Stump Grinding Business and How I got started

[@gregkoprivnak2003]

I'm a police officer and started my grinding business 8 years ago with a Vermeer SC252. I still do parttime but have now upgraded to a Bandit 2550T. I didn’t come across your videos till of recently, but you are giving great advice! My plan is to go fulltime when I retire. Keep up with the videos!

[@mustangrebuilder]

Thanks for sharing

[@esquirepert7798]

Im a veteran out of Tulsa. What a great video to run into. Thank you for your service and the valuable advice. Great great great video

[@mustangrebuilder]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@l.d.8310]

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

[@kenkotz4516]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

That is awesome!

[@franturner6335]

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]

I’m looking to get into the business great story

[@MikeMartin-k4l]

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

[@Elite_Employee]

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

[@heathstone4978]

You are my new mentor.

[@bradleykohlhafer9895]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

Keep it up

[@shaneseguin9824]

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!!

[@mustangrebuilder]

I appreciate that

[@shaneseguin9824]

@@mustangrebuilder credit where credit is due!! Thanks again

[@l.d.8310]

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

[@lifestream4191]

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!

[@ProMainMan]

Claremore Oklahoma?

[@lifestream4191]

@@ProMainMan yes

[@traceys9035]

What a great guy to share this info.

[@mustangrebuilder]

Thanks

[@mikesorg6746]

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.

[@calvinparks5700]

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!

[@mustangrebuilder]

There is life after the dept

[@allenbournes4697]

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.

[@mustangrebuilder]

Thanks for that!

[@markmoore873]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

You are so welcome

[@dangerklose8406]

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

[@ericvault]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patrickduffy6575]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

I appreciate that!

[@wayneboud3776]

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]

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

[@rustyfeltner1870]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

Send request to [e-mail]

[@NaeroK87]

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.

[@chandlermoshe8009]

instaBlaster

[@garyneuschwander6792]

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!!!!

[@rontaylor6407]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

Deal! just send me an email asking [e-mail]

[@Mugfordnthings]

Great advice!

[@c.e.wilson3120]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

That is awesome!

[@coops5060]

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

[@kevinhook4605]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

Best of luck!

[@ericwhitehead4079]

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]

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

[@derekoconnor7517]

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

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

Excellent!

[@angelicallano1482]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

Happy to help! send info to [e-mail]

[@stevensmith3359]

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

[@dennisneikes7215]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

Thank you! You too!

[@phillipmcgoldrick8913]

That was a awesome video. Actually inspired me. I’m opening up a tree stump removal business on weekends and starting from scratch. Just an idea. Thank you brother

[@mustangrebuilder]

You can do it!

[@BAKERHUSKIE]

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.

[@darylcrow2756]

I appreciate the advice.

[@Amort2]

Thanks again! Appreciate your efforts!

[@bradlgriffiths]

Thanks man, this is all good advice!

[@borednin847]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RickTalens]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

Glad to hear it!

[@6105jakeusmc]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

Thanks, you too!

[@adamstewart8600]

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.

[@kevinlyon2726]

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

[@cgeorge66]

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

[@cfrias99]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

White Castles LOL

[@cfrias99]

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[@matthewmclaughlin8241]

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 👍

[@patricklowrey4491]

You are an awesome person!

[@forrestBingaman-eb8xp]

Thank you so much for helping me out with my business

[@bobhe1584]

Just the video I was looking for thanks !!

[@mustangrebuilder]

Glad I could help!

[@pedrocarrillo5902]

Thanks for your advices sir

[@mustangrebuilder]

Always welcome

[@richardglazebrook8232]

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

[@michaelhill3139]

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

[@sammystephens7823]

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]

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

[@quangnay7655]

Have a good day brother

[@mustangrebuilder]

You too

[@cdmessina1512]

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?

[@mustangrebuilder]

send me an email [e-mail]

[@paulcummings3821]

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

[@Santiago-co5eq]

Great Video!! Just purchased a Rayco RG27

[@matthayden4775]

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

[@CHRISINMCNEILL]

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!

