ELEVATED OFFICE: A Tree Climbers Podcast
By ELEVATED OFFICE: A Tree Climbe
ELEVATED OFFICE: A Tree Climbers PodcastAug 14, 2020
Elevated Office Podcast - S2E16 - Ideas For Mitigating Arborist Liabilities With Levi Conrad Part1
What a lot of contract Tree Climbers, Arborists, and even Tree Service owners don't realize, is just how much potential liability we can have brought against us in our professions. Some of it may be due to poor decisions or poor tree care practices. Another part of the liability is, what we notice, or don't notice, and what we tell, or document for the clients.
In part one of this Elevated Office Podcast episode, Levi Conrad and I go over a few ideas that may help you to re-evaluate your methods to prevent future liabilities.
Levi Conrad Biography:
Levi is a consulting arborist and former owner of Levi Conrad Professional Tree Care. Levi works primarily as a subject matter expert in matters that involve trees and electrical lines. Levi is an ISA Certified Arborist, ISA utility specialist, CTSP, and is TRAQ qualified.
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DISCLAIMER:
Levi Conrad, nor myself claim to know the legal regulations or statutes. Nor do either of us claim to have answers to keep you out of liability issues. We hope that these episodes will help you think about your decisions as a Tree Profession so that we can all have long, and profitable careers.
Eric's Tree Service Montrose Facebook
Elevated Office Podcast - S2E15 - How I Climb: Silky Zubat Polesaw
Somewhat frequently, I'm asked about my style of Tree climbing. I actually find it a bit difficult to explain during a conversation, instead of video. So, to make it easier for me to explain my style and method of climbing, I've decided to break down my Tree climbing techniques and methods into smaller topics. Todays Elevated Office Podcast episode talks about how I use my Silky Zubat Pole Saw in my climbing for production tree work.
Elevated Office Podcast - S2E14 - Drawing The Moral Line For Tree Work
As an Arborist, are you considering where to draw the Ethical and Moral Line of Tree work that you are willing to do? If so, where are you drawing the lines?
If you don't understand what Ethical lines exist in the Arborist's world, then you will be introduced to a few situations that need to be carefully considered before you decide to proceed, or if you need to simply refuse to do the job.
Elevated Office Podcast - S2E13 - Are You Planning For Injury
In an industry like Arborist work, Tree Climbing, and hazard storm damage, there is always a good chance that we can get injured. This is only multiplied by the fact that most of us are active people in our recreational time. As I recently wrecked my dirt bike, and broke my arm at the shoulder socket, it really made me think about how many of us are planning for unexpected injuries that we may receive while, on the job, or off. In this episode, I talk about some of things you might want to keep in mind, and what options you might want to explore to prepare for major injuries that may put us out of work for sometime.
Please also check out the companies that are supporting Elevated Office Podcast, and our Social Media pages:
Elevated Office - S2E12- Why I Returned To MRS/DDRT Climbing
In this episode of Elevated Office Podcast, I go over why I have returned to climbing Moving Rope System (MRS)/ Doubled Rope System (DDRT), and what benefits I personally find in this method of tree climbing for removals.
Please also check out:
www.instagram.com/eric_mcgrew
https://www.youtube.com/c/EricJemAndes
www.gaparboristsupply.com
www.weaverarborist.com
www.goclogger.com
Elevated Office - S2E11 - When To Down Grade Your Arborist Equipment
Episode 11 of Season 2 of Elevated Office Podcast is all about when Arborist/Tree Climber equipment down grades make the most sense. In this episode I talk about 2 personal situations, where "down grading" my equipment model made more sense for me, and a couple of other situations that I know are common for Tree climbers to down grade their equipment for better performance/efficiency.
This episode also covers a little bit about sponsor, "influencers", and the role they play in my podcast and how their role effects you all.
Please don't forget to support Elevated Office Podcast, and me (Eric McGrew) by checking out the following sites.
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Elevated Office S2E10 - Arborist Tree Climbing With 2 Lanyards
There have been a number of comments made about the fact that I climb with 2 lanyards. Some people just don't get why I would even think it's a good idea. So, in this episode, I talk about why I climb with 2 lanyards, what I think about the cons of climbing with 2 lanyards, the safety benefits of climbing with 2 lanyards, and I also review the Petzl Zillon lanyard.
