Why I Got Into Tree Care 

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Hi, I’m Michael Fiyeri. I spent 20 years behind a computer screen — in engineering, IT roles, and corporate banking.

I became good at spreadsheets, projections, and dashboards… but I just got tired of the office grind and long commute.

When I switched my major to forestry in college, I thought it’d be simpler. In my first job out of college I knew more about computers than the older guys, which took me into finance and IT, away from the woods and the good ole boy culture that I connected with. Now I’m 44, and had enough of corporate life.

What’s different now:

This is basically a second career for me.  One where I get to breathe air, meet neighbors face-to-face, and work with my hands. I get to choose who I work with and stay away from who I don’t. Tree care lets me do something real, and something that can’t be offshored or automated. At least yet, in the year 2026!

My goal:

I’m aiming to pass the ISA Certified Arborist exam. That certification will let me not just say “tree service,” but arborist.

That’s why I got into tree care. I’d love for you to follow along. If you have tree questions — pruning, removal, disease — drop me a message. I’ll share tips I learn as I grow.

MTM Tree Services LLC is a single owner / operator led tree service crew in Charlotte NC. Text or call 704-965-3589 for a free quote.

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