Steve Templin is President of Templin Forestry Inc., a Certified Forester as well as an SAF Fellow. Steve has a diverse background and has been a Consulting Forester for the last 39 years and also a real estate broker for 32 of those years. On today’s show, Steve shares how he discovered Forestry Consulting, provides advice for aspiring professionals, and how joining the Association of Consulting Foresters has helped Steve’s career.
Key Takeaways:
[1:10] A message from Leadership Nature.
[1:45] A quick intro about Steve’s background.
[4:10] How did Steve get into forestry and natural resources?
[10:00] Steven always knew he wanted to be a consulting forester, even when he was in school.
[14:20] Steve feels so blessed that he was able to get into consulting forestry early on in his career.
[18:00] Steve credits his wife for helping him enjoy his life more without worrying about the money. She helped him change his mindset and perspective.
[19:25] How has ACF helped Steve throughout his career?
[23:30] How does Steve teach/inspire his employees to do better?
[26:20] What advice does Steve have for aspiring foresters?
[30:25] What is Steve working on these days?
Mentioned in This Episode:
T.R. Clark is a Forestry Consultant based in Alabama. T.R. currently serves as Regional Manager for F&W Forestry Services, where he provides consulting forestry services and timberland management services for non-industrial private landowners. On today’s show, T.R. shares how aspiring foresters can get into consulting work, why it’s critical to be a good listener in this field, and how the Association of Consulting Foresters can help your career.
Key Takeaways:
[1:10] A message from Leadership Nature.
[1:50] A quick intro about TR’s background.
[3:35] What does a typical day look like for a forestry consultant?
[5:35] How did T.R. get into forestry and natural resources?
[7:15] What kind of work did T.R. do while he was in college?
[9:45] What prepared T.R. the most with land ownership management?
[11:55] What does it really mean to listen to the client?
[13:30] T.R. shares the types of mentors he’s had over the years.
[15:15] You have to be willing to teach, not just tell.
[16:05] What have been some of the most memorable moments of T.R.’s job so far?
[18:50] T.R. explains what makes being a forestry consultant so rewarding.
[21:35] What advice does T.R. have for aspiring forestry consultants?
[23:40] When did T.R. first oversee a project as a leader?
[25:45] What makes F&W Forestry unique as a consulting firm?
[27:55] Why did T.R. join Association of Consulting Foresters?
[29:35] T.R. shares his thoughts on the future of forestry.
[31:15] We simply don’t communicate to the public enough about all the good work foresters do for the environment.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Mike Delegan is a Consulting Forester with a ton of incredible experience in both public and private land management. As a consultant for Mason Bruce & Girard Inc., Mike provides turnkey forest land management services for timberland investors, private family owners, and land management agencies. On today’s show, Mike shares how he got into consulting, offers advice for young aspiring professionals looking to get into this field, and so much more!
Key Takeaways:
[1:00] A message from Leadership Nature.
[1:40] A quick intro about Mike’s background.
[3:15] What’s a typical day look like for a forestry consultant?
[7:50] How did Mike get into forestry and natural resources?
[14:50] Why did Mike get a Bachelors in Urban Forestry?
[17:25] What was Mike’s first job out of college?
[26:20] Mike shares what were some of his best jobs that prepared him to become a forestry consultant.
[28:20] How did Mike get his position at Mason Bruce & Girard Inc.?
[31:25] Mike offers advice on how someone can become a forestry consultant.
[36:25] Mike’s job description is so broad that there are many different ways he can take in his career.
[42:20] What do foresters need to get better at?
[46:40] When you work in forestry or forestry consulting, you become very adaptable and there are a lot of different companies looking for your skill sets.
Mentioned in This Episode:
In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette,
by Hampton Sides
Matt Sampson is the Senior Director of ForestLand Operations for the North East Region of the Forest Land Group, which is headquartered in North Carolina. Matt oversees on-the-ground management activities for the approximately 597,000 acres owned by the Prior Affiliated Funds in the region. On today’s show, Matt shares the steps he took that excelled his career, the mentors he looks up to, and advice for young professionals looking to get into the field!
Key Takeaways:
[1:00] A message from Leadership Nature.
[1:45] A quick intro about Matt’s background.
[3:40] How did Matt get into forestry and natural resources?
[6:15] What was it like working in Idaho?
[10:55] Matt dives into what types of jobs he did after he graduated university.
[14:35] What does Matt do now?
[15:45] What kinds of skills does someone need in order to take on a Senior Director Forestland Operations position?
[18:05] Matt shares tips on how to better communicate with other people.
[21:25] What does Matt wish he’d learned sooner about his job?
[26:15] You never really realize the full impact you’ve had on somebody as a leader.
[27:30] What kinds of challenges has Matt undergone that have really shaped him as a leader and professional?
[31:55] Military personnel and foresters share the same types of leadership training and they both have to learn how to handle different group dynamics.
[35:30] Matt doesn’t really see himself as a leader; more like a people coordinator.
[37:15] What advice does Matt have for young professionals?
[41:45] How important is networking?
[45:00] Matt leaves us with some final thoughts about forestry. We speak for the trees!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Who Moved My Cheese: An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life, by Spencer Johnson
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, by Laura Hillenbrand
Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest, by Stephen E. Ambrose
The Biggest Brother: The Life of Major Dick Winters, the Man Who Led the Band of Brothers,
by Larry Alexander