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PMP Industry Insiders

93 Episodes

35 minutes | Aug 11, 2022
Episode 92: Treat Your Company as an Investment
Savvy pest management professionals know their companies are their greatest investment, but they don't always treat them that way. Dan and Donnie review mistakes operators often make when it comes to operating their businesses like investments, and how to avoid those pitfalls to increase their overall value.
47 minutes | Aug 4, 2022
Episode 91: Maximize Your Google Paid Budget
Coalmarch's Katie McCaskill and Alanna Young join the podcast to discuss trends in search engine marketing, the top 3 recommendations they have for getting the most out of your Google paid marketing budget, and why you should start planning your 2023 marketing budget now.
34 minutes | Jul 28, 2022
Episode 90: The Most Important Ratio for High Profitability
The Most Important Ratio for High Profitability In good times or bad, gross margin is the key performance indicator that all pest control companies must keep in check to remain profitable. Dan and Donnie explain gross margin, where it should be, and strategies for keeping it there.
36 minutes | Jul 21, 2022
Episode 89: Save Fuel with Tighter Routes
Pest control software industry veteran Andrew de la Chapelle talks with Dan and Donnie about steps PMPs can take now to route more efficiently to save on fuel costs and improve efficiency. Speaker: Andrew de la Chapelle Corporate Development PCO Bookkeepers & PCO M&A Specialists
46 minutes | Jul 14, 2022
Episode 88: Q2 Wrap: Inflation, Pricing & The Economy
On this episode, Dan and Donnie review Q2 2022 and take a look at the broader forces affecting the pest control industry as we head into the second half of the year.
48 minutes | Jun 30, 2022
Episode 87: Building a Company Through Acquisition
Certus Pest CEO Mike Givlin shares lessons learned from doing 57 acquisitions in three years. He discusses how the $80 million company approaches integration and executes change management within the organization. Mike Givlin, CEO, Certus Pest
47 minutes | Jun 23, 2022
Episode 86: How Captive Insurance Works
On this episode, Dan and Donnie talk with Todd Burke, COO of PestSure, to learn more about how captive insurance works and understand why it's a good fit for pest control companies. Todd Burke COO PestSure
40 minutes | Jun 16, 2022
Episode 85: Acquisitions at Arrow Exterminators
Atlanta's Arrow Exterminators has grown steadily over the last decade—much of it through acquisition. On this episode, Kevin Burns joins the podcast to talk about Arrow's acquisition strategy and processes. They also discuss the M&A market as a whole. Kevin Burns Chief Development Officer Arrow Exterminators
38 minutes | Jun 9, 2022
Episode 84: How Much You Need to Raise Prices to Combat Inflation
Savvy pest control operators already raised prices late last year or early this year to offset inflation. Is it time to raise prices again or more than you already have? On this episode, Dan and Donnie walk through why you should consider it.
45 minutes | Jun 2, 2022
Episode 83: How to Develop a Culture of Execution
Dan and Donnie welcome Tony Massey to the podcast to discuss how Massey Services excels at execution by focusing on accountability, communication and transparency. They also dive into inflation, the state of the economy, M&A and more.
47 minutes | May 26, 2022
Episode 82: When Is It Time to Fire?
Firing a team member is always a gut-wrenching decision. On this episode, Dan and Donnie talk through their experiences parting ways with employees. They cover the problems with keeping people too long, how to know if additional training will help, and other things to consider.
45 minutes | May 19, 2022
Episode 81: The Business Case for Partnering with Private Equity
Dan, Donnie and Access Holding's Josh Finifter discuss why the pest control industry is so attractive to private equity investors and the differences between selling to a strategic buyer and a PE buyer. Josh explains how PE deals may be structured and the business case for an owner to partner with a PE firm.
36 minutes | May 12, 2022
Episode 80: How to Grow Your Pest Business with SBA Financing
In this episode, Dan and Donnie cover SBA loans vs. conventional loans, use cases for SBA loans, how they work, the pros and cons, and much more.
44 minutes | May 5, 2022
Episode 79: M&A Q&A with Anticimex
Dan and Donnie talk mergers & acquisitions with Sebastian Tomassoni, VP of M&A for one of the largest pest management firms in the U.S. Learn about strategy, decision-making, factors that bring maximum value to a seller and more.
47 minutes | Apr 28, 2022
Episode 78: When Do You Need a Manager?
Whether you're considering hiring your first supervisor or you're at the point where you need to add someone to your executive team, this episode is for you. Dan and Donnie cover 10 signs it's time to bring on a manager and other considerations.
41 minutes | Apr 21, 2022
Episode 77: Creating Your Brand Through Operational Excellence
Your company's brand is more than your logo or marketing tactics. In this episode, Dan and Donnie break down exactly what a brand is, why brands are ultimately a reflection of the owner, and how to create a company image you're proud of and that your team can execute on.
40 minutes | Apr 14, 2022
Episode 76: Get to the Next Level with Cross-Functional Sales Teams
What is cross-functional selling, why is it important, and how do you execute it in the pest control industry? Tune in to this episode to hear Dan and Donnie answer these questions and more about developing a team approach to sales.
45 minutes | Apr 7, 2022
Episode 75: Q1 2022 Wrap-Up & Predictions
On this episode, Dan and Donnie review the first quarter of 2022 and look into the crystal ball to predict what may occur the rest of the year. They cover the Pest Index, the overall economy, interest rates, price increases and more.
40 minutes | Mar 31, 2022
Episode 74: Terminix/Rentokil Update: An Exclusive Sit-Down with John Myers
With the deal of the century expected to close in Q3, Rentokil's President & CEO, John Myers, sits down with Dan and Donnie to discuss some background details and what the future holds for the company in terms of integration, franchising, branding, M&A, and more.
48 minutes | Mar 24, 2022
Episode 73: 10 Steps for a Killer Customer Experience
Customer service stinks these days. There's a huge opportunity for pest and lawn care companies to differentiate themselves by delivering excellent client service. Dan and Donnie delve into how to create a killer customer experience.
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