I hope you like the show.
Show Sponsors:
GAP ARBORIST SUPPLY - www.gaparboristsupply.com
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Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ericjemandes
Tree climbing equipment includes:
Reecoil foot loop - https://reecoil.com/products/foot-loop
Treemotion Evo saddle - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/teufelberger-treemotion-evo-saddle/
Silky zubat handsaw - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/silky-zubat-330mm-hand-saw-arborist-edition-xl-teeth/
Buckingham steel tree spikes - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/buckingham-steel-climbers-with-big-buck-velcro-pads/
Buckingham lower Velcro strap - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/buckingham-velcro-lower-straps/
Weaver ProCool Climbing Pads - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/buckingham-steel-climbers-with-big-buck-velcro-pads/
Pfanner Protos helmet - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/pfanner-protos-integral-arborist-helmet-system-3/
Reecoil full reach chainsaw lanyard - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/reecoil-full-reach-chainsaw-lanyard/
REECOIL BIG BOSS LANYARD - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/reecoil-big-boss-chainsaw-lanyard/
Stihl Ms 201tc
Yale Blue moon 11.7mm - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/11-7mm-blue-moon/
Rope runner - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/singing-tree-rope-runner/
Arbpro Clip N Step - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/arbpro-clip-n-step-boots/
Tritech 20ft lanyard - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/sterling-tri-tech-positioning-lanyard-without-snaps/
Petzl Zillon lanyard - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/petzl-zillon-lanyard/
DMM Wales large swivel - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/dmm-large-axis-swivel/
PETZL Large Swivel
CMI SHEMBINNER XL - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/shembiner-xl-chainsaw-hook/
PETZL Large Caritool - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/petzl-caritool-racking-clip-2019-version/
Dmm Revolver - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/dmm-revolver-locksafe/
Clogger Zero G2 chainsaw climbing pants - https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/clogger-zero-gen-2-chainsaw-pants/
Elevated Office Podcast S2E9 - Tree Climbing Talk With Zigzagman.zr
It's my privilege to invite you listen to the very first Elevated Office Podcast episode with a featured Guest. Zack Richards (Aka: www.instagram.com/Zigzagman.zr) is on this episode of EOP today.
Our discussion includes some of Zigzagman.zr's preferred tree climbing equipment, why he like to tree climb ddrt/mrs for removals, and why GAP Arborist Supply is a shop that we both really appreciate.
So, sit back, stop in, and enjoy the Arborist/Tree climbing conversation!
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Gap Arborist Supply - www.gaparboristsupply.com
Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ericjemandes
Elevated Office Podcast - S2E8 - How I Climb -Part 1
I've been asked a few times now to explain how I climb trees. That's actually a very broad and complicated topic full of nuances. Still, here's my attempt to cover the topic of how I Climb Trees. This episode is about broad, sprawling canopy trees.
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Gap Arborist Supply - www.gaparboristsupply.com
Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ericjemandes
Elevated Office Podcast - S2E7 - Rope Handling for Groundies and Grounds people in the Tree Service Industry
This Elevated Office Podcast Episode is all about Rope Handling for Tree Rigging. We go over what a rope handler needs to know, what Bucket Operators and Tree Climbers need to keep in mind, and a number of important details that should seriously be considered before someone starts to run ropes for you on the job site.
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Gap Arborist Supply - www.gaparboristsupply.com
Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ericjemandes
Elevated Office Podcast S2E6: All About The Groundies...
Todays episode was inspired by Martin, (Treeman0311 on Instagram). He actually mentioned talking about the importance of rope handling/rigging, but I thought that before we get into that niche topic, it would be good to talk about the Groundsman/Grounds person/Groundie. So, that's what this episode is all about. We'll cover topics like:
- What is a Groundie
- Attitude of a Groundie
- Skills of a Groundie
- Tools A Groundie might/should have
- Concept potential for Groundies
We will also go over my favorite Work Boot in today's tool review. The Timberland Pro Boondocks 6" composite Toe boot (amazon affiliate link).
