Stump Grinding Business and How I got started

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  • Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2024
  • Stump Grinding Business and How I got started, I also show you some simple tricks to get business that can be used in a lawn service or tree service.

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  • @l.d.8310
    @l.d.8310 7 месяцев назад +2

    Man what a great video...stand up knowledgeable man sharing years of experience...thank you so so much for this video.

  • @kenkotz4516
    @kenkotz4516 Год назад +2

    Thank you for your video!
    I am a volunteer firefighter, recently retired from the postal service as a mechanic. Ordered a new vermeer 362

  • @Elite_Employee
    @Elite_Employee 2 месяца назад

    Wow so much wisdom and knowledge. Bet he’s a great dad

  • @MikeMartin-k4l
    @MikeMartin-k4l Год назад +2

    I just bought my first stump grinder. Thanks for the advice. Great video!

  • @heathstone4978
    @heathstone4978 2 года назад +2

    You are my new mentor.

  • @traceys9035
    @traceys9035 2 года назад +2

    What a great guy to share this info.

  • @shaneseguin9824
    @shaneseguin9824 2 года назад +1

    Brother the only way for you to convey all the information you give to us is by being long winded so i am all for it my man! Keep it up, glad you are you and that you look after your brothers!!

  • @franturner6335
    @franturner6335 4 года назад +12

    Hello, outstanding advice. I started my grinding business in 2001 and we’ve developed into a 2nd generation of stump grinding professionals. My 2 sons have been working w/me since they were 8-9yrs old. You’re suggestions are solid, solid advice. I’m bout 2 years behind you & when I hit 60, I’ve already been planning on a lift in my garage as well. Slowing down as well but will work smarter not harder. Keep up the video’s brother, great to see someone being honest for a change

    • @TheGeneral970
      @TheGeneral970 Год назад

      I’m looking to get into the business great story

  • @bradleykohlhafer9895
    @bradleykohlhafer9895 2 года назад

    I'm a new stump grinding service in the Houston area. Thank you for your business savvy.
    Airborne Stump Grinding.

  • @l.d.8310
    @l.d.8310 7 месяцев назад

    Also love the old school tune at the begining of thr video...reminds me of good music in the day like Art Laboe times

  • @markmoore873
    @markmoore873 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! Very intuitive! My dad was a fireman, most real men I know!

  • @ericvault
    @ericvault 3 года назад +1

    This marketing advice is huge. Thank you soo much brother, truly.

  • @forrestBingaman-eb8xp
    @forrestBingaman-eb8xp Год назад

    Thank you so much for helping me out with my business

  • @dennisneikes7215
    @dennisneikes7215 Год назад

    You’ve been very helpful to me and I appreciate you. Thank you and Stay Blessed

  •  4 месяца назад

    Truly agree with your method/ approach, I am using your lessons to learn this trade to take the part time approach you mentioned

  • @dangerklose8406
    @dangerklose8406 3 года назад +1

    Ima 12 year firemedic up in St louis looking to do the same thing great video brother thank you.

  • @patrickduffy6575
    @patrickduffy6575 3 года назад +3

    I really like your videos. Your honesty and help is greatly appreciated. You’re the man!

  • @lifestream4191
    @lifestream4191 4 года назад +7

    Really good ideas, thanks for the info! I got the 252 I bought in Claremore tuned up, bought my insurance, and have done 4 stumps so far. It cuts better than I thought it would. I appreciate all your videos!

  • @RickTalens
    @RickTalens Год назад

    Just found this one. This is a huge help. Thank you.

  • @patricklowrey4491
    @patricklowrey4491 2 года назад +1

    You are an awesome person!

  • @darylcrow2756
    @darylcrow2756 5 месяцев назад +1

    I appreciate the advice.

  • @allenbournes4697
    @allenbournes4697 3 года назад +1

    Great video from a great guy. He gave sound advice on a whole range of topics- Roth IRA, part time vs full time, initial equipment, marketing, preferred customers, door hangers, internet advertising. A treasure trove of information.

