In this episode of Local Marketing Secrets, Dan Leibrandt interviews Wyatt Chambers, a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing expert specializing in pest control. Wyatt's career journey started with UPS, where he served as an e-commerce consultant working with Fortune 500 companies. His exposure to young entrepreneurs succeeding through digital marketing, particularly in Google Ads, piqued his interest in online marketing, which led him to launch CS Design Studios, a marketing agency that later focused on pest control.

Wyatt co-founded multiple pest control companies, including Swarm Pest Control Marketing, and emphasized the importance of niching down in industries like pest control. He also co-founded Flock Off, a pest control technology product. Wyatt shared insights from his entrepreneurial journey, such as the need for resilience, learning from failure, and the significance of reputation in business growth. He discussed the value of reputation management for pest control companies, focusing on customer service, maintaining positive reviews, and prioritizing client satisfaction.

Wyatt highlighted the impact of joining peer groups, like Vistage and Seven Figure Agency, where he gained valuable business insights through collaboration with other CEOs. These groups helped him refine his mindset and grow his business. He also touched on offline marketing strategies like branded vehicle wraps, community engagement, and the importance of giving value to customers.

Wyatt’s faith plays a significant role in his life and business approach. He shared his experiences as a Christian and how it influences his decisions, mentioning the importance of understanding others, staying curious, and promoting positivity. Danny and Wyatt also discussed their views on modern society, faith, and the importance of spiritual awareness in a world that often feels disconnected from God.

The conversation ended with advice for pest control companies to adopt a growth mindset, focus on reputation, and leverage platforms like Local Service Ads and Google Business Profiles for customer acquisition.

Wyatt Chambers, Founder of Swarm Pest Control Marketing:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyattchambers/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wyatt.chambers

Swarm Pest Control Marketing: https://www.swarmpestcontrolmarketing.com/

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Podcast Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background 

09:23 Wyatt's Journey in Digital Marketing

17:16 The Seven Figure Agency Group

25:44 Building Connections and Providing Value

30:53 Faith and Business

50:05 The Importance of Growth Mindset 

55:34 Effective Customer Acquisition Channels

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