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Gap Arborist Supply - www.gaparboristsupply.com
Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ericjemandes
Timberland Pro Boondock 6" Composite Toe Work boot: (amazon affiliate link)
Elevated Office Podcast S2E5 - Arborist Education - Things To Think About
As industries develop, concepts flourish, safety concerns become more obvious, and clients become more aware. As an industry, Arboriculture is no different. It grows, changes, develops, refines, and even becomes more complicated a bit, each year. Now, more than ever, being educated is an important part of an arborist toolkit that they have to think about. Certifications and education can help gain important, and needed business for your company. On the other hand, not being educated can limit your scope of potential customers and clients.
In this episode, I go over some of the reasons that I see for education to be on an arborist radar, how this can place you ahead in the tree service job bidding game, and how you can get educated yourself.
Please check out the links for a few places to get some quality education.
Zachery Richards (ZigZagMan.Zr)
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Gap Arborist Supply - www.gaparboristsupply.com
Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ericjemandes
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Elevated Office S2E4 - All About Handsaws
Quoted Arborist Zachary Richards: https://www.instagram.com/zigzagman.zr/
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Gap Arborist Supply - www.gaparboristsupply.com
Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ericjemandes
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Elevated Office S2E4 - All About Handsaws- Is the episode where we talk about handsaws. We go over the following:
- How to rack your saw; pros and cons of racking your handsaw on your saddle, or on your leg.
-Using a fine tooth handsaw verses large tooth/XL tooth saws
- Pros and Cons of using a handsaw lanyard
Elevated Office Podcast S2E3 - 5 Reasons You Might Want To Start Your Own Tree Service Company
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Gap Arborist Supply - www.gaparboristsupply.com
Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ericjemandes
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Here are my 5 Reasons To Start Your Own Tree Service Company
Solidur Infinity Tree Climbing Jacket Review
(Non Affiliate Link) Bartlett Manufacturing / Solidur Forest Infinity "Chainsaw Jacket": https://www.bartlettman.com/SOLIDUR-INFINITY-JACKET_p_1672.html Elevated Office Podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-mcgrew0 Elevated Office Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elevatedofficepodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/eric_mcgrew Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSp__Qd-mT6vKnYmC0Y8VHg/ Poplar Mechanic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poplar_mechanic/ Poplar Mechanic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PoplarMechanic Gap Arborist Supply - www.gaparboristsupply.com Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ericjemandes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For some time now, I've been looking for a Arborist Tree Climbers Jacket that had certain basic features. At last, I think I've found it! While I was quite hesitant at first, (mainly because the Red, yellow, and Black version of this jacket featured on Barlett looks like a clowns jacket), I could have saved myself an couple hundred dollars if I had just bought this jacket to begin with. Solidur's Forest Infinity "Chainsaw Jacket" (as they call it), is really we'll built and has most of the features I had been looking for. Even though the name is a bit misleading (It's not a chainsaw protection jacket in any form...), it does have a number of well thought out features. So, let's get to the pros and cons, and why I think you might want to give this jacket a go.
Elevated Office Podcast S2E2- 5 Important Things About Owning A Small Tree Service Business
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Gap Arborist Supply - www.gaparboristsupply.com
Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ericjemandes
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Part 1:
There are a lot of things that you should think about before starting out on the journey of owning/running your own small business. As arborist, there are a number of things that I've experienced, and others have told me that they've experienced. Some of these things are commonly expected, but many are things people don't think about before they jump into running their own company. Here are 5 things that I think you should know before your start your own tree service company. This is part 1- Mental Stress
Part 2:
If stress is the the number one underestimated aspect of starting a small business/Small Tree Service Company, the other 4 things of 5 Things You Should Know Before Starting A Small Tree Service Company all make up the stress that you have to manage. While I knew that there would be more needed than just a chainsaw, and truck, I personally underestimated the shear volume of how many small value items I would need to buy to keep my small tree service company going. In part 2 of 5 Things You Should Know Before Starting A Small Tree Service Company, I go over some of the multiples of things that you might find yourself buying to run your tree service company, and how they can become an economic burden if you are not prepared for such expenses...
Part 3:
In Part 3 of 5 Important Things About Owning A Small Tree Service Business, we go over an unexpected challenge of ebbs and flows in tree work. This includes more that just getting work. It also includes certain aspects of the work you win, and actually do.