  • @borednin847
    @borednin847 2 года назад +1

    Great information! Thank you for taking the time to make the video.

  • @angelicallano1482
    @angelicallano1482 4 года назад +1

    Thank you again for the great ideas I will love to have that door hanger. You are a huge help.

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  4 года назад

      Happy to help! send info to mustangrebuilder@gmail.com

  • @calvinparks5700
    @calvinparks5700 Год назад

    Just heard you mention your retired from the Fire Service. I retired due to injuries. Springfield Florida Station 28. I just started grinding for a company and want to get out on my own. Thank you for you videos on every aspect of the business. Thanks Brother!

  • @stevensmith3359
    @stevensmith3359 3 года назад +1

    Just bought me a bandit sg40!! Thanks for the info!!

  • @c.e.wilson3120
    @c.e.wilson3120 2 года назад

    I ran into one of your workout partners today in Houston and he shared your story with me. I'm excited to watch your series and learn, and I wish you continued success

  • @richardglazebrook8232
    @richardglazebrook8232 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the info you are a blessing thank you for service 💜💕🍦💕💚

  • @6105jakeusmc
    @6105jakeusmc 2 года назад +1

    Great advice, look forward to implementing it into my upcoming endeavors. Hope you have a fruitful 2022.

  • @bradlgriffiths
    @bradlgriffiths 2 года назад +1

    Thanks man, this is all good advice!

  • @cdmessina1512
    @cdmessina1512 Год назад +1

    Just watched this great video, didn’t realize that it was made 3 years ago. Any chance you still have the door hanger resource to share?

  • @garyneuschwander6792
    @garyneuschwander6792 4 года назад +4

    Thanks a bunch! Appreciate the info. I will wait to see you insight in how to maximize google. The biggest lesson I have learned from you is to be good too others. thanks for the reminder!!!!

  • @ericwhitehead4079
    @ericwhitehead4079 2 года назад +1

    I've watched all your videos, got me fired up, gonna buy a stump grinder, how often do you hit rocks and how much damage do they create I am in north Alabama, rocks everywhere, great information you post

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  2 года назад +1

      Depends ...in a rocky area we ck with a pick first

  • @cfrias99
    @cfrias99 4 года назад +1

    Stay blessed sir. I grew up on Fordham road.
    Thanks for all the shared knowledge.

  • @coops5060
    @coops5060 3 года назад

    Ive been climbing various services since 2014, been chewing on getting into stump grinding and after watching this its fuckin on thanks for the motivation your channel kicks ass

  • @michaelhill3139
    @michaelhill3139 3 года назад

    Wanting to get in to stump grinding when I retire, put money aside for stump grinder now. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE

  • @NaeroK87
    @NaeroK87 3 года назад +3

    I’ve been thinking hard about this, I’m currently unemployed and don’t want to work for anyone. This is great info and I really wanna get started on this, just afraid how well it’ll go.

  • @michaelbarnes7086
    @michaelbarnes7086 Год назад +1

    You should hold seminars brother. Great video. Just starting out. Would the Vermeer sd30 stump grinder be OK? As business grows. Go larger then? I heard stump grinder guys need small and large grinders. Thanks buddy

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  Год назад

      I have not heard good feed back on that machine my friend

  • @adamstewart8600
    @adamstewart8600 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for all the great information. Just picked up and older stump grinder yesterday. Very excited to start grinding. Just waiting on my business license and insurance.

  • @kentpruett1451
    @kentpruett1451 8 месяцев назад +1

    I am retired Military, K-9 bomb dog handler, approaching 60. Need something to do, been thinking about grinding. Got experienced helper. Love your advice. I have $4000 to spend on grinder and a thou more for accessories. What would you suggest on what brand and accessories. I have 11 stumps from neighbors. I'm in Austin, Tx. Tanks in advance. Hook'em!

