I had 6 trees that needed to be removed from our property. First estimate said couldn’t make any money on the job an hill was steep. He d obviously didn’t come back second group was two old guys saying oh yes we can do this piece of cake. Never came back with estimate. Wouldn’t have hired him even if he did. Finally Had a professional came by. Had insurance workman comp for his workers. Had the right equipment. Yes it was a chunk of bills. They made six trees disappear in a morning. Had the crane to get over the hill. Made it look easy. No one hurt. And left my property safe and clean. Professionals need to be paid for there pro service.
Should keep in mind not everyone has all the big equipment and that does not mean they arent professional... i do great work without all that stuff but i also dont bite off more than i can chew either a 4 ft across oak tree is out my capabilitys but also have a friend i work with sometimes that has buckets chippers and skid steer that i call in on those jobs 😉 have a good day fellas
@@joshuap7501 very true I no a couple tree companies that have all the equipment but they still call me in on some of the difficult stuff not saying I'm some God of tree work or something lol but I can hold my own an figure out stuff. Always trying to learn an inprove tho it become kinda of a life style in a way. Anyway my point is don't just assume because a one company has shiny equipment an another guy has a old dump truck an old chipper that he isn't any less capable of doin a good job. You would be surprised at the amount of guys that can pull up in a car full of climbing gear an actually be the guy who the bigger company calls to do the hardest jobs . Yes there are half ass Harry out there as well but don't always judge a book by its cover what I was getting at. Hell look a Bucking billy ray he a tree man threw an threw but shows up in a old school Ford with old school saws but can do more than alot guys out there today . I actually used to work with a company that the owner had brand new everything the best of the best im talking millions in equipment come to find out he new nothing about tree work. He had got busted in the 80s with tractor trailer truck full off weed did 20 years in jail got out an still had alot of money. Now I didn't know this when I started working with him but it didn't take me long to figure out he didn't know much. He was biker kind of guy an had that alpha male ego thing lol. Iv run into a few tree guys that have that same mentality so didn't really bother me. I can have a alpha male personality myself sometimes an with all the dangers an hard work of this job It can be a good thing to atleast be confident but my point is he was the most dangerous guy iv ever worked with an I quite for my own safety. I heard ab I 7t a guy who got crushed by a log working for him an he had a couple other accidents. I would never want him to work on my property but if you just met the guy an saw the trucks an equipment you would think that's the company I want to hire. He had a bucket truck with the lift on the body 15 years ago now he had a crane , terminator chipper with a arm ,smaller bandit with a cable most the saws were brand new an ported. Equipment wise it was a tree man wet dream. Hell even his daily driver truck was this international but it had pickup bed with 5th wheel . That truck nuts btw . But don't judge a book by its cover I was a way better tree guy an had nothing but a pickup truck an climbing gear. Oh btw that guy who got crushed by a log is still not normal to this day it broke his back an the guy can barely walk don't think he ever worked again. I heard a story that owner was debating on calling a ambulance or not . Basically he would of ended up in some car crash or something on his way home from work. Real scumbag ...but looked like an talked like the man you want to do your job. So please ppl don't judge ppl by only appearances
I feel this one. Especially the end. My mother was a single parent and worked two jobs for a long time to keep me fed and not needing anything. My grandfather who built his own mechanic shop in 1955 had all us grandkids at one time or another learning how to take care of our own vehicles. I lived in that garage and became who I am today because of him and my uncle!! I still turn wrenches for a living and I am learning something new from you and a few others. Thanks again for sharing!!!
I should of watched this video before I did a small tree job this morning. I'm 65. I cut down and bucked four pine trees in 3.5 hours. I took two 10 minute breaks. Granted these trees are tiny compared to your west coast trees. Tallest one was 30 feet. I didn't charge for the pain I felt in my knuckles after I got home. We should be able to charge for pain felt after the job's over or the following day LOL. It hurt to hold my cellphone. So, I took a shower and a nap. Now it's 11pm and I can hold my cellphone, watch your video and leave a lengthy comment. So, when your back is hurting, that's your back begging for a nap. Be kind to your back. Most importantly I hope your mother enjoyed a wonderful birthday. PS...Evan graciously let me exchange my large saddle for a medium which fits much better. I'm excited to try climbing. I hope my body can keep up with my brain. Blessings brother.
We send up a maple syrup jug on a carabiner for hydration aloft. Rugged, opaque plastic and a sturdy handle. $40 for the bottle, but you get a free gallon of syrup. And plenty of confused looks from passers by. Thanks for everything you share here August and crew.
That's a good idea. . . but those syrup jugs look suspiciously like those jugs those "mountain people" drink their moonshine out of! Up there drinkin' to take the edge off, are yeh? Lol. Tho I know alot of roofers who're weed smokers for real. . . 🤣
Hey August, that was a great advice… “price it the way you want to with freedom with a morality.” Reminds me of some Bible verses… “…Only use not your liberty for an occasion to the flesh….” Also, I’d like to say this…..I’m a Bible believer missionary in a foreign country… and it is Saturday 7pm now while I’m watching this… and you have given me a good idea for a preaching in our church tomorrow. Thank you….
