All Episodes
Bug Bux Podcast — 238 episodes
How to Book More Jobs Without Hiring | EP 237
The Real Reason Your Employees Quit (And How to Build a Team That Stays) | EP 236
The Most Overlooked Growth Lever in Pest Control | EP 235
Why Human Experience Will Beat AI (And Win in Pest Control) | EP 234
The Science Behind Wasp Control (And Why It Matters) | EP 233
The Unsexy Services That Make the Most Money (Pigeons, Weeds & More) | EP 232
You’re Not Stuck; You’re Just Around the Wrong People | EP 231
Grow Fast Without Ads: The Customer-First Playbook for Pest Control Success | EP 230
Beyond the Sting: Why Community Beats Competition in Pest Control | EP 229
From Outsiders to Industry Disruptors | EP 228
Change Your Circle, Change Your Business | EP 227
Will AI Replace Pest Control? What’s Coming (And What’s Not) | EP 226
Fix Your Inside Sales, Fix Your Growth | EP 225
Small Deals, Big Growth: How Micro-Acquisitions Can Scale a Pest Control Company | EP 224
Why Pest Control Marketing Is Broken (and What Actually Works) | EP 223
Replacing Yourself: How to Scale a Pest Control Company Without Burning Out | EP 222
Leadership, Training, and Retention: Building Technicians Who Last | EP 221
Hire for the Soul, Train for the Role: Building a Scalable Pest Control Culture | EP 220
Why Your Pest Control Supplier Should Be a Partner, Not a Vendor | EP 219
Built on Faith, Family & Service | EP 218
Hope Isn’t a Strategy: Building a Real Growth Plan for Your Pest Control Company | EP 217
Why Community Matters More Than Ever in Pest Control | EP 216
The least expensive way to turn your customers into referring machines | EP 215
Thankful, Focused, and Ready for 2026: Allan’s Ultimate Goal-Setting Episode | EP 214
How Pest Pros Can Thrive Amid New Regulations In Pest Control | EP 213
How to build success without regret | EP 212
Family, Grit, and Growth | EP211
Real Pest World: The Legacy Blueprint | EP 210
15 Pest Business Owners, One House, $100M in Combined Revenue | The Real Pest World Begins | EP 209
Motivating Technicians & Mastering Reviews | EP 208
A House Full of PCOs? What Could Possibly Go Wrong? | EP 207
The #1 Secret to Retaining Pest Control Employees (Hint: It’s NOT a Pay Raise) | EP 206
Your PCO website may be out of date and you might not even know it – with Mat Rogers | EP 205
Starting at 21, Scaling to Millions | EP 204
From Zero to a Pest Control Powerhouse | EP 203
The Truth About D2D in Pest Control | EP 202
Episode 201: From Survival to Legacy
Episode 200: How One Relationship Can Change Your Business
Episode 199: Starting a Pest Control Company with $5K; Real Talk from the Field
Episode 198: The First 5 Hires to Build a Pest Control Empire (Without Burning Out)
Episode 197: Hiring Gold: How VAs Can Transform Your Team Without Breaking the Bank
Episode 196: How to Actually Stand Out: Real Marketing for Real Pest Control Growth
Episode 195: Mid-Season Motivation, P&L Mastery & a Call for Clarity
Episode 194: Flipping the Script: How Travis Bottoms Is Making Pest Control 'Nice
Episode 193: Culture, Creativity, and a Big Reveal with Lee Barrett of NISUS
Episode 192: Don't Get fined by the department of AG with Toni Simei
Episode 191: The Power & Pitfalls of Partnerships with Allan Draper
Episode 190: Mayor, Firefighter, Pest Pro: The Wild First Year of Matt Alexander
