In this episode I review the recent NWCOA training I took.  Their Wildlife Control Operator course is a basic course that covers a wide range of topics geared toward new Wildlife Control Operators (WCOs).  If you are new to, or thinking about starting as a WCO I highly recommend this course.  The best part was this session was taught online, so travel wasn't involved.  It is a full 2 day course covering techniques and equipment, safety, and the most common wildlife issues that people tend to have. To learn more visit www.nwcoa.com  

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In this episode I talk with Daniel Dekeyzer, a Georgia trapper who also runs a successful nuisance trapping business on the side.  We talk about how he got started, where he gets business from, and in general how he runs his jobs.  Gives a little more insight into how different trappers run their businesses.

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In this episode I talk through a spreadsheet I put together that outlines, and allows you to consider all the overhead costs that should be factored when you are pricing jobs.  This sheet breaks your rate down into monthly, weekly, daily, and hourly rates or targets.  This is something that you can use as a starting point when you are considering what your rates should be.  I’d be happy to share this spreadsheet with anyone that is interested, just shoot me an email at [email protected].

Link to this on YouTube - https://youtu.be/EmdfKBE-3Xg

Also mentioned in this episode is the book “Profit First” a game changer in the way an owner manages finances in the business. 

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In this episode I review an article from the Wildlife Trends Journal, https://www.wildlifetrends.com/.  A friend of mine actually sent me the article because of the cover picture, which was a photo of me when I worked for the USDA doing some predator trapping.  This was a very informative article delving into alot of specifics around large scale quail plantations and how they handle and pay for predator control programs.  This gives some good pricing insight which was a main reason why I wanted to cover this article.  

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In this episode I interview Stephen Vantassel, the Wildlife Control Consultant.  Stephen hosts the “Living the Wild Life” segment of the Pest Geek Podcast. We talk all sorts of topics related to starting and running a wildlife control business, including the importance of contracts, proper messaging, and the National Wildlife Control Operators Association, to name a few.  Stephen is a wealth of knowledge and this is definitely an episode you’ll want to take notes on.  

Stephen can be reached at [email protected], his website https://wildlifecontrolconsultant.com/about-stephen-m-vantassel/, where you can buy his books and learn more about Stephen.  Also be sure to check out the Pest Geek Podcast, https://pestgeekpodcast.com/.

Other resources we discusses - NWCOA - the National Wildlife Control Operators Association - https://nwcoa.com/

As always, be sure to support our sponsors, Kaatz Bros Lures, www.kaatzbros.com and email me with questions or podcast ideas [email protected]  

In this episode I interview Stephen Vantassel, the Wildlife Control Consultant.  Stephen hosts the “Living the Wild Life” segment of the Pest Geek Podcast. We talk all sorts of topics related to starting and running a wildlife control business, including the importance of contracts, proper messaging, and the National Wildlife Control Operators Association, to name a few.  Stephen is a wealth of knowledge and this is definitely an episode you’ll want to take notes on.  

Stephen can be reached at [email protected], his website https://wildlifecontrolconsultant.com/about-stephen-m-vantassel/, where you can buy his books and learn more about Stephen.  Also be sure to check out the Pest Geek Podcast, https://pestgeekpodcast.com/.

Other resources we discusses - NWCOA - the National Wildlife Control Operators Association - https://nwcoa.com/

As always, be sure to support our sponsors, Kaatz Bros Lures, www.kaatzbros.com and email me with questions or podcast ideas [email protected]  

In this episode I sit down with Kyle Waltz, host of the Wildlife Control Podcast.  Kyle is a very successful wildlife control entrepreneur, having build and sold two successful businesses in Florida, First Coast Wildlife Services and Expel Pest Services. Kyle is still currently running, and growing Conserv Wildlife Services.  I discovered Kyle through his podcast where he gives very tactical information on running and growing a business.  If you are interested in growing a wildlife control business you will get plenty of good information from this interview.

As always, be sure to support our sponsors, Kaatz Bros Lures, www.kaatzbros.com and email me with questions or podcast ideas [email protected]  

In this episode I sit down with Kyle Waltz, host of the Wildlife Control Podcast.  Kyle is a very successful wildlife control entrepreneur, having build and sold two successful businesses in Florida, First Coast Wildlife Services and Expel Pest Services. Kyle is still currently running, and growing Conserv Wildlife Services.  I discovered Kyle through his podcast where he gives very tactical information on running and growing a business.  If you are interested in growing a wildlife control business you will get plenty of good information from this interview.

As always, be sure to support out sponsors, Kaatz Bros Lures, www.kaatzbros.com and email me with questions or podcast ideas [email protected]  

This is the first episode in a multi episode series on starting and growing a nuisance trapping business.  In this episode I give an introduction on starting and growing my nuisance business, and some of my learnings thus far.  In the coming episodes I will have interviews with some professionals in the wildlife control industry as well as some of my findings and thoughts on pricing and things to consider if you are interested in starting a nuisance trapping or wildlife control business.  

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In this episode I review some of the recent state fur auctions and discuss how the dreaded Coronavirus is or may affect the market, its having global impacts that will likely go on for several months it looks like.  Overall the fur market looks about the same as it has the last few years. I touch on several somewhat southern sales and the coyote prices compared to what we hear about the high coyote prices. In general though, I’m not worried about what the market is doing, I’m a trapper and I’m going to keep on trapping as long as I can.  

If you’re interested in a beavertail wallet or have some southern mink please email me at [email protected]

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