I've been in the tree service work for almost a year now. I've learned so much from watching and listening too you. Thank you for doing these videos. Oh and Happy Birthday Mom 🎉🎈🎈🎉🎉
Awesome to hear the respect you have for family; great values in today's world. Really appreciate your videos and the work that you put into editing for the finished product. Thanks
I want to start my own business within a year or two, I'm still trying to figure out pricing. Did some easy jobs where I think I charged too much, and a couple jobs where I charged way too little compared to the burden of work. Would love to see a detailed guide on the subject. Love your content and they way you explain things, it gives so much valuable insight.
Just started watching you, I appreciate the shared wisdom, and humor, Makes it more entertaining. I've been trying to find what I was made for and as a kid I loved climbing but after highschool life got in the way but thank God for getting my attention and reminding me of what I love. This one kinda confirmed it for me thank you
I love your friendly talking, highly educational videos! Hearing about your parents makes perfect sense. All of their love pours forth in your videos... :-)
I like the style of video, we all know that Reg is under charging sometimes , and you were kind in your encouragement for him to occasionally charge more...... Keep on cuttin
55 year old carpenter just received my zig zag plus from your company, learning to climb,you've been really inspiring, learning along from your videos, thanks
It sure is nice not having to pull start those electric saws. We're able to start at 6:30 am over here on the east coast cuz we make no saw noise, hahaha.
I buy your gear, i watch your videos, and i listen to your words. Hazzard pay to me was $110 per month extra to fight against foreign soldiers in a rot gut dessert...
This is what I do in the morning before getting out of bed. I raise my right leg bent at the knee, hold that position for 2-3 minutes clasping my hands over the knee. Do this with each leg for 2 to 5 reps. The next one is to lay flat on the back, then bend both knees with feet flat on the bed, then arch your back, hold for 1-2 minutes. Do 5 reps, slowly build up to 10, do it each morning, it helps the lower back. Best to remove the pillow before doing this.
I really enjoyed this video August. I like the way you think. I like the respect you had for your Mom & Dad. You had a tough childhood and it made a man outa you. I'm 75 and I'd like to think that I too was made a man by learning the hard way. Oh, I like the drink holder too.
With the wonderful description of your mother, I feel like if I was having a rough day I could call her and she would cheer me up without even knowing it. I enjoyed this video, thanks!
Right at the end you knock it out of the ball park…with gratitude, kindness and realness. You childhood put the oak in your bones, and the humble in your spirit…most folks now are acting entitled and are made of tofu and rice-paper…so it seems. Being gritty and cutting a straight and honest groove in the dance floor of life is where it is at. It was a good 40 min to spend “with” you and crew. Best wishes to your mom. Thank you for sharing!
I started watching you now about 2-3 weeks ago and I really enjoy the professional work you do. It’s great to see you and know you are a saved man who knows the Lord . I was a Logger about 50 years also a pastor of a little country church. I’m now 76 and would still be logging if my body would let me being I’m crippled up a lot some from being hurt but mostly a shotgun blast to my right hip at very close range about 2’ feet from the barrel of 12ga when I was 13 . I live in country upstate NY close to Adirondack mountains. Hunting was a way of life so I was hunting when the other boy shot me any way my other hip is fake and I have wore it out logging so I had to sell out. I did a few tree jobs but I being a logger always said you guys are surgeons but me a butcher LOL. I made good living tuning at one time 2 separate crews my 2 sons 1 and me the other.I really watch you for I still get a little bit of that adrenaline when watching and I like your honesty and professionalism. Enjoy keep the sawdust flying. Oh yeah I love husky saws and equipment. My main trees red & white oak hard maple white ash soft wood white pine & hemlock along with other species
That was a great video an you gotta love reg for speaking his mind an not caring. That would be me if I had a yt channel . I would have alot of difficulty with all the sensitive ppl i think lol
@@AugustHunicke Reg wearing spandex doing Yoga....that's either something I would pay to watch or pay to not have to watch. Not sure. Either way, it's unsettling. Lol. Thanks for another wisdom filled video, August.
Happy to hear your response to Reg's video/question re: 'hazard trees' ... thought it was even kooler that you made the video from the top of such a tree. Keep on keeping on ... your videos are great ... to be able to teach and entertain at the same time is a real gift.
The fruit doesn't fall far from the tree. Good parents, good children. I appreciate that you took time to honour them. Keep well and be safe. Respect bro.
These kinds of videos, are exactly why i subscribed. I may not be a tree guy but i have thoroughly enjoyed your content, August. Best to you, yours, your crew, and Mama Hunicke.
Well you take us up those trees, sometimes I feel I'm right there too until that twig of a stem starts swaying snap I'm on the ground mouth wide open. You make your work look fun, your head may be in the clouds at the same time grounded in support of family and workers like family I am grateful to watch a moral man doing an honest day's work.
Bless you August. Happy Birthday to your Mom. - I'm still listening to your advice. I just got done with a 90+ft soft maple, that I've been wanting to clear for about 6 yrs. Used your technique. Man, I'm so proud of myself!! (A real Pain. The roots were trying to plug the septic.)
Hey, August! Almost didn't watch this due to the length...!! BUT I'm really glad I did! Get you musing about things, and it's a FUN listen... Like hearing stories about your parents... must have been awesome up in Alaska... Sometimes you don't realize it, until you're older and looking back at it. My Mom's 91 now, and Dad passed years ago at 88, we had a 10 acre farm here in the Valley. Way different life-style in those days... shortly after WWII, and you just learned to do whatever needed to be done instead of calling the pro. Thanks for sharing!!
