Could your tree service be a valuable asset, or just a job that owns you?

David Mitchell of Hoss Tree Advisors reveals what buyers really want and what makes a tree care company scalable, profitable and sellable.

We cover:

• The three traits of tree services that thrive.
• How to build a business that runs without you.
• Why recurring revenue increases company value.
• The numbers every owner needs to know.
• What buyers notice before making an offer.
• When to start planning your exit.
• The costly mistakes that can kill a deal.

Whether you’re running one crew or a multimillion-dollar operation, this episode will change the way you think about building your business.

CONTACT DAVID MITCHELL, MANAGING PARTNER AT HOSS TREE ADVISORS

Website: https://hosstreeadvisors.com
Email: david.mitchell@hosstreeadvisors.com
Phone: 615-625-1551

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From musician to production arborist and eventually independent consulting arborist, Brent Hocking’s career proves that passion can outmatch fear.

Brent shares what it was like to begin with zero experience, overcome a fear of heights, climb some of Ontario’s toughest trees, and navigate the physical and often overlooked mental toll of high-stakes tree work.

He also explains why being great at the job doesn't automatically make you great at business, and how a year of careful preparation helped him go independent successfully.

A candid conversation about fear, burnout, mentorship, family, business, and building a sustainable career in arboriculture.

Learn more about Brent:

Consulting: https://bhconsultingarb.ca
Virtual tree consultations: https://treetruth.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-hocking-bcma-traq-2517005b

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What really separates tree companies that thrive from those that merely survive?

Arborist and PhD candidate Stella Dee joins Graeme Knight to discuss the human side of tree care. From earning clients’ trust and building flexible workplaces to running a lean tree business and knowing when to say no.

They also explore climbing during pregnancy, balancing arboriculture with parenthood, pricing side work, tree-risk uncertainty, and Stella’s research into pruning, cabling, and tree biomechanics.

A thoughtful conversation about trees, people, and building a career that fits the life you want.

Email: sde@umass.edu
LinkedIn: Search for Stella Dee

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