In today’s episode, Eric and Jake welcome Jonas Olson the CEO of Turf Badger and host of the Pest Control Millionaire Podcast. Jonas shares his candid story of starting out in lawn care, transitioning to pest control, and the lessons learned along the way. He emphasized the importance of focusing on one service, mastering it, and then scaling up before adding more services. Topics include: Introduction (0:00) Introducing Jonas Olson (2:33)Jonas’s Background in Pest Control (5:25)Transitioning to Pest Control from Lawn Care (10:00)Scaling the Pest Control Business (14:10)The Importance of Focusing on One Service at a Time (16:08) Discussing Business Expenses and Profit Margins (18:40)The Importance of Knowing Your Business Numbers (21:00)Adjusting Service Offerings for Seasonal Challenges (23:00) Maintaining a Clean and Organized Workspace (27:26)The Impact of Culture and Standards on Business (29:41) Closing Remarks (34:30)

In today’s episode, Eric and Jake welcome Jonas Olson the CEO of Turf Badger and host of the Pest Control Millionaire Podcast. Jonas shares his candid story of starting out in lawn care, transitioning to pest control, and the lessons learned along the way. He emphasized the importance of focusing on one service, mastering it, and then scaling up before adding more services. Topics include: Introduction (0:00) Introducing Jonas Olson (2:33) Jonas’s Background in Pest Control (5:25) Transitioning to Pest Control from Lawn Care (10:00) Scaling the Pest Control Business (14:10) The Importance of Focusing on One Service at a Time (16:08) Discussing Business Expenses and Profit Margins (18:40) The Importance of Knowing Your Business Numbers (21:00) Adjusting Service Offerings for Seasonal Challenges (23:00) Maintaining a Clean and Organized Workspace (27:26) The Impact of Culture and Standards on Business (29:41) Closing Remarks (34:30)

In today’s episode, Eric and Jake welcome Jonas Olson the CEO of Turf Badger and host of the Pest Control Millionaire Podcast.&nbsp;Jonas shares his candid story of starting out in lawn care, transitioning to pest control, and the lessons learned along the way. He emphasized the importance of focusing on one service, mastering it, and then scaling up before adding more services. Topics include: Introduction (0:00)&nbsp;Introducing Jonas Olson (2:33)Jonas’s Background in Pest Control (5:25)Transitioning to Pest Control from Lawn Care (10:00)Scaling the Pest Control Business (14:10)The Importance of Focusing on One Service at a Time (16:08)&nbsp;Discussing Business Expenses and Profit Margins (18:40)The Importance of Knowing Your Business Numbers (21:00)Adjusting Service Offerings for Seasonal Challenges (23:00)&nbsp;Maintaining a Clean and Organized Workspace (27:26)The Impact of Culture and Standards on Business (29:41)&nbsp;Closing Remarks (34:30)

Ep 123: From Lawn Care to Pest Control: A Journey of Growth

The Bug Bux Podcast is your go-to resource for launching, growing, and scaling a successful pest control company. Hosted by Allan Draper, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of multiple high-growth service businesses, the podcast delivers real-world insights and proven strategies for pest control owners ready to level up. Allan brings a unique perspective as someone who has built and led pest control companies from the ground up, scaling from zero to multi-million dollar operations. With a passion for entrepreneurship and a deep love for the pest control industry, he shares not just tactics, but mindset shifts and leadership principles to help owners win in business and life. Each episode features expert guests, in-depth conversations, and powerful solo sessions where Allan breaks down everything from pricing strategies and P&amp;L breakdowns to team building, vendor relationships, and personal development. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to break into the PCT Top 100, the Bug Bux Podcast will help you become a bug money millionaire.

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The Bug Bux Podcast is your go-to resource for launching, growing, and scaling a successful pest control company. Hosted by Allan Draper, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of multiple high-growth service businesses, the podcast delivers real-world insights and proven strategies for pest control owners ready to level up. Allan brings a unique perspective as someone who has built and led pest control companies from the ground up, scaling from zero to multi-million dollar operations. With a passion for entrepreneurship and a deep love for the pest control industry, he shares not just tactics, but mindset shifts and leadership principles to help owners win in business and life. Each episode features expert guests, in-depth conversations, and powerful solo sessions where Allan breaks down everything from pricing strategies and P&L breakdowns to team building, vendor relationships, and personal development. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to break into the PCT Top 100, the Bug Bux Podcast will help you become a bug money millionaire.

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