The Tree Thinking Podcast

A good leader helps a group of people become an effective team. Through communication, organization, adaptability, self-awareness; along with many other skills. A good leader helps everyone understand the goal and pull in the same direction.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we share our experiences, for better or worse, and try to keep the tangents to a minimum, on: “Everyone Leads”.If you want to support the crew, click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

What is an arborist? How do you define safety on your crew? What is your strategy for selling tree work? Are trees sentient beings? And why wigs and aerial rescue don't mix? Through a mix of deep dives on individual subjects, getting out and field testing our equipment, and interviews with the people that make up our industry. Tree Thinking will answer these questions and many more. As we try to understand the tree world around us, on, The Tree Thinking Podcast.If you want to support the crew, click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

What is an arborist? How do you define safety on your crew? What is your strategy for selling tree work? Are trees sentient beings? And why wigs and aerial rescue don't mix? Through a mix of deep dives on individual subjects, getting out and field testing our equipment, and interviews with the people that make up our industry. Tree Thinking will answer these questions and many more. As we try to understand the tree world around us, on, The Tree Thinking Podcast.If you want to support the crew, click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

What is an arborist? How do you define safety on your crew? What is your strategy for selling tree work? Are trees sentient beings? And why wigs and aerial rescue don't mix? Through a mix of deep dives on individual subjects, getting out and field testing our equipment, and interviews with the people that make up our industry. Tree Thinking will answer these questions and many more. As we try to understand the tree world around us, on, The Tree Thinking Podcast.If you want to support the crew, click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

What is an arborist? How do you define safety on your crew? What is your strategy for selling tree work? Are trees sentient beings? And why wigs and aerial rescue don't mix? Through a mix of deep dives on individual subjects, getting out and field testing our equipment, and interviews with the people that make up our industry. Tree Thinking will answer these questions and many more. As we try to understand the tree world around us, on, The Tree Thinking Podcast.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

Season opener with Jake the Rake.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

On this episode of the Tree Thinking Podcast. The OG crew gets together and looks back at the first year of the podcast. Were joined by Dan, get a message from Jake, and share some of our favorite memories, with some clips mixed in. Thanks for joining us for the last year!If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. We explore on the job training, weekend climbing training, and get into stories from the field. On Rigging, Trainings and a little friendly competition.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

Canopy watch has helped create a community that helps us understand the forest above the forest. all while they helping build confidence through experience and giving scientists the tools and connection that in power the next generation to move the science of the canopy forward. On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we are joined by a scientist, a teacher, and a friend of the show. On Confidence, Connections and David Anderson.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

No one starts off knowing everything. But if you stay on the path... the person that only does removals, has a harness without leg straps, and ties their lanyard to themselves, can go on to become a fully trained arborist running their own company. Then go on to be a trainer for NATS. Traveling around helping share what they know to up the game of our profession.On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast we talk about tree work in the early 90's, what the future might look like, and everything in between on - How it started, and how it's going with August SchillingIf you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

What happen when you get a couple tree nerds, no out line, and just hit record? Well, we talk climbing rigging, and some stories from the field.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. Andrew and Jamie chop it up on an impromptu episode on Double ropes and rigging tricks.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

Not everyone can say they changed the game. You have to be at the cutting edge of how it's done. Then think out of the box. Add some competitive spirt with an entrepreneur's mentality, and in the end you have humble down to earth tree guy who changed the way a lot of us move around the canopy.On this episode of the Tree Thinking Podcast. We get into Prefer crew size, climbing with canopy watch, the rope runner pro, and more. It was a joy to chop it up with a game changer, on Catching up with Kevin Bingham.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

How long do you plan on getting after it? There is an endless amount of tree work to be done, and you can only do so much. How long do you plan on working in the field? It changes depending on the person, and how the persons takes care of themselves. Done right tree work keeps you in great shape, providing a physics lab /gym/ and barber shop. Where we train our mind body and soul. Done wrong tree work is not fun. It mines healthy bodies, in an unsafe work environment.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we look at how to get to most of what we love to do. While taking care of the number one tool, I'm talking about you on, Health and longevity in tree work.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsAnother hangout at Jake the Rakes moms house, and as always the hospitality was on point. This time Jake has a bone to pick with D-Rake, and he doesn't hold back.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

