Two Tree Guys Podcast
1) #183: What’s Your Story? - Ulrich Baumgardner
Kansas native Ulrich Baumgardner found the tree industry through cutting firewood, hunting from trees, and falling down a YouTube rabbit hole. Inspired by arborist creators, he joined Wellnitz Tree Co...Show More
2) #182: What’s Your Story? – Kevin Hamm
Kevin Hamm’s passion for trees began in high school and grew into a lifelong career. After years of tree work on a college campus and at a federal prison, often while working two jobs, he launched Ham...Show More
3) #181: What’s Your Story? - Zach Czirr
Zach Czirr of HAIX Boots shares his journey from beer marketing to building premium footwear brands for first responders in the U.S. Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, Zach has always been a mark...Show More
4) #180: Innovation Talk - Jalen Rocha - Husqvarna New Battery Powered Top Handle Chainsaw
Jalen Rocha joins Innovation Talk to discuss Husqvarna’s latest battery-powered top handle chainsaws and the shift toward electrification in the arborist industry. Covering the Central Valley, Bay Are...Show More
5) #179: Safety Talk - Chris Phelps of Paramount Tree Services and Bob Lehman of Academy Trained - OSHA and Safety Programs
In this episode, we dive deep into OSHA, safety culture, and what it really takes to build a safer tree care company. Chris Phelps, owner of Paramount Tree Services in Williamsburg, Virginia, and Bob ...Show More
6) #182: What’s Your Story? – Kevin Hamm
Kevin Hamm’s passion for trees began in high school and grew into a lifelong career. After years of tree work on a college campus and at a federal prison, often while working two jobs, he launched Ham...Show More
7) #178: What’s Your Story? - Jason Numemacher
Jason Numemacher talks about his path from a hardworking upbringing with a single mom and three brothers to leadership in the tree care industry. After burning out in debt collection, he moved into tr...Show More
8) #177: Innovation Talk - Kyle Ellis and Boel Hammarstrand - Solidur
Kyle Ellis and Boel Hammarstrand share their arborist journeys and dive into Solidur’s evolution from a post-WWII French footwear company to a modern, eco-responsible PPE manufacturer. The episode hig...Show More
9) #176: What’s Your Story? - Elizabeth Rodewald - TCIA
Elizabeth Rodewald, Manager of Corporate Engagement at TCIA, shares her journey from growing up in a Southern California forestry family to discovering her purpose in the tree care industry. After stu...Show More
10) #175: Training Talk - Jeff Beeler - Facebook: TSO - Tree Service Owner's Group
We sit down with the founder of TSO – Tree Service Owners, a free community of more than 11,000 companies growing 5% every month. Built by a 26-year industry veteran, TSO is a vendor-free, owner-only ...Show More
#175: Training Talk - Jeff Beeler - Facebook: TSO - Tree Service Owner's Group
18:56 | Dec 19th, 2025