Episode 189: The Spy Who Loved Bugs: Global Pest Control, Mad Science & the Future of Insecticides
Episode 188 : Beating the Algorithm: How AI is Rewriting Marketing Rules for Pest Control Companies
Episode 187: Behind the Scenes of the NPMA with Dr. Jim Fredericks
Episode 186: Nailing the Knock: Mastering Door-to-Door Sales with Eric Bassett & Jake Claus
Episode 185: Scaling through Unity and Extreme Ownership with Aaron Davis
Episode 184: How to Reduce Customer Cancellations and Boost Retention Rates
Episode 183: Rain, Snow, and Pests—Oh My! Pest Control Protocols for Every Forecast
Episode 182: Crushing Sales Barriers and Revolutionizing Field Teams with Paiv
Episode 181: Bug Bux Con Recap: A First Time Success and What’s Next
Episode 185: Scaling through Unity and Extreme Ownership with Aaron Davis
Episode 180: Industry insights and innovations with Nick Grisafe from Syngenta
Episode 179: Mastering Product Inventory & Strategy with Pest Management Supply
Episode 178: Breaking Barriers in Pest Control: Eve Pappas’ Inspiring Journe
Episode 177: Big accounts, Big Opportunities: How to Land and Manage Large Property Management Deals
Episode 176: Unlocking Growth with Wolfpack Advising
Episode 175: “This or That” Pest Control Edition
Episode 174: Inside Sales Revolution: How Vult is Changing Industry Growth
Episode 173: The Power of People: Josh Schiffman’s key to Building a Legacy
Episode 172: Mastering Price Increases and Customer Retention
Episode 171: Unconventional Risks, Unexpected Rewards: The Ben Riches Story
Ep 170: Banker to Bug Guy. Featuring David Morgan from Biggest Bird Pest Control
Ep 169: Turning Rodents into Revenue
Ep 168: Acquisitions: The Devil in the Details
Ep 167: Risks, Revenue, and Recruiting - D2D Scaling Secrets
Ep 166: Beyond the Door: Scaling D2D Success in Pest Control with Sam Taggart
Ep 165: The Untold Story of Rentokil Innovation with Dr. Cassie Krejci
Ep 164: Innovating with Syngenta. Featuring Marshall Gaster, Eric Bassett, and Jake Claus
Ep 163: Common Pitfalls in Partnerships with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Ep 162: How to Delegate Without Micromanaging with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Ep 161: Actionable Tips to Maximize Productivity with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Ep 160: Behind the Scenes at PestWorld: Tips, Tricks, & Vendor Deals with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Ep 159: How To Roll Out New Company Policies featuring Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Ep 158: When to Fire a Customer featuring Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Ep 157: Stop Losing Customers featuring Erik Maki with Service First Pest Management
Ep 156: Building an Empire featuring Allan Draper with .proof Pest Control
Ep 155: Revolutionizing Referrals featuring Phil Kirkeiner with Baton Leads
EP 154: Building A Better Tomorrow with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Ep 153: Scripts vs. Genuine Conversations with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Ep 152: D2D Law Updates: Pros and Cons with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Ep 151: Why Customer Education Is A Game Changer featuring Paul Townsend with Animal & Insect Pest Management Inc.
