This is an article about delegation, but I promise you that I am not an expert on this subject. As I share my experiences and perspective, maybe I will find friends who can commiserate with me as we improve together. Like so many small-tree-business owners, I started from the ground up. In the beginning, I […]
Back in the late 1990s, I was a young man with a fresh degree in psychology looking for a career. I took a job dragging brush for a small tree care company, and my boss started teaching me to climb trees. In 1997, he took me to my first Midwestern Tree Climbing Championship (TCC), in […]
Estimating tree work can be a very difficult task. But it doesn’t have to be. Let’s look at a few tricks to streamline the process while still making sure to cover your costs and earn a profit. It is the estimator’s job to show up on time and build rapport with the prospective customer. The […]
We all know how hard it is to find good help right now. While hiring great help is a challenge, it’s just the first part of building a great staff. Your company is probably a mix of experienced help, untrained new hires and everything in between. Maybe you are still trying to figure out which […]
