Episode 007: A conversation with Derrick Martin on the importance of passion for building a fulfilling life and career in the trees
03/02/25 • 22 min
Join us as we talk with Derrick Martin at the Kansas Arborists Association Shade Tree conference 2024 in Manhattan, KS where he gave a presentation on work positioning. He tells us about his journey with trees, beginning with landscaping, tree work, running ropes, feeding chippers, climbing trees, and becoming a mentor, educator, and brand ambassador. We discuss the importance of good mentorship, learning from mistakes to gain confidence and competency, and the importance of passion for finding and building a fulfilling career and life in the trees. Stay tuned.
Host: Ryan Rastok with Lawrence Arborists https://lawrencearborists.com/
Guest: Derrick Martin
Recorded by Ryan Rastok
Produced by Cain Robberson and Ryan Rastok
Engineered by Cain Robberson
Music Credit:
As I Figure - Latinesque by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100323
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Join us as we talk with Derrick Martin at the Kansas Arborists Association Shade Tree conference 2024 in Manhattan, KS where he gave a presentation on work positioning. He tells us about his journey with trees, beginning with landscaping, tree work, running ropes, feeding chippers, climbing trees, and becoming a mentor, educator, and brand ambassador. We discuss the importance of good mentorship, learning from mistakes to gain confidence and competency, and the importance of passion for finding and building a fulfilling career and life in the trees. Stay tuned.
Host: Ryan Rastok with Lawrence Arborists https://lawrencearborists.com/
Guest: Derrick Martin
Recorded by Ryan Rastok
Produced by Cain Robberson and Ryan Rastok
Engineered by Cain Robberson
Music Credit:
As I Figure - Latinesque by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100323
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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Host: Ryan Rastok with Lawrence Arborists https://lawrencearborists.com/
Guest: Chelsi Abbott
Recorded by Ryan Rastok
Produced by Cain Robberson and Ryan Rastok
Engineered by Cain Robberson
Music:
Morse code sketch: Randolph Schwering
Bass: Oswald Prentiss Backus V
Trumpet: George Brahler
Drums: Colby Earleywine
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