Every tree grows differently, just as every business has its own journey. TCIA’s Peer Groups bring together tree care business owners who want to collaboratively learn, solve challenges, and build lasting relationships with trusted peers.

Our groups are built around how owners want to engage, learn, and grow. Whether you’re looking for periodic connection, ongoing accountability, or an executive-level advisory experience, there’s a group designed to meet your goals. Each group has the same core principles of confidentiality, trust, accountability, and meaningful discussion.

Peer-to-Peer Groups are intentionally designed to be:

  • Facilitated: guided by a TCIA-approved facilitator
  • Self-leading: members shape topics within established parameters
  • Discussion-based: focused on peer dialogue, not consulting or selling

The group’s value lies in its members’ collective experience. TCIA provides structure, facilitation, and guardrails so conversations remain productive, professional, and respectful of all participants’ time and expertise.

Finding the Right TCIA Peer Group

Aspen Peer Group

Connect. Learn. Grow Together.

Facilitated by
Chris Ahlum, Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation

Aspen trees are remarkable because they thrive through interconnected root systems. While each tree appears to stand on its own, the grove is strongest because every tree is connected beneath the surface.

The Aspen Group is built on the same philosophy. Members come together to exchange ideas, learn from one another’s experiences, and build trusted relationships while maintaining a manageable time commitment.

This Group is a great fit if you want:

  • Trusted relationships with other tree care owner-operators
  • Fresh ideas from people facing similar challenges
  • Dedicated time to step away from the day-to-day
  • A balanced schedule that fits your business
  • Start, continue, or consider being TCIA Accredited to advance your business

Meeting Cadence

  • Six facilitated meetings bi-monthly throughout the year
    • Three 2-day in-person meetings
      • One is held pre-or-post TCI EXPO
      • Two are at a group member’s location, allowing participants to learn directly from one another’s businesses.
    • Nine 60-minute virtual meetings
      • Virtual meetings are held monthly, with in-person meetings replacing virtual meetings during those months

Annual Investment

$4,020 ($335 monthly payments)

Includes:

  • Professional facilitation
  • Three in-person meetings
  • Nine virtual meetings
  • Program resources and tools
  • Ongoing participant support
  • Invitations to Mentoring Ecosystem events

Oak Peer Groups

Build Strength Through Consistency.

Facilitated by
Fred Haskett, TrueWinds Consulting

Oak trees become strong through steady, consistent growth over time. Their resilience is built season after season, creating a foundation capable of weathering changing conditions.

The Oak Grove is designed for leaders who thrive through regular accountability, consistent collaboration, and frequent opportunities to learn from one another.

This Group is a great fit if you want:

  • Regular accountability
  • Consistent conversations throughout the year
  • Ongoing feedback from peers
  • Connections with others experiencing transitions
  • Learn to make the tough decisions required to run a successful business

Meeting Cadence

  • Twenty-Two facilitated meetings throughout the year
    • Two 2-day in-person meetings
      • Both are hosted at a group member’s location, allowing participants to learn directly from one another’s businesses (typically a 3rd activity day is planned).
    • Twenty 90-minute virtual meetings
      • Virtual meetings are held roughly every other week, with in-person meetings replacing virtual meetings during those months

Annual Investment

$6,000 ($500 monthly payments)

Includes:

  • Professional facilitation
  • Two in-person meetings
  • Twenty virtual meetings
  • Program resources and tools
  • Ongoing participant support
  • Invitations to Mentoring Ecosystem events

Redwood Peer Group

See the Forest. Lead the Future.

Facilitated by
Jon O’Malley, ASCEND Business Results

Redwood trees are among the tallest and longest-living organisms on Earth, yet their strength comes not from deep individual roots but from interconnected root systems that support one another.

The Redwood Grove is designed for leaders seeking a highly engaged advisory experience focused on long-term strategy, organizational leadership, and solving complex business challenges alongside trusted peers.

This Group is a great fit if you want:

  • Strategic conversations
  • A highly engaged advisory experience
  • Regular collaboration
  • Opportunities to solve complex business challenges
  • Move beyond operations and sales to become the strategic leader of your company

Meeting Cadence and Consultation Hours

  • Twelve facilitated meetings monthly throughout the year
    • Three 2-day in-person meetings
      • One is pre-or-post TCI EXPO
      • One is pre-or-post Winter Management Conference
      • One is at a group member’s location, allowing participants to learn directly from one another’s businesses.
    • Nine 2-hour virtual meetings
      • Virtual meetings are held monthly, with in-person meetings replacing virtual meetings during those months
  • Twenty shared facilitator consultation hours

Annual Investment

$8,040 ($670 monthly payments)

Includes:

Professional facilitation

  • Three in-person meetings
  • Nine virtual meetings
  • Twenty shared consultation hours
  • Program resources and tools
  • Ongoing participant support
  • Invitations to exclusive events

At a Glance

Whether you join Aspen, Oak, or Redwood, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to helping one another become stronger leaders and build stronger tree care businesses.

Groups Annual In-Person Meeting Annual Virtual Meetings General Cadence Facilitator Consultation Hours Annual Member Investment
Aspen 3 9 (60-minute) Monthly 0 $4,020
Oak 2 20 (90-minute) Twice Monthly 0 $6,000
Redwood 3 9 (120-minute) Monthly 20 $8,040

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