Another Stump Grinding Story: A Startup Journey of Mike Compton

On this week's podcast,

, founder of SWVA Stump Co., shares his journey into the world of stump grinding.

Mike shares what it’s really like to start a service business from scratch—buying equipment before landing clients, making early mistakes, and learning on the fly.

He didn’t wait for everything to be perfect—he just got moving.

If you’re thinking about starting your own business or want a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to go from a W2 job to self-employed, this episode is packed with real-world insights from someone who’s in the trenches.

Mike is proof that action beats overthinking—and that confidence is built one job at a time.

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