Host Shane sits down with local PHC expert Burton Whitfield for a friendly, practical introduction to plant health care. They cover Burton's path into PHC, why soil, water, and nitrogen matter most, how pH and urban changes stress trees, and easy first-step treatments like injection systems and soil aeration.

This episode focuses on diagnosing common urban tree problems, the philosophy of treating trees in "tree time," and sensible sales practices—wrapping up as Part 1 of an Intro to PHC series with more deep dives to follow.

Season one finale featuring Langston Edwards, founder of the Oklahoma City Metro Tree Guys facebook group. Langston shares how he balances a full-time fire department job with a growing tree business, builds community through a professional Facebook group, and acquires key equipment without over-leveraging.

The episode also covers networking, continuing education, community forestry resources, and practical personal finance tips for tree-care professionals focused on stability, health insurance, and smart growth.

Episode 9 of the Oklahoma Tree Guys podcast features Brady Paselk from Tulsa, who shares his journey from DIY lift mishaps to founding BP Trees and helping run the Oklahoma Rescue event. He discusses climbing, aerial rescue scenarios, the ISA Certified Tree Climber (CTC) credential, and how pressure training prepares crews for real emergencies.

Brady also explains running a small tree business with intentional systems—Monday estimate days, Jobber and Gusto automation, and outsourcing—plus a call to join Oklahoma Rescue on April 17–18 in Coweta for hands-on training and free Friday sessions.