Colony Confidential Podcast

We're taking you back to the beginning with a listen to our very first recording... Hear some hilarious stories about Ed's start in Pest Control *WARNING* This Episode is No frills  - Hear us talk about our plans for the podcast and get a real honest look at how this all came together.  2:10 Aggravation tax 13:35 What are you crazy? 26:15 Eddie's got a gun 33:20  Beef with the half a lunatic in th...

This episode was recorded as Joe walked through the halls at the 2018 NPMA Global Bedbug Summit in Denver CO 11/26 - 11/29.   Then we get into some of the details about the Coalmarch CO2 conference   in North Carolina 12/4 -12/7 2018.   MVP Tip - A VOIP System that works better and is probably cheaper than the one you're using   now. We share our plans for the Company Holiday Dinner and some of ou...

In this episode we're shooting the shit about the 2018 Global Bedbug Summit and what we're hoping to see for future bedbug treatment options.  We also get into some of the the benefits of having younger friends and the real housewives gossip. Want more? Here's the breakdown: 2:08 The Tale of Dingle Sole 4:35 How much $$ would it take to get Ed out of retirement? 9:00 Single for Life and Car Talk 1...

The Global Bedbug Summit starts today in Denver and Dr. Dini Miller  -Urban Pest Management Professor at Virginia Tech joins us to talk about her two loves.  Roaches and Bedbugs! Listen in for her take on heat systems and what you need to know before treating  low level vs. high level infestations. The next tech breakthrough for the pest control industry and where she'd like to see new ideas.    

Already miss Thanksgiving? Go ahead and eavesdrop on Colony Confidential's outrageous Thanksgiving and meet Uncle Marty.  

We have a ton of questions that need answering.  This episode covers a question from a successful business owner that got us talking about employee morale.  We also give you some real deal Networking tips and Who hasn't wondered about those ultrasound plug in things for rodent and insect control? Hear our two cents, plus some traveling tips and Ed's #1 tip for striking up a conversation with a str...

Ed and Joe share some of the biggest loopholes to look out for   when getting started with those big bids.    These are also sometimes some of the most sensitive accounts   We told you to get specific about your contracts and we get even more specific here, with actual instructions for you.   Hear EXACTLY how detailed and specific your contracts should be structured —This will save you time and su...

Cut the Cowmuffins  and Quit acting like a Happy Ending! This episode gives a quick intro into the world of Working at Sensitive Accounts - think hospitals, daycare centers and zoos.  Keys to your S uccess:  Focus on Customer Service Know about the latest pitfalls in the Bidding Process  Get clear and specific about Contracts      

Ed and Joe are back to teaching you the lessons they've learned over the last 70 + years of Successful Entrepreneurship.   We all know (or at least heard) that to make money, you have to get money to work for you.  Ed has been trying to get his hands on Joe's portfolio, so he can make sure he's getting the most out of his money and in this episode, that's what we'll do for you.   Topics include: U...

Catch Up with the guys.  Today, we're talking about: The best crawls for business Networking Know-How Top Moments from PestWorld '18 and Ed welcomes a new PR Guru PLUS Everybody who's Anybody gets a shoutout.  

Dr. Nina Jenkins is an expert on safe pest control methods and she gives   us the rundown on the science behind   getting rid of bed bugs with the New Aprehend treatment from ConidioTec.   Then Dan Fleischer from Pestex in Boston joins us and things get crazy.  

The guys get back into the discussion of K-9 Scent Detection.  We talk about what's coming next with scent detection.  Rodent abatement, Drones and Inspections.

A grant winner from Canada speaks about the challenges she faces and the state of the industry with our neighbors up north, she also shares one horrible encounter that will make your ears ring.   The presenter of one of the most talked about seminars from Pest World 2018 "7 Sneaky Ways to create Publicity for your Brand" stops by, the owner of turf signs tells us how her product can help get you m...

Did you miss NPMA Pest World 2018? Hey - No worries because here's your chance to hear all that went down at the show and behind the scenes.  This series includes our Exclusive Interviews with Pest World 2018 Professionals sharing great tips and insights on their businesses.  We even get them to answer our questions on a bunch of our favorite topics like:  the Newest Industry Technology,  smoking...

We've done a lot of work with Scent Detection Dogs over the years. And fresh off some recent training at CSI in Florida and Ocean City Maryland we're giving away all the Details with: Joe's Breakdown of NESDECA Training and Step by Step Instructions on How our Bedbug Dogs are trained. Is the dog a pet or Nah? It's no surprise that Ed and Joe don't agree on the answer AND Learn How you could be scr...

The guys talk the talk on Sales in Pest Control and the Service Industry.  Commercial and Retail.  They spar on a bunch of stuff starting with: 2:00 Highlights of Ed's trip to Russia   8:47 Joe sums up what Ed said for the last 8 minutes 19:50 The traits of the   most   excellentest   sales person to hit the Pest control scene.   W e   hope he's not listening :| 16:36 THE keys to being a good sale...

This episode looks at Pests and City Life.  We talk with an urban ecology educator about the importance of training and education.   And share info about the Rat's Documentary that Ed worked on.  Also some really helpful info on d ifferent organizations to seek out membership in your city. *What you should be teaching your clients *Lessons learned working on new construction   *The Real Deal with...

So many questions So many Answers we had to come back with another round of Q&A Today we Discuss 2:12   DIY Tips for a listener agonized by Roaches in the living room/dining room.  Learn everything you're doing at home to keep the  roaches happy. Plus what you need to do instead. 9:22 How to determine Pricing for a job.  All the details you need to look at and calculate your profits  15:23 Advice...

*Bonus Episode* Hear Ed advise Joe on dealing with a$$holes and how he can make more money. :32 Osha Director J.O 2:22 Trade shit for gold 3:32 What Ed loves   3:53   Don't do instagram  

Ed and Joe talk about Fall's Monster Pests! *Hear the grizzly details of the clothing store raccoon encounter  *Learn how to be proactive to keep bugs out of your home or business. *Hear techniques for getting rid of those occasional invaders and *In today's Money talk hear some lessons on parents, kids and asking for money. Did you hear about the Newest Pests Invading the Tri-State Area?

We discuss the Origins of Green Pest Control. Listen in and learn about: *Selling a Green Job - Better for the environment and Better for your BottomLine *Exclusion Tips and Proactive Efforts- The questions you NEED to ask on an Inspection  *LEED Certification Standards and How to contribute points to a construction project - with or without  Third Party Certification *Joe's personal home treatmen...

*Bonus Episode*   Find out How Much the guys made their  F irst month in Business 2008 for Joe   1971 for Ed 2:45   E d's Office setup   and How to convert your file Cabinet into a Full Bar. 4:45 Profits/Chemical Cost Want to charge a client Top Dollar for your Service - Here's what you need to do FIRST!

Hear about our Top Recommended Tech Features to take your business to the Next Level.  In this Episode we discuss GPS Tracking, Accounting Software and an essential that'll cost you only 10 Bucks! If you think your business is stuck in a Rut, this one's for you.  Ed tells us how it used to be, and loses it (again) about CASH!  Maybe one month of HR was too much for him!  

Let's Talk Business.  Money, Money, Money. We discuss the Details of getting your Business ready to sell.  The Importance of Succession Planning Current Market Acquisitions What you need to know about Buying a Business What you should NEVER do in an acquisition and Detailed Guidelines on How to Build your business credit        

Well Here we Are, answering your Burning questions and Making Jokes along the way.  Today we discuss: Bugs in the Tub The cheapest way to get rid of termites How to push past a slump and Here's a question for you: Do Mice have Bones?