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  8 месяцев назад

      Look for a used vermeer 252 ,a blower and I use a light weight rake

  • @jh5131
    @jh5131 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome video man appreciate the advice

  • @kevinhook4605
    @kevinhook4605 2 года назад

    Hey brother, I'm also a fireman. 20 years on the job in Alpharetta, GA. I am starting a lawn business to get this all going. lots to do. Thanks for your advice. Kevin H

  • @mikesorg6746
    @mikesorg6746 2 года назад +1

    Started in tree work and still have a corporate job, started with a dump truck and bucket truck old and cheap but it worked. Grew it from there. Now I have more equipment and a self propelled zt1844 because my local dealer got one in as a trade in, and their support/parts have always been good to me. Liking the power it has in a small grinder and I was aware of the issues going in, but starting somewhere with the grinder and my goal is to step up in the next couple of years but keep that for right access.

  • @sandpaper
    @sandpaper 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge. A friend has asked me to help him get started with a grinding business and I really appreciate your time

  • @pjc3071
    @pjc3071 4 года назад +4

    Would i be able to get the door hangers info send to me. Thats a great idea. Got myself a rayco1625 and rayco 1665. Looking to upgrade in the near future. Thanks again.

  • @goldie423
    @goldie423 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks so much, truly enjoy your videos. I am retired and have been pursing the stump grinding business, I have friends in the tree business and they have told me they have stumps to keep me busy! I do like however how you have done door hangers and magnets on your cards.

  • @kevinlyon2726
    @kevinlyon2726 3 года назад

    Sounds like Dave Ramsey, I like that! Thanks for the good tips!

  • @greglucas850
    @greglucas850 3 года назад

    Answered my question in the video. Thank you sir

  • @BAKERHUSKIE
    @BAKERHUSKIE 3 года назад +1

    I bought a sgr13 stump grinder from home depot. It was all beat up and under serviced. I did what I could to bring it to better shape. It has given me some good cash.

  • @Amort2
    @Amort2 4 года назад +4

    Thanks again! Appreciate your efforts!

  • @quangnay7655
    @quangnay7655 3 года назад +1

    Have a good day brother

  • @CHRISINMCNEILL
    @CHRISINMCNEILL 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for your time! I’m a machinist and fabricator by trade. I bought a SC672 powered by a 65 horse Wisconsin that I’m rebuilding. I have plans for a 252 as you suggested to get into back yards and do smaller stumps. It will be paid for before I start. I’m enjoying restoring the 672, it’s a beast!

  • @rustyfeltner1870
    @rustyfeltner1870 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for all the great advice. I would love to get a copy of your door hanger please

  • @ProMainMan
    @ProMainMan 2 года назад +2

    I’m looking to get a grinder and starting up. Looking for ideas to get out there and get work. Great video thank you. That’s some great advice

  • @joev467
    @joev467 3 года назад

    You're the best!!...I've always been interested in this work as a retiree from the electrical industry. I have a small Toro 7hp that I bought 10 years to do our property and just recently did 7 stumps for my fiance's daughter. When she told me what a contractor quoted her, I almost choked...I got to get into this. Love working outside. Thanks for all the tips!!

  • @bobhe1584
    @bobhe1584 3 года назад +1

    Just the video I was looking for thanks !!

  • @ARobb127
    @ARobb127 8 месяцев назад +1

    I would love to use your door hanger how can I get a copy of it to make my own

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  8 месяцев назад

      Just send me an email mustangrebuilder@gmail.com

  • @tombatterton3255
    @tombatterton3255 Год назад

    Great video Sir. Thanks

  • @rontaylor6407
    @rontaylor6407 2 года назад

    I'd like to get a copy of your door hanger, if you're still offering it. Great advice, great video!

