PrewettPestJourney

Dan Moreland, publisher of PCT magazine and Quality Assurance & Food Safety magazine, is an award-winning journalist who has covered the professional pest management industry for 4 decades. He has served as editor of the last 3 editions of the Mallis Handbook of Pest Control, as well as Rodent Control. In 2015, Moreland received the Malcolm Stack Integrity Award from UPFDA and serves as Executive...

Join Rusty Prewett and Seth Garber to discuss all things pest control and business! Seth has been involved in the pest control industry since 2008 and discusses what he has learned through assisting dozens of pest control businesses through his e-learning platform Pest Daily. They discuss knowledge gained through prior business ventures, productivity, leadership coaching, marketing, AND what the f...

Join Rusty and co-host Eloise Stewart as they unpack 5 months of updates into 1 episode. They discuss the challenges and opportunities that have come with his company's first acquisition & the growth his company has experienced with revenue, adding team members, and professional development. Ever heard of EOS? It's the Entrepreneurial Operating System Rusty's Leadership Team has adopted and he exp...

The expansion of business is something all good entrepreneurs aspire to, and early success often fuels dreams of growth. However, entrepreneurs often overlook the benefit expansion can have on customers, employees, and their communities. We are joined by Allan Draper, founder of proof. pest control, and podcast host for The Business Growth Pod to discuss Allan's long term vision for proof., how to...

Put your coffee down! We have Solomon Airhart on our show today, the National Pest Management Association's 2020 Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and part owner of Aruza Pest Control- one of the fastest growing pest control companies in the country! In just 4.5 years they've grown from zero to 6 million, and project $10 million by the end of 2021. We discuss goal setting, capturing talent, and how...

What did 2020 teach you? In today's journal entry, Rusty is joined by one of Auburn's greatest, Eloise Stewart, Owner of Eloise Design Co. and Branding and Career Consultant for students, professionals, and small businesses. Eloise joins Rusty 5 months post-launch to reflect, stategize, and prepare for Q1.  Find out why Rusty and Eloise agree - 2020 was a good year! Topics include sales, goals, ma...

Today's Live Leadership Call focuses on tracking goals, setting expectations, and being efficient with your time. We've all had one or two New Year's Resolutions that we've forgotten about in the past, simply because we stopped tracking our progress. Long-term goals require planning and focus, especially when it comes to career goals! In today's episode, we are joined by Ashley Pugh, Director of O...

In today's episode, Rusty interviews Donnie Shelton, owner of Triangle Pest Control & CEO of Coalmarch. Before starting his business, Donnie was a U.S. Air Force reserve pilot and software developer for a Fortune 500 company. Within a few years, Donnie grew Triangle Pest Control into a multi-million dollar company later publishing Grow! How to rapidly and profitably grow your service company onlin...

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Dan Gordon, Owner of PCO Bookkeepers, and Managing Partner for Turfbooks. Dan specializes in accounting and bookkeeping in the lawn care and pest control industry and brings over 20 years of experience managing high growth pest control companies. Get ready to gain valuable insight on what to look for in an accountant and how to manage your t...

Have you ever asked yourself: was this a good idea? In today's journal entry, Rusty opens up about the roadblocks and challenges he has faced in the early months of launching a pest control company. Watching a vision come to life can be exciting, but also scary when faced with adversity. Listen in as Rusty talks about unexpected turns within your entrepreneurial journey, and how to view small loss...

Rusty is joined by Trent Ragar, owner of Natura Pest Control, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and long term strategies on creating your brand, developing culture, and taking care of your people. Trent started his own business at 23, and despite pushback, held his head high to prove to the world and doubters that he could do it. If you're interested in lessons on starting a new business, spe...

In today's episode, Rusty chats with Jerry Schappert, owner-operator of The Bug Doctor and founder of Pest Cemetry Pro to discuss his 30-year pest control journey that is still being written. Despite following ant trails along the Iowa River and catching stink bugs to play tricks on his siblings, Jerry had no idea he was setting himself up for the pest control career he knows and loves today. List...

Today we turn the tables and interview our co-host, Eloise Stewart, owner and founder of Eloise Design Co. Whether you're interested in revamping your current business or looking to start a business from scratch, this episode is for you! We will discuss key insights on the process of branding and how Eloise has helped Rusty brand his own pest control company and culture. Check out Eloise's blog fo...

Starting a business from the ground up can create a whole new level of challenges, especially with what's going on in our world today. In Episode 3 we go behind the scenes with Rusty to discuss time management, work-life balance, and how to stay on track with your goals. Rusty will share his own experiences and will discuss the importance of setting milestones, developing an outline, and leaning o...

In today's episode, Rusty opens up about his own mentorship experiences and shares advice on how time spent on relationships with experts in and out of the industry can affect your business and it's success.  He is joined by Eloise Stewart, a long time marketing and branding expert. Key takeaways include; Creating your business today, with the vision of what it will look like 10 years from now. Bo...

Welcome to the first episode of the Prewett Pest Podcast! Today we are going to talk about the launch of Rusty Prewett's podcast and his journey into a new industry. Although this is a new adventure for Rusty, he isn't new to business or entrepreneurship. Not only does he have experience in multiple industries, he has traveled across the country to meet with industry leaders, consultants, and ment...