In episode 63 of The Kitchen Table, Ken Baden interviews Jared LaJaunie to discuss entrepreneurship, business growth, and the challenges of running a successful pest control company. They delve into topics like marketing strategies, the importance of networking, and the future plans for Jared's company.

Tune in to gain insightful discussion about business, growth, and the power of taking action in the entrepreneurial world.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:34] Discovering New Business Material.

[00:04:36] Hurricane Aftermath and Opportunity.

[00:08:39] Recognition and Business Growth.

[00:11:48] Entrepreneur's Disease.

[00:15:33] The Value of Door Knocking.

[00:19:41] What Keeps the Phone Ringing?

[00:24:23] The Power of Door-to-Door Sales.

[00:28:18] Challenges of the Retail Market.

[00:31:53] Launching a Podcast and More.

[00:33:00] Starting a Podcast Journey.

[00:35:32] What It Takes to be an Entrepreneur.

In this episode, Ken Baden and Jared LaJaunie emphasize the significance of taking action as an entrepreneur, even in the absence of complete knowledge on a subject. Jared stressed that in the initial stages, errors are common, but they serve as valuable lessons for personal growth and development.

Furthermore, Jared's journey exemplifies the importance of focusing on one area at a time to achieve sustainable business growth and success. By honing in on a specific service or market segment, entrepreneurs can optimize resources, streamline operations, and drive profitability, ultimately paving the way for long-term success.

QUOTES

• "Going from literally just me starting out to the level that we've achieved, it's challenged me and I've had to personally grow a lot to continue to be able just to do the things that we're doing today. It's been challenging, but rewarding is the best way I can describe it." - Jared LaJaunie
• "Getting the right people around me have helped with that. People who are not afraid to say like, ‘Hey, look, man, I don't know.’ You know, that also have, some equity in the game, and that's all." - Jared LaJaunie
• “It's uncomfortable. It forces you outside your comfort zone and people want to be comfortable. But the blessings and the good things lie in the hard stuff. That's something.” - Jared LaJaunie
• "You want to know what it takes to be an entrepreneur, take action quickly, and don't be afraid to be wrong because you're probably going to be wrong more often in the beginning than not but you'll learn lessons." - Ken Baden

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Ken Baden

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialkenbaden/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialkenbaden

Jared LaJaunie

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lajauniejared/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lajaunies/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-lajaunie-3491306b/

WEBSITES:

The Kitchen Table Podcast: https://thekitchentablepodcast.net/

Blue Collar Ballers Union: https://bluecollarballersunion.com/

LaJaunie’s Pest Control: https://www.lajaunies.com/