D and A Pest Control Podcast

Another great pest guest! Get ready to learn about how this new pest software company is starting to sweep the pest control world by storm! Daniel and Aaron ask Mathew the CEO and Founder about how he has changed the software industry. They also dive into some solutions to some of the biggest hurdles Daniel is going through in his office and how software companies could possibly change that foreve...

This pest guest is a local from California! Daniel and Aaron dive into some of the highs and lows of his career and how he is changing the training world for PMPs. Get ready to have fun and laugh with this high-energy episode! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @dandapestpodcast

Quality Control... Not as scary as it sounds! QC is so important and only will be more important as time goes on. Daniel and Aaron talk about what they have implemented in their company and how it has impacted the company. They also touch on how this will give you a competitive advantage by implementing something as simple as QC.  Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast...

This week's pest guest is Wil Fiedler with a company called Ernest F. Mariani Co. He is the CEO and 60% Shareholder. He has been with the company for over 40 years! Daniel and Aaron drill Wil on how he handles the fall and the rise of the company over his 40-year tenure. He brings a whole new perspective to how to manage, run and grow your company. Also, get ready to write down some pointers...

It's never too late to answer some questions! Daniel was out a little because he lost his voice and of course the age-old excuse that he will give... he has a pest control business to run! Lol just kidding Daniel! But in this episode, Daniel and Aaron answer a few great questions about licensing, problematic customers, and a few pantry pests. Listen in to hear your question answered.  Remembe...

This pest guest is a must-listen-to... well I guess all of them are, but this one comes from a man who has been in the industry for over 35 years! He has seen more changes in this industry due to his background being in the manufacturing side of the pesticides we use to now in the distribution side where he is today. Jim is located in Florida where he is currently working as a distributor and has...

This episode is a new way to look at the pest control industry. Daniel and Aaron always have brought the perspective of the office, technician, sales rep, manager, and even the owner. But this episode is bringing a whole new perspective... coming from the wife's perspective of the industry. Paola not only is married to Daniel and has seen the company grow from nothing to a multi-million dolla...

In this episode, Daniel and Aaron talk about maximizing the money you can earn from each customer. Get creative on how you create more opportunities for your customers to use your services. This will not only help create more money for the business but it can help create higher positions and new jobs.   Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast...

D and A are back at the safety summit bringing you critical information. In this episode, you will learn some of the most crucial tasks that will put you 4 times more likely to get in a car crash. This episode will also teach you how to prevent getting in car wrecks. Also, listen in to see if drunk driving is better than talking on your phone! Let us know what you think! Want to be a guest or have...

This week's pest guest is from Salt Lake City! Taylor has a ton of experience in the entrepreneurial world, he has started a business from nothing and has seen a bleeding company come back to life. Not only has he created a multimillion-dollar company to manage hundreds of employees. This episode talks a bit about what his new company applause is trying to accomplish for the service industry,...

Safety is something that no one really likes to talk about or even think about, but safety is what keeps us going. The Safety Summit was a unique experience with a lot of learning and a learning curve for Daniel. Daniel and Aaron dive into what the safety summit looks like and their classes. You will see more episodes on the safety summit and specific topics.  Want to be a guest or have any questi...

This Pest Guest is coming from New Jersey! Eddie found his passion in pest control after having someone take back his yard from mosquitoes. He decided to start his own company and take matters into his own hands. Eddie is going through what every new owner goes through and that is the doubts about starting a company and doing it the right way. Get ready to take some great notes from the great ques...

This episode is brought to you by Daniel... A man with Zero experience in the bird world has taken it on head first to learn how it works and how to install netting. This is the first of many more jobs to come. Daniel and Aaron discuss Daniel's new experience setting up netting at a massive warehouse. Talk about going big or go home! Listen to this episode to learn more about birds and how to...

This Pest Guest is all the way from Australia. If you have ever wondered what pest control looks like in a different country and how they do business this is a must-listen! Zac dives into starting his own company with no experience and how he plans to keep moving forward and growing. Zac has done a great job pointing out some massive flaws in the industry and it's sad, but it happens to be th...

This month's Q&A is interesting. Daniel and Aaron cover from tech work to software systems. Listen in to see if they answered your question!  Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @dandapestpodcast

This episode was very different than most. Jorge is an entomologist in New York City who has found a new method to take care of German Cockroaches. Just sit back and judge the service on your own. Remember we do not endorse or agree with any new methods of treatment. We recommend trying it on your own and taking it at your own risk.  Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodc...

Have you ever asked how to bid? What is a bid? How does the process work? How long it takes? Well, this episodes cover the basics of the bidding process for pest control. Aaron gives his side of the process of bidding and Daniel will cover the pros and cons.  Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @dandapestpodcast

Dan is a newish business owner who decided to take matters into his own hands after getting a few years of experience in the field. He started his company with the ambition to be different and stick out but later ran into a few bumps in the road which stunted growth and created more and more problems that needed to be fixed. For all the new business owners or anyone looking to start a pest control...

Customer Service. One of the biggest hidden secrets that make a company unique and stand out from everyone else. Seriously! Have you ever had amazing customer service but everything else sucked? I bet you have and I bet you never even realized everything else sucked. Okay, it probably didn't all suck, but I know you didn't notice the few things they did wrong because of the customer serv...

This episode is a great episode for anyone trying to get into the industry and start a company. Edwin started right before Covid and took advantage of his resourcefulness. Listen in to hear what he did differently to stay afloat and set himself apart during the pandemic and from his competition. Also, listen to the end to hear some great tips for signing businesses up in your area! Want to be a gu...

Have you ever asked why most businesses fail in the pest control industry? Or why they can't grow like the others? Is this a personnel problem or is it me? Listen to this episode to know what Daniel did to scale his business and how he continues to grow it daily. Also, take some notes as he asks Aaron what he was looking for in a business and what is keeping him around in this crazy industry...

This episode is just as cool as this man's name! If you don't believe me just hit that play button and find out! If you are a rookie you will learn how to level up, are you a manager? get ready to learn some tips and tricks to improve your managerial game. Owners? this is the manager you have always been looking for but he is already taken! But don't lose hope this episode will help...

If you ever had a question for D and A don't hesitate to ask them! They are ready to answer any question you send to them! In this segment, you will hear them cover everything from procedures for pets when you place bait stations to getting started with your own pest control company and many many more! Also, this episode is very special because come April D and A are stepping up the website,...

It's always sad to bring these events to an end but what you learn is so valuable now its time to implement everything new. This is the final day of the West Coast Rodent Academy and Aaron is finally back in the studio to talk about his experience this year and what has possibly changed over the years. The final day was a test for everyone who showed up to really prove what they have learned...

If you haven't listened to WCRA Day 1 STOP! Go Listen Now! But if you have listened keep on reading then hit that play button! In this episode, Aaron is going to talk about his experience on day 2 in the WCRA. He had 2 classes that talked about secondary poisoning and what to do as well as some of the myths that the industry has created and passed down from generation to generation. Sit back...