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.

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