Educating each other is a big part of our mission statement. We learn, and Mentor, because sharing what we learned will make our profession grow, and reward the ones willing to put in the work.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we catch up with Patrick Masterson. He has helped educate through an impressive brand he built, sharing tips trick and information. I'm sure you've listen to his podcast, or seen his online presents.  We are stoked to catch up with, The educated climber. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsThe ARC is a training hidden in a competition. Where they introduce a bunch of arborist different rope access skills. Anytime you can learn something new that relates to climbing ropes. You add to your toolbox of skills and become a better tree climber. Not to mention a lot of fun.On this episode of the Tree Thinking Podcast. We talk to the crew and listen to them break down, how the competition went, what they learned, and the overall takeaways form The Aerial Rescue Challenge.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsFall is here, and it might be the most beautiful time of the year. The weather the trees, what the client wants and needs. But, it's all about to changes. There's nothing you can do to stop it, and there's no two ways around it. It happens every year, daylight is running out. Winter is on its way, are you prepared?On this episode of the tree thinking podcast, we look at how the tree world changes with the season, and what we can do to adapt. On getting ready for the winterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

For decades the czar of power tools has been the internal combustion engine. The image of a burly, flannel-clad feller wielding a two-stroke monster chainsaw has been burned into the cultural zeitgeist. With the advent of battery technology and its steady improvements, are those stereotypes going the way of the dodo? Is the modern tree worker carrying a chainsaw powered by the same technology as an electric toothbrush any less burly? Any less flannel-clad? On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast we unplug from our preconceived notions and boogie woogie, woogie into the DC future on The Electric Slide.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

It's always great to trade stories with your buddies. We share our success and failure for more than entertainment. A good story helps share knowledge, perspective, and makes a more informed, and better trained arborist.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. Jamie and Andrew are joined by Dan. We trade stories from the field, Dan starts with saving an oak tree and we get a little crane heavy, and the champ is having dreams of an indoor master challenges, on Saving trees to crane stories, and a dream in between.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

These trees were used as a food sources for the Kalapuya people in the Willamette Valley. They were open-grown individual trees due to their fire land management practices. You can recognize them from a distance by the classic tree shape of their canopy in an open field, and up close by their iconic leaf shape and oak galls.On this episode of the Tree Thinking Podcast we talk about a local legend who's native range extends from southern California to British Columba, and personal is one of my favorite trees, (Quercus garryana) The Oregon white oak.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsGrowing up in New York State surrounded be trees helped lead him to become an arborist. Being an arborist put him on a path to become a stand out within the PWN. He been a climber, running a spray rig, owned tree companies, and in the 90's he focused on consulting. In that time he's helped bring science based tools to tree assessment. He was awarded an honorary life time membership to the ISA, and is a teacher who brings others along in their careers.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we talk to someone who has extensive experience with working in the field, tree assessment, building codes, tree diagnosis, building tree houses, zip lines, and is a big tree climber, it is our pleasure to talk to Scott D. Baker Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsWhen the wind that fueled the holiday farm fire hit Eugene. It left trees down all over town. One of them was a 160' pine tree leaning over a 6 story building. We shut down a block, and used two cranes to get the tree down. While the tree came down without hitch. Behind the scenes tensions where high, and egos where challenged.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. We stretch this stories from the field into its own episode. As Andrew Cory tell Jesse the story of The two crane, smoky, high stakes pine removal.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

On the evening of September 7th of 2020 fires rage throughout the west coast. In our corner of the Pacific Northwest the holiday farm fire was just starting. It was a deadly mix of devastating fire being pushed by winds reaching over 70 mph. as night fell the smoke had started to roll down the hill. We woke up the next morning to ash falling from the sky like snow, and there was a thick fog of smoke. It ended up burning just over 173,000 Acres.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast, we talk with Jesse Wilson and take a look at one of the biggest natural disaster our area has been through, to see what we can learn on, The Holiday Farm Fire: A Year's Retrospective.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

Are you down with PPE? We build a safe culture, educate ourselves on the safest way to do the work, use safety equipment, but the last line of defense in your safety is Personal Protective Equipment. We start with our footwear and work our way up. To give you a taste of some of the PPE we us. Because the most important thing in the day is that you make it home ok.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we talk about the boots, pants, harness and helmets we wear. We even touch on the leather armor cups, and aloha Friday and plenty more on You down with PPE? Yeah you know me!If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

