Episode 259
- Marisa Palmieri Shugrue
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
1/29/26
Topic: How to Reach Your Next Million
Guest: Sheri Spencer Bachman, Pest Control Business Coach

In this episode we discuss:
Our sponsors Coalmarch by Workwave, PestSure & Voice for Pest
PMP Industry Insiders Peer Groups
A new peer group for companies with annual revenue $1 million, facilitated by Sheri Spencer Bachman
The importance of humility and willingness to accept criticism in a peer group
"All progress begins by telling the truth," Sheri quoting Dan Sullivan, founder of Strategic Coach
Sheri's Million Dollar Climb quiz to assess business health and online training course
The common struggles companies face when growing, particularly hiring the first employee
Why defining core values and culture is the most crucial step in building a self-managing business
Donnie's experiences with cash flow problems during growth and why strategic hires should be made with a plan, not out of desperation
How a lack of accountability and execution are major issues for pest control companies
Resources mentioned:
PMP Industry Insiders Episode 53 with Sheri Spencer Bachman: Stress Less & Accomplish More in Your Business
PMP Industry Insiders Episode 192 with Sheri Spencer Bachman: From Lead to Lifetime Customer
AI recording device for in-person meetings: Plaud
Tools for for documenting office procedures: Scribe and Loom
Tool for creating an internal knowledge base: Cody AI
Notable: "My clients that grew over 25% ... every one of them lives their core values and every one of them does not hire in desperation." —Sheri Spencer Bachman, Pest Control Business Coach
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