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Show Notes


Dec 14, 20231 min read
Episode 156
Dan & Donnie discuss tactics you can implement to reduce turnover and create a positive, productive work environment for your team members.


Dec 7, 20231 min read
Episode 155
Dan and Donnie revisit the rapidly changing topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in business and applications for the pest and lawn markets


Nov 30, 20231 min read
Episode 154
Dan and Donnie discuss why andhow to plan and execute "state of the company" meetings in a pest control or lawn care company.


Nov 16, 20231 min read
Episode 153
Fox Pest Control's co-founders discuss the keys to scaling their company to $120 million plus their exit-planning advice for other owners.


Nov 9, 20231 min read
Episode 152
Dan and Donnie discuss good data vs. good-looking data, why to focus on industry KPIs and how to use data to improve your business.


Nov 2, 20231 min read
Episode 151
Stephen Rhyne, CEO of ConveYour, joins the podcast to share tips for recruiting, onboarding, training and retaining door-to-door sales reps.


Oct 26, 20231 min read
Episode 150
Lawn care industry icon Joe Kucik joins the podcast to share what he's up to now, where the industry is headed and his advice for LCOs.


Oct 19, 20231 min read
Episode 149
Dan and Donnie cover how to think about using this emerging technology from a strategic standpoint in the pest and lawn industries.


Oct 12, 20231 min read
Episode 148
WorkWave CEO David Giannetto discusses the software company's current initiatives, what's ahead and how the pest control industry is doing.


Oct 5, 20231 min read
Episode 147
Coalmarch's Rachel Betterbid shares what business owners can do to overcome a drop in demand for pest control and lawn care services.


Sep 28, 20231 min read
Episode 146
Coalmarch's Rachel Betterbid discusses whether there has been a drop in demand for pest control and lawn care services in 2023.


Sep 21, 20231 min read
Episode 145
NPMA's Dr. Mike Bentley discusses what PMPs can expect from PestWorld 2023, which is taking place in Honolulu, Oct. 17-20.


Sep 14, 20231 min read
Episode 144
On this episode, Dan and Donnie cover noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements, including questions to ask your lawyer before using them.


Sep 7, 20231 min read
Episode 143
Former Navy SEAL Carlos Mendez discusses the challenges associated with being a leader and how to overcome them to get the best results.


Aug 31, 20231 min read
Episode 142
Erin Werde joins the podcast to discuss Kolbe Wisdom and how to use this tool to effectively hire, manage and retain team members.


Aug 24, 20231 min read
Episode 141
Lenny Gray joins the podcast to discuss the door-to-door sales strategy, including recruiting, KPIs and more.


Aug 17, 20231 min read
Episode 140
Dan and Donnie dive into 10 "whys" of training and how not to treat it as an afterthought in a pest control or lawn care company.


Aug 10, 20231 min read
Episode 139
Dan and Donnie share the importance of having a vision and planning around seven centers of management.


Aug 3, 20231 min read
Episode 138
PestSure's Linda Midyett joins Dan and Donnie to discuss the biggest risks for pest control companies and how to mitigate them.


Jul 27, 20231 min read
Episode 137
Due diligence advisers Ilka Krieger and Claire Williams join the podcast to walk listeners through due diligence from beginning to end.
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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