• How to Price Your Services for Maximum Profit – Charge what you’re worth and get paid what you deserve.
• How to Land Your First Paying Job in Days – No waiting. No guessing. Just proven strategies that get results fast.
• Scaling & Growth – How to go from side hustle to full-time business and beyond.
• Real Numbers from My First 5 Months – Revenue, costs, and profit breakdown—no fluff, just transparency.

Why This Playbook?

I get asked all the time how to start a stump grinding business—whether it’s through X (Twitter) DMs, LinkedIn messages, or conversations with people who see what I’m doing. I love helping people, and I truly enjoy sharing what I’ve learned.

But the reality is, I don’t have unlimited time to hop on calls with everyone because I’m still actively building my own stump grinding business every single day.

That’s exactly why I put together this playbook.

Instead of answering the same questions over and over, I wanted to create a step-by-step guide that anyone—no matter where they live—can use to replicate the same success I’ve had in Utah.

This isn’t theory. This is exactly what I did to go from $0 to a full-time income in just a few months. It’s the outreach scripts, pricing strategies, equipment breakdowns, and every lesson I’ve learned the hard way—all laid out so you can start and grow your own business with a clear plan.

And here’s the best part—my average stump grinding job has paid around $220. That means your very first job will more than pay for this playbook, and every job after that is pure profit.

And while I can’t promise I’ll always have time for one-on-one calls, I have included my contact information inside. If you’re serious about starting your own stump grinding business, I’m happy to answer as many questions as I can to help you get moving.

So if you’ve ever wondered, “How do I start a stump grinding business?”—this is the answer. Now it’s just up to you to take action.

Who This Is For

• People who want to escape their 9-5 and build a real business.
• Anyone looking for a profitable blue-collar business with low startup costs.
• Entrepreneurs who want a simple, repeatable system for landing paying customers.
• Tree service workers, landscapers, or contractors looking for an extra revenue stream.
• People wanting to start earning extra revenue on the side of their job without quitting right away.

Anyone tired of overcomplicating business and just wants something that works.

Common Questions I get about this Playbook

"Are you just selling the playbook and not running the business anymore?"

• The opposite, actually—I’m too busy building and scaling my stump grinding business to hop on calls with everyone who reaches out. I get a ton of DMs asking how I got started, how I price jobs, how I find work, and how I run the business efficiently. Instead of trying to answer these questions one by one, I put everything into a step-by-step playbook so you can learn exactly what I’m doing without needing a call.
  

"Why haven't you posted about it publicly?"

• Because these are my exact strategies that I use to dominate the market in my area. I don’t want people in Utah using this playbook against me, so I only send it through DMs where I can first validate someone’s location. If you’re outside my market, I’m happy to share everything. If you’re in Utah… well, you’ll just have to figure it out the hard way. 
  

This Isn’t Just Another Side Hustle—This is a Business That Can Change Your Life

One machine. One service. Real Revenue.

If you’re ready to take action, stop overthinking, and finally start making real money, this playbook is your shortcut.

I break down everything I did—from testing the idea to landing my first jobs to scaling my income month after month.

No fluff. No wasted time. Just a proven system to start and grow your business.

Let’s get to work. See you inside.