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  2 года назад

      Deal! just send me an email asking Mustangrebuilder@gmail.com

  • @sammystephens7823
    @sammystephens7823 4 года назад +3

    Just found you. I also am a retired firefighter ( 30 years - 20 on the truck and 10 as chief). I also was in the grass business on the side and bought a small bucket truck to go with my lawn care. With that I started doing tree work - amazing how much we have in common. I also found that I wasn’t doing the stumps and giving that business away. I recently bought an older Vermeer 630B. It’s in good shape and I would like to eventually change over to more grinding than tree work. I did already have a bluebird stump grinder ( 13 horsepower Honda engine) that runs great but to small to really do a lot. I’m 56 and thinking stump grinding will be less physical work than tree trimming. Any advice. Thanks and I enjoy your videos.
    Sammy from Georgia

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  4 года назад

      Well if its Georgia then I would think you have a lot of pine trees ?

  • @burragebill
    @burragebill 2 года назад

    You're a good man

  • @cgeorge66
    @cgeorge66 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for all the info! I’m a firefighter in OK as well and looking at doing stump grinding on the off days.

  • @jamesdupin737
    @jamesdupin737 2 года назад

    Thanks for the awesome information!!!

  • @victoriadavis8980
    @victoriadavis8980 2 года назад +1

    This was great!! Appreciate it man!!

  • @matthewmclaughlin8241
    @matthewmclaughlin8241 4 года назад +3

    Great video, very motivating. I didn't think of the fridge magnets or the door hangers. Thank you for sharing your knowledge it's very helpful 👍

  • @ryanhampton7077
    @ryanhampton7077 Год назад

    Great video. Thank you

  • @danielhillburn7673
    @danielhillburn7673 6 месяцев назад

    Great video and advice

  • @dhdrobert
    @dhdrobert Год назад

    Awesome Advice! Thanks so much!

  • @Santiago-co5eq
    @Santiago-co5eq 4 года назад +1

    Great Video!! Just purchased a Rayco RG27

  • @dgduran8465
    @dgduran8465 3 года назад +2

    Thanks!

  • @matthayden4775
    @matthayden4775 4 года назад +1

    Great idea with the door hanger and magnets...just getting started so this helps!

  • @leefoxworth8723
    @leefoxworth8723 Год назад +1

    Also, just started. I bought used Toro STX 26. It Boggs down quite often on wet stumps, pine, 36 inch. therefore I can move forward on cut about 1/8 of an inch each move. Do I have enough horsepower?

  • @651journey
    @651journey 4 года назад +3

    How do you decide how to pay your self in the stump grinding business?

  • @ILC-eo6vk
    @ILC-eo6vk 2 года назад +1

    I just had 7 trees removed and the stumps were removed from another guy. I was blown away with the stump grinding part. He used a brand new Rayco RG80. That thing was awesome. Remote control and 4x4. I currently work nights for a school district and we have a food trailer at a local Home Depot that my wife runs. The guy did our stumps for $500 and was gone in less than an hour. I'm interested in starting a grinding service. I'm in northwest Georgia. How do you price out your jobs?

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  2 года назад

      I price by diameter of inch or day rake at 300hr

  • @derekoconnor7517
    @derekoconnor7517 4 года назад +2

    the info on your videos is awesome. keep it up. love the stump grinding videos and deeper dive your doing on the business. no one is giving the info out like you are. thank you so much for the knowledge and years of wisdom

  • @heavycmc
    @heavycmc 2 года назад

    Thank you sir. Great information. God bless!

  • @alizatiner5983
    @alizatiner5983 2 года назад +1

    Sorry if you have already answered this 100 times already, but when you say you charge roughly $3- $3.50 per diameter inch, is that total or are you charging a travel fee as well or minimum? If I have to go 20 minutes to grind a 5 inch tree that is only like $15-$20. Thanks in advance, great video.

