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Episode 282
7/16/26 Topic: HR Update: Noncompetes, Marijuana, Contractors & I-9s Guest: Jean Seawright, CMC, President, Seawright & Associates Click here to listen. Click here to watch. In this episode we discuss: Our sponsors Coalmarch by Workwave, PestSure, Voice for Pest, Forshaw & PestPac by WorkWave PMP Industry Insiders Peer Groups & Conference The recent FTC enforcement action against Rollins regarding non-compete agreements What companies should do to ensure their own contracts a
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Episode 282
7/16/26 Topic: HR Update: Noncompetes, Marijuana, Contractors & I-9s Guest: Jean Seawright, CMC, President, Seawright & Associates Click here to listen. Click here to watch. In this episode we discuss: Our sponsors Coalmarch by Workwave, PestSure, Voice for Pest, Forshaw & PestPac by WorkWave PMP Industry Insiders Peer Groups & Conference The recent FTC enforcement action against Rollins regarding non-compete agreements What companies should do to ensure their own contracts a
1 hour ago2 min read
Episode 281
In this episode, Donnie and Dan tackle a challenge nearly every pest control and lawn care company faces: the slow creep of unnecessary complexity. From software overload and endless KPIs to outdated service offerings, bloated processes, and unnecessary meetings, they explore why business systems fail when execution breaks down and how pest and lawn companies can avoid this trap.
Jul 91 min read
Episode 280
This week, PestSure's Todd Burke & Kristina Phillips join Dan and Donnie to discuss risk exposures that pest control business owners may overlook. They cover cyber liability threats and real-world examples of breaches, employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) for wage and hour allegations and harassment claims, auto insurance complexities around company vehicles used for personal errands, and the importance of proper umbrella coverage given increasing claim costs.
Jun 252 min read
Episode 279
This episode features Jonas Olson, co-founder of Pest Control Millionaires and CEO of Pest Badger, discussing his journey from starting a lawn care company in 2010 to getting into pest control in 2020 and scaling Pest Badger to nearly $20 million in annual revenue across 17 locations in just six years. He highlighted pivotal moments in his firm's growth — including the transition to door-to-door, his approach to AI, and how mindset and finding mentors are essential.
Jun 182 min read
Episode 278
This week, Dan and Donnie welcome Adam Weber, co-founder and CEO of Driven, to discuss how data and employee engagement tools can help pest control companies improve performance. Adam shares his journey from pest company owner to developing Driven, an employee engagement platform that helps service professionals see real-time scorecards and performance metrics. They cover how Driven works, the importance of giving employees ownership of their performance data and more.
Jun 111 min read
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