Pest Control Pro - Steve Jackson

Jerry sits down with Daniel Dye to discuss discontinued products, roaches, termites, how to become better at identification and much, much more.

For episode 91, Steve rants about edible insects and challenges the demands we put on new hires. Bryan shares a story about the need to be thorough and mentions a termite product named Altriset.

Each week, Jerry Schappert and Bryan Baird recap some of the most interesting posts from the Pest Cemetery Facebook Group.

If you’re not a member, you can join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestcemetery

The first post mentioned came from Chris Rowland. Chris asked, “For all the one man bands….what do you do when you get sick or injured? I pulled my back out on Tuesday and I haven’t been able to work all week. Still in pain and can’t work. I never have issues like this and don’t have a back-up plan.

Next up, the guys play a clip from an interview about Bora-Care with Harry Bryan.

Calvin Moehle had an excellent question in regards to marketing a new business. Calvin asked, “When opening a new Pest Control business is it best to let the area you’re in know you’re a New Pest Control business just starting or is it best to kind of just start marketing like you have been around for years?

Lastly, Kyle Parker asked, “What is your preferred method of finding employees? Websites etc…”

Until next week, take care!

This week, Patrick and Steve share ideas on how to make your content more creative.

Let’s face it, the end goal is to make money. So this week, we ponder whether Twitter is a viable tool to generate revenue for your pest control business.

Each week, Jerry Schappert and Bryan Baird recap some of the most interesting posts from the Pest Cemetery Facebook Group.

If you’re not a member, you can join here: PestCemetery.com

02/06/17

The first post discussed was by Paul Dube. Paul wrote:

“So I’m home and I keep seeing the occasional moth. Not wanting to deal with it after work I start seeing a few more as the days went on. Finally I Poke around and find the angoumois grain moth cocoons in a cabinet. Start looking for the infested product and I find a confused flour beetle also. Anyone else have these days? Just can’t get away from work.”

Jerry shared a story, where he didn’t have the heart to kill a captured mouse.
Bryan admitted to “bringing work home” on several occasions.

Next up, Jerry and Bryan talked about an article shared by Brett Lieberman titled, “How Rachel Carson Cost Millions of People Their Lives”.
You can find the article here:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/02/04/how-rachel-carson-cost-millions-of-people-their-lives.html?via=newsletter&source=DDAfternoon

Jerry wrote an article titled “DDT Did You Know?” You can find it here: http://pestcemetery.com/ddt-did-you-know/

The last post mentioned was written by Johnny Runyon. Johnny brought up the topic of service windows and how customers often misunderstand arrival times.

Jerry recommended implementing a service charge to help customers understand our time is valuable.

Until next week, take care!

Tommy is a sharp guy! A University of Florida graduate, Tommy has spent his entire career in the pest control industry. On this episode, he talked about MGK’s latest product – a HIGHLY regarded bed bug product called Crossfire. He also clears up a few questions we had about Vendetta and Vendetta Plus.

Listen closely! Tommy shares a lot of gems on this episode!

What’s the best way to boost your company’s visibility? It depends on the stage of your company’s development.

Attention Start-ups! You’ll definitely want to follow these suggestions!

Each week, Jerry Schappert and Bryan Baird recap some of the most interesting posts from the Pest Cemetery Facebook Group.

If you’re not a member, you can join here: PestCemetery.com

The first post discussed was by Ed Gregorich. Here’s what Ed posted:

“Just left Jeff Bagwell’s house.

What famous people have you met on your PC route?

Others for me:

Ray Childress

Tillman Fertitta and

Joel and Victoria Osteen”

While in Oakland, Bryan bumped into Clint Eastwood. Jerry mentioned that, although similar posts have appeared in the past, the answers continue to get more interesting as the pest cemetery membership grows.

 

Bryan then brought up the “raccoon in a tank” video. Jerry shared a few funny raccoon stories.

The hosts then covered a video posted by Andrew Flores Joaquin. Jerry pointed out how messy trucks equate to wasted product. Bryan agrees, organized/clean trucks are a necessity.

The last post discussed came from Michael Burns. Michael asked about hiring family members.

Both hosts have experience in this area. Nearly half of Jerry’s company is made up family, while Bryan recently employed his son on a full-time basis. The guys discussed the advantages and potential problems when working with family.

To close the episode, Jerry appreciated the vendors of the Pest Cemetery group. He encouraged the vendors to share more video

Until next week, take care!

This week, we share Jody Green’s fascinating conversation about termite reproduction. Why do we see fewer swarms then we did years ago? What goes down after a swarm? Find out on this episode!

In addition, Bryan and Steve cover the conversational “no-nos” when servicing customers.