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Instagram: www.instagram.com/eric_mcgrew  Gap Arborist Supply - www.gaparboristsupply.com  Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page: www.amazon.com/shop/ericjemandes Matt Rinard: Instagram feed: www.instagram.com/mattrinard/Website: www.seasidetreesolutions.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tree Service/Arborist/Tree Climbing work is not an easy kind of work to perform. It's almost as difficult to balance expenses as it is to actually do the work. While some larger arborist/tree service companies will need to invest more money into expensive equipment, being able to balance investment versus debt expenses is extremely Important. So, in todays episode, I go over a few tips that some successful business men have personally taught me, some that I've learned from business coaches, and some that I've learned through others bad decisions. Make no mistake though, this topic is not cut and dry, and I've made my own share of bad decisions. Most likely, I'll make more in time. Hopefully though, I can help you mitigate the gravity, and quantity of bad investment decisions and help us all to be profitable in our Tree Service Careers. Please let me know what you think, what topics you might like me to cover, and leave me comments. I may just include them in a future episode. 

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A large part of owning/running, and building a successful Tree Service Company is being able to push through uncomfortable, physically fatiguing, mentally excruciating, and money losing times. For me, the last to weeks have had all of these factors in abundance. So, it seems. Because of this, I had to find a way to push through, get the job done, make my arborist reputation as good as I can, and still not loose focus on the fact that this is just one bad job. 

Honestly, it's not easy to over come these odds when they all stack up against you. So, how did I beat the mental game that we Tree Climbers/Arborist/Small business owners face? I explain it all in this episode. Take a listen, and I'm sure that you'll get some tips to help you out in situations where you just want the Job to go away, and you feel like throwing in the towel. 

Please don't forget to comment, or leave a recorded message on how you deal with these kinds of jobs, or about other topics that you would like me to cover on the podcast. 

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My review of the Teufelberger TreeMOTION EVO Saddle. Why I like it, and what I think professional tree climbers should understand when they give it a go.

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In work environments it's common that familiarity and complacency cause accidents. As a tree service company, I find that these two factors can effect my judgment on stump grinding quotes. 

Keeping in mind the realities of what is involved in stump grinding, how dangerous it really is, and what all needs to be done to make sure that me and my groundsmen are safe, has helped me bid jobs more appropriately. Being mindful of the realities has helped me to take the needed time to look over the property more thoroughly, take note of dangers, and analize what precautions need to be take to avoid damage to property and people. 

In this podcast I go over some of the factors I keep in mind, how I look at the biding process, and what DIY Tool can benefit your company for stump grinding work while being realistic and budget friendly.--- Send in a voice message:

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Does your tree service company have Arborist General Liability Insurance? Does your small company really need insurance? What might you want to think about if you are looking at getting insurance? Are there any specific things you should ask your agent about arborist insurance? 

These are all common questions that I see asked regularly online from people that are looking at starting a tree service, or that own a small tree service. So, while I'm not a licensed insurance agent, and I can't officially state details, or advice on insurance, I can let you know a little about what I've learned. I also explain my reasons for the ways that I view arborist insurance versus other forms of insurance that some trees service companies carry from time to time.

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Some say that you should never refuse a tree job. Or, that you should, at least, provide an estimate for every job that you are asked to look at. 

Honestly though, I don't fully agree with this idea. In this episode of Elevated Office, I go over why I do refuse some jobs, what factors, I usually consider, and how I explain to the customers that I'm not interested in bidding, or taking on the job. 

Please let me know in the comments if you ever refuse jobs, why, or why not, and how you go about explaining your decision to the customer. 

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In this first Episode of Elevated Office Podcast, I go over what this podcast is about, who I am, give a shout out to all those who have motivated me, and what I hope to accomplish. Please tune in, share your thoughts. I would love to include your (the listeners) voice in my podcast as we discuss the incredible world of Tree Service together!

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Elevated Office s1e2: intro • Elevated Office S1e2 tool review: Silky Zubat • Anchor • Elevated Office s1e2 1st Things 1st: Market focus • Elevated Office S1e2: ST: Do you even climb? • Elevated Office S1e2: Conclusion

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Today we talk about taking mental inventory of contractors/employee's abilities and assets, and why it's important to learn how to manage their use of these unique assests while working on the job site. 

We also review the Notch Schoeller Palm glove for this weeks tool review.

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Sometimes we can over simplify what is required to get a tree job done. Sometimes others over simplify what it takes for us to get a tree job done. Either way, it’s frustrating, costly, and at times can be dangerous. So, here’s what I’m learning about Forgetting What I Didn’t Know”. For the tool of the week, I review my mid level Buckingham Manufacturing saddle Ergolite Tree Saddle.

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