In today’s episode, hosts Solomon and Allan recap the important pieces of episodes six and seven. In episode six, Dawn Daggett joins us to discuss the importance of branding and collections language. Sol, Allan, and Dawn discuss “no-no” words that should never be used in the pest control industry. In episode seven, guest speaker Eric Bassett joins us to talk about company culture and inside sales. Eric discusses the importance of giving employees resources and personal development to create leaders within your pest control organization. Join us next week as we recap episodes eight and nine.

In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Rusty Prewett. Rusty started Prewett Pest Control in July 2020 from scratch. Rusty also hosts the Prewett Pest Podcast, where he is documenting the journey of starting a brand new pest control company as an outsider in the industry. Solomon, Allan, and Rusty discuss the reasons Rusty decided to start a pest control company from the ground up. As an entrepreneur, Rusty wanted to diversify, while creating passive income, and the pest control industry was a perfect match. Rusty wanted to be intentional with his hiring and training process, so he could create an unbelievable customer experience with Prewett Pest Control.

In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Phil Cooper. Phil was a second-generation owner of Cooper Pest Solutions, growing it from 7 people to the largest privately-held pest control company in New Jersey before selling to Terminix in 2018. Phil currently implements the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) both in and out of the pest industry. Solomon, Allan, and Phil discuss the importance of EOS and how it can make your pest control company better. Leaders within an organization need to be able to have open and honest conversations to solve problems.

In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Chase Goodeill. Chase is the President of Goodeill Holdings, Inc. and the owner of Pest Control Consultants. Solomon, Allan, and Chase discuss the main differences between residential and commercial pest control customers. Commercial properties have different pest control needs, whether you’re servicing a school, a hospital, or an office building, it's important to have a variety of services and solutions. When closing a deal, it isn't always about the lowest price on the commercial side, a lot of times companies are willing to pay more, for better services.

In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan are pleased to welcome Eric Bassett.
Eric is the owner and Vice President at Natura Pest Control. Eric started knocking on doors for Clark Pest Control in California when he was 18 years old. Solomon, Allan, and Eric discuss the pros and cons of having a four-day workweek. How creating unique benefits, can really help with staffing. Giving employees the resources and personal development programs will create leaders in your organization.

In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Dawn Daggett with Queen Bee Pest Resolutions. Dawn is an expert in the industry because of her experience with consulting, operations, and customer service. Dawn discusses the importance of having checks and balances, and proper systems in place to run your pest control company efficiently. Whether your organization is training a new person or training some who has been around for a while, repetition is key as you're implementing a new system.

Join your hosts Solomon and Allan, as they discuss a recap of the first four Bug Bux Podcast episodes. Each episode contains powerful information to help you start and grow your pest control company. Solomon and Allan are here to provide the best guests and resources to help you become a bug money millionaire.

In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan are excited to welcome Bianca DiMercurio.  Bianca is an expert at establishing brand guidelines and creating aggressive marketing strategies.  Bianca discusses the importance of establishing a brand identity in the creation process of your business name, logo, and colors, and why it is crucial for pest control companies. 

In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan are pleased to welcome Phil Rinehart.   Phil is the founder of The Law Offices of Phillip M. Rinehart, they specialize in all stages of business law. Phil is also the founder of EcoGen Pest Control. Solomon, Allan, and Phil discuss why forming the right entity and having an operating agreement is crucial for start-ups.

In today’s episode, Allan and Solomon are excited to welcome Josh Zuniga.  Josh is the Founder and CEO at Zunex Pest Control, which is a family-owned Pest Control Company servicing the Greater Puget Sound area.   Josh shares his story of how he got started in pest control, and why he made a commitment to success that resulted in exceeding his own expectations.