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Show Notes


Episode 92
Dan and Donnie review mistakes operators often make when it comes to operating their businesses like investments and how to avoid them.
Aug 10, 20221 min read


Episode 91
Coalmarch's Katie McCaskill and Alanna Young join the podcast to discuss trends in search engine marketing and their top 3 recommendations.
Aug 3, 20221 min read


Episode 90
Dan and Donnie review gross margin and why it is the most important key performance indicator in a pest control company.
Jul 29, 20221 min read
Episode 89
Andrew de la Chapelle talks with Dan and Donnie about steps PMPs can take now to route more efficiently to save on fuel costs and more.
Jul 20, 20221 min read
Episode 88
Dan and Donnie review Q2 2022 and the broader forces affecting the pest control industry as we head into the second half of the year.
Jul 14, 20221 min read


Episode 87
Certus Pest CEO Mike Givlin shares lessons learned from doing 57 acquisitions in three years and the state of the pest control industry.
Jun 30, 20221 min read


Episode 86
Todd Burke, COO of PestSure, shares how captive insurance works and why it's a good fit for pest control companies.
Jun 22, 20221 min read


Episode 85
Kevin Burns joins the podcast to talk about Arrow's acquisition strategy, processes, and the M&A market as a whole.
Jun 15, 20221 min read


Episode 84
Many pest control operators already raised prices late last year or early this year to offset inflation. Should you increase again?
Jun 9, 20222 min read


Episode 83
Tony Massey joins the podcast to discuss how the Massey Services team gets things done. He also covers the economy and inflation.
Jun 2, 20221 min read


Episode 82
On this episode, Dan and Donnie talk through how to know when it's time to part ways with an employee.
May 27, 20221 min read


Episode 81
Dan, Donnie and Josh Finifter discuss why the pest control industry is so attractive to private equity investors.
May 19, 20221 min read


Episode 80
On this episode, we cover SBA loans vs. conventional loans, use cases for SBA loans, how they work, the pros and cons and much more.
May 11, 20221 min read


Episode 79
Dan and Donnie talk mergers & acquisitions with Sebastian Tomassoni, VP of M&A for one of the largest pest management firms in the U.S.
May 5, 20221 min read


Episode 78
Dan and Donnie cover 10 signs it's time to bring on a manager and other considerations.
Apr 27, 20222 min read


Episode 77
Dan and Donnie break down what a brand is, why brands are a reflection of the owner, and how to fulfill your brand promise.
Apr 21, 20221 min read


Episode 76
What is cross-functional selling, why is it important, and how do you execute it in the pest control industry?
Apr 13, 20221 min read


Episode 75
Dan and Donnie review the first quarter of 2022 and look into the crystal ball to predict what may occur the rest of the year.
Apr 8, 20222 min read


Episode 74
Rentokil President & CEO John Myers joins the podcast to discuss the Terminix deal and what the future holds for the two companies.
Mar 31, 20221 min read


Episode 73
There's a huge opportunity for pest and lawn care companies to differentiate themselves by delivering excellent client service. Learn how.
Mar 24, 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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