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Bug Bux Podcast
The Bug Bux Podcast is your go-to resource for launching, growing, and scaling a successful pest control company. Hosted by Allan Draper, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of multiple high-growth service businesses, the podcast delivers real-world insights and proven strategies for pest control owners ready to level up.
Allan brings a unique perspective as someone who has built and led pest control companies from the ground up, scaling from zero to multi-million dollar operations. With a…
Episodes
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The Truth About D2D in Pest Control | EP 202
In this episode, Allan sits down with Lenny Gray, a pioneer in door-to-door (D2D) pest control. Lenny sold nearly 500 accounts in his first summer with Orkin…
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Episode 201: From Survival to Legacy
In this inspiring and candid episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, host Allan Draper sits down with Skye LaJaunie, CEO of LaJaunie’s Pest Control and founder of…
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Episode 200: How One Relationship Can Change Your Business
When Alan Framer started his pest control company 16 years ago, he faced the same uncertainty and challenges every new business owner experiences. But he had…
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Episode 199: Starting a Pest Control Company with $5K; Real Talk from the Field
What would you do if you only had $5,000 to start your pest control company? In this special roundtable episode, Allan Draper is joined by industry pros Paul…
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Episode 198: The First 5 Hires to Build a Pest Control Empire (Without Burning Out)
In this powerful solo episode, Allan Draper dives deep into one of the most important decisions a business owner will ever make, who to hire first when…
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Episode 197: Hiring Gold: How VAs Can Transform Your Team Without Breaking the Bank
Don’t miss Allan’s take on the most compelling reason to hire a VA, spoiler alert: it’s not just about saving money. In this episode, Allan sits down with Seth…
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Episode 196: How to Actually Stand Out: Real Marketing for Real Pest Control Growth
Are you just another pest control company, or are you building a brand that stands out? In this episode, Allan Draper sits down with Andrew Peluso, founder of…
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Episode 195: Mid-Season Motivation, P&L Mastery & a Call for Clarity
In this special solo episode, Allan Draper brings a timely dose of motivation, strategy, and tough love for pest control business owners. Recorded on the 4th…
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Episode 194: Flipping the Script: How Travis Bottoms Is Making Pest Control 'Nice
Don't miss the part where Allan admits: "I didn’t think I’d be crying during this episode." It’s raw, it’s inspiring, and it’s... Nice. In this heartfelt and…
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Episode 193: Culture, Creativity, and a Big Reveal with Lee Barrett of NISUS
In this powerhouse episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Allan sits down with Lee Barrett, President of NISUS Corporation and former CFL running back, to talk…
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Episode 192: Don't Get fined by the department of AG with Toni Simei
In this info-packed episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan sits down with Toni Simei of Arkion to dig into the world of natural pest control. From what really…
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Episode 191: The Power & Pitfalls of Partnerships with Allan Draper
In this episode, Allan Draper, entrepreneur and founder of Bug Bux, shares the origin story of Bug Bux and what’s on the horizon. He dives into the dynamics of…
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Episode 190: Mayor, Firefighter, Pest Pro: The Wild First Year of Matt Alexander
What do you get when you combine a firefighter, a small-town mayor, and a first-time pest control business owner? You get Matt Alexander—a man who's literally…
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Episode 189: The Spy Who Loved Bugs: Global Pest Control, Mad Science & the Future of Insecticides
In this wildly entertaining and surprisingly heartfelt episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Eric and Jake sit down with the “mad scientist of Syngenta” herself…
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Episode 188 : Beating the Algorithm: How AI is Rewriting Marketing Rules for Pest Control Companies
In this high-energy episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Eric and Jake sit down with Matt Rogers, COO of Lizard, to break down how artificial intelligence is…
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Episode 187: Behind the Scenes of the NPMA with Dr. Jim Fredericks
In this jam-packed episode of the Bug Bux podcast, Eric and Jake sit down with the legendary Dr. Jim Fredericks—board-certified entomologist and Senior VP of…
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Episode 186: Nailing the Knock: Mastering Door-to-Door Sales with Eric Bassett & Jake Claus
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus dive into the art (and science) of door-to-door sales—sparked by a real-world…
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Episode 185: Scaling through Unity and Extreme Ownership with Aaron Davis
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Eric Bassett and Jake Claus sit down with Natura Pest Control's GM and intrapreneur extraordinaire, Aaron Davis. From…
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Episode 184: How to Reduce Customer Cancellations and Boost Retention Rates
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Eric Basset and Jake Claus discuss powerful strategies every pest control company owner needs to know. From the roots…
