How to Start & Grow a Forestry Mulching & Land Clearing Business | Kyle Holp – KR Forestry Mulching

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 equipmentLessons from the first year in business — pricing, repairs, and scaling challengesWhy budgeting for equipment breakdowns is critical in land clearingHow KR Forestry landed its first civil contract through Facebook ads and marketplace leadsThe importance of branding, a sharp online presence, and professional marketingBalancing speed vs. quality and how to set client expectationsThe coolest project so far — clearing 20 acres for a disc golf courseWho Should ListenNew and aspiring forestry mulching contractorsLand clearing and excavation operators looking to scaleDirt world business owners wanting practical lessons on branding, budgeting, and growthThe 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