🎙️In this episode, join Rusty as he's interviewed by Kristen Reeder on the podcast, 'Leading Locally: A Podcast by Leadership Lee County'.  Rusty is an alumni of the Leadership Lee County program and was a guest on LLC's newly launched podcast, which offers listeners insightful discussions on leadership, community impact, and local initiatives. 

Leading Locally: A Podcast by Leadership Lee County
(ep 4) From Insurance to Insects: Rusty Prewett on Embracing Challenges

Rusty Prewett knows what it means to pivot with purpose. After nearly 15 years in the insurance world, he recognized the industry was shifting and so was he.

In this episode, Rusty shares how he transitioned from insurance to launching Prewett Pest Control, a business built on adaptability and people-first values. From building trust in a new industry to hiring the right team and developing leaders across locations, Rusty brings practical insights and honest reflections on what it takes to grow a business that’s both resilient and rooted in impact.

Whether you’re leading a team or dreaming of your next big move, this conversation will challenge you to think bigger and lead better.

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Leadership Lee County’s nine-month, immersive program identifies and develops a select group of leaders who live or work in Lee County and have the potential to provide the leadership needed to solve problems of community and statewide significance.

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