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  2 года назад

      No the min to a contractor is $75 customer is $100 anything over 40 min is travel time of $25 plus added

  • @darrelpederson2595
    @darrelpederson2595 4 года назад +1

    Great video!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

  • @wayneboud3776
    @wayneboud3776 4 года назад +5

    Hi mustang rebuilder, I’ve been watching your videos over the last couple of weeks the reason being I’ve just ordered a SG40 i know it’s a upgrade from the ZT1844 i have never had a tracked machine before so I was looking for some reviews and because I live in the UK you just don’t see any bandit stump grinders anyway just wanted to say I think you talk a lot of sense and I’m very grateful that you’ve made these videos.I’ve been stump grinding for the past 15 years and never looked back but like you say you learn something new every day.please keep up the videos.
    Cheers Jack

    • @macinead7
      @macinead7 3 года назад

      Hi Wayne. I'm on about starting. Could you help me. I live in the UK. Want to start up.

  • @paulcummings3821
    @paulcummings3821 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing knowledge and tips. I started out doing tree work as an independent contractor in 2017 after being a chef for many many years. Did that for 2 years liked the grinding part of it the most. I went back into cooking in 2019 hoping it would be more than it was. I still had my llc for tree work so in January of this year I quit the cooking and bought a vermeer sc130 networking with the former tree guy doing stumps and helping with tree work. No extra money its been slow going but confident it will be successful. I appreciate your tips

  • @healy3
    @healy3 3 месяца назад

    killer video thnx !!

  • @jeffjones-ob5rt
    @jeffjones-ob5rt 7 месяцев назад

    you're an awesome dude!

  • @livingrock5879
    @livingrock5879 Год назад +1

    Good day! Absolutely love your videos and appreciate what you do! 😊
    Could you please help me with some advice? I am just starting out and have a stump grinder that I'm repairing (an older vermeer 252) so that I can start in the business.
    Would you recommend renting a grinder to get me going and help pay for the repairs until I can start using my own grinder?
    And how would you go about it?
    My budget is low and my wife and I are struggling just making ends Meat. Need to do something different to get out of this situation!
    Any help is appreciated.
    Greatly appreciate you!!
    Thank you kindly❤

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  Год назад

      You could line up a few jobs for a weekend rental and start that way

    • @livingrock5879
      @livingrock5879 Год назад

      Great! Thank you so much!
      Be blessed bro!😊

    • @livingrock5879
      @livingrock5879 Год назад

      Can I please get the link for the door hanger and business card templates? I don't see the link anywhere.
      Thank you

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  Год назад +1

      @@livingrock5879 send me an email mustangrebuilder@gmail.com

  • @matthewgrant9668
    @matthewgrant9668 3 года назад +1

    HI
    thank you so much for your advice
    I own a 2.5 ton Yanmar excavator and am going to put a FSI H20 grinder on it
    Do you have any comments on this type of unit
    I appreciate it won't be as fast as a conventional unit , But I already have the excavator and have a few tree contractors complaining that their machines can't reach some stumps on slopes

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  3 года назад

      I have seen one used along fence lines on a highway before

  • @nzitner14
    @nzitner14 2 года назад +1

    This is exactly what I need for a side gig. I’m a Journeyman Lineman and I’m tired of traveling this country. I have been looking for a buisness to start up that I could pursue and still chase hurricanes during season as a lineman and I think this is it! Just one question…. On every job you do, do you order an oups? (Dig permit) (811)? For underground utilities?

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  2 года назад

      Know your areas utility layouts and you know what I am talking about and since I subcontract I have the company call it in

  • @garym7771
    @garym7771 2 года назад

    great info thank you sir.

  • @doublemwelding3997
    @doublemwelding3997 4 года назад +3

    What do you do about city licenses? I mean tulsa area includes Catoosa, broken arrow, sand springs, Jenks, tulsa, Sapulpa, etc. Do you license in each city?