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Episode 183: Rain, Snow, and Pests—Oh My! Pest Control Protocols for Every Forecast
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Eric and Jake dive into the nitty-gritty of how weather impacts pest control—from rainy-day treatments in the Pacific…
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Episode 182: Crushing Sales Barriers and Revolutionizing Field Teams with Paiv
In this powerful episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus sit down with Jess Reagan, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Paiv, to…
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Episode 181: Bug Bux Con Recap: A First Time Success and What’s Next
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus dive into the highlights of our very first Bug Bux Con! From a packed event with just…
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Episode 185: Scaling through Unity and Extreme Ownership with Aaron Davis
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Eric Bassett and Jake Claus sit down with Natura Pest Control's GM and intrapreneur extraordinaire, Aaron Davis. From…
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Episode 180: Industry insights and innovations with Nick Grisafe from Syngenta
In this insightful episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus sit down with Nick Grisafe, a longtime industry expert from Syngenta, to…
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Episode 179: Mastering Product Inventory & Strategy with Pest Management Supply
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus sit down with Jared Ingalls, Vice President of Sales at Pest Management Supply. Jared…
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Episode 178: Breaking Barriers in Pest Control: Eve Pappas’ Inspiring Journe
On todays episode of The Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus sit down with industry legend Eve Pappas, VP of Business Development & Growth at…
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Episode 177: Big accounts, Big Opportunities: How to Land and Manage Large Property Management Deals
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus tackle a hot question from the Facebook group: How do you price and manage pest…
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Episode 176: Unlocking Growth with Wolfpack Advising
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus dive into the fascinating journey of Aaron Shishilla, CEO and founder of Wolfpack…
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Episode 175: “This or That” Pest Control Edition
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus shake things up with a unique “This or That” debate—pest control style! With a little…
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Episode 174: Inside Sales Revolution: How Vult is Changing Industry Growth
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus sit down with Josh Zuniga to discuss Vult, his game-changing inside sales solution…
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Episode 173: The Power of People: Josh Schiffman’s key to Building a Legacy
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus sit down with industry leader Josh Shifman, owner of Sage Pest Control, to uncover…
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Episode 172: Mastering Price Increases and Customer Retention
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Eric Bassett and Jake Claus tackle one of the most challenging aspects of running a pest control business: raising…
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Episode 171: Unconventional Risks, Unexpected Rewards: The Ben Riches Story
Join hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus in this inspiring episode of the Bug Bux Podcast. Tune in as they sit down with Ben Riches, a 23-year-old high school…
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Ep 170: Banker to Bug Guy. Featuring David Morgan from Biggest Bird Pest Control
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Jake and Jana Claus dive into an inspiring journey with David Morgan, the founder of Biggest Bird Pest Control, as he…
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Ep 169: Turning Rodents into Revenue
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Eric Bassett and Jake Claus discuss the intricacies of rodent control, offering practical advice for pest control…
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Ep 168: Acquisitions: The Devil in the Details
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Eric Bassett and Jake Claus dive deep into the intricacies of purchasing a pest control company. From real-life…
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Ep 167: Risks, Revenue, and Recruiting - D2D Scaling Secrets
Dive into this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, where hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus tackle the nuances of door-to-door sales. From the pros and cons of…
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Ep 166: Beyond the Door: Scaling D2D Success in Pest Control with Sam Taggart
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Eric Bassett and Jake Claus sit down with Sam Taggart, the CEO of The D2D Experts and founder of D2DCon, as he shares…
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Ep 165: The Untold Story of Rentokil Innovation with Dr. Cassie Krejci
From genetically altered pests to researching worldwide solutions, Dr. Cassie Krejci now researches it all. Can she find the solutions that are not only…
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Ep 164: Innovating with Syngenta. Featuring Marshall Gaster, Eric Bassett, and Jake Claus
Stay a step ahead with Syngenta! In today’s episode, Eric and Jake get all of the insights from Marshall Gaster, Head of Marketing for Pest Control, about…
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Ep 163: Common Pitfalls in Partnerships with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
