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Bug Bux PodcastEpisode 196: How to Actually Stand Out: Real Marketing for Real Pest Control GrowthAre you just another pest control company, or are you building a brand that stands out? In this episode, Allan Draper sits down with Andrew Peluso, founder of Pesty Marketing, to talk about what really separates high-growth PCOs from the rest. From targeting the right audience to dialing in your messaging and actually backing it up, this conversation is packed with practical advice for PCOs ready to grow past the $1M mark and dominate their market.They cover:Why most PCOs blend in...2025-07-2433 minBug Bux PodcastEpisode 195: Mid-Season Motivation, P&L Mastery & a Call for ClarityIn this special solo episode, Allan Draper brings a timely dose of motivation, strategy, and tough love for pest control business owners. Recorded on the 4th of July from rainy Idaho, Allan reflects on three key topics every PCO should hear:A Lesson in Clarity: Allan clears up a recent podcast comment on organic products and shares a crucial lesson about sticking to your service model and avoiding costly client misunderstandings.Mid-Year Mindset Check: Are you sacrificing what matters most while scaling your business? Allan gets personal about burnout, imposter syndrome, and why growing...2025-07-1733 minBug Bux PodcastEpisode 194: Flipping the Script: How Travis Bottoms Is Making Pest Control 'NiceDon't miss the part where Allan admits: "I didn’t think I’d be crying during this episode."It’s raw, it’s inspiring, and it’s... Nice.In this heartfelt and high-energy episode, host Allan Draper sits down with Travis Bottoms — 13-year industry vet and co-founder of Nice Pest Company — to explore how authenticity, humor, and heart are transforming what it means to run a pest control business.Travis shares how Nice uses organic social media (with zero ad spend) to drive real customer engagement, foster loyalty, and boost company culture — all while staying true to...2025-07-0331 minBug Bux PodcastEpisode 191: The Power & Pitfalls of Partnerships with Allan DraperIn this episode, Allan Draper, entrepreneur and founder of Bug Bux, shares the origin story of Bug Bux and what’s on the horizon. He dives into the dynamics of partnerships in the home services space, discussing the challenges, opportunities, and keys to building strong, mutually beneficial business relationships.2025-06-1224 minBug Bux PodcastEp 156: Building an Empire featuring Allan Draper with .proof Pest ControlAttending industry events, such as PestWorld, provides a unique opportunity to meet vendors and fellow pest control professionals. In today's episode, Eric and Jake welcome a very special guest, Allan Draper with .proof Pest Control. Allan shares his experience at PestWorld and encourages attendees to step outside their comfort zones, engage with others, and participate in social events. These interactions can lead to unexpected opportunities and valuable connections!Topics include:Introduction (0:00)Bug Bux Podcast Evolution (5:39)Pro tips for PestWorld (8:32)Networking at PestWorld (11:21)The origin story of Bug Bux (18:11)Community support...2024-10-1044 minBug Bux PodcastEp 116: Allan's Farewell and the Evolution of Bug BuxThe Bug Bux podcast has a few exciting enhancements for 2024! In today's episode, Allan and Eric discuss how the podcast has evolved and improved over time, with better content, more relevant topics, and high-quality guests. Topics include:Introduction (0:00)How the Bug Bux podcast has evolved (2:27)Allan's journey with the podcast (3:23)Sharing ideas and questions in the Bug Bux Facebook Group (9:38) Value comes from helping others (18:15) Allan's experience and expertise is valuable (19:52) Eric's gratitude for networking opportunities (24:41)2024-01-0426 minBug Bux PodcastEp 107: Recapping PestWorld 2023: Highlights and InsightsIn today's episode, hosts Allan Draper and Eric Bassett discuss the importance of maintaining and nurturing relationships in the pest control industry. They emphasize the need to keep in touch with contacts made at events like PestWorld, whether they are vendors, presenters, or fellow pest control owners.Topics include:PestWorld recap (2:11)A relaxed and enjoyable PestWorld (6:11)Networking benefits (8:41)Choose vendors wisely, prioritize relationships (13:20)Align with vendors who share values (17:07)Importance of PestWorld for networking and industry potential (23:34)Join Bug Bux Facebook group for feedback (26:14)2023-11-0227 min
The Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep122: What I Wish I Knew When I Started My Business: Questions and Answers with Allan DraperIn today’s episode, Allan provides answers to crucial questions, which can aid entrepreneurs in their journey toward success and growth. The questions he answers are: 1. What have been some of the biggest challenges you've faced while scaling your business, and how have you overcome them? 2. How or why is it important to differentiate your business from competitors, and what unique value can you provide to customers? 3. What role has networking played in your business? How have you built relationships with other entrepreneurs, industry leaders, or mentors? For the latest from Allan...2023-04-2616 minBug Bux PodcastEp 73: Bringing Answers to Your Pest Control Questions: A Live Q&A Event with Your Hosts Allan Draper and Eric BassettIn today’s episode, Allan and Eric answer questions asked during the Bug Bux Facebook live event on February 28th, 2023. A few of the topics that were discussed are:1. How does different weather affect the pest control industry?2. The pros and cons of giving out free estimates for pest inspections.3. Growing your pest control company into a new market and what kind of marketing budget you should have.Thank you to all the PCOs that participated. Please submit questions for future episodes in the Bug Bux Facebook Group.2023-03-0929 minBug Bux PodcastEp 70: Unveiling Industry Secrets: Hosts Allan Draper and Eric Basset Answer Burning Questions from Pest Control ExpertsIn today’s episode, Allan and Eric answer questions asked by PCO’s in the Bug Bux Facebook group. The questions answered in this episode are:1. At what point is a customer too much of a liability?2. What’s the best way to build relationships and camaraderie between 3rd party D2D representatives and the technicians working with them?3. What is the revenue per technician that you are shooting for?Thank you to everyone that participated. Listeners can submit questions for future episodes in the Bug Bux Facebook Group.2023-02-1625 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep111: Tips on How to Be a Great LeaderIn today’s episode, Allan welcomes Atlas Aultman. After almost three decades of being on elite military teams, Atlas started writing books on leadership. Atlas has written three bestsellers explaining all the different aspects of leadership. Allan and Atlas discuss the importance of knowing what type of leader you are, so you can lead effectively in your business. Every entrepreneur has a unique leadership style. Any person can grow into a leader by embracing the lessons taught by the leaders and mentors in their lives.Guest Links:https://www.instagram.com/atlas_aultman/ht...2023-02-0824 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep100: The Power of A Podcast - What it Means to Me and What it Could Mean to YouToday we are celebrating the 100th episode of The Business Growth Pod. Allan and his producer Becky reflect on why this podcast was started. In July 2020, Start And Grow Your Pest Control Company was launched. Allan saw a need in the industry and wanted to add value and resources for pest control owners. With the same goals in mind, Allan wanted to help entrepreneurs in all different areas, so the podcast evolved into The Business Growth Pod. It is produced specifically for entrepreneurs wanting to grow or start up their own businesses. We are truly honored that the past 100...2022-11-2332 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep96: The Best Way To Grow Personally and Professionally – Start a BusinessIn today’s episode, Allan welcomes Nick Loper. Nick is an author, online entrepreneur, and host of the award-winning Side Hustle Show podcast, which features new part-time business ideas each week. As Chief Side Hustler at SideHustleNation.com, he loves deconstructing the tactics and strategies behind building extra income streams. Nick and Allan discuss why working on your side hustle or starting a business will not only improve your unique skills, but it will also create more value both personally and professionally. When you have a side hustle, you take on many day-to-day challenges and responsibilities of a business ow...2022-10-2627 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep95: The Most Successful People Focus on What They Can ControlIn today’s episode, Allan shares his thought process about being a real estate investor and business owner. Entrepreneurs must focus on what they can control, and let go of what they can’t. In addition, accepting risk is fundamental to any kind of investing. Without risk, there could be no return.To get in touch will Allan, follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allanrdraper/Schedule a call with Allan at https://allandraper.com/scheduling/For the latest from Allan, give him a follow on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/real...2022-10-1916 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep94: The Most Valuable Investment: YourselfIn today’s episode, Allan welcomes Rylee Meek. Rylee is the founder of The King’s Council - A community designed to equip entrepreneurs with tools, systems, and frameworks necessary to discover, develop and deploy their God-given vision into the marketplace. Allan and Rylee discuss the entrepreneurial mindset and why investing in yourself is one of the most important things you can do in your life right now. Successful entrepreneurs