Couldn’t agree more! Just love when August meanders off like this, still all topic related yet chock full of them nuggets of wisdom. He is so blessed and acknowledges it w humble thanks whenever he can. I too, still have my parents, 92 Pops n Moms, 85. Thank The Good Lord for their continued presence although at times can be quite challenging I strive to stay patient n giving. They are the roots of my being, taught me what I needed to survive. I am blessed, like you August. Thanking you. 👍😁🙏🏻
Thank you for the video - just a short note today from me. Hope the family / crew and you are doing well. Take care - be safe. Happy Birthday to mom also.
Maybe the greatest video ever . I know and feel the love and respect you have for ma and pa , as I grew up with similar parents. Mine are both in heaven now , so when I see someone show the kind of love and admiration for their parents the way you did , it makes my heart explode with happiness. Thank you so much . And that was just the bonus footage 😀 the pricing part of the video was cool too .
No matter what job a person does, there are parts that are overpaid, and parts that are barely worth it. Even the best estimates can be wrong. So in the end, the best way to approach it is to set pricing to include a good average, and don't concentrate too much on distracting details. If you're too busy, a slight bump in pricing can change that. Just be prepared for the change in clients and type of work if pricing shifts too much.
Great vid, Happy Birthday Mrs Hunickie, be proud for ticking off the years, and creating an amazing legacy that will last for many years to come, awesome stuff Augusts Mom.
You just described my childhood, not in Alaska but on a remote dairyfarm in the Alps foothills in Switzerland. Grew up with five brothers and sisters and great parents which teached us the ropes of life. Happy birthday to your mom from Switzerland and thank you for all you did and still do for the treemen community, August. By the way we have some rain to give away until now we had only a handfull sunny days the rest was rain, tons of rain and way below average temperatures.
Happy Birthday to your mom! Another awesome video. My mom (and dad) raised me and my siblings without power and water. She's amazing!! Here's to good moms!
Make sure that pump has a output re-circulation line that goes back to the tank too. Otherwise when you close a hose you stop the water flowing through the pump and the bearings get hot, then they leak water in, and soon you've got bad bearings, and water in you're engine oil.
Happy Birthday Helen! I don't comment very often August but I do watch all of your videos and I really enjoyed the format of this one in particular. It did feel like we were hanging out shooting the breeze! Take care my friend.
I put this on for background noise and AUGUST Damien Jeffrey Schroeder! You guys are legit and on point !! You need more videos like this ! Where your going against the norm or against the wave , I love it and we the tree people approve and appreciate it !!! I love the bit where it's like " she dosent know that it's like up there, we need to charge here 4x so that's like 8000 dollars, I don't know if my maths right but that sounds fair " !! Love it man!!
Hey man, it is great to hear your thoughts on morality and ethics in the workplace. I do tree work for the elderly for low prices or free if I can. I don't have your immense experience but my intentions are just. Jonesing to learn more skills in the trade. Thanks for being a good man, and for sharing the knowledge.
Regarding "Paying for that Pain," I had a wise friend once that described learning experiences such as underbidding and other lessons learned through blood, sweat and tears as "Paying Tuition." You pay the price physically or financially as you're learning and growing so that you will be wiser and more calculated later on. I always think of all the "tuition" I have paid over the years that made me a better business person and tree guy.
I really have to tip my hat to you for promoting battery saws. I am repairing chainsaws professionally, and battery saws are the future, also because fewer and fewer people actually understand 2stroke engines and how to operate them!
I think you hit the nail on the head with describing the work as an imposition and charging accordingly. The NASCLA contractors manual goes in to a degree of detail about pricing no matter what your contracting specialty is and says something along the lines of your work should be the cost of everything that will cost you money to do the work, your wages, contingencies and a realistic percentage (I believe the manual says something along the lines of 10-20%) that'll be "profit." Unsavory contractor types (and those that aren't) may not understand this principle and ballpark their figures because they might not know their job well enough to get accurate figures when bidding. While NASCLA isn't the end all be all it does help to place things in to perspective for new contractors and teaches how honesty and integrity in business is always the best policy. For home owners, get your estimates in writing. Good contractors break down their quotes in very clear ways that are client friendly and help make our clients feel at ease about why this business is as expensive as it is.
Wow . . . It’s good to know they are good people out there. You are very inspirational, with smooth and nice humor, with a lot of tree work experience and the best is you also sharing that knowledge. Ethics and morality are big values this days. I just want to give you a feedback from Europe / Hungary 🇭🇺/ Budapest. All the best for you and the hole crew.
I went and subbed a job for someone one time. He actually scared this group of old folks into taking a red oak. I finished taking the stub. The lady came up to me and told me how they were only supposed to take some bamboo and the price was only a few hundred. Then he said something about fungus in the top of the tree, and the job turned into a 10000 job. Could have been? I didn't care. I told him never call me again. I couldn't find anything wrong with the base as I cut it down. Happy birthday momma H!
@@garybulwinkle82 on the contrary, I find it easier to check my blind spot without straining my neck. Not trying to see the year of the penny sitting on the road; just trying to see if there's a vehicle there.
Another great video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I have learned so much watching your channel. I often find myself saying "How would August and Damien do this?"
Awesome Video! Watched it 2 times! Lots of great info - you explained everything very well !! Thank You!! and You are right don't need 5 angles of dropping limbs and wood! You give the most important info and even 1 angle is fine most of the time!
