PMP INDUSTRY INSIDERS
Pest Business Practices

Dan and Donnie break down the recent drop in Rollins' stock, what’s driving Wall Street’s reaction and why it matters for the pest control industry. They discuss the impact of CFO Ken Krause’s resignation, explain why the core business remains strong and review what this could mean for valuations, deal activity and rolled equity in today’s M&A market.

Dan and Donnie interview Kacey Wyman, CEO of Epcon Lane Pest Control, a fourth-generation family business. They discuss her transition to CEO, her involvement in NPMA leadership, and what it takes to create a self-sustaining business while maintaining 90 percent recurring revenue.

This week, Smarter Launch Co-Founders Eric Fletcher & Cody Smith join Dan and Donnie on the PMP Industry Insiders Podcast. They walk through the development of their proposal software, how it works and the ROI pest control companies typically see when they use it. Donnie also shares Triangle Pest Control's experience with Smarter Launch.

Economist, author and Forbes contributor Bill Conerly, Ph.D., join Dan and Donnie this week on the PMP Industry Insiders Podcast. Bill discussed the potential for a global recession related to the war in Iran, changing labor market dynamics, AI's impact and more. He closed with advice for a simple approach to contingency planning in your business.

This week, Dan and Donnie welcome back Raymond Kidwell, director of business development for Voice for Pest, for an update on the current capabilities of AI voice agents. Raymond explains how pest and lawn companies are using this ever-changing technology now, where it's going in the future, and how companies that have not yet incorporated it can get started.