[@mustangrebuilder]

Sounds great!

[@goldie423]

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.

[@mustangrebuilder]

You can do it!

[@victoriadavis8980]

This was great!! Appreciate it man!!

[@mustangrebuilder]

Nice to see a woman on the channel

[@joev467]

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!!

[@mustangrebuilder]

You made my day brother

[@sandpaper]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

Glad to help

[@jamesdupin737]

Thanks for the awesome information!!!

[@mustangrebuilder]

You bet!

[@lancelopes5027]

Thanks for your insight 👍

[@ProMainMan]

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

[@dhdrobert]

Awesome Advice! Thanks so much!

[@mustangrebuilder]

Glad it was helpful!

[@greglucas850]

Answered my question in the video. Thank you sir

[@SteadfastRC]

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!

[@christinesteiner4761]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

send email to [e-mail]

[@jh5131]

Awesome video man appreciate the advice

[@mustangrebuilder]

Glad it was helpful!

[@heavycmc]

Thank you sir. Great information. God bless!

[@mustangrebuilder]

Very welcome

[@darrelpederson2595]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

[@danielhillburn7673]

Great video and advice

[@mustangrebuilder]

Thanks for watching!

[@pjc3071]

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.

[@freedomcast8928]

Great info brother 👍

[@mustangrebuilder]

Thanks 👍

[@garym7771]

great info thank you sir.

[@mustangrebuilder]

Very welcome

[@mattforeman5657]

Good ideas man, I appreciate it

[@ryanhampton7077]

Great video. Thank you

[@burragebill]

You're a good man

[@patrickrooney1307]

This video is absolute Gold! Thank you!

[@mustangrebuilder]

You made my day thanks

[@bosslifethebusiness]

Thank you I need it this advice

[@tombatterton3255]

Great video Sir. Thanks

[@mustangrebuilder]

Thanks my friend

[@kylerustic234]

I’ve used the flyers and while I was going through the neighborhood I got a $650.00 job that day just because I had my machine with me.

[@ILC-eo6vk]

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]

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

[@bryanbranch62]

Thanks again for the videos and advice. I am about 2 years from retirement and if I do well at this part time, I might actually retire. My job has been good to me for the past 28 years but it's mostly inside work and enjoy being outside and working with my hands.

[@mustangrebuilder]

You can do it!

[@kenveal5529]

Wow! I think the information in this video is amazing! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@joshburton198]

Super insightful, thank you for your time.

[@mustangrebuilder]

Thanks Brother

[@jeffjones-ob5rt]

you're an awesome dude!

[@mustangrebuilder]

I appreciate that!

[@dgduran8465]

Thanks!

[@mustangrebuilder]

You bet!

[@michaelbarnes7086]

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]

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

[@raphaeldallavechia4510]

Excellent thank you sirrr!!!!

[@livingrock5879]

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]

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

[@livingrock5879]

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

[@livingrock5879]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

@@livingrock5879 send me an email [e-mail]

[@coyhall4333]

You da bomb-diggity!!!

[@brandongarner637]

Hey boss, I live in Oklahoma as well (Muskogee) & was wondering if maybe I could sit down with you & pick your brain about the whole stump grinding business? You seem to really know your stuff & have been doing it a long time. I’m a cop so hopefully you won’t hold that against me lol.

[@mustangrebuilder]

Sure and I was a fireman LOL and helped bust drug labs ..just send me an email [e-mail] and we will arrange something

[@ARobb127]

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

[@mustangrebuilder]

Just send me an email [e-mail]

[@jonesy3089]

Thanks for sharing this I just start my grinding business about 2 months ago I got a Vermeer 630a best part paid cash. Keep videos like this coming love the info. What is your best return on advertising? Word of mouth? Door hangers, yard signs. Any info would be awesome for a noob.

[@mustangrebuilder]

Door hangers and word of mouth and google

[@kentpruett1451]

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]

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