Two Tree Guys - Audio Podcast

#57: Gear Talk: Dyneema Slings

Jared and Phil cover the many uses of Dyneema Slings and how this simple piece of gear can really help you in a pinch.

#56: What’s Your Story? Eric Saunders

Eric Saunders was struggling through college at Penn State when a forestry professor suggested he drop out and utilize his natural climbing abilities and pursue tree work full time. The professor told him to reach out to Forman & Biller Tree Service in Arlington where he got his training and started a career in the world of trees.

#55: Gear Talk: Carabiners

Phil and Jared kick off their new Gear Talk series with an episode about carabiners. In this series they will answer questions on everything from large equipment like Sennebogens and chippers to carabiners and apparel. In this episode they cover 3 Petzl carabiners: AMD, OK, and the William.

#54: Full Episode: Elaina Noell

Author Elaina Noell joins Phil in the studio to share her insights for helping increase employee engagement, productivity, and accountability. She is the author of Inspiring Accountability in the Workplace and Happiness is Overrated.

 

Learn more about Elaina and her work at www.inspiringaccountability.com and www.elainanoell.com.

@inspiringaccountabilityatwork, @elainanoell

#53: What’s Your Story? Jesus Torres

After high school Jesus Torres picked up some tree work with a friend and got his first experience watching a climber make some cuts. From then on he knew he wanted to be in this high adrenaline field and sought out a mentor to set him on his path.

#52: What’s Your Story? Zach Shier

Zach Shier joins us at TCIA Expo where he gave presentations on Foliar/Soil Testing and Urban Tree Nutrition. He talks about plant health care, soil science, and how to use them effectively and practically.

#51: Full Episode: Anthony Pedro and Steven Greene of Future Fire Academy

Anthony Pedro and Steven Greene both learned the trade of fire fighting while incarcerated. After being released Anthony applied to a local fire department and was lucky enough to interview with someone who decided to give him a second chance. Anthony’s story is unique as many individuals that come from non-traditional backgrounds and/or that have been in the prison system have trouble getting hired. In an effort to give hands on experience and job placement assistance to ALL individuals wanting to enter the fire service Anthony decided to start Future Fire Academy. https://futurefireacademy.org/

#50: What’s Your Story? John Lobevero

John Lobevero has been in the tree industry since the young age of 11. As a kid he would skip middle school to trim trees and hedge around his neighborhood. He started a DBA at 19, LLC at 22 then incorporated his company at the age of 27.

#49: Full Episode: Jessica Henderson

Jessica Henderson joins us in the studio and talks about her love for pine cones, tree care and tree education.

#48: What’s Your Story? Jordan Cooper

Jordan Cooper has been taking care of trees for 10 years now. Out of high school he worked for a friend's dad on a sign company where he first was able to experience working at height. After that company shut down he got introduced to the tree industry via a staffing agency and has been it ever since.