Part 4:
One of my, personally, biggest challenges with running a small tree service business, is the need to quickly change roles as is needed. While we have to do many things to keep our companies running and profitable, my biggest role change complication is going from being a production arborist to being a sales arborist in a few minutes... Here's a little view of why it's hard for me, and why it may be hard for you too...
Part 5:
My constant maintenance list of equipment to repair, maintenance, schedule for maintenance, or pieces that I'm looking to upgrade/replace is probably my most daunting aspect of running a small tree service company. This particular aspect of running a tree service company can effect everything about your business. Many don't realize it, but the "maintenance" topic can effect income, profit, reputation, and scheduling. Therefore, it can even effect employee/contractor availability and loyalty.
Elevated Office Podcast S2 Bonus Ep#1: Common Tree Service Task You Have To Manage
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Gap Arborist Supply - www.gaparboristsupply.com
Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ericjemandes
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There is a lot that goes into running a small Tree Service Company. Here is a video on one of the common task that you will have to manage and navigate in between actually doing your Arborist/Sales/Public Relations/Management duties. What am I referring to? Equipment maintenance, repairs, replacements, and purchases.
Elevate Office Podcast S2E1: 10 Products - Why You May, Or May Not Want To Buy Them
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Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ericjemandes
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This Elevated Office Podcast episode (elevated office podcast S2E1) is all about 10 products that I have bought, and why you may, or may not, want to buy them.
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Products Mentioned
1) Tree Motion Evo Saddle:
GAP ARBORIST SUPPLY: https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/teufelberger-treemotion-evo-saddle/
2) DMM Wales Large Swivel:
GAP ARBORIST SUPPLY: https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/dmm-large-axis-swivel/
Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/2ZRY0yp
3)Singing Tree Rope Runner:
GAP ARBORIST SUPPLY: https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/singing-tree-rope-runner/
Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/37DwqaG
4)CMI Rope Jack:
GAP ARBORIST SUPPLY: https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/cmi-ropejack/
Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/2QpzPnN
5)Small/Medium Rigging Pulley:
GAP ARBORIST SUPPLY: https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/product-category/rigging/block/
Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/2sEY5ti
6)Silky Zubat Hand Saw/Fine Tooth:
GAP ARBORIST SUPPLY: https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/?post_type=product&s=Silky+Zubat&submit=Search
7)Fiskar EZ Reach Extension Pruner:
Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/2ZQD4YJ
8)Silky Sintung Lopper Head (For Hayauchi Pole Saw):
Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/2MY4576
9)Echo T2511CS Top Handle Chainsaw:
Amazon Affiliate: https://amzn.to/2ZRYKDH
10)Silky Hook Fox:
GAP ARBORIST SUPPLY: https://www.gaparboristsupply.com/shop/product/silky-hook-fox/
Elevated Office S1E12- Tree Service Business- Debt vs Investment And Intro To Elevated Office Podcast
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Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page: www.amazon.com/shop/ericjemandes
Matt Rinard:
Instagram feed: www.instagram.com/mattrinard/
Website: www.seasidetreesolutions.com
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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.
Elevated Office S1E11- Arborist Work... The Mental Game
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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.
Elevated Office Season 1 Episode 10: Teufelberger TreeMOTION EVO Saddle Review
Gap Arborist Supply - Tree Motion Saddle
Poplar Mechanic Instagram feed
Zack/Zigzagman.zr Instagram Feed
Amazon Affiliate Tree Climbing Equipment page
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.
Elevated Office S1E9: Tips About Stump Grinding Safety and Bidding
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DIy Stump Grinding Guard Review Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFuUi0ZbYZU
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.
Elevated Office S1E8: Arborist Insurance Things To Think About
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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.
Elevated Office: S1E7: Should You Except/Bid On All Jobs?
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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Elevated Office podcast S1E1: Introduction to Elevated Office podcast
ELEVATED OFFICE S1E2: Do You Even Climb...?
ELEVATED OFFICE S1E3: Beware Of The Ox Man!
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.
ELEVATED OFFICE S1E4: Don’t Forget What You Didn’t Know.
Elevated Office S1e5: Buckingham Mfg 2 in 1 Chainsaw Lanyard Review & Tree Redirects Realizations