TREE CARE BUSINESS SHOW
The Tree Care Business Show is hosted by Monica Hemingway, founder and CEO of Tree Care Marketing Solutions and a licensed arborist with a Ph.D. in Industrial Psychology. Each episode goes deep on the business, marketing, and growth strategies that actually work for tree care companies — from owners and industry experts who've built real businesses and solved real problems.
No fluff. No generic advice. Just straight talk from people who know this industry.
New episodes are released regularly; you won't want to miss one!
EPISODE 11
with David Mitchell, Hoss Tree Advisors
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Most tree care business owners will sell their company exactly once — and the buyers across the table do this every day. David Mitchell of Hoss Tree Advisors breaks down what your business is actually worth right now, what moves that number up or down, and what you need to know before you ever take a meeting with a buyer.
Episode 10
with Jeff Van Meter, Top Notch Tree
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In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Van Meter from Top Notch Tree in Massachusetts – a 26-year tree care veteran who cracked the code on video marketing. Jeff went from invisible online to having the highest percentage of social media leads among all our clients. And here's the kicker: he's doing it in just 10 minutes per video.
EPISODE 9
with Tom Pope, HMI
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Looking for more storm work? Want to grow your emergency tree services but not sure how? See how partnering with a company like HMI can bring you more storm cleanup jobs and emergency work without all the hassles!
Episode 08
with Jonathan Wolfson, Nature's Experts (Sherlock Tree Company)
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Hear about Jonathan’s journey to creating the Nature’s Experts collection of businesses, starting with a few flower shops, then strategically acquiring other businesses in the green industry to build a $15M+ company.
Jonathan also provides helpful tips such as considerations for buying an existing company, managing people, expanding services, and much more!
Episode 07
with Laurie Mann, American Biochar
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Many people have heard of biochar, but may not know exactly what it is or how it can be used. Is it a fertilizer? Is it alive or dead? Animal, vegetable, or mineral?
On today’s show, you’ll learn all about biochar and its many benefits! We’ll even give you some ideas about how you could put it to use in your own yard, how you could add it into your tree care services, and how to talk to customers about the benefits of biochar.
Episode 06
with Tracy Cline, Haix
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Having the right footwear can make all the difference between a great day in the field and a miserable one. But how do you find the right pair of boots to keep your feet dry and comfortable while protecting you from injury and making it easier to do your job?
Don't worry! We've got the inside scoop on finding the perfect pair of boots for tree workers right here on the Tree Care Business Show. And I bet there will be a lot of topics that are new to you or will help you up your footwear game!
Episode 05
with Heidi Baumgart, Arborwear
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Tree worker uniforms - should you buy branded clothing and gear for your crews? We share the pros and cons, what it costs, the many benefits (hiring & retention? yup!), design ideas, ordering process, and more.
Episode 04
with JoAnn Cucciarre, Northern Atlantic Financial
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How financing helps accelerate your business growth, how the process works, things to consider before applying, and more!
Episode 03
with Joel Spooner, InTreeMedia
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Learn why images make such a big difference when selling your tree care services, what types of images work best to increase customer confidence and portray your business as an industry professional, tips for taking photos yourself, and photographic resources that will help you stand out online and in print without breaking the bank.
Episode 02
with Tom Doherty, TreePro Insurance
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What types of insurance you really do need, risks covered by tree service insurance, how to balance the costs vs benefits, and how to use your insurance to gain more work.
Episode 01
with Mike Triplett, ServSuite
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How an "all in one" system can (and cannot) help grow your business, the signs that you're ready to step up to a business software system, what it takes to make the switch, and what to look for when choosing one.
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