continuously work on themselves not only to serve others but to overcome obstacles. How are you investing in yourself?Guest Linkshttps://kingscouncilcommunity.org...2022-10-1231 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep93: To Succeed in Business, You Have to Think Like a CustomerIn today’s episode, Allan welcomes David Tamm. David is the founder of multiple thriving companies, including Firepoint Solutions, one of the top five real estate real-estate CRM platforms in the country. David's latest venture is Pencerita, a groundbreaking legacy preservation platform that makes it easy for people to document the most important life moments. Allan and David discuss why it is crucial to understand your customers to provide the best service for their needs. Build lasting relationships by being dedicated to improving your customer's satisfaction. As an entrepreneur, what problem are you solving for your customers?To...2022-10-0527 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep92: Top Hacks of the Most Successful EntrepreneursIn today’s episode, Allan welcomes Phil Portman. Phil is the Founder and CEO of Textdrip, a business texting platform for insurance, mortgage, real estate, and solar sales. Allan and Phil discuss what it means to be a serial entrepreneur and the traits that successful entrepreneurs have in common. Everyone has their own definition of success and ways they measure success. What does success mean to you?For more information about Phil Portman, visit his website:https://philportman.com/For the latest from Allan, give him a follow on Instagram!https://www.instagram.co...2022-09-2827 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep91: Goal Setting Strategies For Motivated Business Owners and EntrepreneursIn this episode, Allan discusses his strategy for creating a vision, and setting goals in seven different areas of his life; spiritual, family, mental, physical, professional, financial, and social. Allan answers a few commonly asked questions that will help you as an entrepreneur set goals, not just for 2022, but for the next five and ten years.For the latest from Allan, give him a follow on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/realallandraper/And check out his website at allandraper.com!2022-09-2121 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep90: Want to Change your Life? Be ProactiveIn today's episode, Allan discusses one habit found in the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. That habit is “Be Proactive.” Being proactive is all about focusing on what you can control, rather than being reactive. Reactive people let their circumstances control them. Allan encourages you to have intentional control over your life by recognizing how much of your life is within your control and spending the vast majority of your time focusing only on that.For the latest from Allan, give him a follow on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/real...2022-09-1428 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep88: Which is King with Social Media: Quantity or Quality?In today’s episode, Allan welcomes back Brendan Kane. Brendan is the founder and CEO of Hook Point Agency. Since 2005 Brendan has helped the largest brands and celebrities in the world reverse engineer how to make content go viral. Allan and Brendan discuss why quality, not quantity, is most important when building content on social media. In addition, research plays an important role when creating content. It’s important to get smarter about how you construct your content to hold attention longer than others. The more work you put into understanding it, the better you’re going to be.2022-08-3128 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep87: How to Optimize your Digital Marketing and Increase ROIIn today’s episode, Allan welcomes Mat Rogers. Mat is the COO of Lizard SEM, a start-up digital marketing agency. Allan and Mat discuss why entrepreneurs should know their demographics and have consistency in their marketing campaigns to produce an ROI.In addition, Allan and Mat discuss the importance of figuring out who you’re going to be marketing with to help meet your marketing goals, and to create a partnership that lasts.For more information, visit Home - Lizard SEM For the latest from Allan, give him a fol...2022-08-2430 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep85: How to be Successful Investing in the Current Real Estate MarketIn today’s episode, Allan welcomes back Brian Corr. Brian has been an entrepreneur for the past 28 years. In 1996 he fired his boss and started investing in real estate.Allan and Brian discuss how analyzing housing market indicators, such as market type, inventory, days on the market, and affordability will help determine the best time for profitable real estate investing. As an entrepreneur, if you are looking to invest in real estate, it is important to understand the current market trends.For the latest from Allan, give him a follow on