The dynamics of business partnerships often mirror the complexities of personal relationships, particularly marriages. In today's episode, Eric and Jake dive…
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Ep 162: How to Delegate Without Micromanaging with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Always empower and encourage your managers, even when they make mistakes. Let them know that it's okay to fail and that you're there to support them. In…
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Ep 161: Actionable Tips to Maximize Productivity with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
In today’s episode, Eric and Jake discuss the importance of customer engagement in the pest control industry. They emphasize that spending extra time with…
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Ep 160: Behind the Scenes at PestWorld: Tips, Tricks, & Vendor Deals with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
In today's episode, Eric and Jake record from Pest World in Denver, Colorado. They highlight the importance of networking opportunities at Pest World and…
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Ep 159: How To Roll Out New Company Policies featuring Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
In any company, the implementation of new policies can often be met with resistance or misunderstanding. In today's episode, Eric and Jake dive deep into the…
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Ep 158: When to Fire a Customer featuring Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
In the pest control industry, it is essential to recognize when a customer may not be worth the trouble. In today’s episode, Eric and Jake address the…
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Ep 157: Stop Losing Customers featuring Erik Maki with Service First Pest Management
Customer retention is essential for sustainable growth and profitability. In today's episode, Eric and Jake welcome Erik Maki with Service First Pest…
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Ep 156: Building an Empire featuring Allan Draper with .proof Pest Control
Attending industry events, such as PestWorld, provides a unique opportunity to meet vendors and fellow pest control professionals. In today's episode, Eric and…
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Ep 155: Revolutionizing Referrals featuring Phil Kirkeiner with Baton Leads
One of the most pressing challenges faced by PCCs is managing incoming calls from potential customers who fall outside their service areas or require services…
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EP 154: Building A Better Tomorrow with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Positive interactions with customers can create a ripple effect within the community. When customers have a good experience, they are more likely to share that…
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Ep 153: Scripts vs. Genuine Conversations with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Whether you're in sales, customer service, or a technician in the field, connecting with your customers personally can make all the difference. In today's…
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Ep 152: D2D Law Updates: Pros and Cons with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Training salespeople in the pest control industry with honesty, integrity, and a high level of professionalism is essential for the success and reputation of…
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Ep 151: Why Customer Education Is A Game Changer featuring Paul Townsend with Animal & Insect Pest Management Inc.
Communication, education and retention, are all key components of running a successful pest control company. In today's episode, Eric and Jake welcome Paul…
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Ep 150: Green Initiatives and Multi-Generational Success featuring Noah Besheer with Gunter Pest and Lawn
In today's episode, Eric and Jake welcome Noah Besheer, the fourth-generation president of Gunter Pest and Lawn. Noah demonstrates a strong commitment to…
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Ep 149: Turning Pain into Purpose featuring Eric Bassett, Jake Claus, and Jana Claus with Natura Pest Control
This episode comes with a sensitive content warning as it covers topics such as mental illness, family trauma, suicide, and the loss of a child. In today's…
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Ep 148: Growth, Expansion, and Acquisitions Through Networking featuring Michael Bosco with SafeHaven Pest Control
Building relationships and actively participating in industry associations are key factors in creating opportunities for mergers and acquisitions in the pest…
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Ep 147: Creating a Culture of Success featuring Josh Fleenor with Pest Pros Pest Solutions
Building a strong team with aligned core values is crucial for the success and growth of your pest control company. In today's episode, Eric and Jake welcome…
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Ep 146: Political Stances and Your Pest Control Company featuring Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
As a PCO, it's okay to have opinions and engage in political discussions, but it's crucial to be intentional about what you say publicly. In today's episode…
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Ep 145: Important Marketing Updates with LSA and Local SEO featuring Mat Rogers with Lizard SEM
In today's episode, Eric and Jake dive into the world of digital marketing with special guest, Mat Rogers, COO of Lizard SEM. Mat discusses the latest features…
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Ep 144: 20 Tips to Grow Your PCC with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
Whether it's through digital marketing, community involvement, or direct engagement, there are numerous ways to grow your pest control company. In today's…