TCI Magazine Audio Edition
TCI Magazine has upgraded its audio options so you can now listen to your favorite arboriculture articles on the go! Discover the latest in technology, techniques and best practices for climbing, rigging, gear and more, all while on the go. If it impacts our industry, we’ve got it covered in an all-new, easy-to-listen-to format.
Episodes
201 episodes
Working From the Hook
BY MARK CHISHOLM, CTSPWhenever I am asked to speak about working with cranes, I always start by discussing the accidents that are happening. This is the foundation for what we should all craft our practices around in order to ultimately...
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Powering the Transition to Battery OPE
BY ANDY JONES, CTSPLast November in a TCI EXPO ’23 presentation, I explored the merits of battery-powered outdoor power equipment (OPE) and posed the question: Is it time to seriously consider transitioning to battery-operated tools? In...
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What Makes Someone a Legend?
By DON STARUK, EDITORWhen we recognize a person as a legend, typically it is an honor we confer because of that person’s achievement or their impact on us personally. TCI Magazine staff surveyed some key industry contacts as well as fel...
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Sharon Lilly – Educating the Industry
BY ALEX JULIUS, BCMAFor many, the transition from a job to a career in arboriculture starts with the purchase of the “ISA Arborist Certification Study Guide.” And when making that leap, it feels even more official when that certificate ...
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Mark Chisholm: Competitor, Trainer, Ambassador
BY JIM KASPERIn an issue dedicated to the “legends” of the industry, there’s no avoiding the name Mark Chisholm. His official tree-climbing career began more than 40 years ago, at age 12, helping with his dad’s business on weekends. He ...
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Dr. John Ball – Scaring You Straight
BY MICHAEL ROCHE, CTSPWhen you walk out from a safety lecture by Dr. John Ball, you definitely feel better informed, but it’s also likely you feel a little unnerved.
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Dr. Thomas Smiley: “Trees Make Me Happy”
BY W. JIM CORTESE, BCMAAlex Shigo, father of modern arboriculture, burst on the arboricultural scene in the early 1980s with his theory of compartmentalization of decay in trees, CODIT. With this he changed our collective thinking about...
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Donald F. Blair – Oak Man, Historian, Legendary Mentor
BY CHRIS GIRARDWebster’s New World Dictionary’s definition of a mentor is the following: 1. A wise advisor 2. A teacher or coach.
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An Arborist’s Companion: Jeff Jepson on Climbing, Writing, Death and Birds
BY ANDY JONES, CTSPEight years ago, my best friend and now business partner gave me a copy of “Knots at Work” for my birthday. This gift came just a month into my journey into the captivating world of tree work. As an aspiring climber, ...
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An Introduction to Supplemental Tree-Support Systems, Part 3: How to Brace, Guy or Prop, With a Look at Related Equipment
BY ANDY JONES, CTSP, AND NICK GREENWOOD, CTSP In Part 2 of this series, we explored the deployment of steel and dynamic cable systems as risk-mitigation solutions for damaged trees or those with mechanical vulnerabilities....
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Staunch TCIA Member – Actually, One of His Trees – Takes Center Stage at TCI EXPO ’24
BY RICK HOWLANDEver wonder about that large, sturdy, fully grown tree standing as a centerpiece amid the show booths, equipment and convention goers at TCI EXPO?
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Wood-Decay Fungi, Part 2: Identifying Important Species
BY CHELSI ABBOTT, MSCIn this article, we’ll look at which characteristics help identify some of the fungi that can create hazardous trees for arborists. We’ll also look at fungal management and managing client expectations for trees wit...
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Ten Warning Signs That Burnout Looms Ahead
BY JULIE BEE You knew it from the beginning – being an entrepreneur is no walk in the park. Hard work, hustle and the occasional all-nighter come with the territory. But if “up to your eyeballs” has become your everyday reality, yo...
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Mentoring the New Generation
BY SYDNEY HUDZINSKIMy start in this industry was rough. The first three months were a struggle. They were mentally, physically and emotionally draining. I remember white knuckling the steering wheel on my way home, wondering if I could ...
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Accredited Higher Ground Tree Care Lives Up to Its Name
BY PATRICIA CHAUDOINTaking the high road in his business practices is something Matt Hogarth, owner of Higher Ground Tree Care – an accredited, nine-year TCIA member company based in Granger, Indiana – holds dearly as one of his core va...
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The Six-Step Felling Plan
BY REBECCA SEIBEL, BCMA, CTSPThe Six-Step Felling Plan is a checklist you and the people who work alongside you can apply to every tree-felling operation. It’s also a training tool. Employees who have achieved basic chain-saw safer-...
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Waco Boom: Setting the Global Standard for Fiberglass Booms
BY PATRICIA CHAUDOINFrom the Americas to Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, Waco Boom Manufacturing LLC has built a solid reputation in what company sales director Geoff Abel calls a “niche market” for filament-wound, insulated fibergl...
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On the Main Stage: Fresh Perspectives at TCI EXPO ’24 in Baltimore
BY TRACEY MILLER This year at TCI EXPO, taking place November 7-9 in Baltimore, Maryland, attendees with an All-Access Pass will have exclusive access to engaging and educational Main Stage Sessions. These sessions will feature spe...
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Who Needs a Crane When You Can Rig?
BY CHRIS GIRARD, CTSP I'm sure every tree worker has run into a case when you get a phone call to come in and remove a hazardous tree after construction has just been finished on a building site. Of course, it would have been so mu...
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Generating High-Value Leads Through Exceptional Customer Experience: Consistency, Relationships and Follow-Through
BY MASON BRANDENBERGER, CTSPRunning a successful tree care company requires more than just technical expertise and a solid work ethic.
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Mastering the Estimate
BY JOSIAH GEORGESONA masterful estimate involves establishing trust, providing effective solutions and setting the stage for your crew to exceed expectations.
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Strength in Numbers: TCIA’s 401(k) Program Benefits Tree Care Companies and Their Employees
BY TRACEY MILLERWhen Jeff Gillis, president of WellTree Inc. – a 23-year TCIA member company based in Brunswick, Maine – first considered offering his employees a 401(k) program, he was daunted by the potential administrative burden and...
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We Are All in Sales
BY ERIC PETERSENEveryone in your organization is in sales. There, I said it. Don’t agree with me? Keep reading, and let’s see if I can change your mind.
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It's all in the details A Consultative Sales Approach
BY ASH CONNELLYTCI EXPO ’23 Saturday morning, like the sunset of a few days jampacked full of learning, connecting and staying up late. Coffee in hand and sleep in their eyes, an unexpectedly large crowd filled the room to gain a few tr...
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