Jake the rake and his mom have moved to town, and we got the invite to the housewarming party. We didn't know what to expect but we found a great time. The conversation was flowing and people were coming and going. I think we found a home away from home. On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast. We talk about The Hemlock removal at the coast, local tree lingo, Jake's mom, how we store our saws, meat loaf, Jamie makes a pole saw rake, and Jake talks raking arborvitae on The Hangout with Jake “The Rake”.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

These evergreen trees, grow in dense forests, and are one of the giants of the North West! They are surrounded by legend, and has helped build our cities. They are one of the tallest tree in the world, and some believe are the tallest every recorded.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. We talk about at tree that we used to build boats, air planes, and building. We have tried to control its genetics, and removed most of the old growth yet it creates some of the most beautiful iconic forests. This week we talk about Pseudotsuga menziesii the Douglas fir.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

Thought I would release this extra safety mini episode. Enjoy, and stay safe.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

How does safety work on your crew? We work surrounded by hazards. If you're working the ground. You might be the one who has to run into the drop zone, grab an awkward chunk of tree, and get out before the next chunk comes down. If you're chipper is parked on the street, you're working in traffic. If you're chipping your feeding a machine that is designed to chew you up and spit you out. Then there's the guy hanging from a rope with a chainsaw. The forces around us can be mind boggling! And in the middle of all that we are trying to make a pay check.On this episode on the tree thinking podcast. We make sure we get it done, make it home, and have some fun. On how safety works in the field.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

It's another tree thinking after dark with the crew. If you enjoyed the last episode, you should love this one too. It's Night 2 at The Tree Thinking Hangout, and we let loose. We have more whiskey, more beers, and more tree stories to hear. Every now and then you got to let the good times roll. On an episode like this you never know where it's going, and that half the fun.On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast. We are joined be a couple of the most humble and accomplished tree people I know. It's always a pleaser to have Dan and Scott on. We talk about sharing knowledge, how to work at your best, climbing a tree you planted and much more. On Success, failures, and the Spirituality of the tree workIf you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

What's better then hanging out with friends and talking trees? Hanging out with friends and talking trees, in the woods surrounded by big spruce and hemlocks, at the coast, in the dark. It was the first night at the first Tree Thinking Hang Out. And you know we had to do a podcast.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast, we talk monkey puzzles chuck and duck, dead tree removal, and the climbing arborist incidence database, and that's all before it goes off the rails. On Night one of The Tree Thinking Hangout after Dark.If you want to get the crew some beer click here: — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

A big part of doing this show is trying to connect our community. How do you do what we do? There is a lot of ways to do our job, and we all do it a little different. If your trying to be a little better today than you where yesterday. And you want to share what works for you. Then we want to know. What makes you tic? And what's your favorite trick?On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. We reach out to our community. Talk stories tips and tricks. Try to see what makes the tree world tick. On The people that make up our profession. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

David has been climbing trees since 1995. But not as an arborist as an ornithologist, a scientist who specializes in birds. He began climbing in remote corners of Honduras, to study birds in the canopy of the rainforest. This is where he learned the power of climbing trees. Now day's he's the Executive Director of Canopy Watch International, a nonprofit that facilitates canopy access for personal and scientific discovery. They do public climbs, and trainings for scientists and arborists, and they do development work by training scientists in developing countries.On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast. We talk about the benefits of climbing trees. What it means to Crosses training across industries, bridging the gap between tree climbing and scientific discovery. It's our pleasure to talk to Dr. David AndersonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

Everyone loves sending a big top, monkeying around a large canopy, or playing with a new piece of climbing gear. But when you hit the ground, can you get down? Raking, staking brush, running the lower down lines. These are just a few of the skills that keep the brush moving. The best climbers I know take just as much pride in their ground game as they do in there climbing. After all to get into the tree, you got to learn the ground.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we stack up what it means to work the ground, lower out what doesn't work, and leave it cleaned up so nice you can't tell we've been here on getting down and working the Ground Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

