The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner He Listened to This Podcast and Made $32K in His First 2 Months⏐Ep. #237
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Oct 22, 2025 Tyler Mumford, an entrepreneur from Provo, Utah, turned his side hustle into a booming stump grinding business, earning $32K in just two months. In the conversation, he shares how he launched quickly after inspiration from a previous episode and managed to attract customers using effective subcontracting strategies. Tyler discusses the importance of building a solid reputation through client reviews, the significance of precise pricing, and the balance between his former job and new responsibilities. His proactive approach and adaptability highlight how any aspiring entrepreneur can find success.
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Side Hustle Before Quitting
- Tyler started grinding before quitting and hid his side hustle while keeping his day job.
- He worked dawn and dusk to do jobs, then quit and immediately had a full day of scheduled work.
Manage Seasonality With Cash And Hustle
- Seasonal risk can be managed with savings and proactive winter work hunting.
- Tyler had ~$20K saved and found off-season jobs when needed.
Costly Mistakes With Utilities
- Tyler had nightmare jobs hitting sprinkler and private electric lines.
- He experienced pressurized water spraying into a house and paid to fix a private electric line he hit.