I'm old and haven't done something like adjusting the linkage on the tranny in 50+ years, but if I remember, it's pretty simple. The linkage is under the hood I think, and you just loosen the nut and adjust it where it needs to be, and re-titghten the nut. It might have some adjustment next to the tranny, but honestly I cannot remember. But, I think it was a simple thing to do if that interests you. That way, it will be in the gear that it says it is in. It's a 2-person job, so one can select the gear while the other adjusts the linkage to correspond to the gear indicator. Love the videos. I hope you guys are paid well for what you do.
You are the bestest EVER!! Really appreciate your take on hazard trees and pricing. Im a strong believer in being fair to everyone and try to charge everyone the same, wether they live in a million dollar house or a $200k house (well maybe Ill charge the poor guy a little less, but that seems fair). Ive learned soooo much from you being a little small tree company in a ocean of monsters. Nothing is every easy about tree work...
Thanks for the longer video. I liked your moral of the story video much more than the Little Johnny joke lol I guess I need to check out what's new on the MB site. I wish we could sign up for emails regarding new products. Not trying to more on Evan's plate though lol Happy Birthday @Helen Hunicke!! I'm a Cancer too.
Happy birthday Mrs Hunicke. Hope you had a awesome day and August and the rest of the family spoiled you like a queen for the day. Be good or be good at it
Based on your description, the bushings in the steering column could be bad, like they are in my beloved Betsy (03 F350 7.3). Hence the looking for the gear on the column. It ‘floats’ around until it finds a gear it wants to settle in. I have heard it is an easy repair - if I can ever get a day off to effect said repair, that is another story.
You are my hero August! You volunteering at the youth camp, spending time with the family. I dont know how you get it all done. And to be able to not scream and yell when s@^! Goes sideways. I mean it when I said you are my hero be safe and keep teaching!!!! You are the MAN
I always love hearing your wisdom and good work ethics. ''the power to do good'' . You're awesome august, keep up the great work and vibes. you guys rock
I didn't want to watch this one because it was so long. I ignored it for a week because of that. Today was my first day off in about three weeks and I thought, what the hay, I can skip through the boring parts. Turned out I didn't skip a thing. Glad I took the time to listen to some wisdom, glad you took the time to speak some truth, spread some sanity and wish your Mom a happy birthday. My Mom turns 90 next week, btw, so resonance with that. I'll watch your next long one without reservation.
G d my brother i apply myself in the same trade I cut trees also your tool and application along with your language ls great respect to u my brother keep safe and be strong. I live in Trinidad 🇹🇹 blessings to u sir.
Happy birthday Ellen! Good concept on charging your moral prize. You have to know how to judge your worth to their pockets well being. You have to look out for your clients (not accounts) , and for your team. I haven’t been on the channel too long , but I like the way you include people watching. Have a great Week
I had 6 trees that needed to be removed from our property. First estimate said couldn’t make any money on the job an hill was steep. He d obviously didn’t come back second group was two old guys saying oh yes we can do this piece of cake. Never came back with estimate. Wouldn’t have hired him even if he did. Finally Had a professional came by. Had insurance workman comp for his workers. Had the right equipment. Yes it was a chunk of bills. They made six trees disappear in a morning. Had the crane to get over the hill. Made it look easy. No one hurt. And left my property safe and clean. Professionals need to be paid for there pro service.
Exactly, pinned.
No profit no point. My business existed to just earn me a wage for a long time. No more
Should keep in mind not everyone has all the big equipment and that does not mean they arent professional... i do great work without all that stuff but i also dont bite off more than i can chew either a 4 ft across oak tree is out my capabilitys but also have a friend i work with sometimes that has buckets chippers and skid steer that i call in on those jobs 😉 have a good day fellas
@@joshuap7501 very true I no a couple tree companies that have all the equipment but they still call me in on some of the difficult stuff not saying I'm some God of tree work or something lol but I can hold my own an figure out stuff. Always trying to learn an inprove tho it become kinda of a life style in a way. Anyway my point is don't just assume because a one company has shiny equipment an another guy has a old dump truck an old chipper that he isn't any less capable of doin a good job. You would be surprised at the amount of guys that can pull up in a car full of climbing gear an actually be the guy who the bigger company calls to do the hardest jobs . Yes there are half ass Harry out there as well but don't always judge a book by its cover what I was getting at. Hell look a Bucking billy ray he a tree man threw an threw but shows up in a old school Ford with old school saws but can do more than alot guys out there today . I actually used to work with a company that the owner had brand new everything the best of the best im talking millions in equipment come to find out he new nothing about tree work. He had got busted in the 80s with tractor trailer truck full off weed did 20 years in jail got out an still had alot of money. Now I didn't know this when I started working with him but it didn't take me long to figure out he didn't know much. He was biker kind of guy an had that alpha male ego thing lol. Iv run into a few tree guys that have that same mentality so didn't really bother me. I can have a alpha male personality myself sometimes an with all the dangers an hard work of this job It can be a good thing to atleast be confident but my point is he was the most dangerous guy iv ever worked with an I quite for my own safety. I heard ab I 7t a guy who got crushed by a log working for him an he had a couple other accidents. I would never want him to work on my property but if you just met the guy an saw the trucks an equipment you would think that's the company I want to hire. He had a bucket truck with the lift on the body 15 years ago now he had a crane , terminator chipper with a arm ,smaller bandit with a cable most the saws were brand new an ported. Equipment wise it was a tree man wet dream. Hell even his daily driver truck was this international but it had pickup bed with 5th wheel . That truck nuts btw . But don't judge a book by its cover I was a way better tree guy an had nothing but a pickup truck an climbing gear. Oh btw that guy who got crushed by a log is still not normal to this day it broke his back an the guy can barely walk don't think he ever worked again. I heard a story that owner was debating on calling a ambulance or not . Basically he would of ended up in some car crash or something on his way home from work. Real scumbag ...but looked like an talked like the man you want to do your job. So please ppl don't judge ppl by only appearances
@@scotttam7491 yes sir there are a few of them guys around my way lol they know just enough to not get dead
I feel this one. Especially the end. My mother was a single parent and worked two jobs for a long time to keep me fed and not needing anything. My grandfather who built his own mechanic shop in 1955 had all us grandkids at one time or another learning how to take care of our own vehicles. I lived in that garage and became who I am today because of him and my uncle!!
