Two Tree Guys

Come along as Phil & Jared expand your view of what the tree service industry is about and how it infinitely intertwines with innovation, history, adventure, the great outdoors, the future, and, oh yeah, beer.

Two Tree Guys is a business podcast hosted by Phil Rogacki & Jared Abrojena, with 187 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.

Phil Rogacki & Jared Abrojena hosts Two Tree Guys, a business show with 187 episodes published.

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  Episode #186

  #186: Gear Talk - Lisa McCoy - Mauget MXT

  Apr 10, 202619 minS0

  <p>Lisa McCoy, VP of Sales and Operations at J.J. Mauget, breaks down the evolution of tree injection—from Mauget’s pioneering micro-injection system in 1958 to the creation of the MXT (Mauget Xylem Translocator). Designed over three years with help from Cal Poly Pomona, the battery-powered MXT delivers precise treatments directly into a tree’s xylem, reducing waste, plastic use, and environmental impact while saving arborists serious time.</p> <p>📧 lmccoy@jjmauget.com<br> 📸 @caringfortrees</p>

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  Episode #185

  #185: What’s Your Story? - Chris Phelps - Paramount Tree Services

  Apr 3, 202646 minS0

  <p>Chris Phelps shares his journey from growing up in historic Williamsburg, VA to becoming Owner and CEO of Paramount Tree Services. From early loss and leaving high school to starting a lawn care business, facing major setbacks, and finding mentorship in tree work, this episode is about resilience, hard lessons, and building a business by figuring it out one step at a time.</p>

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  Episode #184

  #184: What’s Your Story? - Jordan Tielmann and Arborfest

  Mar 27, 202637 minS0

  <p>Jordan Tielmann shares how her background in running nearly 90 trade shows led her into the tree industry and, alongside her husband Hans, to taking over Arborfest. More than a trade show, Arborfest is an experience built by tree people, for tree people, focused on education, networking, and culture. With 65+ sessions over three days, hands-on demos, competitions, and an intimate layout designed for small and mid-sized companies, Arborfest aims to spark learning, safety, and long-term growth in the arborist industry.</p>

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  Episode #182

  #183: What’s Your Story? - Ulrich Baumgardner

  Feb 6, 202619 minS0

  <p>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 Company after seeing them bid a job at his home, starting as a groundie and quickly embracing climbing. With a National Guard background, Ulrich continues to sharpen his skills through coworkers, trade shows, and YouTube, often climbing just for fun.</p>

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  Episode #183

  #182: What’s Your Story? – Kevin Hamm

  Feb 2, 202634 minS0

  <p>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 Hamm’s Arbor Care following a major 1998 storm. Kevin weathered the 2008 downturn without filing for bankruptcy and rebuilt over the next decade. Today, his company runs on a strong employee-first culture, family involvement, and education, while his Game of Trees YouTube channel and work in Guatemala highlight his commitment to the arborist community.</p>

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