Little background " But Still Teachable"
I am a self taught climber never had any formal training.Taught my self by reading and practice. For the last 2yrs, use of internet.
Been climbing for 15 yrs. 8yrs full time. Moved down to Jax, fl and started a small business with my friend Billy, who financed whole operation. About 5yrs or 6yrs ago he got cancer. Didn't save any money so didn't have $ to buy him out. All I had was climbing gear and a 192
Moved back to Jersey to find myself with my high school girlfriend, now wife.
1st week back opened phone book and interviewed companies to see what my opportunities where. Ended working for a combination of 3 companies I liked so I would have work all year. Did side jobs to boost up clientele for upcoming buss. venture.Two of those companies I worked for ended up working for me during Sandy.
Saved up $10,000 grand in a year bought chip truck, chipper and insurance. Now, 5 yrs later I have an entourage of gear, saws, bobcat, grinders,bucket truck,grapple truck, house and a yard.
The first 2yrs I started my season I printed up 10,000 flyers past them out in towns that I thought would build my business. Tried to give my customers a job that separated me from other companies. I would do a spotless cleanup, repair any part of the lawn I damaged, Take away all stump grindings, which I still do today for every one. If I broke anything fast and professional repair, and most complemented about my business: is communication of any scheduling etc. dealing with jobs.
I then focused my business towards property maintenance in tree removal for retirement villages about 3yrs. ago and gated communities to shorten the list of competition. Believe it or not, many companies in area don't carry liab. and comp. which are requirements to work at these communities. Even for homeowners that live their you need to show proof at office.I now work for 11 properties who refer me out to 35,000 residents if they are looking for tree work. Plus customers I already have keeps me rollin all year. 80% of my clientele base is in 1 town. 15 minutes from home.
Hope it wasn't too much at one time. So if you ever see me doing something stupid let me know. Or have an opinion or technique that would better suit situation let me know.
Thanx for reading
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