Most contractors think insurance is just a formality—until an avoidable loss, equipment failure, or repeat claim sends premiums through the roof.

In this episode, Josh sits down with John Adams, owner of West Pecan Field Services, who evaluates hundreds of operations every year and helps contractors eliminate blind spots, reduce risk, and keep more profit inside the business.

John breaks down the simple habits, documentation practices, and operational tweaks that save contractors thousands—whether you’re an owner-operator or running multiple crews.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The biggest hidden costs contractors overlook
• Why equipment strikes and small damages compound over time
• The most important habit that lowers insurance premiums
• What underwriters really look for (and why they raise rates)
• How poor documentation destroys your loss run history
• Why repeat claim patterns cost more than the claims themselves
• How a simple 30-minute assessment can save thousands

This is a must-listen if you want to run a cleaner, safer, more profitable dirt-world operation.

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In this episode of The Land It Podcast, host Josh Stockel sits down with Dave Jacobus, owner of HLC Site Services, to talk about what it really takes to build and scale a commercial site work company that stands the test of time.

Dave started mowing lawns in high school and now runs a respected commercial grading and site development company with multiple crews across North Carolina and beyond for the last 20 years. He shares how relationships and reputation have brought in more work than any ad campaign, what he learned transitioning from residential to commercial projects, and how he keeps operations running smoothly with a lean team.

If you’re a land clearing, excavation, or site development contractor looking to grow your business with steady commercial work, this episode shows exactly how to do it the right way — by earning trust, building relationships, and delivering results.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• How to grow from small residential jobs to commercial contracts
• Why relationships and reputation create consistent work
• Managing multiple crews without losing control
• Avoiding bad clients and burnout as you scale
• Lessons from 20 years of real-world dirt work

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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & Dave’s Background
02:00 – From Lawn Care to Site Work
05:00 – Managing Crews and Operations
09:00 – Shifting from Residential to Commercial Work
11:00 – How to Land and Keep Commercial Jobs
13:00 – The Power of Relationships and Reputation
17:00 – Lessons from 20+ Years in the Industry
22:00 – Building Supplier and Vendor Relationships
25:00 – Smart Growth & Final Takeaways

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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