Instagram!https://www.instagram.co...2022-08-1028 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep84: Ways to Increase Your Risk Tolerance with David MeltzerIn today’s episode, Allan welcomes back David Meltzer. David is a speaker, author, sports executive, investor, and entrepreneur. Allan and David discuss current changes in the economy, and which three areas you should look at to embrace opportunities as an entrepreneur. Common factors such as market conditions, your age, and your goals will impact your timing and risk tolerance.For the latest from Allan, give him a follow on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/realallandraper/And check out his website at allandraper.com!2022-08-0321 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep83: Is Being an Entrepreneur The Ticket To Freedom?In today’s episode, Allan is interviewed by Jonny Martinez, Allan’s social media and content director. Allan discusses why he took the leap to leave his career as an attorney to start his businesses. Allan wanted the freedom to control his time while building something he was passionate about. In addition, Allan shares his best business advice for start-up entrepreneurs.For the latest from Allan, give him a follow on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/realallandraper/And check out his website at allandraper.com!2022-07-2725 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep80: Pivot Your Business to Maximize GrowthIn today’s episode, Allan welcomes Rick Mayo. Rick is the founder and CEO of Alloy Personal Training. Rick and his team have licensed the Alloy training systems to over 2,500 clubs worldwide. Alloy has recently pivoted to a full franchise model to better serve their communities and owners. Allan and Rick discuss how passion may help launch a business, but communication and leadership style is key when combined. In addition, Rick and Allan talk about the importance of implementing the culture of embracing change to evolve your business over time.For the latest from Allan, give him a...2022-07-0639 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep79: How to Evolve and Grow with Your BusinessIn today’s episode, Allan welcome Bryan Clayton. Bryan is the CEO and Co-Founder of GreenPal, a mobile app that helps homeowners connect with the right lawn care professional nearest to them. Bryan shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he went from owning a landscaping company to starting a tech company. Allan and Bryan discuss the importance of evolving your business as an entrepreneur. If your business stops growing, then you stop growing. In addition, Allan and Bryan talk about the different phases of a business and why delegating is key to success.For the latest from Al...2022-06-2925 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep78: How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur: Surround Yourself With Successful PeopleIn today’s episode, Allan welcomes Steve Sims. Steve is the founder and CEO of the luxury concierge service Bluefish. Bluefish is an internationally famous company that makes once in a lifetime events happen. Allan and Steve discuss how finding a mentor and surrounding yourself with successful people is important to your success as an entrepreneur. Successful people seek people they can do business with, as well as those who complement their strengths and weaknesses. In addition, entrepreneurs that are really successful view time differently and see things from a different perspective than non-successful people. Adversity makes us smarter, st...2022-06-2224 minThe Business Growth Pod with Allan DraperS2Ep77: Entrepreneurs Either Win or they LearnIn today’s episode, Allan welcomes Jeremy Parker. Jeremy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Swag.com, the top eCommerce platform for purchasing promo materials people actually want to keep. Jeremy discusses his entrepreneurial journey by finding what he wanted to do and learning from his experiences. Allan and Jeremy discuss the power of launching a business to learn entrepreneurship. Starting a business provides opportunities to learn and build something meaningful with other people.For the latest from Allan, give him a follow on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/realallandraper/And check out his we...2022-06-1524 minBug Bux PodcastEp 35: Find Your “Why” to Perform and Grow Your Pest Control Company at a Higher LevelIn today’s episode, hosts Allan Draper and Eric Bassett discuss how early entrepreneurs can grow their pest control company by finding what truly motivates them. Allan shares his start-up story and where he was headed career-wise before he started in the pest control industry. He also talks about things that were difficult for him in the beginning stages of being a business owner. In addition, Allan discusses why it’s so important to find your “why.” The earlier you find your “why” and create your core values for your company, the faster success will come.2022-06-0936 min