The PMP Industry Insiders podcast helps pest control and lawn care professionals grow their businesses. Every week, hosts Donnie Shelton and Dan Gordon talk with the biggest players in the pest control and lawn care markets about what’s changing in the industry and take listeners to the front lines of what the future holds.
Episodes
Jun 29, 2021
Jun 29, 2021
46 min
In an exclusive interview with WorkWave CEO David Giannetto and Real Green CEO Bill Nunan, Dan and Donnie ask about how the two software firms will come together, what's in it for PCOs and LCOs, what's ahead for merchant services and much more.
Jun 24, 2021
Jun 24, 2021
39 min
EOS Visionary Mark O'Donnell explains the power of intentionally using an operating system in your business and options for implementing one.
Jun 16, 2021
Jun 16, 2021
46 min
Real Green Systems' President & CEO Bill Nunan covers the lasting changes of COVID-19, direct mail and the future of tech in lawn care.
Jun 10, 2021
Jun 10, 2021
49 min
Associated Group facilitator Ed Robinson, president of Capacity Building Solutions, talks about leadership development, the power of peer groups and what holds many businesses back.
Jun 3, 2021
Jun 3, 2021
46 min
Certus COO Amy Wilson shares her impression of the pest industry so far and walks through her company's approach to M&A due diligence and integrations.
May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021
38 min
Moyer Indoor | Outdoor General Manager Bob Williamson discusses how the fifth-generation company with eight service lines survived changing software systems.
May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021
38 min
Moyer Indoor | Outdoor General Manager Bob Williamson discusses how the fifth-generation company with eight service lines survived changing software systems.
May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021
44 min
Third-generation PCO Jamie Ogle of LLoyd Pest Control talks about his 90-year-old company's brand-building philosophy, which includes a money-back guarantee to ensure customer satisfaction, unique direct mail messaging and more.
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May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021
42 min
Learn how Yankee Pest Control's Galvin Murphy has translated a "service before self" mindset, including his background in the Marines and as a firefighter, into a growing business and a satisfying career.
May 6, 2021
May 6, 2021
40 min
Tim Brock explains what steps his company took to keep people employed, access cash and get his business rolling again after enduring a category 5 hurricane.
Apr 29, 2021
Apr 29, 2021
48 min
Blades of Green/BOG Pest's Brad Leahy discusses defining company culture, overcoming hiring challenges and developing leaders from within.
Apr 22, 2021
Apr 22, 2021
45 min
Ron Hodgkins shares how he started the conversation, made an offer and closed the deal to end his business partnership. Plus, Dan and Donnie cover the role buy-sell agreements play.
Apr 15, 2021
Apr 15, 2021
35 min
Dan Gordon and Donnie Shelton review the "overwhelming optimism" they're seeing in the pest control industry so far in 2021. Donnie discusses digital marketing strategy heading into the busy season and Dan touches on pending tax increases.
Apr 8, 2021
Apr 8, 2021
47 min
HR consultant Jean Seawright walks us through how to attract and keep great people, including women; why job boards may be working against you; and how to determine if you should hire a recruiter.
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Apr 1, 2021
Apr 1, 2021
44 min
Andrew de la Chappelle from PCO Bookkeepers and PCO M&A Specialists talks with Dan and Donnie about which KPIs and ratios are worth obsessing over.
Mar 25, 2021
Mar 25, 2021
50 min
Hear from Coalmarch's in-house expert Rachel Betterbid about the steps PCOs should take to set up successful digital marketing campaigns this season.