# The Hobbyist's Path w/ Mike Pistello - Ep 31

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Podcast: [Bonsai Builders Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bonsai-builders-podcast-7450806)
Published: 2026-03-18T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3795

## Resource

Mike Pistello comes on the show to talk about his path to a Pacific Bonsai Expo winning hobbyist and what his definition of true mastery is in bonsai.

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