Episode 110

1/12/23

Topic: Peer Groups — Next Level Opportunity or a Waste of Time?

Guests: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists, and Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

Click here to listen.

Click here to watch.

In this episode we discuss:

• How pest control peer groups can be a fantastic opportunity or a waste of time, depending on the group and what you put into it

• Peer groups vs. mentors vs. boards of directors

• Why it's important to be vulnerable and open in a peer group

• What a peer group is and what a peer group is not

• Why everyone wants to be the smallest one in their peer group, but it's important to remember big companies can learn a lot from small companies as well

• When it's a good idea to join a peer group vs. working with a mentor one on one

• How to locate or create a peer group

• Industry-specific peer groups vs. broader business groups like Vistage

• Do's and don'ts of peer groups

• The importance of a great moderator and diversity among company types

• Why it's important to give as well as take during peer group meetings

Resources mentioned:

• Contact PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists or reach out to Dan (dan@pcobookkeepers.com) if you're interested in learning more or joining a peer group

• Article about pest control peer groups from PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists

Notable: "You're signing up to have people look at your dirt and critique your dirt. If you can't accept that, don't sign up for a peer group. It's not going to do you any good." —Donnie Shelton

Like what you heard?

Rate and review us on Apple.

Tell a friend in the industry.

Subscribe on