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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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Ep 23: Building A Positive Workplace Culture for Your Pest Control Company
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome David Gilmer. David is the COO of proof. Pest Control and has been in the industry for 18 years. Sol, Allan, and…
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Ep 22: Improve Inside Sales Calls and Online Reviews for Your Pest Control Company
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Kyle Turner. Kyle is the Owner and President of Pro Active Pest Control, with branches in Northern California and…
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Ep 21: Tips For Optimizing Profitability For Your Pest Control Company
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Tom Karren. Tom is the founder at Insight Pest Solutions and Vantage Marketing. Tom has been an expert in the…
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Ep 20: Tips On How To Recruit Sales Representatives For Your Pest Control Company
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Kyle and Kris Holden. Kyle and Kris are co-owners of Essential Pest Control, Essential Air, and 5 Oaks Marketing…
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Ep 19: Part 2: The Good and Bad of Selling Pest Control Door-To-Door with Lenny Gray
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome back Lenny Gray, CEO of D2D Millionaire and Rove Pest Control. Lenny goes in-depth with the second book he wrote…
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Ep 18: The Good and Bad of Selling Pest Control Door-To-Door: Learn from an Industry Expert
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Lenny Gray, CEO of D2D Millionaire and Rove Pest Control. Lenny’s career in the door-to-door sales industry…
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Ep 17: Be Your Own Boss: Startup from the Ground Up
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Georgia Eaton, owner of Got Gophers. Three years ago, Georgia started and scaled her company very quickly…
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Ep 16: How to Improve Customer Service and Increases Sales for Your Pest Control Company
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Darin Huffaker. Darin has been a pest control company owner for several decades and discusses the ups and downs…
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Ep 15: Focus on Making 2022 the Best Financial Year for your Pest Control Company
In today’s episode, your hosts Solomon Airhart and Allan Draper answer important questions about how they will improve their businesses and grow their assets…
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Ep 14: Drive Business Growth: Advantages of SBA Loans Every Pest Control Owner Needs to Know
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Dave Otteson. Dave is the Vice President and Senior Loan Officer with Live Oak Bank. Dave has been an SBA loan…
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Ep 13: Build a Stronger Pest Control Company By Hiring Your Weaknesses
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Courtney Carace. Courtney is the co-owner and COO of Pest-End, a second-generation women-owned family pest…
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Ep 12: Focus on having systems and processes in place for better productivity in your pest control company: Episode 8 & 9 Recap
In today’s episode, your hosts Solomon and Allan recap the important pieces of episodes eight and nine. In episode eight, Chase Goodeill joins us to discuss…
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Ep 11: Tips From Industry Experts to Improve Your Pest Control Company: Episode 6 & 7 Recap
In today’s episode, hosts Solomon and Allan recap the important pieces of episodes six and seven. In episode six, Dawn Daggett joins us to discuss the…
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Ep 10: Tips on how to grow and scale your pest control company during the pandemic and other tough times
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Rusty Prewett. Rusty started Prewett Pest Control in July 2020 from scratch. Rusty also hosts the Prewett Pest…
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Ep 9: Build A Winning Team: The importance of having structure and accountability in your pest control company
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Phil Cooper. Phil was a second-generation owner of Cooper Pest Solutions, growing it from 7 people to the largest…
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Ep 8: Focusing on a specific niche can help you expand into the commercial pest control industry
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Chase Goodeill. Chase is the President of Goodeill Holdings, Inc. and the owner of Pest Control Consultants…
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Ep 7: The importance of focusing on company culture and inside sales in building a successful pest control company
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan are pleased to welcome Eric Bassett. Eric is the owner and Vice President at Natura Pest Control. Eric started knocking…
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Ep 6: Learn how to improve the effectiveness of your pest control company to have better control of profitability
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan welcome Dawn Daggett with Queen Bee Pest Resolutions. Dawn is an expert in the industry because of her experience with…
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Ep 5: Focus On Your Vision. Beginning Steps to Growing and Scaling Your Pest Control Company
Join your hosts Solomon and Allan, as they discuss a recap of the first four Bug Bux Podcast episodes. Each episode contains powerful information to help you…
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Ep 4: Branding Your Pest Control Company and the Importance of a Good First Impression
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan are excited to welcome Bianca DiMercurio. Bianca is an expert at establishing brand guidelines and creating aggressive…
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Ep 2: A Beginner’s Story, No One Starts At The Top
In today’s episode, Allan and Solomon are excited to welcome Josh Zuniga. Josh is the Founder and CEO at Zunex Pest Control, which is a family-owned Pest…
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Ep 3: Answers to Common Legal Questions when Starting A Pest Control Company
In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan are pleased to welcome Phil Rinehart. Phil is the founder of The Law Offices of Phillip M. Rinehart, they specialize in…
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Ep 1: Meet Your Bug Bux Hosts Solomon Airhart & Allan Draper
Welcome to the Bug Bux Podcast, hosted by Solomon Airhart & Allan Draper. In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan discuss how they got started and why they…