Recession?

[cody willard]

Please , tell us what you did to achieve this inquiring minds want to know

Honestly, we had a huge wind storm, but the main thing was going from a 16” dump trailer, to a 165hp 15XP. We now can chip 5-6 slashed dump trailers of brush into our 22 yard chip truck.

Becoming a BCMA last July really gave us an uptick in calls as well.

 

[Muggs]

Becoming a BCMA last July really gave us an uptick in calls as well.

I would love to hear how a cert led to more customers. Not being sarcastic, genuinely interested. Around here, in 16 years of tree work I've had maybe a dozen customers ever acknowledge that they knew the ISA even existed....

 

[cody willard]

I would love to hear how a cert led to more customers. Not being sarcastic, genuinely interested. Around here, in 16 years of tree work I've had maybe a dozen customers ever acknowledge that they knew the ISA even existed....

For me, it was people looking up the Arborist directory online, and seeing I am one the the few in the area. Normally you become the first call, assuming they are wanting a CA.

I am right with you! Almost no one asks if I am an arborist ever. But

I would love to hear how a cert led to more customers. Not being sarcastic, genuinely interested. Around here, in 16 years of tree work I've had maybe a dozen customers ever acknowledge that they knew the ISA even existed....

For me, it was people looking up the Arborist directory online, and seeing I am one the the few in the area. Normally you become the first call, assuming they are wanting a CA.

I am right with you! Almost no one asks if I am an arborist ever. But they see it on the business card/proposal and research it. I get asked about after they see it. Also has met me land much higher end jobs. Like Cable, Brace and prune a huge tree for $5000.00 kind of jobs.

 

[Boomslang]

December for me was up 131% over last year. Year over year I'm up 116%. And for the first time that I can ever remember I'm working into January. Almost have the whole month booked already.

 

[Treetopflyer]

For the record Cody I wasn’t being sarcastic either
I’m genuinely happy when others are doing well and like to network as to the how’s and why’s making everyone’s business tick

 

[cody willard]

For the record Cody I wasn’t being sarcastic either
I’m genuinely happy when others are doing well and like to network as to the how’s and why’s making everyone’s business tick

I believe you, and I never took it that way!

 

[Treetopflyer]

Cool man , keep up the good work

 

[Steve Connally]

Its gonna rain all week this week so I'm probably done with my year. I'm 68% behind last year. I've billed out $97k less than I did in 2022. I've been working 2 or 3 days a week for months. I'm thankful I have only had 3 months in the red. Not sure about this month yet but I netted $183.00 last month. I'm trying to stay positive and look at it as any gain instead of a loss is great. I tried to prep for this as much as possible with some huge reserves. Can't help to feel a little sad as I watch this thing I've built tank slowly. Hope somebody will hire a broken old man to climb for them at a reasonable rate if it comes to the. Merry Christmas folks. Hope your day is not filled with thoughts of economic hardships.

 

[oceans]

Its gonna rain all week this week so I'm probably done with my year. I'm 68% behind last year. I've billed out $97k less than I did in 2022. I've been working 2 or 3 days a week for months. I'm thankful I have only had 3 months in the red. Not sure about this month yet but I netted $183.00 last month. I'm trying to stay positive and look at it as any gain instead of a loss is great. I tried to prep for this as much as possible with some huge reserves. Can't help to feel a little sad as I watch this thing I've built tank slowly. Hope somebody will hire a broken old man to climb for them at a reasonable rate if it comes to the. Merry Christmas folks. Hope your day is not filled with thoughts of economic hardships.

Steve, your application was accepted by HR here. What are you waiting for???!!!

 

[Steve Connally]

Steve, your application was accepted by HR here. What are you waiting for???!!!

Buy in from the other 2 humans I'm connected to. The dog says he's good. The cats are just cats. They hate everything. Believe me, I realize I may have to relocate to find a good fit. Whipple Tree is at the top of the list.

 

[Serf Life]

Buy in from the other 2 humans I'm connected to. The dog says he's good. The cats are just cats. They hate everything. Believe me, I realize I may have to relocate to find a good fit. Whipple Tree is at the top of the list.

They were on the TCIA cover this month too…

 

[Stumpsprouts]

Buy in from the other 2 humans I'm connected to. The dog says he's good. The cats are just cats. They hate everything. Believe me, I realize I may have to relocate to find a good fit. Whipple Tree is at the top of the list.

RI is one of the best states with the best people

 

[southsoundtree]

Can you do a bit of travel training, regionally. 2-4 days at a time?

 

[Steve Connally]

Can you do a bit of travel training, regionally. 2-4 days at a time?

I can and have. I would if the circumstances worked for both parties.

 

[southsoundtree]

You have a ton to offer, far more that just being "a broken old man to climb for them at a reasonable rate if it comes to th[at]".

Building that aspect of your business seems sensible. You have a ton of contacts. Those people have contacts.

Diversification!

 

[oceans]

…I may have to relocate to find a good fit. Whipple Tree is at the top of the list.

Say whaaaaaaat???

 

[Steve Connally]

You have a ton to offer, far more that just being "a broken old man to climb for them at a reasonable rate if it comes to th[at]".

Building that aspect of your business seems sensible. You have a ton of contacts. Those people have contacts.

Diversification!

True. I hear what you're saying. I am set to do a little more than just trade shows this year so that will be interesting to see how training for a couple individual companies will play out. I have turned down those offers in the past. This year is a little different I think.

 

[Steve Connally]

Say whaaaaaaat???
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I have that same line up in my closet except my Whipple Tree hat is grey also. Thanks for the phone call today. I probably shouldn't have started my fact finding with a random Zillow search of homes for sale. LOL May table that aspect for a bit.

 

[erwin]

I’m a one man show with one or two ground help as needed. This has been my side gig for over 20 years. Life’s been good and I was able to buy pretty much all the right equipment I needed.

2023 as a whole is 120%, however phone fell silent since December 1st. Not even one!

Normally busy till Christmas. Slow in January and February, busy again in march or April.

I’m ok since all my equipment is paid for and I have retirement from my regular career.

Hang on there and survive.

 

[Steve Connally]

I’m a one man show with one or two ground help as needed. This has been my side gig for over 20 years. Life’s been good and I was able to buy pretty much all the right equipment I needed.

2023 as a whole is 120%, however phone fell silent since December 1st. Not even one!

Normally busy till Christmas. Slow in January and February, busy again in march or April.

I’m ok since all my equipment is paid for and I have retirement from my regular career.

Hang on there and survive.

Hope things pick up for you and it sounds like you're in a good spot for debt. Hopefully you can still feel those who depend on that. I'm out of work completely. I have nothing and am exercising my inner calm TF down. Think I'm gonna go do some climbing for fun this week now that hunting season is over. Might lift my spirits to touch trees for a while. It's gonna be an interesting year to see where the universe leads me. Kinda scary but it'll work out.