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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 35 MIN

How Forrest Jensen Built a $2M/Year Pest Control Empire in Texas

from SMB In The Trenches · host Bodhi Gallo

Book a free strategy call with my team:https://www.stryker-digital.com/?el=bytGet the FREE $100K+ Local SEO Blueprint we use with our Local SEO clients here:https://www.stryker-digital.com/playbook?el=blmIf you’re new here, my name is Bodhi Gallo, and I’m the Chief Revenue Officer of Stryker Digital, a marketing agency specializing in lead generation and Local SEO for home service businesses.In this episode, I sit down with Forrest Jensen, owner of Surge Pest Control in Georgetown, Texas. Forrest sold a $3.1M painting company to go all in on pest control, bootstrapped it from zero, and is on track to hit $2M this year. We get into why he made the switch, how his door to door team operates, the NPS system keeping his crew accountable, and why pest control is one of the best cash flowing businesses in the trades. We also talk about his experience working with Stryker Digital and how pin maxing is helping him dominate the Austin market. Follow Forrest Jensen on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forrest-jensen-87284a47/?isSelfProfile=falseVisit his website: https://surgepest.com/Enjoy the episode!Connect with me:X: https://x.com/irentdumpsters?lang=enInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bodhigallo?...Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhigalloFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/Bodhi-Gallo-Local-SEO/61583839916141/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@bodhi.galloLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bodhigallo/DISCLAIMER:This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not financial, business, or legal advice. Examples and strategies are for demonstration only and results are not guaranteed. Always conduct your own due diligence and comply with all applicable laws. We do not encourage duplication of copyrighted material or existing business assets. Ensure your use follows copyright and intellectual property laws.For Algorithm:#SMBInTheTrenches #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusinessPodcast #HomeServiceBusiness #bodhigallo #LocalSEO #LeadGeneration #ServiceBusiness #EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessOwnerLife #ScalingSMB #SMBGrowth #PestControl #PestControlBusiness #DoorToDoorSales #SurgePestControl #NPS #CustomerRetention #SEOAgency #LocalMarketing #HomeServiceMarketing 

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