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  4 года назад +1

      We dont require license's

    • @doublemwelding3997
      @doublemwelding3997 4 года назад

      So as long as I'm insured I can come to your territory and poach work? Lol! I've actually been stump'n around tulsa since I was a kid, dad and I did lots of work there, the ice storm was great to us. Then in my adult years ill spend a Saturday down there once in awhile, always pays well.

  • @ryanschindler8116
    @ryanschindler8116 3 года назад +1

    How do you feel about the plastic yard signs?

  • @lancelopes5027
    @lancelopes5027 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for your insight 👍

  • @darylcrow2756
    @darylcrow2756 5 месяцев назад +1

    How do I charge by the size of the stump?

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  5 месяцев назад

      send me an email to mustangrebuilder@gmail.com and I will send a copy of a door hanger that explains

  • @freedomcast8928
    @freedomcast8928 Год назад

    Great info brother 👍

  • @christopherashborn9712
    @christopherashborn9712 2 года назад +1

    When you started your small business, did you file for your tax ID on your own or did you hire an accountant to do it for you. Not sure what direction to go in. I just want to make sure I do it right. Thanks

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  2 года назад

      You can run it as a DBA (doing Biz as ) and just use your SS number or just go to IRS.gov and file for a Tax id

  • @patrickrooney1307
    @patrickrooney1307 3 года назад

    This video is absolute Gold! Thank you!

  • @christinesteiner4761
    @christinesteiner4761 3 года назад

    I am just getting started and I would love to use your door tag. Thank you for making this video.

  • @greglucas850
    @greglucas850 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for all the advice. I am a Firefighter and do tree trimming. I contracted Covid in January and have some lasting effects that make trimming trees even harder. I am thinking about grinding stumps. What price range and stump grinder do you recommend I start with. Thank you

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  3 года назад

      First what size stumps in your area on average ?

    • @greglucas850
      @greglucas850 3 года назад +1

      @@mustangrebuilder I have done all sizes . Anywhere from large oaks on acreages to smaller trees in flower beds. Is there enough work available for another stump grinder in the Moore-Okla.City area?

    • @greglucas850
      @greglucas850 3 года назад +1

      @@mustangrebuilder I would say that the average would be 8-12 inches.

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  3 года назад

      @@greglucas850 Last year you had a small Ice storm and from what I understand the guys from my town could not find anyone to grind there and if they did they were far more expensive than here ... do like I do sub out to tree companys

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  3 года назад

      @@greglucas850 Its all about you and how much go-getter you have in you ..I started with a small machine and wanted to make $300 a day on my off days and that was 20 years ago

  • @kevinward29
    @kevinward29 3 года назад +1

    Thanks. Sounds good. How do I get a copy of the door hanger?

  • @yamilruiz5436
    @yamilruiz5436 2 года назад +1

    Great video Sir. One question, what used machine will you recommend to start a business?
    Thanks

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  2 года назад

      Start with a good used SC252 vermeer then up grade to a bigger machine the vermeers hold there value ..even old ones

  • @SteadfastRC
    @SteadfastRC 4 года назад

    Thank you for all the information, I subscribed you a couple months back and bought my first stop Grand around the same time now I never miss your videos!

  • @greg167
    @greg167 2 года назад +1

    What do you pay a year for stump grinder business insurance? What would you recommend for a used stump grinder and around about price point year and hours on machine ?

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  2 года назад

      Insurance ? I use a landscapers policy about $1200 a year ,,good starter machine Vermeer sc252 try to find one with under 600 hrs and they sell for 6k to 10k

  • @clatesimerly8469
    @clatesimerly8469 6 месяцев назад

    I'm just starting and this was extremely educational, much appreciated it,is there still away to get a copy format for the door hander business card?

    • @mustangrebuilder
      @mustangrebuilder  6 месяцев назад +1

      Just send me an email mustangrebuilder@gmail.com

    • @clatesimerly8469
      @clatesimerly8469 6 месяцев назад

      @@mustangrebuilder will do,thank you.