'Cause it sucks.
No, seriously.. There's not a whole lot of reason you CAN'T or SHOULDN'T. There's just a LOT more to it than "tree trimming".
These guys have just seen a thousand of these threads.. And I think, frankly, it insults them to some degree. Most guys sink everything thing they've got mentally,physically, financially into this business. The great guys have a passion for it. I thirst to learn that will never go away.
So for some to see guys come around acting as if its no big deal.. Asking what gear to buy so they can get climbing right away and "line their pockets", it pisses them off. We all have egos, and they bruise easy.
That being said.. I know you have to start somewhere, we all did. So what you're getting is.. It's kinda of like tough love.. With a pinch of " **** off" for flavor.
Okay.. So.. What do you want to know?
Edit: it was said better above.
First off, I want to really thank you for replying to my post and being respectful in the manner of understanding that I am really trying to gain advice to which could better me when trying to get started. I mean no disrespect to any of the guys on these threads but like you said we all have to start somewhere. I really am trying to gain some advice, tips, and imspiration from people who have been in this business and would have liked to have known certain things when starting out that could potentially help me in the long run as I begin this journey.
As someone who understands the hard, strenuous work that needs to be put into tree servicing, despite the fact I know more about logging, it takes a lot of heart, time, energy, money, and commitment to make a business in this industry successful. I may just be a young gun, but I do have the utmost respect for people who make it in this business. It's not easy stuff. I may have seemed forward saying how I am looking to get started and what should I buy, but in reality I need to know what I'm really getting into. I've done some research and put a good majority of my time these past several weeks into taking notes and preparing myself when the time comes and I'm ready to jump into this; until then I am looking to get experience from those who know what they're doing and advice that could help avoid issues in the beginning stages of starting my business.
So in the end I want to find out, on a more personal level from the pros, what all goes into starting a business like this? What are the steps I need to take to start my business with a bang that could potentially lead to success? Is there any books I should read into or site I should visit if understand the finances or business aspects of the tree service industry? What are some good contacts to have and keep as I move through the process? Should I start buying into equipment now and how much should I expect to own when beginning? Are there certifications and things I need to have when going into this? What kind of laws do I need to live by... It's these sorts of questions that, sure a website can answer, but if there are ways to get into this industry to where I can be fully prepared for any curves or have a small piece of business advice that could launch my tree service business beyond what I expect then I am looking to get all the advice I can get. I know that I am a hard worker and I know that it's going to take a lot of energy both mentally, physically, and emotionally but I am willing to put everything I got into this. I have passion for being around trees and a want to have that feeling and adrenaline rush as the tree falls. It's something I live for and I know by working in this industry I will be happy going to work therefore won't actually be working a day in my life. I don't need to be a millionaire I just need to get my life situated to where I love my job and can proceed to do other things that I enjoy with the money I could potentially make from this. I don't expect to make money right away by any means, that would be foolish. I do hope to grow and make this my life to where I will have the success I want within the industry.
So hopefully that all makes sense to you and if you could help me out on any level whether it be experience, advice, tips of the trade, books, anything I am willing to learn and expand my knowledge!
