What does it really take to build a tree service business from the ground up while working full-time as a firefighter?

In this episode, we sit down with Cole Ingram, owner of Emma Creek Tree Service in Kansas, to talk about his journey from wildland firefighting to running a fast-growing tree service business. Cole shares how his early experience cutting trees with the Forest Service gave him the skills to start on the side, why growth was slow at first, and what finally caused his business to take off in a big way.

We dive into starting with minimal equipment, grinding through the early years, finding a niche in rural and farm properties, and how adding the right people and equipment completely changed the trajectory of the business. Cole also opens up about the challenges of balancing firefighting with entrepreneurship, when it starts to make sense to go all-in, and what scaling responsibly really looks like in the tree service industry.

If you’re a tree service owner, a blue-collar entrepreneur, or someone thinking about turning your skills into a business, this conversation offers real insight into what steady, sustainable growth actually looks like. Take a moment to listen in and see what lessons you can apply to your own journey.

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How Cole Ingram Built a Profitable Tree Business in Kansas while Firefighting