With the summers first heat wave in full effect. The temperature was rising at the Tree Thinking studio, and the crew was ready to go. Because we don't let the heat stop us from getting the job done. Especially when the job is drinking beer and talking trees.This week on the tree thinking podcast. We kick back and share some stories about sending tops, get into some gear talk. Thing heat up when Jake the rake goes straight at D-Rake. We are a little steady, and a little smooth. And eventually we find our groove. On high temps, cold beer, and stories from the fieldSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

Random Show #4 we are joined by John Hunts (@johnnylovestreecare on the gram). We talk squirrels, cat rescue, stories from the field, wildlife snags and more on Squirrely zombie trees.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

Michael started tree work back in the 70's, and that lead him on a path he's still on today. He started his career dragging brush, worked his way to being a climber. And enjoyed a full career. These days he's still building the arborist community. Weather it's through organizing groups on the internet, working on tree fund events, or hauling gear to help set up big climbs.On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast our conversation goes from tree work in the 70's, to talking to the future on Building community, Pioneering the future, and the semi-retired life of MichaelSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

Tim has forged out a unique path through the tree climbing world. He teaches and facilitates rec climbing. As a pioneer in adventure rec climbing. He has traveled and climbing around the world for years. He's taught the art of technical tree climbing in Atlanta Ga. Then Grants Pass, Or.  In 2010, he started Tree Climbing Planet in Oregon City, and he's been teaching in Oregon for the past 15yrs. He has guided tree climbing expeditions into remote locations in the Amazon, Central America and old growth redwood trees. And is planning future expeditions in New Zealand, Tasmania, Australia, Malaysia, Bhutan and Madagascar.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. We talk to someone who has inspired thousands of people from around our planet to climb trees, he an adventure, explore and all-around trail blazer. It is our pleasure to talk to Tim “tengu” Kovar.For more info: www.treeclimbingplanet.comwww.Canopyintheclouds.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

Ricardo is a climbing arborist. In the last twelve years. He's been involved in line clearance, bark beetle killed removals in the sierras, now days he work towards tree care. Putting his focus to plant health care, air spading, crown restorations, all of the good stuff. He's recently shifted into sharing what he's learned by putting on trainings, a matter a fact he just got back from Bogota Colombia where he just put on a Rigging course.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we talk to an arborist who is making the industry a better place through what he does in the field, and through the classes he teaches on this episode we talk to international instructor extraordinaire Ricardo Vazquez.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

One of the things I dig about our profession is the brotherhood, and one of the things that make it so strong. We all know, if you get hurt, I'm coming to get you. One of the best things about doing tree work is no job is the same. For aerial rescue that is one of the challenge. We train every way we can imagine with the hope that we only use it in a competition. Why can't they get down, do you need to set an alternative rope, how do you bring them down, and then how does it work when Fire department shows up.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. We analyze the situation, come up with a plan, and when help arrives we do our best to play nice. on Much to do about Aerial rescueSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

Everybody is working for the weekend. But when you love what you do that much, when the weekend starts, the work continues. We all have our reasons. Some people want a little extra money, some just want to help friends and family, some are sharpening their skills in an effort to master there craft, and some just love to get after it. I would guess for most it would be a mix of these reasons. How does the song go? “You need to get up, get out and get something”.On this episode of Tree Thinking we get up early on our off day, get on our work boots and get some extra jobs done, all for the love of it on: the weekend grind. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

Spring is in the air, and we have some stories from the field. We throw some Ziggy star dust on our wild life snags. Remember some run-ins with Hornets, wasps, and bees oh my. One week wasn't enough so we scratch that poison oak itch again, and wrap up with some rope talk.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast, we start with some stories, and see where it goes from there on A Tree Thinking Random Show with a wild life twistSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

What do poison oak, Boom trucks, aerial rescue, and a Q n A have in common? One thing is the latest tree thinking podcast. This conversation ranges from clove hitching pizza to a vertical zip line disaster. Because on a random show who knows what's next.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast Jamie, Rob, and Andrew tell some stories from the field, Dan joins us to answer some questions, and we dive down a pizza rabbit hole on, Tree Thinking Random show #3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

We are in-between two holidays that are celebrated by people that love trees. Arbor Day and Earth day give us an opportunity to demonstrate support for the world we live in because the tree world is what supports everything we do. As an arborist, we have a first-hand interaction with the trees in our ecosystem and a unique perspective on how they interact with the environment. We have the means to influence our communities to appreciate what trees do for us.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast, we appreciate the tree world around us by enjoying a deep breath of fresh air and planting some trees for the next generation. On Appreciation, celebration, and perspective examining Arbor Day and Earth Day.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

