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    Lift operator bails from bees

    Bees, etc. are not something to take lightly, even if not severely allergic get enough stings and it could potentially become a medical emergency. I’ve seen this video come up a few times on social media with a woman who relocates bee hives and she literally goes in with her bare hands and the...
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    Trees in trouble

    One of the first things I may suggest if preserving is some pruning in the areas where those branches appear to be on decline and reaching towards the house. Might be a candidate for cabling as well (couldn’t tell if it has already been or not).
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    Trees in trouble

    Looks like a pretty full canopy still, although that doesn’t always mean much. Hard to “diagnose” just based off photos. What does the property owner want? Are they keen to try and preserve it, or is it a source of constant worry that takes away from the enjoyment of their property? Context...
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    Financing for customers

    It’s just something to take into consideration…
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    Things that likely frustrate every climber at least once in their career

    Make sure not to drop that load off to someone looking for chips…
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    Financing for customers

    The other thing to consider is cash flow. Offering financing to a few customers who could really benefit from it or under certain circumstances like with the EAB example is one thing, but if you were to ONLY have customers who chose to finance depending on how long the payment term is you need...
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    Financing for customers

    I’ve offered extended terms before as @ATH mentioned. One that comes to mind was a storm damage cleanup job. The customers explained that they needed up until a specific date after the job was completed to be able to pay in full. This was quite a few years ago, but I believe the total bill was...
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    If you could only have 3 ropes ......

    I've only ever used 3 different climbing ropes with the exception of maybe using a friend's rope once in a while on a job. Mainly because they worked well, so why fix what ain't broke right? - Poison Ivy - Yale XTC Fire Climbing Rope - Blue Ox 12-Strand Arborist Climbing Rope Started off...
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    Things that likely frustrate every climber at least once in their career

    From what I’ve read / seen there’s a small window after coming in contact with it to get the oils off before you have a reaction. The actual cleaning product you use isn’t as important as friction. Think of grease from a vehicle or equipment. You really got to rub hard with something to take it...
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    owner operator lifestyle

    Great discussion to have. I think for every business owner at one time or another you may find yourself in “work mode” even when not working. Always things to think about, things to do, etc. For some people this may not be an issue, and may actually be good for an individual if it’s what they...
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    Things that likely frustrate every climber at least once in their career

    That’s what compression underwear is for. Add a compression under shirt too and tuck it in your underwear, create a seal.
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    Things that likely frustrate every climber at least once in their career

    Heat / sweat rash in the summer…
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    Things that likely frustrate every climber at least once in their career

    - throw line - removing a small branch with a pole saw and doing everything you can to get a clean cut but it peels on you. - bar getting pinched - running out of gas right when you’re about to make a cut or halfway through a cut - trying to isolate a crotch on a DdRT climbing system - spur...
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    Nasty jobs

    For an operation with a decent amount of overhead, full-time employees, etc. I think it can be harder to justify turning away work even if it isn’t the most pleasant because you have higher numbers to meet. For a smaller operation with less overhead that is very niche-specific (like pruning...
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    productivity incentives

    I think there’s something even more important than monetary and other forms of bonuses, and that is company culture and environment. Yes paying decent wages that helps contribute to employees wanting to show up to work is important, but so is creating an environment that is friendly, enjoyable...
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    MAD for residential service drops

    Isn’t it true that osha doesn’t permit arborists to ride a crane ball? I know certain companies and or areas won’t allow it. If that’s the case, we shouldn’t do that either. Just a thought…
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    If you could only have 1 pair of underwear...

    Under Armour underwear and socks! And heat gear for the winter :frio:
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    Work with a big dump trailer

    I started with a dump trailer, and still use it but also will sometimes add a chipper on bigger jobs for increased efficiency. I think it’s a great piece of equipment, especially for someone starting out who may not be in the market for a whole chip truck combo right off the bat. You are right...
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    MAD for residential service drops

    Dude, I was literally agreeing with you when I made that comment today about why they teach it the way they do instead of doing what you suggested. That maybe they were worried about liability or something. I was thinking out loud… If you interpret that and my comment about the lift as me...
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    MAD for residential service drops

    Best decision you made today.

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