Sales and Business Development for Tree Care

Six years ago David Lewis fell and broke his foot. He quickly realized his days as a professional tree climber were over. Knowing that he still wanted to have a career in tree care service, Davide decided to learn the business side of tree care. David became ISA certified, pass his Arborist test, and obtained his applicators license. He ended up getting a position as an account manager at a publicly-traded tree care company. After spending four years at that company, David decided he wanted to take his talents to help grow an up-and-coming tree care company. That’s how, in April 2021, he ended up at Orleans Co Tree Service. David has proven himself an expert climber and now is a tree care sales expert. Take a listen to this episode as David explains:Why excellent communication is the #1 trait of a successful salesperson.If you focus on the customer experience, the results will follow. How David gets customer leads.The importance of a detailed, professional proposal.Why losing a bid is not a loss for him. How Orleans Co stays busy year-round. What to look for in tree care software for sales.  

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This podcast is for the tree care and landscape professionals who see themselves as business people, not just arborists or landscapers that only care about shiny new equipment and sharp blades. Green Industry Perspectives shares stories of the industry pros who are doing things right. Whether they are scaling their business effectively, or simply have a solution to your nagging issue, our guests provide you perspective on what success looks like in the green industry.