In this episode of The Land It Podcast, host Josh Stockel sits down with Dave Jacobus, owner of HLC Site Services, to talk about what it really takes to build and scale a commercial site work company that stands the test of time.

Dave started mowing lawns in high school and now runs a respected commercial grading and site development company with multiple crews across North Carolina and beyond for the last 20 years. He shares how relationships and reputation have brought in more work than any ad campaign, what he learned transitioning from residential to commercial projects, and how he keeps operations running smoothly with a lean team.

If you’re a land clearing, excavation, or site development contractor looking to grow your business with steady commercial work, this episode shows exactly how to do it the right way — by earning trust, building relationships, and delivering results.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• How to grow from small residential jobs to commercial contracts
• Why relationships and reputation create consistent work
• Managing multiple crews without losing control
• Avoiding bad clients and burnout as you scale
• Lessons from 20 years of real-world dirt work

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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & Dave’s Background
02:00 – From Lawn Care to Site Work
05:00 – Managing Crews and Operations
09:00 – Shifting from Residential to Commercial Work
11:00 – How to Land and Keep Commercial Jobs
13:00 – The Power of Relationships and Reputation
17:00 – Lessons from 20+ Years in the Industry
22:00 – Building Supplier and Vendor Relationships
25:00 – Smart Growth & Final Takeaways

What does it take to start and grow a successful forestry mulching and land clearing business?

In this episode of The Land It Podcast, powered by Blue Goat Land Leads, host Josh Stockel talks with Kyle Holp, owner of KR Forestry Mulching in Ionia, Michigan. Kyle shares his journey from pipeline welding to running a land clearing and excavation business — and the lessons learned in the first year and a half of building KR Forestry.

In This Episode:

• How Kyle started KR Forestry Mulching after inheriting his father’s equipment
• Lessons from the first year in business — pricing, repairs, and scaling challenges
• Why budgeting for equipment breakdowns is critical in land clearing
• How KR Forestry landed its first civil contract through Facebook ads and marketplace leads
• The importance of branding, a sharp online presence, and professional marketing
• Balancing speed vs. quality and how to set client expectations
• The coolest project so far — clearing 20 acres for a disc golf course

Who Should Listen

• New and aspiring forestry mulching contractors
• Land clearing and excavation operators looking to scale
• Dirt world business owners wanting practical lessons on branding, budgeting, and growth

The Land It Podcast is produced by Blue Goat Land Leads — helping land clearing, excavation, and demolition contractors get more leads, more calls, and more consistent growth.

Watch more episodes and clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LandItPodcast

 Learn more about Blue Goat Land Leads at: https://www.landclearinginsights.com

In this debut episode of the Land It Podcast, Josh Stockel sits down with Colton Rains of R&M Dozer to talk about what it really takes to grow a successful land clearing and excavation business.

Colton shares how he got started, the challenges of scaling a dirt work operation, and the strategies that have helped him land bigger, better land clearing and excavation jobs — even in competitive markets. From equipment choices to marketing moves, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for owner/operators who want to win more work and run a better business.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How Colton turned a small start into a thriving land clearing company
• The importance of relationships in winning repeat and referral work
• How marketing can help land you bigger jobs without wasting money
• Lessons learned from both wins and mistakes in the dirt work industry

If you’re in land clearing, excavation, or demolition, this is a must-listen to gain real-world strategies from a contractor who’s in the trenches every day.

🎙 Listen now and subscribe for more conversations with dirt work pros who are making it happen.

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In this episode of The Land It Podcast, host Josh Stockel interviews Brandon and Don Barney, owners of Father & Son Hydro Jetting. With over 40 years in the plumbing industry, they share how they built a profitable, trust-driven plumbing and hydro jetting business — and why core values and customer relationships are at the center of their success.

We cover:

• Why hydro jetting is transforming the plumbing industry
• How to build a business on trust and referrals
• Tips for scaling without sacrificing quality
• The decline of trades training and what it means for new business owners
• Lessons on legacy, leadership, and training the next generation

Whether you're a business owner in plumbing, home services, or any skilled trade, this episode is full of practical strategies for scaling profitably and building a company that lasts.

🔗 Learn more about Father & Son Hydro Jetting: https://www.fshydrojet.com/

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Visit Blue Goat Land Leads — the proven system for driving high-quality leads and scaling your dirt work business.

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In this episode of the Land It Podcast, host Josh Stockel sits down with Gary Lee, the unstoppable force behind Right on Time Junk Removal in Houston, Texas. Gary shares his powerful journey—from Army veteran to running a thriving junk removal and demolition company that’s reshaping properties and lives.

They dive into:

• The transition from military life to entrepreneurship
• Why junk removal is more than just trash—it’s about trust, emotion, and opportunity
• How Gary is scaling to $750K+ revenue while keeping quality high
• Creative ways he reinvests into his business and community
• His philosophy of saving the world “one mess at a time”
• The power of reputation, mentorship, and kingdom-minded business practices

You’ll hear stories of resilience, real talk about growth pains, and inspiring insight from a man known in his circle simply as “Legend.”

Whether you're in junk removal, demolition, or just trying to level up your hustle, this one’s full of gold.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe to the Land It Podcast—where dirt work meets real talk.

🔗 Learn more at: https://rightontimejunk.com

In this episode of the Land It Podcast, Josh sits down with Jayson Lang, owner of Rangefinder Excavation out of Midland, Texas. Jayson opens up about what it’s really like to scale a land services business from a single borrowed dozer to $5 million in annual revenue — all while staying boots-on-the-ground and fiercely loyal to his crew.

You’ll hear real talk on:

• How to hire and keep top-tier employees (even when they eventually start their own companies)
• Surviving brutal jobs and economic downturns without racing to the bottom
• What it means to lead with grit, humility, and loyalty
• The power of relationships — from horse trading equipment to million-dollar subcontracting deals

If you’re in the dirt world or just love a good story about resilience and leadership, this one’s for you.

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Welcome to the **Land It Podcast**, where dirt work meets real talk.

In this first episode, host Josh Stockel lays the foundation for what’s to come — why we started this show, who it’s for (land clearing, excavation, and demolition contractors), and how it can help you land more work without wasting time or money.

🚜 Real conversations with real business owners  
📈 Tips to grow your land service business  
💡 Tools and marketing that actually work

Brought to you by Blue Goat Land Leads, the lead generation agency built for the dirt world.

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