Stump Grinding Business Playbook

This is a practical playbook showing how to start and grow a stump grinding business from zero. It’s written for people who want a low-cost, high-margin blue-collar side hustle or a straightforward path to quitting their 9–5 — with real tactics that the author used to earn $68,560 in five months.

What's Inside

The Stump Grinding Model: why this service is approachable and profitable

How to validate demand for under $100 before buying equipment

Step-by-step outreach strategy and scripts used to land recurring work from tree contractors

Equipment guide: trucks, trailers, stump grinders, buying vs financing, and what to avoid

Pricing strategies to maximize profit (includes example job pricing; average job ~ $350)

How to land your first paying job in days and scale to full-time

Real numbers: revenue, costs, and profit breakdown from the author’s first five months

Best For

People wanting a profitable, low-overhead side hustle or small business

Landscapers, tree crews, and contractors looking to add a revenue stream

Anyone who prefers hands-on, local services over online businesses

Entrepreneurs who want repeatable outreach scripts and clear equipment guidance

Category: Freelancing

Pricing model: paid