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Going Viral Isn’t Enough: Turning Attention Into Pest Control Customers | Ep. 256

2026-09-1730:48

In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Dan Christensen, co-owner of Bigfoot Pest Control, to talk about building a memorable pest control brand, creating viral content, and figuring out how to turn millions of views into actual customers. Dan shares how Bigfoot Pest Control grew from a startup in 2019 to roughly $3 million in annual revenue, while building a social media presence that has generated tens of millions of views. They break down the difference between ...

Stop Hiring the Wrong People: How to Build a Winning Team | Ep. 255

2026-09-1033:59

Hiring, employee performance, SOPs, delegation, and scaling are some of the biggest challenges facing pest control business owners. In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Seth Watson, founder of Focus Virtual Assistants and co-owner of Arete Pest Control, to talk about how pest control owners can build better teams and create systems that make growth easier. Seth shares his approach to hiring and evaluating employees, why good people attract good people, how to de...

Why Entrepreneurs Keep Starting Over (And Why You Shouldn't) | Ep. 254

2026-09-0334:03

What happens after a successful exit? For Ryan Marshall, it wasn't another shiny business opportunity—it was a renewed commitment to pest control. In this episode, Ryan shares why he stopped chasing "what's next," embraced the operator role, and focused on mastering one business instead of starting another. You'll learn: Why recurring revenue winsHow EOS changed his leadership teamThe importance of hiring people better than yourselfThe operational metrics every owner should trackHow investing...

You Think You Can’t Afford a Manager. You Probably Can’t Afford NOT To. | Ep. 253

2026-08-2738:41

What happens when a pest control owner is suddenly forced to step away from the business? Jason Woodbury found out firsthand. After moving from Florida to Idaho to help raise his four nieces and nephews, Jason had to figure out how to run a pest control company from hundreds of miles away. The problem? He had been deeply involved in everything from technician training and quality control to service management. What happened next taught him some of the biggest lessons of his career. Jason and ...

Would You Rather? (Pest Control Edition) | Ep. 252

2026-08-2023:12

In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper hands the mic to Mat Rogers, partner at Lizard Marketing, for a "Would You Rather" showdown covering sales, marketing, operations, hiring, growth, and even selling the company. It's a rapid-fire look at how two pest control leaders actually think under pressure. In this episode you'll learn: • Whether Allan would take unlimited leads at a 20% close rate beats half the leads at 80% • Why not all callbacks are bad • Why hiring for attitude b...

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