With four generations behind her and a wide array of career accolades, Brittany Parsons Engel founded One Stop Tree Shop. She is a driven entrepreneur with a specific knack for connecting people to needed resources. The unpredictability of catastrophic events, such as hurricanes, which require rapid mobilization of resources and manpower, inspired Brittany to start a Tree Service connecting “rival” companies. She recognized that a significant challenge in the tree industry was the difficulty in finding skilled employees and the necessary equipment efficiently. Thus, a central platform where the entire tree industry could connect, enabling swift hiring and equipment acquisition to facilitate disaster recovery efforts and streamline service.
An early entrepreneur, she was a Project Manager at a construction company by 18, and by 19, she had launched her first business in accounting and consulting. Brittany pursued criminal justice in her collegiate career, but business stayed in her veins—she thrives on problem-solving and making strategic pivots. Even today, she navigates her entrepreneurship with five children! Owning and operating Am/Pm Tree Service for over twelve years, Brittany demonstrates high-level business skills in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Building the company took patience. Access to appropriate equipment has often been a significant hurdle, as financial constraints make it difficult for tree companies to purchase the necessary tools, and the competition within the industry has traditionally hindered collaboration among companies. A natural connecting piece, Brittany saw the ease of collaboration beating the burden of competition. One Stop Tree Shop works as a platform to educate and connect tree service providers, promoting the idea that working together can lead to greater success for all.
Another significant hurdle in manual labor that works after emergencies is finding the right employees. The tree industry is inherently dangerous, requiring skilled and patient workers. For a family-owned business like Brittany’s, looking outside the family for staff started off daunting. However, she keeps her business proactive, readily networking and adopting an “always hiring” mindset to ensure her company is prepared for growth. This preparation remains crucial in maintaining a high standard of service and meeting the demands of a rapidly changing industry.
Brittany brings a unique perspective on tree service, which is characterized by integrity, innovation, and a commitment to education. Harnessing her hunger for business success, she found facilitation as a tool in her arsenal amidst an unsteady gig market. Brittany’s dedication to staying relevant with changes in regulation and technology has been crucial to her success. She intentionally builds relationships with other tree companies, recognizing the value of networking and collaboration down the line. This approach has allowed her to create alliances that benefit all parties involved, fostering a more cooperative environment within the industry.
Brittany is proud of the experience she’s coalesced her body of work into. As a multigenerational entrepreneur and mother of five boys, she has always strived to be an inspiration to her family and others. Her mentoring roles have helped other entrepreneurs build their businesses, and her recent participation in a reality TV show featuring entrepreneurs points to her charismatic talent. Brittany is also a licensed real estate agent in California and the owner of Spark Session. This platform provides guidance to entrepreneurs in various aspects of life, love, and business.
Brittany’s networking is multifaceted and the biggest emphasis in her trade. She thrives on making introductions and fostering collaboration among entrepreneurs. Her efforts in tree service have already begun to change the way providers view each other, shifting from a competitive mindset to one of mutual support and shared goals. She wants to take this into the future with a strong foundation. Brittany’s biggest goal with One Stop Tree Shop is to expand across the US, potentially connecting tree service providers to clients globally, providing a central hub for industry connections that can respond swiftly and collectively to any disaster. This reach would enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of disaster response and create a more interconnected and resilient industry capable of adjusting to rapid changes.
Brittany hopes to inspire her family and those she does business with because her entrepreneurial spirit pushes her to take risks and pursue her dreams. She believes in the importance of innovation and reinvention and wants to encourage others to open their minds to new possibilities. Through careful consideration and research, she identified an opportunity in the marketplace to unite people and created a solution with One Stop Tree Shop. Her message to aspiring entrepreneurs revolves around pursuing greatness. By fostering collaboration and community, she is paving the way for a more efficient, supportive, and successful tree service industry. Brittany Parsons Engel is all about looking outside the box in an industry with much potential for improvement. Her intrepid resource-building will secure a bright future for any industry it reaches.
Published by: Holy Minoza
