Eric Batty is a former world-class mountain bike racer who built a successful arboriculture business from the ground up. Starting with zero tree experience, he called 45 companies looking for work before landing his first position. Today he runs Brooklin Tree Care.

In this conversation, Eric discusses:

✓ Getting started in the industry with a rock climbing background.

✓ The importance of proper education and mentorship.

✓ Why technical knowledge (especially fungi identification) creates competitive advantage.

✓ How teaching at Humber College's Arboriculture Program elevated his expertise.

✓ Building a business on hard work and continuous learning.

✓ The value of surrounding yourself with people smarter than you.

Eric's approach is practical: deep technical knowledge wins more work than marketing alone. When you can identify fungi from 30 feet away that competitors miss on-site, you sell jobs at a different level.

Whether you're considering starting a tree service or looking to differentiate your existing business, Eric provides straightforward insights on building expertise and reputation.

🌲 Connect with Eric:

Website: brooklintreecare.ca

Instagram: @brooklintree

Personal Instagram: @ericbatty

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