Ep 150: Green Initiatives and Multi-Generational Success featuring Noah Besheer with Gunter Pest and Lawn
Ep 149: Turning Pain into Purpose featuring Eric Bassett, Jake Claus, and Jana Claus with Natura Pest Control
Ep 148: Growth, Expansion, and Acquisitions Through Networking featuring Michael Bosco with SafeHaven Pest Control
Ep 147: Creating a Culture of Success featuring Josh Fleenor with Pest Pros Pest Solutions
Ep 146: Political Stances and Your Pest Control Company featuring Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Ep 145: Important Marketing Updates with LSA and Local SEO featuring Mat Rogers with Lizard SEM
Ep 144: 20 Tips to Grow Your PCC with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Ep 143: Leveraging NPMA and PPMA Tools featuring Jim Fredericks with the National Pest Management Association
Ep 142: 4th of July as a PCO - Legacy and Entrepreneurship
Ep 141: Together We Achieve More featuring Erik Anderson with Utah Pest and Lawn
Ep 140: Reducing Peak Season Call Backs with Staffing and Communication Strategies
Ep 139: Building the Right Team Early featuring Billy and Taylor Wright with Zona Pest Solutions
Ep 138: Building a Family Business That Lasts featuring Scarlett Nolen with Truly Nolen
Ep 137: Data-Driven Growth Strategies featuring Cameron Bawden with Green Mango Pest Control
Ep 136: Scaling with Integrity and Trust featuring Matt Thompson with BugPro Pest Control
Ep 135: Cultivating a Performance-Driven Environment featuring Colton Gonzales and Eric Salgado with Firehouse Pest Control
Ep 134: Building a Strong Company Culture Through Brand Identity Featuring Shane Mantz with Magna Pest Solutions
Ep 133: Overcoming Hiring Challenges Featuring Dennis Kuchta with Wise House Environmental Services
Ep 132: Changing the World Through Pest Control: Featuring Rian & Noelle Goins with Get Goins Pest Control
Ep 131: Scaling with Purpose: Featuring Casey Jones with Hydra Pest Control
Ep 130: Building a One-Stop Pest Control Shop: Featuring Degen Perry with Black Pearl Pest Control
Ep 129: Evaluating and Improving Your PCC Featuring Shad Teerlink with Evolve Pest Control
Ep 128: “Would You Rather” Pest Control Edition
Ep 127: Customers "Under Contract" - Pros and Cons of 12, 18, and 24-Month Commitments
Ep 126: Maximizing Digital Marketing Strategies: Featuring Expert Mat Rogers from Lizard SEM
Ep 125: AI Innovations in Pest Control: Featuring Aaron Cooper with SameDay
Ep 124: Mastering the Art of Networking and Branding with Kevin Reif
Ep 123: From Lawn Care to Pest Control: A Journey of Growth
Ep 122: From Corporate to Entrepreneurship: How to Build Your Own Pest Control Brand
Ep 121: Choosing the Right Service Vehicle for Your Operation
Ep 120: Building a Successful Pest Control Company: Delegation, Growth, and Employee Aspirations
Ep 119: Measuring Technician Performance: Deciding Which KPIs Matter Most
Ep 118: Establishing Customer Expectations: Setting the Good, and Avoiding the Bad
Ep 117: Introducing the New Co-Host Jake Claus and Exploring the World of Pest Control
Ep 116: Allan's Farewell and the Evolution of Bug Bux
Ep 115: Creating a High-Quality Door-to-Door Program: Pros, Cons, and Need to Knows
Ep 114: How Pricing Impacts Scaling and Growing Your Pest Control Company
Ep 113: Pro Tips for Creating Effective Service Agreements for Your Pest Control Company
Ep 112: Four Generations of Success: How Sprague Pest Solutions Is Setting Industry Standards
Ep 111: Holding Your Marketing Team Accountable
Ep 110: Thanksgiving and Gratitude in the Pest Control Industry
Ep 109: Strategic Planning and Goal Setting for Your Pest Control Company
Ep 108: Is A Subscription-Based Billing Model Right For Your Pest Control Company?
Ep 107: Recapping PestWorld 2023: Highlights and Insights
Ep 106: 5 Reasons Why Your Customers Leave: Part 2
Ep 105: How To Get More Reviews and Drive Technician Engagement
Ep 104: 5 Reasons Why Your Customers Leave
Ep 103: Build a Vision, Find Fulfillment and Make an Impact Through Your Pest Control Company
Ep 102: From Startup to Success: Why Having a Mentor is Crucial for Business Growth
Ep 101: Bug Bux+: The Ultimate Pest Control Business School
Ep 100: Converting Leads Into Revenue and Planning Next Year's Marketing Strategy with Expert Mat Rogers
Ep 99: Measuring Employee Performance and the "After Action Review (AAR)"
Ep 98: The Importance of Being Proactive in Your Pest Control Company
Ep 97: Strategies to Reduce Attrition and Track Important Trends for Your Pest Control Company
Ep 96: 40 Years and $25 Million: What Does it Take to Building a Lasting, Successful Company?
