Preston’s career started out selling pest control door-to-door and it wasn’t long after when his entrepreneurial spirit kicked in. He quickly realized he had a passion for helping others and wanted to bring people alongside his journey to success. Fast forward a decade later, Preston owns and operates several businesses that are growing at a rapid rate. With starting a business comes growing pains, and in today’s episode Preston shares the many challenges he has faced and overcome over the years. He also discusses the importance of synergy and how it has helped Ardent’s most recent merger with Alta seamlessly play out. As business booms, Ardent has continuously ranked on Inc. 5000’s “Fastest- Growing Companies in America” for 5 years in a row. Preston and his story are a testament to trials also being blessings, and we’re excited to share his journey with y’all! Stay tuned for part 2 *COMING SOON*

Ryan Tate has been in the pest control industry for 18 years and currently serves as Business Partner at Limevisor, LLC, a bookkeeping, accounting, and financial services provider exclusively for pest control companies. Prior to his role at Limevisor, Ryan served as Vice President of Operations at Wayne’s. If there is one word to describe Ryan Tate it would be PASSIONATE. Ryan has become well versed in several aspects of the pest control industry and in today’s episode he shares his personal journey and experiences through various leadership roles. Rusty and Ryan also discuss the importance of keeping your team engaged, getting them out of their comfort zone, and setting higher standards. The two also share tips picked up from mentors over the years. Additional topics include, pricing, operations, culture, and MORE. If you’re a forward thinker looking to improve your business or develop personally, this episode is for you! 

Resources from today's episode: 

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21jqP3w8_FM&t=176s

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/prewettpestjourney

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/prewettpestjourney/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/prewett-pest-journey/?viewAsMember=true

Contact Information: 

Rusty Prewett

[email protected]

If you’re new to the podcast, Rusty has been documenting his entrepreneurial journey navigating pest control and business through journal entry updates. It has been 3 months since his last update and a lot has happened since then! In today’s journal entry update, Rusty reflects on his Q1 goals and rocks, recaps PPC’s 3rd Annual Team Retreat (PEACOFest 2023), and talks about the book club his leadership team recently developed for service & sales professionals. He also recognizes a few team members who have exemplified PPC’s core values over the past few months and gives a shout out to this year’s MVP award winner. Additional topics include, retreat planning, goal setting, and more! 

RESOURCES FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: 

PEACOfest 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAfZSOJ6wXQ

The Ultimate Sales Machine

https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Sales-Machine-Turbocharge-Relentless/dp/B0C3D4WHZS/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1683651195&sr=8-1

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/prewettpestjourney

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/prewett-pest-journey/?viewAsMember=true

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8JEAKMoRpV2fbd9faRH7dA

CONTACT:

Rusty Prewett

[email protected]

If you missed PART ONE of our Tommy Mello series, be sure to check out episode 37- you won’t want to miss it! In PART TWO, Rusty and Tommy talk about coaching, developing people, how to put a plan in place for EVERYONE on your team, and dreaming a little bigger. Tommy also introduces a term he uses known as a “dream manager” and how having this key person is pivotal for the growth of your BEST leaders. If your #1 goal is to build a company that is meant to last, this episode is for you! Additional topics include coaching, special teams, and more! 

Resources from today’s episode: 

https://homeserviceexpert.com/

https://a1garage.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Home-Service-Millionaire-Million-Business/dp/1732452105

https://www.amazon.com/Elevate-Build-Business-Where-Everybody/dp/B0BWSNBQZV

https://www.facebook.com/prewettpestjourney

Youtube Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaE_FCUm-dM

From books, to podcasts, to $150+ million in revenue - Tommy Mello has done it all, and he has done it well. Tommy Mello is the founder of A1 Garage, a home service business with over 700 employees across 22 states. Mello is also the host of The Home Service Expert Podcast, and author of Home Service Millionaire, and Elevate: Build a Business Where Everybody Wins. Listen in as Mello shares his journey from start to scale, and how his knowledge and experience has helped up-and-coming entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Additional topics include networking, having an abundance mindset, integrators, marketing, and MORE! 

