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The Original Monkey Beaver: August Hunicke

July 1, 2018 By patrick@educatedclimber.com 11 Comments

 

In this episode, the original MonkeyBeaver himself reveals some of his secrets for filming and editing tree work, and storytelling on Youtube. We dive deep into just how much grit and determination is required to stick with it, when you’re part-way through a tree job and it seems like it would be so much easier to just put the cameras away and get the job done!

We also talk about his backstory, where his work ethic and passion for tree work came from, how he dealt with having all of his tree gear stolen, as well as his entrepreneurial tendencies and need to be independent.  And then we follow that up with the MonkeyBeaver belt and monkeybeaver.com, and his advice for his younger self. You are going to love these stories, trust me!

 

Show Notes:

August Hunicke on Youtube

August Hunicke on Instagram

MonkeyBeaver.com

 


Climb high, Work smart, Read more.

– TreeMuggs


 

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Comments

  1. Coug says

    July 2, 2018 at 1:34 am

    Thanks for the podcast!

  2. Eric Hailperin-Lausch says

    July 3, 2018 at 1:25 am

    Wow! I was sitting on the edge of my seat. Every word was priceless. The highest of the highs was August’s story of his first tree climbing job and also his honest words of advice to his younger self. With Kevin and August you have set a extreme high bar. Looking forward to more interviews!!

  3. Andy Leverenz says

    July 3, 2018 at 4:30 pm

    Feels like I’m listening to my own story. Almost identical paths and experiences. Very cool.

  4. Joe Rapanut says

    July 7, 2018 at 3:10 am

    never new what a podcast was this is excellent . I’m very happy both of you put your heart in to helping out others with what you have learned and are able to share , I’m a huge fan of the Siberian knot !

  5. rfwood3 says

    July 14, 2018 at 9:28 pm

    Great interview! You do a good job doing this. Looking forward to more.
    Really appreciate the insights into August Hunicke’s background, advice, etc.

  6. Mark De La Cruz says

    February 11, 2019 at 1:31 am

    Awesome talk with August!!!!!! Thanks

  7. Cory Jassen says

    July 17, 2020 at 4:58 am

    That was great! I’ve watched a lot of August Hunickes videos. Great fun to hear his story of his 1st tree job.

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