Ep 95: Tips to Boost Technician Motivation For Your Pest Control Company
Ep 94: Expert Tips For Building and Managing A Winning Inside Sales Team For Your Pest Control Company
Ep 93: Finding Your Niche To Maximize Growth and Sustainability
Ep 92: Tips on How To Strategically Reinvest Profits to Maximize Growth for Your Pest Control Company
Ep 91: How to Leverage the Benefits of Google Reviews for Your Pest Control Company
Ep 90: How to Use Educational Tools to Grow Your Pest Control Company
Ep 89: Discovering Your Purpose: Uncovering the Power of Finding Your “Why"
Ep 88: From an Idea to a Solution: Building a Pest Control Company Around a Common Problem
Ep 87: Five Things You Must Have Patience with to Be Successful in the Pest Control Business
Ep 86: Learning Through Failure: How Mistakes Can Lead to Success for a Pest Control Company
Ep 85: Meaningful Ways to Differentiate Your Pest Control Company from Competitors
Ep 84: Buzzing with Success: Marketing Tips to Grow Your Pest Control Company
Ep 83: Josh Zuniga and the Rise of Zunex - Record Setting D2D Sales and Scaling
Ep 82: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Having a Centralized Location
Ep 81: Maximizing Profits: The Importance of a Strategic Plan for Implementing a Price Increase for Your Pest Control Company
Ep 80: How to Scale Your Pest Control Company Without Sacrificing Your Priorities
Ep 79: MUST DO’S for Launching and Growing a Successful Pest Control Company
Ep 78: The Ultimate Recap: Eric Bassett's Breakdown of Episodes 75 and 76
Ep 77: Revolutionize Your Business with Contact Marketing with Craig Shetterly
Ep 76: Strategies for Achieving Sustainable Growth For Your Pest Control Company
Ep 75: Door-to-Door Marketing: Strategies for Protecting and Retaining Your Customers
Ep 74: From Zero to One Million: Strategies for Scaling Your PCC to $1,000,000 in Annual Revenue
Ep 73: Bringing Answers to Your Pest Control Questions: A Live Q&A Event with Your Hosts Allan Draper and Eric Bassett
Ep 72: Tips for Improving Driver Safety and Creating an Exceptional Safety Culture in Your Pest Control Company
Ep 71: The Power of Exceptional Customer Service For Your Pest Control Company
Ep 70: Unveiling Industry Secrets: Hosts Allan Draper and Eric Basset Answer Burning Questions from Pest Control Experts
Ep 69: Why Having a Growth Mindset is Critical for the Success of Your Pest Control Company
Ep 68: Building Wealth with a Pest Control Company
Ep 67: How to Attract and Retain the Best Technicians
Ep 66: Building Profitability in Your PCC with Financial Statements
Ep 65: Tips to Help Convert Your Leads Into Revenue With Expert Mat Rogers
Ep 64: Tips for Building a Feedback Culture For Your Pest Control Company
Ep 63: Grow Your Pest Control Company Through Acquisitions with Chase Goodeill: Part 2
Ep 62: Grow Your Pest Control Company Through Acquisitions with Chase Goodeill: Part 1
Ep 61: Strategies to Make Your Growth Goals and Vision Align in 2023
Ep 60: Why Women Should Work in the Pest Control Industry
Ep 59: 3 Ways to Make Your Pest Control Company More Efficient
Ep 58: Are You Building A Profitable Pest Control Company To Sell?
Ep 57: How to Optimize Your Website for SEO
Ep 56: Protect Your Profit Margins By Planning Ahead
Ep 55: What Does It Take to Start A Door-To-Door Sales Team?
Ep 54: Pros and Cons of Working With Family Members
Ep 53: Scale Your Pest Control Company With Contact Marketing
Ep 52: Leads Are Expensive-This is How to Track Them
Ep 51: Benefits of Attending PestWorld 2022
Ep 50: Grow Your Pest Control Company Through Mentorship
Ep 49: The "Off Season" is the Growth Season. Here's Why.