Resources from today’s episode: 

https://homeserviceexpert.com/

https://a1garage.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Home-Service-Millionaire-Million-Business/dp/1732452105

https://www.amazon.com/Elevate-Build-Business-Where-Everybody/dp/B0BWSNBQZV

https://www.facebook.com/prewettpestjourney

Youtube Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZJc0L4Igao

David Giannetto currently serves as CEO of WorkWave, a cloud-based field management software service that has provided marketing, sales, and customer solutions for nearly 40 years. Earlier in his career, Gianetto was a hands-on operational leader for Airborne Express and an Officer in the US Army. He has nearly 20 years of experience leading and managing international organizations focused on the deployment and usage of enterprise-level technology in a wide range of service-oriented industries. In today’s episode, Rusty and David discuss how David’s experience working in several different environments has helped him understand customers, employers, and industry needs for several different industries. The two also discuss efficiency in pest control operations, customer experience, the Amazon experience, and the future of pest control. Additional topics include sales, profitable growth, social media, and more.

Resources from today’s episode: 

https://www.workwave.com/

https://www.pestpac.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Big-Social-Mobile-Initiatives-Enterprise/dp/1137410396

https://www.facebook.com/prewettpestjourney

Do you remember life before podcasting? We went from live radio shows, to cassette tapes, to audiobooks, and everything in between. As a podcaster, it’s crazy to think about the evolution of how we receive information. As we maneuver through 2023, it’s safe to say that with the access we have to podcasts, there is NO excuse not to develop a skill you may have interest in. In today’s episode Rusty shares a few of his favorite podcasts, podcasts he has enjoyed listening to in the past, and what he has queued up currently. He gives recommendations for those of you who are in the pest control industry, for those of you who are interested in current events, and of course, for those of you who are looking to develop, both personally and professionally. If you have any favorite podcasts that you think are worth mentioning - shoot us a message, we would love to hear from our listeners! 

Pest Control Podcasts:  The Boardroom Buzz The Bug Bux Podcast PMP Industry Insiders Podcast  Arthro-Pod The Pest Geek Podcast Pest Equity Podcast

Non-Industry Related :  The Real Estate Guys Radio Show  The GaryVee Audio Experience (Maria’s favorite) Business Wars American Scandal  Business Movers  The Insurance Guys Podcast

Leadership Podcasts:  Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast  Leadership Podcast - Craig Groeschel’s Podcast 

In the Queue:  The Pest Life Podcast - Danny-J & Jill Coleman   Real AF  The School of Greatness 

We’re kicking off this year with a new name! Welcome to The Journey Podcast - Navigating Pest Control and Business. The purpose of this podcast is to document our journey from start to scale while sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly. In today’s episode Rusty and Maria talk about theme words, setting “rocks” for Q1, SMART goals, and more. There’s a lot of great things happening right now within the pest control industry, and we’re excited to share our first Journal Entry Update for 2023! Additional topics include sales, profitability, gross margin goals, pest daily, and marketing. 

Resources from today's episode: 

Theme Words: https://www.eloisedesignco.com/post/2023-theme-word

EOS: https://www.eosworldwide.com/

Pest Daily: https://growing.pestdaily.com/pages/home-screen-2

It was 3 years ago when Rusty shared with his family, over Thanksgiving, his vision of starting a pest control company. If you're new to the podcast, Rusty has been documenting his entrepreneurial journey navigating pest control and business since the launch of Prewett Pest Control (PPC) in 2020. As 2022 comes to an end, Rusty reflects on PPC's accomplishments and shortcomings while revisiting journal entries from his personal planner. Join in as Rusty takes a look back at where it all began, shares his goals for 2023, and gives his recommendations on tools & resources for yearly planning and goal strategizing. 

Resources from today's episode: 

https://fullfocus.co/planner/

https://www.facebook.com/prewettpestpodcast

Kevin Poland serves as President of American Pest, an Anticimex Company based in Maryland, with over 400 employees and $59 million in annual revenue. Poland graduated from Shepherd University in 2010 with a Sports Communication degree and began his journey with American Pest in 2010 as the event marketing specialist. During his time at American Pest, Kevin has found a way to “gamify” his company’s culture, while also maintaining multiple locations. His team has maintained their place on the PCT Top 100 list for a few years now, with hopes to meet $100 million in revenue by their 100 year anniversary in 2025. In today’s episode Rusty and Kevin discuss the importance of networking within your industry, finding leadership groups, customer retention, and more. Additional topics include NPMA’s Academy Program, coaching team members, and the future of home based services.

https://www.facebook.com/prewettpestpodcast