Diversify your climbing career in rope access! Dirk Dorenbos is a trusted industry leader in Rope Access. He is also an "Assessor" of those seeking certification. He owns / operates "Rope's Edge", a company focused on new innovations in the industry. Dirk has a ton of experience in the Rope Access field and is here to share what it means to be a RAT. We discuss:

- What is a Rope Access Tech (RAT)

- Different career pathways

- Transferrable skills from Arboriculture

- Earning potential and career trajectories

- Additional resources to learn more today!

You can connect with and follow Dirk online at:

- @ropesedge

- https://www.ropesedge.ca/

HOW TO BECOME A CONTRACT CLIMBING ARBORIST (with SEAN STERNA) a 3 part series that explores almost everything to consider before transitioning or launching a new business. Sean Sterna joins me to discuss his journey and lend some valuable insights based on his experiences. Sean is a "full time" professional contract climber, arborist instructor with Arboriculture Canada, Rope Access Technician, and Volunteer Firefighter Captain. Sean specializes in all things gear, climbing, rigging, and explores practical cross over between these applications.

In PART THREE of this series we discuss:

- Rescue Setup and considerations

- Near Hits / Lessons Learned

- New ideas on how to improve safety

- Alternate approaches to Contract Climbing

HOW TO BECOME A CONTRACT CLIMBING ARBORIST (with SEAN STERNA) a 3 part series that explores almost everything to consider before transitioning or launching a new business. Sean Sterna joins me to discuss his journey and lend some valuable insights based on his experiences. Sean is a "full time" professional contract climber, arborist instructor with Arboriculture Canada, Rope Access Technician, and Volunteer Firefighter Captain. Sean specializes in all things gear, climbing, rigging, and explores practical cross over between these applications.

In PART TWO of this series we discuss:

- How to setup your business style

- Sole proprietor VS Incorporating

- Marketing and Branding yourself

- How to Network and Connect with Contractors

- And More!!!

HOW TO BECOME A CONTRACT CLIMBING ARBORIST (with SEAN STERNA) a 3 part series that explores almost everything to consider before transitioning or launching a new business. Sean Sterna joins me to discuss his journey and lend some valuable insights based on his experiences. Sean is a "full time" professional contract climber, arborist instructor with Arboriculture Canada, Rope Access Technician, and Volunteer Firefighter Captain. Sean specializes in all things gear, climbing, rigging, and explores practical cross over between these applications.

In PART ONE of this series we discuss:

- Why be a climber VS traditional tree company

- Prerequisites

- Min VS Specialized equipment considerations

- Expectations vs Reality etc.