In today’s episode, Eric and Jake play a fun, thought-provoking game of "Would You Rather.” They debated various scenarios, such as: Focusing on customer retention vs. acquisition, saying out of debt vs. leveraging growth debt, hiring experienced technicians vs. training newbies and so much more! Topics Include:  Introduction (0:00)  Would You Rather Game: Pest Control Edition (3:41) Retention vs. Customer Acquisition (4:18)  Hiring Experienced Technicians vs. Training Newbies (5:52) Expanding Service Offerings vs. Sticking to Core Services (11:00)  Short-Term Profitability vs. Long-Term Sustainability (14:02)  Staying Out of Debt vs. Leveraging Debt for Growth (19:23)  Focusing on Current Market vs. Expanding Geographically(23:35)  Lightning Round: Personal and Pop Culture Opinions (28:33)

In today’s episode, Eric and Jake play a fun, thought-provoking game of "Would You Rather.” They debated various scenarios, such as: Focusing on customer retention vs. acquisition, saying out of debt vs. leveraging growth debt, hiring experienced technicians vs. training newbies and so much more! Topics Include: Introduction (0:00) Would You Rather Game: Pest Control Edition (3:41) Retention vs. Customer Acquisition (4:18) Hiring Experienced Technicians vs. Training Newbies (5:52) Expanding Service Offerings vs. Sticking to Core Services (11:00) Short-Term Profitability vs. Long-Term Sustainability (14:02) Staying Out of Debt vs. Leveraging Debt for Growth (19:23) Focusing on Current Market vs. Expanding Geographically(23:35) Lightning Round: Personal and Pop Culture Opinions (28:33)

In today’s episode, Eric and Jake play a fun, thought-provoking game of "Would You Rather.” They debated various scenarios, such as: Focusing on customer retention vs. acquisition, saying out of debt vs. leveraging growth debt, hiring experienced technicians vs. training newbies and so much more! Topics Include:&nbsp; Introduction (0:00)&nbsp; Would You Rather Game: Pest Control Edition (3:41) Retention vs. Customer Acquisition (4:18)&nbsp; Hiring Experienced Technicians vs. Training Newbies (5:52) Expanding Service Offerings vs. Sticking to Core Services (11:00)&nbsp; Short-Term Profitability vs. Long-Term Sustainability (14:02) &nbsp;Staying Out of Debt vs. Leveraging Debt for Growth (19:23) &nbsp;Focusing on Current Market vs. Expanding Geographically(23:35) &nbsp;Lightning Round: Personal and Pop Culture Opinions (28:33)

Ep 128: “Would You Rather” Pest Control Edition

Bug Bux Podcast is designed to help pest control owners start and rapidly scale their company. The hosts, Eric Bassett and Jake Claus, are experts in the pest industry, and they are committed to providing the best guests and resources to help entrepreneurs. Their goal is to help you become a bug money millionaire. &nbsp; Eric Bassett started out as a door-to-door sales representative in 2008. Then he quickly worked his way into upper management and a sales director role before joining Natura as an owner and Vice President. His areas of expertise are inside sales and customer service training, organizational leadership development, and business strategy. He's also an Associate Certified Entomologist. You can follow his journey on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram @iamericbassett Jake Claus started his journey in the pest control world in 2005, selling door-to-door for brands across Idaho, California, and Texas until he and his wife, Jana, started Natura Pest Control in the Portland, Or/Vancouver, Wa area in 2013. Jake loves the science and service side of pest control, as well as developing innovative ways to grow and expand his business. Personal development and pursuing his vision for his business and family achievements are his number one endeavor. Aside from being the President and Founder of Natura Pest Control, Jake is also an Associate Certified Entomologist, Structural Pest Inspector, and holds licenses in every major category of structural pest control. Jake is also a part-time paid Firefighter/EMT with his local fire department.

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Bug Bux Podcast is designed to help pest control owners start and rapidly scale their company. The hosts, Eric Bassett and Jake Claus, are experts in the pest industry, and they are committed to providing the best guests and resources to help entrepreneurs. Their goal is to help you become a bug money millionaire.   Eric Bassett started out as a door-to-door sales representative in 2008. Then he quickly worked his way into upper management and a sales director role before joining Natura as an owner and Vice President. His areas of expertise are inside sales and customer service training, organizational leadership development, and business strategy. He's also an Associate Certified Entomologist. You can follow his journey on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram @iamericbassett Jake Claus started his journey in the pest control world in 2005, selling door-to-door for brands across Idaho, California, and Texas until he and his wife, Jana, started Natura Pest Control in the Portland, Or/Vancouver, Wa area in 2013. Jake loves the science and service side of pest control, as well as developing innovative ways to grow and expand his business. Personal development and pursuing his vision for his business and family achievements are his number one endeavor. Aside from being the President and Founder of Natura Pest Control, Jake is also an Associate Certified Entomologist, Structural Pest Inspector, and holds licenses in every major category of structural pest control. Jake is also a part-time paid Firefighter/EMT with his local fire department.

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