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Bug 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 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 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 min
The Growth Circle Podcast#45 How To Scale Your Business Through Delegation and The Power of Vision - Jake IngledueIn the episode Jake Ingledue was actually a featured guest on the "Bug Bux" Podcast hosted by Allan Draper and Eric Bassett where they discussed scaling a service based business, the power of delegation, the necessity for vision, and how to create a winning culture!
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