In this podcast, Danny Leibrandt, founder of Pest Control SEO, interviews Joe Dingwall, President of USX Pest Control and Catseye Pest Control. Joe has over 12 years of experience in the pest control industry, leading companies with over 100 employees and significant revenue.

Joe's career began uniquely as a pastor before transitioning to pest control for family stability. He joined Catseye, a well-known brand in upstate New York founded by John Gagne in 1987. Joe started in sales and quickly advanced to President, focusing on leadership and marketing to drive success.

Catseye's success is largely due to its strong branding and marketing strategies. In 2017, the company expanded into New England, using digital marketing techniques like SEO and videos. The brand targets future homeowners by appealing to children, making it family-friendly. Joe highlights the Cat Guard exclusion system, which sets them apart by sealing structures to prevent pest entry.

Joe emphasizes continuous training for sales and service teams, with weekly sessions to ensure high standards. This helps employees effectively communicate product benefits and provide excellent customer service.

Hiring and retention are managed through a three-stage process focusing on character, competency, and chemistry. A detailed onboarding process helps integrate new employees and make them feel valued. The company uses digital screens for announcements and recognition, fostering a strong culture.

Technological tools like Podium for reviews, Avichado for bulk texting, Asana for project management, and Slack for internal communication play a significant role in operations.

Looking ahead, Joe aims to expand the commercial division and achieve a 60-40 residential-commercial split. The focus remains on growing the business and providing career opportunities for employees. The high standards set by founder John Gagne are deeply ingrained in the company’s ethos.

Joe values the trust and autonomy given by John, highlighting the importance of leadership and vision in driving success. The podcast offers insights into effective strategies and practices that have propelled Cat's Eye's success, with valuable lessons in leadership, marketing, and business growth.

Joe Dingwall, President of Catseye Pest Control and USX Pest Control:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-dingwall-4635a6113/

Catseye Pest Control: https://www.catseyepest.com/

USX Pest Control: https://www.usxpest.com/

Danny Leibrandt, Founder of Pest Control SEO:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/DannyLeibrandt  

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dannyleibrandt/   

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyLeibrandt   

Website: https://dannyleibrandt.com 

Pest Control SEO: https://pestcontrolseo.com/ 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LocalMarketingSecrets 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1TCL0LhZbsJS6mzanqnnT1?si=224075c9fbda42f5  

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/local-marketing-secrets/id1741176782 

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e0bb5254-5d6c-4940-8211-085157cc1239/local-marketing-secrets 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

06:15 Building a Strong Brand and Marketing Strategy

11:08 The Importance of Training for Sales Teams

27:46 Developing a Strong Commercial Division

34:14 Relationship Between Parent Company and Subsidiaries

39:18 Review Strategy and Software Tools

45:06 Building a Strong Company Culture

49:01 Advancing in the Pest Control Industry

53:02 Importance of Branding, Marketing, and Customer Service

56:40 Vision for Growth in the Company

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