I still turn wrenches for a living and I am learning something new from you and a few others. Thanks again for sharing!!!
I should of watched this video before I did a small tree job this morning. I'm 65. I cut down and bucked four pine trees in 3.5 hours. I took two 10 minute breaks. Granted these trees are tiny compared to your west coast trees. Tallest one was 30 feet.
I didn't charge for the pain I felt in my knuckles after I got home. We should be able to charge for pain felt after the job's over or the following day LOL. It hurt to hold my cellphone. So, I took a shower and a nap. Now it's 11pm and I can hold my cellphone, watch your video and leave a lengthy comment. So, when your back is hurting, that's your back begging for a nap.
Be kind to your back.
Most importantly I hope your mother enjoyed a wonderful birthday.
PS...Evan graciously let me exchange my large saddle for a medium which fits much better.
I'm excited to try climbing. I hope my body can keep up with my brain. Blessings brother.
We send up a maple syrup jug on a carabiner for hydration aloft. Rugged, opaque plastic and a sturdy handle. $40 for the bottle, but you get a free gallon of syrup. And plenty of confused looks from passers by. Thanks for everything you share here August and crew.
Uhh I just use a nalgene or camelbak for long days.
That's a good idea. . . but those syrup jugs look suspiciously like those jugs those "mountain people" drink their moonshine out of! Up there drinkin' to take the edge off, are yeh? Lol. Tho I know alot of roofers who're weed smokers for real. . . 🤣
Hey August, that was a great advice… “price it the way you want to with freedom with a morality.”
Reminds me of some Bible verses… “…Only use not your liberty for an occasion to the flesh….” Also, I’d like to say this…..I’m a Bible believer missionary in a foreign country… and it is Saturday 7pm now while I’m watching this… and you have given me a good idea for a preaching in our church tomorrow. Thank you….
Thank you for sharing your past life and your awesome parents, they did a great job raising you up to be the man that you have become. Tops.
Nothing scares me more than an office block, a cubicle, an inline management system.and a commute. I'd be dead in a year. Cheers
I've been in the tree service work for almost a year now. I've learned so much from watching and listening too you. Thank you for doing these videos. Oh and Happy Birthday Mom 🎉🎈🎈🎉🎉
Awesome to hear the respect you have for family; great values in today's world. Really appreciate your videos and the work that you put into editing for the finished product. Thanks
I want to start my own business within a year or two, I'm still trying to figure out pricing. Did some easy jobs where I think I charged too much, and a couple jobs where I charged way too little compared to the burden of work. Would love to see a detailed guide on the subject. Love your content and they way you explain things, it gives so much valuable insight.
“Charge for pain, with morality”
Words to live by.
Thanks August. 👍👊
Just started watching you, I appreciate the shared wisdom, and humor, Makes it more entertaining. I've been trying to find what I was made for and as a kid I loved climbing but after highschool life got in the way but thank God for getting my attention and reminding me of what I love. This one kinda confirmed it for me thank you
I love how you love your parents. No issues, no drama. Good on you, and them.
I love your friendly talking, highly educational videos! Hearing about your parents makes perfect sense. All of their love pours forth in your videos... :-)
I like the style of video, we all know that Reg is under charging sometimes , and you were kind in your encouragement for him to occasionally charge more......
Keep on cuttin
55 year old carpenter just received my zig zag plus from your company, learning to climb,you've been really inspiring, learning along from your videos, thanks
Your wife, children, parents and in-laws and outlaws must be SO proud of you for what a good man you are!!!
It sure is nice not having to pull start those electric saws. We're able to start at 6:30 am over here on the east coast cuz we make no saw noise, hahaha.
Yeah;)) and then goes the chipper;))))))
@@oxyehho or 100 yards of staged limbs to be chipped at 7:59am 😆
August you make great videos and tell good stories. Hanging out watching you work is time well spent.You and your crew are top notch.
I buy your gear, i watch your videos, and i listen to your words. Hazzard pay to me was $110 per month extra to fight against foreign soldiers in a rot gut dessert...
This is what I do in the morning before getting out of bed. I raise my right leg bent at the knee, hold that position for 2-3 minutes clasping my hands over the knee. Do this with each leg for 2 to 5 reps. The next one is to lay flat on the back, then bend both knees with feet flat on the bed, then arch your back, hold for 1-2 minutes. Do 5 reps, slowly build up to 10, do it each morning, it helps the lower back. Best to remove the pillow before doing this.
