PMP Industry Insiders

Laura Corbin, president of Spencer Pest Services, talks about how her company gets the most out of its CRM, takes advantages of automation opportunities and uses dashboards and KPIs to run a better business. 

Syngenta's Marshall Gaster and Dave Ravel discuss what's driving chemical price increases and how planning ahead and other tactics can help alleviate the challenges for pest and lawn operators.

Analyst, Tim Mulrooney, shares what he's learned by publishing the Pest Index for nearly a year with data from PCO M&A Specialists, how the average pest control company should use this information and his forecast for the industry in 2021 and 2022.

Donnie Shelton & Dan Gordon are excited to announce the launch of PMPIndustryInsider.com . The podcast's new companion website houses all episodes of the podcast, detailed episode show notes, downloads and additional resources for podcast listeners and members of the pest control and lawn care industries.

In an exclusive interview with WorkWave CEO David Giannetto and Real Green CEO Bill Nunan, Dan and Donnie ask about how the two software firms will come together, what's in it for PCOs and LCOs, what's ahead for merchant services and much more.

EOS Visionary Mark O'Donnell explains the power of intentionally using an operating system in your business and options for implementing one.

Real Green Systems' President & CEO Bill Nunan covers the lasting changes of COVID-19, direct mail and the future of tech in lawn care.

Associated Group facilitator Ed Robinson, president of Capacity Building Solutions, talks about leadership development, the power of peer groups and what holds many businesses back. 

Certus COO Amy Wilson shares her impression of the pest industry so far and walks through her company's approach to M&A due diligence and integrations.

Moyer Indoor | Outdoor General Manager Bob Williamson discusses how the fifth-generation company with eight service lines survived changing software systems.

Moyer Indoor | Outdoor General Manager Bob Williamson discusses how the fifth-generation company with eight service lines survived changing software systems.

Third-generation PCO Jamie Ogle of LLoyd Pest Control talks about his 90-year-old company's brand-building philosophy, which includes a money-back guarantee to ensure customer satisfaction, unique direct mail messaging and more.   Direct Mail Sample Pieces: Direct Mail Sample 1 Direct Mail Sample 2  

Learn how Yankee Pest Control's Galvin Murphy has translated a "service before self" mindset, including his background in the Marines and as a firefighter, into a growing business and a satisfying career.

Tim Brock explains what steps his company took to keep people employed, access cash and get his business rolling again after enduring a category 5 hurricane.

Blades of Green/BOG Pest's Brad Leahy discusses defining company culture, overcoming hiring challenges and developing leaders from within.

Ron Hodgkins shares how he started the conversation, made an offer and closed the deal to end his business partnership. Plus, Dan and Donnie cover the role buy-sell agreements play.

Dan Gordon and Donnie Shelton review the "overwhelming optimism" they're seeing in the pest control industry so far in 2021. Donnie discusses digital marketing strategy heading into the busy season and Dan touches on pending tax increases.

HR consultant Jean Seawright walks us through how to attract and keep great people, including women; why job boards may be working against you; and how to determine if you should hire a recruiter. Downloads discussed in this episode: Ideas for Sourcing Talent Example Ad to Attract Women Service Professionals Strategies for Attracting, Hiring, & Retaining Women

Andrew de la Chappelle from PCO Bookkeepers and PCO M&A Specialists talks with Dan and Donnie about which KPIs and ratios are worth obsessing over.

Hear from Coalmarch's in-house expert Rachel Betterbid about the steps PCOs should take to set up successful digital marketing campaigns this season.

Ryan Robinson shares how he's developed a learning culture at Green Drop. He also discusses the Effortless Experience concept and how it applies to the lawn and pest industries. 

Virginia Green's Gil Grattan shares how he's grown his company to 40,000 customers and has positioned it to scale.

Mike Romney & Bryant White explain how their culture starts at the top with their 18 core values, including "extreme ownership." Visit Fox Pest at https://fox-pest.com/ .

Ian Robinson covers how he's built a sales culture at Massey Services, including tips for recruiting, hiring, onboarding and helping team members evolve. 

Pest industry icon Bobby Jenkins of ABC Home & Commercial Services in Texas lets us in on his family's unique business model, how philanthropy plays a big role in his life and why he’s a long way from slowing down.