The first random episode was so fun, we thought we would do it again. We start with stories from the field, and enjoy some tangents along the way. Jamie look at the benefits of a double lanyard, Rob look for a good excuse to buy the rock exotica CMC rescue MPD pulley. Cory asks about transplanting trees, I tell fish stories, and lacy use google to keep us honest.On this episode of the tree thinking podcast, we tell random stories, using hand gestures, on a podcast, on Random episode #2Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

What is the first thing you need to know about working in the field? Is it how to rake, haul brush, tie a knot, or just don't get hurt? I would say it's a mix of all that and then some. We are looking for the place safety, efficiency, knowledge, and grit meet. When the hole crew is on the same page, and everyone understand the way things work on the job. It's when you know when to hold'em, know when to roll'em, know when to walk away and know when to run.On this episode of tree thinking, we hold the line on safety, roll in some knowledge, walk with efficiency, and run with some grit in an attempt to work cohesively on the way of Work Flow.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

When wind, snow, or ice pushes trees to failure. For tree people it means one thing, Storm work! Storms expose the weakness hidden below the surface. They push to the breaking point, but what makes it through unscathed will grow stronger because of it. Every storm has its own personality, its own challenges, but for tree people it means. Your about burn the candle at both ends, triple check your safety, and learn something new, because its go time!On this episode of the tree thinking podcast look at the personality of the different storms, how to burn the candle on both ends, and expose the weakness to learn something new on Dichotomy of storm work.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

We had it all planed out, and that plan just fell apart. Sometimes you just have to shoot from the hip. When things change, and your plan doesn't work like you first imagined. What do you do? Say better luck next time, take your ball and go home. Nope not a the tree thinking podcast. We hit record and see what happens next. We try a Last min climber's corner random show, and I have a feeling it won't be the lastOn this episode of the tree thinking podcast we get into the future of tree climbing equipment, splicing, and some of our favorite pieces of climbing gear and much more on our first Last minute climber's corner random show. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

We know Craig from his extremely informative webinars, and the safety, knowledge and enthusiasm he brings to judging at tree climbing competitions. He's a speaker/writer/ presenter at conferences. On top of all this he Built Tree 133 a successful company that specializes in tree preservation, rather than tree removal. He has ISA Certified Arborist with a degree in Environmental Science, and 33 yrs. in climbing to back it up!On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast we ask about the value of mentorship, the future of our profession, what it means to build your company toward preservation, instead of the temptation of a cash grab removals. On building for the future with Craig Bachmann.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

What gear do you use the most? What can't you work without? How and where do you connect it to you harness? Some cut every pound in an attempt to save energy while they move around the canopy. Others leave no gear behind to make sure there prepared for anything. You probably land somewhere between caring a backpack of extra gear, and constantly asking someone to send up some gear. Do you prep your gear the night before a big job or a big climb?On this episode of tree thinking we prepare for anything, while shedding the extra weight, in an attempt to find the perfect balance will getting stoked for our next climb on getting ready for your daily ride.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

How do you put a price on what we do? A mix of your skill + your knowledge of tree work + the time it takes +the recourses you put into it + paying your help = your price. Then, is the person selling work, the same person doing the work? So what are you selling? Safety, fear, beauty, or knowledge. Is that not enough, or did I miss something? In our industry, you compete with everyone, from out of work loggers, to highly trained professional arborists. Going once, going twice, ever man has got there price.On this episode of tree thinking, we bundle all the intangibles, we up the safety, add some beauty share our knowledge and remove the fear. All while trying to put a price on what we love to do, in the price of Bidding.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations

 The tree work industry is full of amazing people! We are a mosaic of college educated, internet research, trial and error, skills pass down through mentorships, knowledge shared over a beer, and good old fashion self-taught. How did you get where you're at, and where are you going? Even if you have been working for decades. There is always something else to learn and when you start teaching, you might just take your learning to another level. After all young world the world is yours!On this episode of the tree thinking podcast, we do some research, into trial and error. Look at the benefit of self-taught and mentorship. All while consuming a couple beers on education, evolution and the arborist community.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tree-thinking/donations