Land It Podcast
Welcome to the Land It Podcast!
This is the podcast built for the business owners driving the machines, clearing the land, and getting the real work done. Brought to you by Blue Goat Land Leads, we shine a light on the land services — land clearing, excavation, and demolition — and the business owners who keep it moving.
Every episode brings you real conversations with contractors who’ve been in the trenches — from the jobsite to the office. We talk equipment, business growth, and how to land more work without wasting time or money. You might even learn some golden nuggets you can apply in your business no matter what stage of growth you're in.
No fluff. No sales pitches. Just straight talk with folks who know the grind and have something to say.
If you live for heavy machines and hustle, you’re in the right place. We want to help you land those big goals, land those big jobs, and just LAND IT!
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Land It Podcast
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 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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