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Episode 271
Dan and Donnie sit down with Kevin Lemasters, Founder of PCO Leader Academy and Action Leadership, to tackle one of the pest control industry’s biggest challenges: developing strong middle management. Kevin breaks down his 18-month train-the-trainer leadership program, explains why investing in leaders is critical for growth and shares insights on self-awareness, accountability, and the traits that define an effective mid-level manager.
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Episode 271
Dan and Donnie sit down with Kevin Lemasters, Founder of PCO Leader Academy and Action Leadership, to tackle one of the pest control industry’s biggest challenges: developing strong middle management. Kevin breaks down his 18-month train-the-trainer leadership program, explains why investing in leaders is critical for growth and shares insights on self-awareness, accountability, and the traits that define an effective mid-level manager.
4 hours ago1 min read
Episode 270
In honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Dan and Donnie welcome David Coleman from Truce Software and Romex Pest Control's Technical Manager Kannon Cravey to the show. They cover how Truce turns mobile devices into driver coaching tools instead of enforcement systems, how the platform addresses distracted driving and what implementation can look like for a pest or lawn company.
Apr 161 min read
Episode 269
This week, Dan and Donnie analyze the available data for the first quarter of 2026, including the Pest Index, unemployment figures and fuel, labor and material costs. They discuss the impact of this winter's cold snap, how the industry is holding up against the March energy spike, thoughts on price increases and AI's impact on marketing.
Apr 92 min read
Episode 268
This week, Dan and Donnie welcome Nick Bartolo, CFA, CPA, founder of Essential Partners, a wealth management firm specializing in post-exit planning. He shares strategies for maximizing after-tax wealth, including Roth IRAs, company retirement plans, and diversification of investment portfolios, with emphasis on preparing businesses for potential sale at any time.
Apr 22 min read
Episode 267
This week, Dan and Donnie discuss why 80 percent of businesses fail to sell when they go to market, and they explore what it takes to maximize a company's value over several years using a proper discover/prepare/decide model, rather than exiting at a disadvantageous time.
Mar 261 min read
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