Ep 48: Tips From Industry Experts to Grow and Improve Your Pest Control Company
Ep 47: Achieve Success in Your Pest Control Company by Developing a Winning Mindset and Strong Hustle
Ep 46: The Secret to Pest Control: Take Care of Employees and Develop Great Managers
Ep 45: Growth Strategies Using Thumbtack, Angi, and D2D Marketing Companies
Ep 44: Build and Retain Strong Vendor Relationships For Your Pest Control Company
Ep 43: Increase Sales for Your Pest Control Company by Improving Response Time, Staffing, and Choosing Effective KPIs
Ep 42: Unexpected Costs When Hiring The First Employee For Your Pest Control Company
Ep 41: Pros and Cons to Hiring a W-2 Employee or 1099 Contractor
Ep 40: How To Raise Prices Without Losing Clients in your Pest Control Company
Ep 39: Why Marketing is Worth the Investment for Your Pest Control Company
Ep 38: Grow Your Pest Control Company by Delegating Effectively
Ep 37: When the Customer is Wrong
Ep 36: Build a Better Workplace: Successful Onboarding and Training for Your Pest Control Company
Ep 35: Find Your “Why” to Perform and Grow Your Pest Control Company at a Higher Level
Ep 34: Building Wealth with a Pest Control Company
Ep 33: The Facts and Fallacies of Scaling a Pest Control Company with Digital Marketing
Ep 32: Grow Your Pest Control Company By Offering Supplemental Services
Ep 31: Pest Control Tips for Today’s Growing Market
Ep 30: How to Grow Your Pest Control Company by Continually “Replacing Yourself”
Ep 29: Why Trust is Important for Growth in Your Pest Control Company
Ep 28: How to Successfully Operate a Family-owned Pest Control Company
Ep 27: Two Ways to Grow Your Pest Control Company this Summer
Ep 26: Ways To Prepare Your Pest Control Company For Peak Season
Ep 25: What Does the Future of Pest Control Look Like?
Ep 24: How to Choose the Right Business Entity For Your Pest Control Company
Ep 23: Building A Positive Workplace Culture for Your Pest Control Company
Ep 22: Improve Inside Sales Calls and Online Reviews for Your Pest Control Company
Ep 21: Tips For Optimizing Profitability For Your Pest Control Company
Ep 20: Tips On How To Recruit Sales Representatives For Your Pest Control Company
Ep 19: Part 2: The Good and Bad of Selling Pest Control Door-To-Door with Lenny Gray
Ep 18: The Good and Bad of Selling Pest Control Door-To-Door: Learn from an Industry Expert
Ep 17: Be Your Own Boss: Startup from the Ground Up
Ep 16: How to Improve Customer Service and Increases Sales for Your Pest Control Company
Ep 15: Focus on Making 2022 the Best Financial Year for your Pest Control Company
Ep 14: Drive Business Growth: Advantages of SBA Loans Every Pest Control Owner Needs to Know
Ep 13: Build a Stronger Pest Control Company By Hiring Your Weaknesses
Ep 12: Focus on having systems and processes in place for better productivity in your pest control company: Episode 8 & 9 Recap
Ep 11: Tips From Industry Experts to Improve Your Pest Control Company: Episode 6 & 7 Recap
Ep 10: Tips on how to grow and scale your pest control company during the pandemic and other tough times
Ep 9: Build A Winning Team: The importance of having structure and accountability in your pest control company
Ep 8: Focusing on a specific niche can help you expand into the commercial pest control industry
Ep 7: The importance of focusing on company culture and inside sales in building a successful pest control company
Ep 6: Learn how to improve the effectiveness of your pest control company to have better control of profitability
Ep 5: Focus On Your Vision. Beginning Steps to Growing and Scaling Your Pest Control Company
Ep 4: Branding Your Pest Control Company and the Importance of a Good First Impression
Ep 3: Answers to Common Legal Questions when Starting A Pest Control Company
Ep 2: A Beginner’s Story, No One Starts At The Top
Ep 1: Meet Your Bug Bux Hosts Solomon Airhart & Allan Draper