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  • Tree Pros Inc., an accredited, 17-year TCIA member company based in Chino, California, is one of several TCIA member companies taking advantage of TCIA’s Multiple Employer Aggregate 401(k) Program. Photo courtesy of Tree Pros Inc.
    September 8, 2024

    Strength in Numbers: TCIA’s 401(k) Program Benefits Tree Care Companies and Their Employees

    By Tracey Miller

    When Jeff Gillis, president of WellTree Inc. – a 23-year TCIA member company based in Brunswick, Maine – first considered offering his employees a 401(k) program, he was daunted by the potential administrative burden and cost. With a small [...]

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  • In an industry where many companies offer similar services, consistency in delivering quality work can set you apart.
    September 11, 2024

    Generating High-Value Leads Through Exceptional Customer Experience: Consistency, Relationships and Follow-Through

    By Mason Brandenberger, CTSP

    Running a successful tree care company requires more than just technical expertise and a solid work ethic. It demands a commitment to excellence in every team and customer interaction, fostering relationships built on trust and ensuring you honor your [...]

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  • Customers notice when you show up on time, complete the job as promised
    September 11, 2024

    Generating High-Value Leads Through Exceptional Customer Experience: Consistency, Relationships and Follow-Through

    By Mason Brandenberger, CTSP

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  • September 11, 2024

    We Are All in Sales

    By Eric Petersen

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  • September 11, 2024

    It’s All in the Details: A Consultative Sales Approach

    By Ash Connelly

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