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Show Notes
Episode 118
Learn the opportunities for smaller players to purchase other pest control companies and the steps involved in closing a deal.
Mar 9, 20231 min read
Episode 117
Dan Gordon and Donnie Shelton discuss the importance of streamlining your data so you can track progress and make better decisions.
Mar 2, 20231 min read
Episode 116
Sharon Roebuck-McBride joins the podcast to discuss her role and experience implementing EOS at Triangle Home Services.
Feb 23, 20231 min read
Episode 115
Dan and Donnie discuss the pros and cons of using phantom stock as a deferred compensation model in the pest control industry.
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Episode 114
Dan and Donnie discuss the problem with relying *too much* on technology in pest control and lawn care companies.
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Episode 113
Learn why Dan and Donnie say this popular new artificial intelligence tool is here to stay and how it may be used in the service industries.
Feb 2, 20231 min read
Episode 112
Dan and Donnie cover the components of a balance sheet, how it differs from a P&L, and smart ways to use a balance sheet in your business.
Jan 26, 20232 min read
Episode 111
New PPMA Executive Director Jim Fredericks joins the show to talk about what the future holds for PPMA and the industry.
Jan 19, 20231 min read
Episode 110
Learn more about the do's and don'ts of joining or starting a peer group for pest control or lawn care operators.
Jan 12, 20231 min read
Episode 109
Dan & Donnie recap Q4 2022, make predictions for the new year and share how they're preparing in case of a recession.
Jan 5, 20231 min read
Episode 108
The Rentokil Terminix leaders give an exclusive update on the integration status of largest pest control company ever.
Dec 15, 20221 min read
Episode 107
Dan and Donnie discuss the 10X concept and what it means to grow a pest control company exponentially.
Dec 8, 20221 min read
Episode 106
Bestselling author Verne Harnish is back to talk about the importance of strategic planning for businesses of all stages.
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Episode 105
PPMA Executive Director Cindy Mannes joins the podcast to discuss the organization's consumer research and other initiatives.
Nov 17, 20221 min read
Episode 104
Dan and Donnie answer listener questions about pay structure, scheduling and implementing price increases with credit cards on file.
Nov 10, 20222 min read
Episode 103
Coalmarch COO Frank Andolina discusses why digital marketing costs are on the rise and what pest control operators can do about it.
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Episode 102
Dan and Donnie shar their field reports from PestWorld 2022, held in Boston earlier this month.
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Episode 101
Dan and Donnie review Q3 2022, including the latest economic news and how it may affect the industry the rest of the year.
Oct 20, 20221 min read
Episode 100
Dan and Donnie celebrate the podcast's century mark by discussing the state of the economy and the pest control market with Tim Mulrooney.
Oct 13, 20222 min read
Episode 99
Dan and Donnie interview pest industry sales trainer Pat Quigley about selling in good times vs. tough times.
Oct 6, 20221 min read
Check out each episode’s show notes to learn more about our guests, refer to the resources mentioned on the shows and read some of the top takeaways.
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