I Sold My Crane. Here’s why.

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• GU

  @GuiltyofTreeson · 17 hours ago · pinned

  Wow, I am so grateful for the many kind comments on this video, there’s no way I can reply to all of them, but I really appreciate everyone’s kind words. I was nervous about uploading this video but knowing that so many people found it to be helpful and relatable makes me 1000% happy that I posted it!

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• DR

  @drkwlsk · 1 day ago

  You are definitely not a failure Jake.  You're just learning life lessons of running your own business.   You're the opposite of failure

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• IN

  @inthedarkwoods2022 · 1 day ago (edited)

  "I'm not buying anything else until I pay everything off"....   BINGO...     No debt is the key.    Thank you for being honest!

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• AA

  @aaronsvoboda5897 · 1 day ago (edited)

  Sounds like you made the right choice man. you gotta focus on what works!

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• CH

  @chrispappas8447 · 22 hours ago

  Dude, that was the best YouTube video I’ve seen in a long time. There are countless other tree guys putting out videos about cutting trees… However, I always come back to your channel because of your openness, honesty, and willingness to share the behind the scenes information. Even something as simple as explaining what you charge for a tree and the thought process behind it. Keep up your unique style. It’s what sets you apart!

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• FL

  @FloatingFeatherProductions · 1 day ago

  Jacob, I&apos;ve been watching you for years.<br>I got into tree climbing out of necessity because I own too many trees that won&apos;t stop growing. I&apos;m going to be 74 years old in 2 weeks. So here&apos;s what I know about you. You have a gift and it is not only your bravery and good judgment in your work but primarily, you&apos;re a great teacher. I&apos;m not sure you realize how many people you &apos;ve taught to climb and possibly how many lives you&apos;ve saved by teaching climbing safely. I&apos;m happy that you&apos;ve made this decision. Honesty, hard work, good judgment and the clarity of knowing what your priorities should be are also your gifts. <br>I&apos;m proud of you. You&apos;ve made a great decision for your family and your future.<br>Love you buddy!

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• RA

  @RandySohnSr · 1 day ago

  I had a CPA tell me early on in my business career, you either have to stay small or get really big, everything in between you’re just swapping dollars. He was so right.

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• WO

  @woodworker3122 · 1 day ago

  Goals change. You are streamlining your equipment to be just what you need rationally and economically. 👍

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• ES

  @esvedium · 20 hours ago

  You ALWAYS learn more from your mistakes than your successes.<br>You&apos;re a real one for sharing this with us, Jake. Much love.

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• BR

  @bryanbradford2742 · 1 day ago

  Thank you for the humility and honesty - this is what people need to learn, grow and thrive 🙏🏻😊

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• JA

  @JakeListon · 1 day ago

  I went through the samething you are brother. I made it about 4 years with bunch of equipment 11 guys and made a bunch of money but none of it stayed in my hands, so I spent the next year downsizing. Now I have a chipper, chipper truck, 12k lb mini excavator and all the climbing and rigging gear n ropes &nbsp;needed to do it all. Life is way more enjoyable, time with family and living not just working which is worth more than anything! Keep killing brother get back to living simple and enjoying life, plus jobs are way more fun and exciting with the basics hahaha

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• JI

  @jimhubbell8364 · 1 day ago

  Your attitude that these are not failures, just expensive lessons is excellent and your willingness to share is better. I still remember that kinda scared look on your face the day you announced you were starting out on your own. &nbsp;❤

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