Ep 173 Jeremy Logsdon - PreventivePestControl.com

Whether you're managing crews, scaling operations, or delivering critical services, this episode delivers leadership insights that help you stay steady when every job site brings uncertainty. Listen now and share this with someone leading a service business who’s ready to protect their legacy, not just manage it.

Episode 173 of the The Trades Podcast podcast, hosted by Jeremy Logsdon (Guest), Preventive Pest Control Team, Danny Torres (Host), Jeff Mudd (Host), TheTradesPodcast.com Production Team, titled "Ep 173 Jeremy Logsdon - PreventivePestControl.com" was published on September 4, 2025 and runs 54 minutes.

September 4, 2025 ·54m · The Trades Podcast

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Summary

Episode Description

Description:
Jeff and Danny talk with Jeremy Logsdon, who co-founded Preventive Pest Control in 2002. He discusses how he turned early hustle, door-to-door sales, and a boots-on-the-ground mindset into a business that now spans nine locally operated branches. Jeremy also shares how leading people, not just solving pest problems, became the critical skill that made his business thrive.

What You’ll Learn:

The unconventional start that led Jeremy into pest control

How early lessons on leadership and persistence shaped his business ethos

Strategies for building a company through adversity rather than avoiding it

Why the “people side” of the business must be prioritized alongside operations

How a steadfast mission—preventing problems before they occur—guides service quality

Resources & Mentions

About Jeremy Logsdon and Preventive Pest Control: A look at their growth from Texas to California and beyond Medium Preventive Pest Control

Preventive’s Service Guarantee and Locations: Locally owned branches, service offerings, and the “Preventive Guarantee” that builds trust Preventive Pest Control+1

About The Trades Podcast

Website
https://www.thetradespodcast.com

Hosted by
Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres

The Trades Podcast features real conversations with business owners, trades leaders, and industry innovators making an impact in the skilled trades community.

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