Pest Empire Builder

How to Build a Pest Control Team That Actually Lasts


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Want to scale your pest control business beyond a couple trucks without burning out or blowing up your margins?In this episode of the Pest Empire Builder Podcast, Chad Luke from Prodigy Pest Solutions breaks down how he went from zero relationships in a new city to $9–10M in 7 years and 40 techs on the road.If you own or lead a pest control company and you’re serious about growth, this conversation is your playbook.


What You’ll Learn:

→ How Chad moved to a city where he knew no one and built a pest control empire from scratch

→ The exact role door-to-door sales played in getting from 0 to 50 trucks (and why it’s different today)

→ Why timing, luck, and market selection matter, and how to put yourself in the “right place, right time” more often

→ The turning point from “good salesman” to actual business owner (technical ops, office, and financials)

→ How to use technicians in the field to grow routes with simple neighbor/“cloverleaf” tactics

→ The mindset shift from “I have to do it all” to delegating and hiring smarter people than you

→ How Chad uses supercars as sales incentives and why culture is a huge lever for recruiting and retention

→ The hidden cost of a bad hire and why keeping good people beats trying to replace them

→ Why networking with competitors and masterminds will grow your business faster than hoarding secrets


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Pest Empire BuilderBy Matt Williams