As we head into 2026, most pest control owners say they want to “grow”… but very few have actually defined what that growth should look like. In this episode, we hit pause on the day-to-day chaos and walk through how to decide who you really want to be in your local market: slow-and-steady, a tight operation adding a couple of strong routes, or a fast-growth brand aiming to dominate your service area.

From there, we break that vision down into a practical 2026 blueprint built quarter by quarter. Instead of one big fuzzy annual goal, you’ll hear how to structure four 90-day sprints with clear priorities, measurable targets, and end-of-quarter evaluations that keep you honest and on track.

We’ll also look ahead at some of the big shifts coming for pest control companies in 2026—from AI-driven tools and smart monitoring to tighter regulations, demand for greener solutions, subscription-style service models, and higher customer expectations around digital communication and transparency. The goal of this episode is simple: help you build a realistic, intentional plan that matches the company you want to become, instead of rolling into another year just hoping it’ll be better than the last.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to define the kind of pest control company you actually want to be in your market

• Why “grow” is not a real plan—and how to replace it with a clear 2026 identity

• How to build a quarter-by-quarter blueprint with focused 90-day sprints

• What to include in your end-of-quarter evaluations so you can adjust, not just complain

• The major changes coming in 2026: AI, smart monitoring, regulations, ESG, and greener expectations

• How subscription models, online booking, and digital inspections are reshaping customer experience

• What top-tier local companies will do differently to win and keep the best residential and commercial accounts

Use this episode as your working session: listen, hit pause, and start sketching the 2026 blueprint for your business.

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