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Description:
Jeff and Danny talk with Jeremy Logsdon, who co-founded Preventive Pest Control in 2002. He discusses how he turned early hustle, door-to-door sales, and a boots-on-the-ground mindset into a business that now spans nine locally operated branches. Jeremy also shares how leading people, not just solving pest problems, became the critical skill that made his business thrive.

What You’ll Learn:

The unconventional start that led Jeremy into pest control

How early lessons on leadership and persistence shaped his business ethos

Strategies for building a company through adversity rather than avoiding it

Why the “people side” of the business must be prioritized alongside operations

How a steadfast mission—preventing problems before they occur—guides service quality

Resources & Mentions

About Jeremy Logsdon and Preventive Pest Control: A look at their growth from Texas to California and beyond MediumPreventive Pest Control

Preventive’s Service Guarantee and Locations: Locally owned branches, service offerings, and the “Preventive Guarantee” that builds trust Preventive Pest Control+1

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Hosted by
Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres

The Trades Podcast is the voice of the trades community. Where industry leaders turn for Ideas, Inspiration, and Information they need to build lasting success.

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