The Aging Arborist

A podcast for Tree Climbers, Arborists, those wanting to get into the field, or people interested in general about arboriculture. On The Aging Arborist Podcast, Tree Awareness CEO Paul Biester and tree climber champion Brick Reilly, share their experiences about arboriculture, struggles, tree business, family, equipment, techniques, and so much more. We all are Aging and someday we will breathe our last; what will your story tell at the end? Join us, as we dive into these topics on- THE AGING ARBORIST

The Aging Arborist is a education podcast hosted by treeawarenessoffice, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

treeawarenessoffice hosts The Aging Arborist, a education show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything with Tony Tressel | Episode 24

  Jul 31, 20262h 48m

  In Episode 24, we sit down with Tony Tressel, an arborist, trainer, author, veteran and cohost of the Tree Action Podcast. Tony shares his journey from military service and studying philosophy to building a lifelong career in arboriculture. We get into the importance of truly listening, setting clear expectations, creating nonnegotiable safety standards and knowing when someone is no longer the right fit for your team. We also discuss leadership, creativity, mentorship, tree climbing competitions and the experiences that shaped Tony’s approach to work and life. This conversation is packed with practical lessons for anyone looking to become a stronger leader, a better communicator and a more intentional professional.

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  Episode #22

  Episode 22: Old School Gritt (Feat. Glenn Riggs)

  Jun 29, 20262h 41m

  In Episode 23, Glenn Riggs joins the podcast for a raw, funny, and honest conversation about growing up in the tree industry, learning the hard way, and helping shape the craft long before social media made everything visible. From climbing in the late 70s, working under old-school standards, innovating rigging techniques, competing in tree climbing, crane work, family legacy, and mentoring the next generation, Glenn brings the kind of stories that only come from actually living it. This episode is about grit, connection, thick skin, loss, growth, and the roots of an industry built by people who figured it out in real time.

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  Episode #21

  Episode 21: Meaning, Mentorship, and the Work That Keeps Us Going

  May 28, 20262h 29mS0

  <p>In this episode of The Aging Arborist Podcast, Paul and Brick sit down with Joe for a conversation that goes far beyond tree care.</p> <p>The episode opens with an important discussion on Lyme disease in the arborist industry, especially for those working outdoors on the East Coast. From there, the conversation moves into Joe’s work at Meadow Lakes, the responsibility of caring for historic trees, the value of community, and what it means to lead with purpose in arboriculture.</p> <p>This episode touches on mentorship, gratitude, work ethic, New Jersey’s arborist standards, and the deep...

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  Episode #20

  Episode 20: "Rooted in Family" – simple, hits the 2nd generation / father-daughter core

  Apr 21, 20262h 30mS1

  <p >After a few months away, the Aging Arborist is back — new look, new chapter, same depth. In this episode, Paul sits down with his daughter Michaela and co-host Brick for a conversation that goes way deeper than tree work.</p> <p >Michaela grew up with the shop literally attached to the house, loading firewood as a kid and eventually running ropes on real jobs. Paul opens up about what it means to balance the grind of owning a business with being present for the people who matter most — and Michaela shares what it was actually like growing up on the...

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  Episode #19

  The NATS Trainer | Rob Thigpen | Ep 19

  Jan 15, 20263 hourS0

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