"We are an essential business," says, Informational Technology Professor, and Pest Removal Industry Disrupter, Robiar Smith

from Black Businesses Matter (BBM) Podcast · host Larvetta Loftin

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I bring in a guest who is a disrupter in the pest solution industry. Her company is woman and minority-owned that provides pest solution services and products in the commercial and residential area. She is also an informational technology professor. Robiar and I get to sit down and talk about her journey from being an information guru into being in the pest solution industry. Robiar speaks on how essential her business is even during Covid, and for new homeowners as well. We discuss how she is educating her clients so that they don’t find issues after it is too late. We also talk about how R.B Pest Solutions is breaking ground, and how diverse the team is. Robiar shares 3 business tips, and lastly, we get to hear what brings Robiar joy.IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…Robiar’s journey from an information guru to the pest solution industryHow essential the pest solutions business is Educating clients on pest managementDiversity within R.B Pest Solutions Robiar’s 3 business tips Why does black culture matter?Why do black businesses matter? What brings Robiar Smith joy? Stream & Download Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify! To connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackbusinessesmatterpodcast/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agency/To connect with Robiar Smith/R.B Pest Solutions:Visit R.B Pest Solutions’ Website: https://rbpestsolutions.com/Visit their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rbpestsolution/Be sure to follow our podcast on our NEW page on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter AONMeetingsAONMettings is an affordable premier virtual meeting platform for any business or organization.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTo connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter

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