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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.

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10:16

Increase Sales Using Digital Content

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/09/10

BY DAVID M. ANDERSON, CTSP As a hard-core, self-proclaimed tree nerd, I love to talk, read and write about all aspects of tree care. I guess you may be guilty of the same obsession if you are reading this. Unfortunately, most people aren’t. Most of my friends, family and random strangers have had to tell me to shut the “heck” up when I go off on “tree tangents.” Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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Update from TCIA Hazard Tree Assessment Task Force

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/09/09

BY Eric Petersen In case you are unfamiliar, TCIA’s Board of Directors is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overall performance of the organization. Our responsibilities include establishing our vision, formulating policy, providing strategic planning and ensuring strong financial oversight. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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10:41

Slippery Slope: Tree Care Operations and the...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/09/08

BY TYLER LYON, CTSP, ASP; and CHRIS SPRAGUE, MEng, CTSP, ASP In 1986, millions of people witnessed the Challenger space-shuttle explosion that tragically killed seven astronauts, including a civilian teacher on board for the Teacher in Space initiative. Investigations revealed the explosion was caused by the failure of a large O-ring designed to seal a fuselage joint in the rocket booster. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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4:20

Brandon Pankey Has a Focus on Safety Culture

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/09/05

BY TAMSIN VENN Out in the 150-mile stretch between Duluth and Twin Cities, Minnesota, Brandon Pankey, owner of Blue Pine Works LLC, a two-year TCIA member company, has honed a respected reputation for tree work by having an emphasis on safety. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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12:01

Adventures in Consulting: No Good Deed

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/09/04

BY HOWARD GAFFIN, BCMA, RCA A cold wind blew outside. Holed up in my toasty office, I was contemplating how grateful I was to no longer have to endure the agony associated with getting the feeling back in my numb digits so I could work the climbing rope and resume the task at hand on a sub-freezing day. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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11:16

The Financial Playbook for Tree Care Professionals

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/09/03

BY EDWARD MORROW It’s one thing to project the financial results you want. It’s something else to do the right things to produce those results. And it’s a whole other process to become the person who can make it all happen. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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4:06

Petzl Knee Loop Is a Step Up

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/09/01

BY TCHUKKI ANDERSEN, BCMA, CTSP If you’re looking to save your strength and move smoother on your next climb, Dekota Wall wants you to know how the Petzl Knee Loop can do that for you. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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12:18

Cultivating Success: A Guide to Launching...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/09/01

BY HEATHER DIRKSEN As tree care companies look to deepen client relationships and diversify their revenue streams, one opportunity continues to stand out – launching a plant-health-care (PHC) program. Yet, for many business owners and managers, the idea of starting a new service line – especially one that requires technical knowledge, licensing and client education – can feel overwhelming. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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6:32

SingleOps + LMN + Greenius = a Results-Driven...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/09/01

BY PATRICIA CHAUDOIN Strengthening the green industry was the driving force behind last year’s merger of SingleOps, Landscape Management Network (LMN) and Greenius, says Steve Samuels, the merged company’s senior account executive. The former GM/CFO of multiple businesses, including landscape and arborist companies, had served with SingleOps for four years before the merger went through October 31, 2024. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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5:12

A Piece of Industry History Is Lost With the Passing...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/09/01

BY PETER FELIX It is with profound sadness that we say farewell to Jon H. Hickey, who passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at the age of 88. Jon, a resident of North Massapequa, New York, was not only a legendary arborist but also a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor and friend. His life was a testament to passion, integrity and a genuine love for trees and people. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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12:20

For Ricky Folse, Taking Care of Trees Is Taking Care...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/09/01

BY TIM BARTELT Ricky Folse, founder of Veteran Tree Care, a second-year TCIA member company based in Houma, Louisiana, is a man on a mission, and that mission is to help both men and women. Military veteran men and women, to be more precise. Even though Folse was unable to complete the requisite military time commitment, he considers himself an “extreme veteran-activist” and has dedicated his adult life, and the entire business model of Veteran Tree Care, to the employment of and advocacy for...

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9:13

Big-Picture Thinking for Daily Excellence in Tree...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/09/01

BY KELSEY GRUENWOLDT In tree care, it’s easy to get consumed by the urgency of the day – storm calls, high-risk removals, employee situations, scheduling pivots, equipment issues. But if you want a sustainable company – one that thrives even when you step back – big-picture thinking must be woven into your daily execution. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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2:19

Insurer Made Us Cut Our Tree

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/08/27

BY MARIE HAWKINS This column was written in response to the article “Insurance Pruning: Cut Risks, Not Canopies,” by Jim Kasper in the July 2025 issue of TCI Magazine. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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Part 7 Dirty Deeds Done Legally: Why Proper Pesticide...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/08/25

BY KATHY GLASSEY Let’s face it, when most people think of plant health care, they think about solving a customer’s problems and getting rid of the pests causing the problems. What they don’t think about – until the moment of truth arrives – is what to do with that half-empty jug of pesticide living rent free in the shop. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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7:13

Executive Order Aims to Improve and Modernize...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/08/22

BY BAILEY GRAVES On June 12, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14308, “Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response.” The order cites the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires as an example of the need for faster and more effective response and coordination. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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5:10

Where Innovation, Education and Community Converge

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/08/21

BY ELIZABETH RODEWALD, CTSP As the tree care industry continues to evolve, professionals are constantly seeking opportunities to grow their skills, network with peers and stay on the cutting edge of technology. Enter TCI EXPO ’25, returning bigger, bolder and more exciting than ever. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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7:06

How Legislation and Incentives Are Driving...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/08/19

BY CHARLES KEMPER, CTSP For decades, gas-powered tools have defined the daily operations of professional tree care – bringing with them the unmistakable exhaust, engine maintenance and fuel handling that come with traditional equipment. But the industry is evolving. Concerns over worker safety, rising fuel costs, noise and increasing equipment maintenance are driving momentum toward battery-powered alternatives. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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2:40

Business as a Team Sport: Playing to Win With...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/08/18

BY JENNIFER MCPHEE In the tree care industry, we often talk about building strong crews. But what if we thought of our entire company like a championship sports team? That’s the mindset we embraced this past year, inspired by Jack Stack’s book, “The Great Game of Business,” which outlines his economic engagement model, formerly referred to as open book management.” Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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The Ins and Outs of Subcontracted Tree Care ...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/08/12

BY AARON SCHAUER, CTSP, WITH ERIC PETERSEN This is the second installment of a two-part article. Part 1 looked at the benefits of being a subcontractor and working with subcontractors (TCI Magazine, June 2025). Part 2 looks at how to become and operate as a subcontractor Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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7:54

In the Wake of the Storm: Arborists, Brotherhood and...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/08/12

BY ANDY JONES, CTSP The tornado outbreak that ripped through the greater St. Louis area in early May 2025 left an indelible mark on the region’s urban forest and the people who call it home. What happened in those brief, violent minutes reshaped entire neighborhoods, devastated tree-lined streets and toppled century-old giants in Forest Park. As an arborist and a local, I’ve never seen anything like it. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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