I really enjoyed this video August. I like the way you think. I like the respect you had for your Mom & Dad. You had a tough childhood and it made a man outa you. I'm 75 and I'd like to think that I too was made a man by learning the hard way. Oh, I like the drink holder too.
With the wonderful description of your mother, I feel like if I was having a rough day I could call her and she would cheer me up without even knowing it. I enjoyed this video, thanks!
Right at the end you knock it out of the ball park…with gratitude, kindness and realness. You childhood put the oak in your bones, and the humble in your spirit…most folks now are acting entitled and are made of tofu and rice-paper…so it seems. Being gritty and cutting a straight and honest groove in the dance floor of life is where it is at. It was a good 40 min to spend “with” you and crew. Best wishes to your mom. Thank you for sharing!
Happy Birthday, Helen. You did a wonderful job with August!
I started watching you now about 2-3 weeks ago and I really enjoy the professional work you do. It’s great to see you and know you are a saved man who knows the Lord . I was a Logger about 50 years also a pastor of a little country church. I’m now 76 and would still be logging if my body would let me being I’m crippled up a lot some from being hurt but mostly a shotgun blast to my right hip at very close range about 2’ feet from the barrel of 12ga when I was 13 . I live in country upstate NY close to Adirondack mountains. Hunting was a way of life so I was hunting when the other boy shot me any way my other hip is fake and I have wore it out logging so I had to sell out. I did a few tree jobs but I being a logger always said you guys are surgeons but me a butcher LOL. I made good living tuning at one time 2 separate crews my 2 sons 1 and me the other.I really watch you for I still get a little bit of that adrenaline when watching and I like your honesty and professionalism. Enjoy keep the sawdust flying. Oh yeah I love husky saws and equipment. My main trees red & white oak hard maple white ash soft wood white pine & hemlock along with other species
If your back hurts Reg says he swears by Yoga , or is it swears at , I forget I'm old
Ya yoga and spandex I think he said.
@@AugustHunicke When he mentions that it makes me laugh
That was a great video an you gotta love reg for speaking his mind an not caring. That would be me if I had a yt channel . I would have alot of difficulty with all the sensitive ppl i think lol
@@AugustHunicke Reg wearing spandex doing Yoga....that's either something I would pay to watch or pay to not have to watch. Not sure. Either way, it's unsettling. Lol. Thanks for another wisdom filled video, August.
Happy to hear your response to Reg's video/question re: 'hazard trees' ... thought it was even kooler that you made the video from the top of such a tree. Keep on keeping on ... your videos are great ... to be able to teach and entertain at the same time is a real gift.
The fruit doesn't fall far from the tree. Good parents, good children. I appreciate that you took time to honour them. Keep well and be safe. Respect bro.
These kinds of videos, are exactly why i subscribed. I may not be a tree guy but i have thoroughly enjoyed your content, August. Best to you, yours, your crew, and Mama Hunicke.
Well you take us up those trees, sometimes I feel I'm right there too until that twig of a stem starts swaying snap I'm on the ground mouth wide open. You make your work look fun, your head may be in the clouds at the same time grounded in support of family and workers like family I am grateful to watch a moral man doing an honest day's work.
Bless you August. Happy Birthday to your Mom. - I'm still listening to your advice. I just got done with a 90+ft soft maple, that I've been wanting to clear for about 6 yrs. Used your technique. Man, I'm so proud of myself!! (A real Pain. The roots were trying to plug the septic.)
I love it when you do these stream of consciousness dialogues. Great video!❤
Hey, August! Almost didn't watch this due to the length...!! BUT I'm really glad I did! Get you musing about things, and it's a FUN listen... Like hearing stories about your parents... must have been awesome up in Alaska... Sometimes you don't realize it, until you're older and looking back at it. My Mom's 91 now, and Dad passed years ago at 88, we had a 10 acre farm here in the Valley. Way different life-style in those days... shortly after WWII, and you just learned to do whatever needed to be done instead of calling the pro. Thanks for sharing!!
Couldn’t agree more! Just love when August meanders off like this, still all topic related yet chock full of them nuggets of wisdom. He is so blessed and acknowledges it w humble thanks whenever he can. I too, still have my parents, 92 Pops n Moms, 85. Thank The Good Lord for their continued presence although at times can be quite challenging I strive to stay patient n giving. They are the roots of my being, taught me what I needed to survive. I am blessed, like you August. Thanking you. 👍😁🙏🏻
Glad you’re here.
Hahaha… ole little Jonny🤣. You must have another Marine hangin around.
Happy birthday Mama Hunicke. Thank you for the video. My wife has been watching them with me so she can learn more about the tree life. Yall be safe.
Thank you for the video - just a short note today from me. Hope the family / crew and you are doing well. Take care - be safe. Happy Birthday to mom also.
Don’t mess with my Uncle Ted when he’s been drinking 😂
Happy Birthday Mrs. Hunicke!
This was a great video to watch for my morning. Happy Birthday Mrs Hunicke from Nottingham UK.
Maybe the greatest video ever . I know and feel the love and respect you have for ma and pa , as I grew up with similar parents. Mine are both in heaven now , so when I see someone show the kind of love and admiration for their parents the way you did , it makes my heart explode with happiness. Thank you so much . And that was just the bonus footage 😀 the pricing part of the video was cool too .
