So I've been doing removals and pruning on and off on my own for about 2 years now. I'm looking to get a little more big league about this but I'm not sure where to start. I get to watching videos of the guys like Reg Coates who contract climb and make a good living in places like Vancouver. I find myself extremely jealous of the lifestyle that guys like that have. I enjoy my current job in healthcare and plan to continue part time on that route to keep my benefits (something that seems like your lucky to have any more). But I'd like to spend more time doing something I really like doing: working in trees. I am however not ISA certified, but I'd sure like to be.
My climbing skills are nothing spectacular but I can get around a tree safely. I've done a fair amount of rigging but nothing crazy. I've gained some valuable experience but I'm just not able to maintain a higher work volume. I'm also limited by my equipment. I can't afford the capital to invest in a full blown tree care setup. While I am a registered business and carry a liability policy for my work, I end up turning down a lot of work because of my lack of resources. I'm the most organized guy in the world, and I'm not a huge risk taker when it comes to finances and business. I'm just looking to up my game so I can get to do more of what I love while I'm young.
I'm not interested in responses from people who will just tell me that this line of work isn't for me, that it's hard, that it doesn't pay well, etc... I've done enough of this to realize what's involved, so spare me the reality checks.
I'm not looking to get shot down, so unless you have something positive to contribute, move on.
Your thoughts? I would even consider moving to another state for seasonal work if I needed.
I'm in UT so if anyone can give me more guidance I'd appreciate it.
My climbing skills are nothing spectacular but I can get around a tree safely. I've done a fair amount of rigging but nothing crazy. I've gained some valuable experience but I'm just not able to maintain a higher work volume. I'm also limited by my equipment. I can't afford the capital to invest in a full blown tree care setup. While I am a registered business and carry a liability policy for my work, I end up turning down a lot of work because of my lack of resources. I'm the most organized guy in the world, and I'm not a huge risk taker when it comes to finances and business. I'm just looking to up my game so I can get to do more of what I love while I'm young.
I'm not interested in responses from people who will just tell me that this line of work isn't for me, that it's hard, that it doesn't pay well, etc... I've done enough of this to realize what's involved, so spare me the reality checks.
I'm not looking to get shot down, so unless you have something positive to contribute, move on.
Your thoughts? I would even consider moving to another state for seasonal work if I needed.
I'm in UT so if anyone can give me more guidance I'd appreciate it.