Master Arborist (fr, fr)

When you’ve lived 100 lives before you’re 30, it starts to become hard to remember all of the lore.

@plasmarob yes

@PlantBrah Looked like you got hacked and i blocked, did you get your account back?

The Mormon per successful SMB owner ratio has to be the highest of any religion. Every Mormon I meet in this space is an absolute weapon. Admirable thing you guys got goin on over there tbh.

In January, I had only been stump grinding for 6 months. I had no idea what was possible with a full spring/summer. So I threw what I thought was a stretch goal out there: $200k. Proud to say that we hit that goal on the first day of Q4! Cool moment, but WE ARE NOT STOPPING!

Pressure washing things is very Red-coded. A Blue voter would leave the moss.

Who should I be following to learn more about buying, running, growing, and selling small businesses? I'm specifically interested in service businesses as that's what I'm building, but I'm fully aware there are killers in every industry / business model. Who do I follow?

I’m the luckiest guy in the world - got an amazing warehouse spot next to Home Depot and Costco

Imagine not only thinking this is acceptable behavior but also then posting it online. Pretty gross.

I think one reason Asians work so hard is that they actually have leisure during their time off. They aren't at home mowing the law, trying to get the sliding door back on track, doing travel soccer. Just live in an apartment tower, hotpot, beers, indoor shrimp fishing, etc.

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I hate seeing this among my contemporaries. Young Americans turning to this belief system aren’t “empowered.” They’re embracing victimhood. What’s driving this movement isn’t just politics…it’s mindset. Too many young people see themselves as powerless victims of circumstance. They believe success or failure is determined entirely by external forces, and that the government is their only hope for rescue. That worldview is toxic. It breeds entitlement, laziness, and defeat. And once accepted, it spreads like a cancer-robbing people of the very drive and resilience that create opportunity in the first place. Yes, macroeconomic conditions matter. Recessions happen. Markets swing. But conditions change. If you are resilient, hardworking, and prepared, opportunity always reappears. Those who take ownership of their circumstances will find ways to succeed. The greatest danger isn’t the financial crisis of the past or the economic uncertainty of the future—it’s raising a generation that no longer believes they control their own future. We need more builders, not victims. More ownership, not excuses. And more leaders willing to remind the next generation: your life is shaped more by your effort and resilience than by any politician’s promise.

I do think a lot of people who want to be cool and seek status above things like loyalty or wholesomeness do pretty much always end up backstabbing each other. Nothing lasting can really be built on a foundation of status games.

@Empty_America This is like asking if globocorps are the most natural company formation.

Interesting question.

@pestctrlguy You should have gone to ignite!

This winter I am committing to becoming a Fieldroutes power user. Fieldroutes is our CRM. The company we acquired also used a CRM but they used it extremely poorly. They didn’t have any automations for upcoming appointments or invoices. They don’t update info hardly ever or keep good records. A lot of services and invoices just slipped through the cracks. Since taking over 18 day ago, we have increased ARR 25% just by being more organized. Makes me think we have so much more juice to squeeze out of our own operations if we can magnify every part of our CRM and use it the way it’s intended.

@RizomaSchool Reminds me of this sign I saw at the airport. Do they think lawn mowers run on oil? What’s the actual message here?

You have no idea how many rooms I have been in with people like this. And the completely un-self-conscious way in which they think they should rightfully control the public is astonishing. With truly the most out of touch ideas about how reality works.

@michaelfiore Can I be your assistant

My brother’s executive assistant reached out to me on behalf of my brother to invite me to his podcast. Instead of, you know, my brother reaching out to me. What’s the play here? Do I get my assistant to talk with his assistant? (I don’t have an assistant)

I love stealing jobs from competitors that send over quotes by selling in-person. Hehe.

@RandBusiness @thehvacjack @AaronHarperCEO @tattoobizguy Interested

Nashville business owners: Get READY Myself, @thehvacjack, @AaronHarperCEO, and @tattoobizguy are hosting one hell of a meetup for everyone. We’ve got empanadas on LOCK We’ve got drinks ON LOCK We’ve got a beautiful venue on LOCK We want to gather 20-30 business owners for a fun night of conversations and community. Comment/DM and I’ll send info!

I’ve had no less than 3 calls thid month from people who were surprised that there is a Master Aborist in my podunk town. Always makes me laugh a little

@RizomaSchool @RizomaAt Yeah! This is my crappiest bombilla so if I don’t cover it I always get crap in it. My nice spoon bombilla I can be more lax with.

@RizomaAt @PlantBrah I kind of get the idea of covering the end of the straw so nothing enters in

I drink a lot of Yerba Mate. This is how I was taught to prepare it. I’m sure everyone will have their critiques.