No matter what job a person does, there are parts that are overpaid, and parts that are barely worth it. Even the best estimates can be wrong. So in the end, the best way to approach it is to set pricing to include a good average, and don't concentrate too much on distracting details. If you're too busy, a slight bump in pricing can change that. Just be prepared for the change in clients and type of work if pricing shifts too much.
Happy Birthday Helen ! Have a great birthday. You made a good job of this one. I thank you for that. He reminds me to be nicer and more considerate.
Happy birthday Helen, you did good. August the mom story made the day for me, thank you.
Happy Birthday Mama Hunicke! May you have a blessed Birthday and many more! 🥳👍😁
My father is 94 and just loves watching you and your crew cut them big Northwestern trees. Please keep on putting out your wonderful vlogs.🌲🌲🌲🌲
Please say hi to him for me. What’s his name?
@@AugustHunicke Bob Krol he is a WWll vet.
Thanks Bob!! (and Lois)
Happy b day helen thank you for having august and teaching him to be a soldier of good we appreciate you and him..
Happy birthday (late) Mrs Hunicke!
I Enjoyed this Style Video, a Lot - Happy Birthday Mom Hunicke Hope you had a very Blessed Day. You have a Great Son
Thats is a really great video. All aspects of life in one video. Your blessed August for having both parents!
Great vid, Happy Birthday Mrs Hunickie, be proud for ticking off the years, and creating an amazing legacy that will last for many years to come, awesome stuff Augusts Mom.
You just described my childhood, not in Alaska but on a remote dairyfarm in the Alps foothills in Switzerland. Grew up with five brothers and sisters and great parents which teached us the ropes of life.
Happy birthday to your mom from Switzerland and thank you for all you did and still do for the treemen community, August. By the way we have some rain to give away until now we had only a handfull sunny days the rest was rain, tons of rain and way below average temperatures.
Happy Birthday to your mom! Another awesome video. My mom (and dad) raised me and my siblings without power and water. She's amazing!! Here's to good moms!
Just watched the last part. Awsome family ... u r lucky indeed... keep it up man. Pass it on.
Make sure that pump has a output re-circulation line that goes back to the tank too. Otherwise when you close a hose you stop the water flowing through the pump and the bearings get hot, then they leak water in, and soon you've got bad bearings, and water in you're engine oil.
Happy Birthday Mrs Hunicke!!!!
Happy Birthday Helen!
I don't comment very often August but I do watch all of your videos and I really enjoyed the format of this one in particular. It did feel like we were hanging out shooting the breeze! Take care my friend.
I put this on for background noise and AUGUST Damien Jeffrey Schroeder! You guys are legit and on point !! You need more videos like this ! Where your going against the norm or against the wave , I love it and we the tree people approve and appreciate it !!! I love the bit where it's like " she dosent know that it's like up there, we need to charge here 4x so that's like 8000 dollars, I don't know if my maths right but that sounds fair " !! Love it man!!
Hey man, it is great to hear your thoughts on morality and ethics in the workplace. I do tree work for the elderly for low prices or free if I can. I don't have your immense experience but my intentions are just. Jonesing to learn more skills in the trade. Thanks for being a good man, and for sharing the knowledge.
Nice vidja August. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR MOM
Regarding "Paying for that Pain," I had a wise friend once that described learning experiences such as underbidding and other lessons learned through blood, sweat and tears as "Paying Tuition." You pay the price physically or financially as you're learning and growing so that you will be wiser and more calculated later on. I always think of all the "tuition" I have paid over the years that made me a better business person and tree guy.
Cheers August really appreciate your chats , always learn something from people who love what they do 👍
I really have to tip my hat to you for promoting battery saws. I am repairing chainsaws professionally, and battery saws are the future, also because fewer and fewer people actually understand 2stroke engines and how to operate them!
Only one important difference: put your premix in the oil!! Otherwise it's like running your car with no oil in the crankcase!
@@garybulwinkle82 :-D
I did line clearance trimming and people always asked me what I thought about when I was in a tree lmao now I can show them this! Great video guys
I think you hit the nail on the head with describing the work as an imposition and charging accordingly. The NASCLA contractors manual goes in to a degree of detail about pricing no matter what your contracting specialty is and says something along the lines of your work should be the cost of everything that will cost you money to do the work, your wages, contingencies and a realistic percentage (I believe the manual says something along the lines of 10-20%) that'll be "profit." Unsavory contractor types (and those that aren't) may not understand this principle and ballpark their figures because they might not know their job well enough to get accurate figures when bidding.
While NASCLA isn't the end all be all it does help to place things in to perspective for new contractors and teaches how honesty and integrity in business is always the best policy. For home owners, get your estimates in writing. Good contractors break down their quotes in very clear ways that are client friendly and help make our clients feel at ease about why this business is as expensive as it is.
Wow . . .
It’s good to know they are good people out there.
You are very inspirational, with smooth and nice humor, with a lot of tree work experience and the best is you also sharing that knowledge.
Ethics and morality are big values this days. I just want to give you a feedback from Europe / Hungary 🇭🇺/ Budapest.
All the best for you and the hole crew.
