In this episode of the Blue Collar Future podcast, host Jaden Robison interviews Allan Draper, a lawyer turned bug guy and entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of aligning interests with employees, and the misconceptions surrounding blue-collar jobs. Alan shares his experience in building a successful pest control business and offers insights into hiring and retaining technicians. They also touch on the value of trade work and the need for more businesses to focus on providing quality service. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the blue-collar industry and the keys to business success.

Chapters:

(0:02) - From Lawyer to Pest Control Entrepreneur

(3:02) - Scaling Pest Control Operations and Valuing Technicians

(4:51) - Aligning Employee Interests for Better Retention and Satisfaction

(9:22) - Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Top Talent in Business

(13:15) - Barbara Corcoran's Strategy for Attracting Real Estate Agents

(13:45) - Turning Challenges Into Opportunities in Business

(16:00) - Lawyer Turned Bug Guy Reflects on Career Shift

(18:00) - Rethinking College: The Value of Blue-Collar Careers

(21:48) - Undervaluing Trades in High School Counseling

(23:17) - Debunking the Myth of Wealth Through Formal Education

(23:22) - Debating the Necessity of Business Degrees

(24:42) - Debunking Wealth Myths in Social Media Culture

(27:20) - Valuing Family Time Over Higher Pay in Today's Workforce

(30:17) - Expanding Pest Control to Comprehensive Home Services

(33:39) - Challenges in Pest Control Customer Retention and Service Delivery

(34:50) - Pest Control Industry's Shift From Marketing to Operations Focus

(37:25) - Listening to Customer Feedback as a Business Imperative

(38:10) - Improving Accountability in Pest Control Services

(40:30) - Defining Success in Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership