Bug Bux Podcast

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 Arizona. Kyle found success early on by using top online marketing channels. In addition to discussing the importance of having five star Yelp and Google Reviews, Kyle talks about his process of training inside sales representatives and why...

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 pest control industry for several decades. In addition to discussing his business model, Tom talks about how setting growth goals and giving partner equity has allowed him to build a successful, sustainable business.

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. Kyle and Kris discuss how they found success recruiting sales representatives for their pest control company. They also share tips on setting realistic sales goals, training, and retaining employees.

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 “MORE Door-to-Door Millionaire: Next-Level Training.” This book teaches readers more tactics and techniques that Lenny has used to grow several multi-million-dollar companies, through door-to-door sales.

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 started in 1998 and has led him to become an industry expert. Sol, Allan, and Lenny discuss the earning potential of knocking doors, recruiting, and having honest work ethics in the pest control industry. 

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. Georgia talks about the journey of becoming her own boss, and why she leaped to start her own company. Solomon, Allan, and Georgia discuss business startup funding, setbacks, and growth strategies they used early on in their pest control companies...

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 of the industry. Increasing the client experience should be the main focus to keep your Google and Yelp ratings high. There is always room for improvement, and Darin talks about the three basic ways to have success in the pest control industr...

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. They discuss the importance of understanding corporate finance fundamentals, such as the time value of money. They also discuss what books they are currently reading, and their long-term goals. This episode is full of tips that will help you...

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 industry professional for 20 years, he helps existing pest control companies with SBA financing to facilitate growth, acquisitions, or partner buyouts on a nationwide scale. Sol, Allan, and Dave discuss the benefits of obtaining an SBA loan to...

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 control and wildlife business servicing much of New England. Solomon, Allan, and Courtney discuss the process of buying out her parents to take over the company. Courtney shares her experience with EOS, and why hiring for your weakness is crucial...

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 how he got started in the commercial side of pest control, focusing on residential pest control during certain seasons and commercial during other seasons. Sol and Allan talk about getting systems and processes in place during your “off-season...

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 importance of branding and collections language. Sol, Allan, and Dawn discuss “no-no” words that should never be used in the pest control industry. In episode seven, guest speaker Eric Bassett joins us to talk about company culture and inside sales....

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 Podcast, where he is documenting the journey of starting a brand new pest control company as an outsider in the industry. Solomon, Allan, and Rusty discuss the reasons Rusty decided to start a pest control company from the ground up. As an ent...

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 privately-held pest control company in New Jersey before selling to Terminix in 2018. Phil currently implements the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) both in and out of the pest industry. Solomon, Allan, and Phil discuss the importance...

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. Solomon, Allan, and Chase discuss the main differences between residential and commercial pest control customers. Commercial properties have different pest control needs, whether you’re servicing a school, a hospital, or an office building, it&a...

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 on doors for Clark Pest Control in California when he was 18 years old. Solomon, Allan, and Eric discuss the pros and cons of having a four-day workweek. How creating unique benefits, can really help with staffing. Giving employees the resour...

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 consulting, operations, and customer service. Dawn discusses the importance of having checks and balances, and proper systems in place to run your pest control company efficiently. Whether your organization is training a new person or training...

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 start and grow your pest control company. Solomon and Allan are here to provide the best guests and resources to help you become a bug money millionaire.

In today’s episode, Solomon and Allan are excited to welcome Bianca DiMercurio.  Bianca is an expert at establishing brand guidelines and creating aggressive marketing strategies.  Bianca discusses the importance of establishing a brand identity in the creation process of your business name, logo, and colors, and why it is crucial for pest control companies. 

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 Control Company servicing the Greater Puget Sound area.   Josh shares his story of how he got started in pest control, and why he made a commitment to success that resulted in exceeding his own expectations.  

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 all stages of business law. Phil is also the founder of EcoGen Pest Control. Solomon, Allan, and Phil discuss why forming the right entity and having an operating agreement is crucial for start-ups.

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 created this podcast.  Join them each Thursday to learn about starting and scaling your pest control company and becoming a bug money millionaire.