Ep 110. Blood Serums, Big Pharma & Big Trees: Andrew Fucarino Joins Independent Tree Service
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode of the Green Side Up podcast, Jordan and Jason talk with longtime friend Andrew "Duck Fisherman" Fucarino about his unusual path from family-owned compounding pharmacy to Business Development Manager for Independent Tree Service. Andrew shares how he helped build a niche, cash-pay compounding business (including custom dry eye drops from patients' own blood serum) that was eventually acquired, why burnout pushed him out of healthcare, and how he's now leveraging his Carrollwood network to open doors with HOAs, property managers, and commercial clients. They dig into what real business development looks like in tree care—education, relationships, understanding budgets, and not wasting time on bad-fit work—while mixing in stories about duck hunting, mini-retirement, and reinventing your career in your 40s.
🌱 Prove your skills at the first-ever Landscape Rodeo!
Head-to-head challenges like Zero-Turn Barrel Racing and 3-on-3 Backpack Blower Soccer, plus great food and industry camaraderie — all supporting scholarships and training for Florida's green industry.
📍 St. Augustine, FL | 📅 Feb 19–20, 2026
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🌳 Independent Tree Service
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Podcast Produced by:
🎧 Mr. Producer (@mrproducerusa)
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In this episode of the Green Side Up podcast, Jordan and Jason talk with longtime friend Andrew "Duck Fisherman" Fucarino about his unusual path from family-owned compounding pharmacy to Business Development Manager for Independent Tree Service. Andrew shares how he helped build a niche, cash-pay compounding business (including custom dry eye drops from patients' own blood serum) that was eventually acquired, why burnout pushed him out of healthcare, and how he's now leveraging his Carrollwood network to open doors with HOAs, property managers, and commercial clients. They dig into what real business development looks like in tree care—education, relationships, understanding budgets, and not wasting time on bad-fit work—while mixing in stories about duck hunting, mini-retirement, and reinventing your career in your 40s. 🌱 Prove your skills at the first-ever Landscape Rodeo! Head-to-head challenges like Zero-Turn Barrel Racing and 3-on-3 Backpack Blower Soccer, plus great food and industry camaraderie — all supporting scholarships and training for Florida's green industry. 📍 St. Augustine, FL | 📅 Feb 19–20, 2026 👉 Sign up & learn more: https://thelandscaperodeo.com/ Connect with Jason and Jordan: 🌐 Green Side Up Podcast Website 📧 Email: greensideuppodcast@gmail.com 📘 Facebook: Green Side Up 📸 @greensideuppodcast on Instagram 📸 @skyfroglandscape on Instagram Visit Our Businesses: 🌿 SkyFrog Landscape 🌳 Independent Tree Service Save with SingleOps: 💸 Mention Green Side Up or use this link to get $500 off your SingleOps subscription: 👉 Get $500 Off SingleOps Sponsors & Partners: 👉 MitoGrow 🌱 🎥 Intrigue Media on Instagram (@imintriguemedia) 📍 GS TrackMe Podcast Produced by: 🎧 Mr. Producer (@mrproducerusa)