In this week’s episode of the OWNR OPS Podcast, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Tyler Mumford, owner of GrindTime Stump Grinding.

Tyler’s story is nothing short of inspiring. 

He built his stump grinding business from scratch and hit $100,000 in revenue in just 7.5 months—and he did it all solo, with no debt and no outside investment.

Tyler shares how he took the leap from a tech sales job to the world of stump grinding, how he built B2B relationships that generate consistent revenue, and the challenges he overcame along the way. 

He’s not just grinding stumps—he’s building a business with grit, determination, and relentless hustle.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Tyler transitioned into the service industry with zero experience.

• The steps he took to reach $100K in revenue without employees.

• A breakdown of his $3,500 day and what goes into pricing stump grinding jobs.

• The mindset that kept him going during difficult times.

• Tyler’s ambitious goal of hitting $200K in 2025 and what’s next for his business.

  
  

Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business, Tyler’s approach offers valuable lessons in building a service-based business, maintaining a positive mindset, and finding success on your own terms.

Connect with Tyler!

Instagram: Tyler MumfordTwitter/X: @StumpGuyTaiLinkedIn: Tyler Mumford➡️ First Appearance: "0 to 75K in Stump Grinding" - **https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCfiQ-Y-5tI**

Tune in now for a deep dive into how Tyler’s hustle turned into 6-figure success in less than a year!

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