August another great video And Happy Birthday to your mother
I went and subbed a job for someone one time. He actually scared this group of old folks into taking a red oak. I finished taking the stub. The lady came up to me and told me how they were only supposed to take some bamboo and the price was only a few hundred. Then he said something about fungus in the top of the tree, and the job turned into a 10000 job. Could have been? I didn't care. I told him never call me again. I couldn't find anything wrong with the base as I cut it down. Happy birthday momma H!
Happy Birthday Momma Hunicke, may the Lord bless you and keep you.
Nice work guy's!!.. & Big Happy Birthday to you're mom!!
Enjoyed listening to you! I like your morales.
Sorry dude!! Anyone who put one of those circle mirror deals on their rear view mirror is an idiot in my book!!! CAN'T SEE A DAMN THING!!!!
@@garybulwinkle82 on the contrary, I find it easier to check my blind spot without straining my neck. Not trying to see the year of the penny sitting on the road; just trying to see if there's a vehicle there.
😁 I’m thinking you’ve not driven a 73 Ranchero with stock hippo ear mirrors. Can’t see around the rear end of the car without the circle 🤷🏼♂️
Happy birthday to your mom .
Thank God for loving moms!
Another great video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I have learned so much watching your channel. I often find myself saying "How would August and Damien do this?"
Awesome Video! Watched it 2 times! Lots of great info - you explained everything very well !! Thank You!! and You are right don't need 5 angles of dropping limbs and wood! You give the most important info and even 1 angle is fine most of the time!
I'm old and haven't done something like adjusting the linkage on the tranny in 50+ years, but if I remember, it's pretty simple. The linkage is under the hood I think, and you just loosen the nut and adjust it where it needs to be, and re-titghten the nut. It might have some adjustment next to the tranny, but honestly I cannot remember. But, I think it was a simple thing to do if that interests you. That way, it will be in the gear that it says it is in. It's a 2-person job, so one can select the gear while the other adjusts the linkage to correspond to the gear indicator.
Love the videos. I hope you guys are paid well for what you do.
Happy birthday Mom! Fearfully and wonderfully made family
ive always told people you have to love what you do or its work.i did refrigeration repair for 50 years almost enjoyed all 50
You are the bestest EVER!! Really appreciate your take on hazard trees and pricing. Im a strong believer in being fair to everyone and try to charge everyone the same, wether they live in a million dollar house or a $200k house (well maybe Ill charge the poor guy a little less, but that seems fair). Ive learned soooo much from you being a little small tree company in a ocean of monsters. Nothing is every easy about tree work...
Love that you have a ranchero. I’ve been wanting to get into tree work and thought that an el camino would be great for hauling gear around.
Thanks for the longer video. I liked your moral of the story video much more than the Little Johnny joke lol I guess I need to check out what's new on the MB site. I wish we could sign up for emails regarding new products. Not trying to more on Evan's plate though lol
Happy Birthday @Helen Hunicke!! I'm a Cancer too.
Happy birthday Mrs Hunicke. Hope you had a awesome day and August and the rest of the family spoiled you like a queen for the day. Be good or be good at it
Happy birthday to a very blessed and loving woman that only God can create, Just repeating what your son said .
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Hunicke!
Based on your description, the bushings in the steering column could be bad, like they are in my beloved Betsy (03 F350 7.3). Hence the looking for the gear on the column. It ‘floats’ around until it finds a gear it wants to settle in. I have heard it is an easy repair - if I can ever get a day off to effect said repair, that is another story.
You are my hero August! You volunteering at the youth camp, spending time with the family. I dont know how you get it all done. And to be able to not scream and yell when s@^! Goes sideways. I mean it when I said you are my hero be safe and keep teaching!!!! You are the MAN
I always love hearing your wisdom and good work ethics. ''the power to do good'' .
You're awesome august, keep up the great work and vibes. you guys rock
I didn't want to watch this one because it was so long. I ignored it for a week because of that. Today was my first day off in about three weeks and I thought, what the hay, I can skip through the boring parts. Turned out I didn't skip a thing. Glad I took the time to listen to some wisdom, glad you took the time to speak some truth, spread some sanity and wish your Mom a happy birthday. My Mom turns 90 next week, btw, so resonance with that. I'll watch your next long one without reservation.
Thanks Mike
Yes... we are WITH you August. ❤
Happy Birthday Helen.... apple/tree! 😇
Happy birthday Mrs Hunicke!!
This is fantastic stuff to watch.The concept is brilliant. Thanks so much and stay safe.
I hear your inner dialog and respect it. Thanks August.
Happy Birthday mom Hunicke.
So important to keep hydrated up there... I'll pop a Noon tablet in my water bottle, luv that you guys are producing those water bottle holders...
I prefer this type of video. I watch these from about 10 pm until 5 or so in the morning, because I have a hard time falling asleep.
G d my brother i apply myself in the same trade I cut trees also your tool and application along with your language ls great respect to u my brother keep safe and be strong. I live in Trinidad 🇹🇹 blessings to u sir.
Happy birthday Helen.
"Don't mess with my uncle Ted when he's been drinking!" 😂🤣👏🏼
Happy birthday Ellen!
Good concept on charging your moral prize. You have to know how to judge your worth to their pockets well being.
You have to look out for your clients (not accounts) , and for your team.
I haven’t been on the channel too long , but I like the way you include people watching.
Have a great Week
Happy Birthday August's MOM
August you are so down to earth. The guys must love working with you,