Episodios

  • Episode 250: Reflections on PestWorld & 250 Episodes!
    Nov 6 2025

    This week, Dan and Donnie reflect on PestWorld 2025 and the podcast's 250th episode. They cover the buzz around the show in Orlando, including a rant about vendors who don't support the industry. They also reminisce about why they started the podcast and how it's evolved over five years — and thank their sponsors, guests and listeners for all the support.

    Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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    36 m
  • Top Takeaways from October | Insiders Rewind
    Nov 3 2025

    🎙️ Welcome to Insiders Rewind — Recapping September!

    Episodes from October: Ep. 245 - Building Business, Industry & Community with Audrey Hall

    ✅Ep. 246 - Empowering Pest Techs with Automated, Real-Time Data

    ✅Ep. 247 - Unlocking Profit with Tiered Pricing for Pest Control

    ✅Ep. 248 - Why M&A Isn't Just for the Big Guys

    ✅Ep. 249 - New Pest Control Industry Cost Study Data Revealed

    A HUGE shout to our sponsors!

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    VoiceForPest: Designing and implementing unparalleled integrated voice solutions for home service companies of any size from coast to coast. https://www.voiceforpest.com/podcast/

    We’d love to hear from you. Drop a comment, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and connect with us on social media @PMPIndustryInsider.

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    18 m
  • Episode 249 - New Pest Control Industry Cost Study Data Revealed
    Oct 30 2025
    On this episode, Dan and Donnie review the new Pest Control Industry Cost Study, produced by PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists. They discuss what's changed since last time PCOB did the cost study; the PCOB Competitive Index, a new composite score to track; and the Big 3 expenses every pest firm must manage for profitability. Tune in for an overview of this comprehensive report. Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services
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    47 m
  • Episode 248: Why M&A Isn’t Just for the Big Guys
    Oct 23 2025
    This week, Dan and Donnie talk to Pest Control Consultants President Chase Goodeill about his approach to M&A at his $11 million firm. He shares his vision for expansion, his financing strategies and his experience doing nine acquisitions since 2019. Tune in to hear about his "whatever it takes to grow" mindset. Guest: Chase Goodeill, President of Pest Control Consultants Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services
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    33 m
  • Episode 247: Unlocking Profit with Tiered Pricing for Pest Control
    Oct 16 2025

    This week, Dan and Donnie highlight the concept of tiered pricing and its psychological impact on customer decisions. They explain price anchoring, the decoy effect and how tiered pricing can help customers overcome analysis paralysis and guide them toward the most profitable option. Tune in to learn how to use these strategies in your pest or lawn business.

    Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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    33 m
  • Episode 246: Empowering Pest Techs with Automated, Real-Time Data
    Oct 9 2025
    Applause CEO Taylor Olson joins Dan and Donnie this week. They discuss how he came to found Applause, a platform that provides incentives for hourly service workers through features like customer feedback collection, performance measurement, instant cash rewards and a technician dashboard. Taylor also details the power of automating employee incentives, and he shares tips for implementation. Guest: Taylor Olson, CEO of Applause Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services
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    40 m
  • Top Takeaways from September | Insiders Rewind
    Oct 6 2025

    🎙️ Welcome to Insiders Rewind — Recapping September!

    ✅ Episodes from August:

    Ep. 241 - Getting People Decisions Right

    Ep. 242 - Go Big & Simplify: Lessons From Big Blue Bug

    Ep. 243 - How to Build a Successful Sales Machine

    Ep. 244 - Budgeting Breakdown: What Pest & Lawn Pros Should Spend on What A

    HUGE shout to our sponsors!

    Coalmarch: Digital strategies and conversion-driven websites are waiting for you and it's time for a free month! Visit https://www.coalmarch.com/podcast to claim yours!

    PestSure: Providing pest industry specific insurance for your business and insuring the future of pest control.

    VoiceForPest: Designing and implementing unparalleled integrated voice solutions for home service companies of any size from coast to coast. https://www.voiceforpest.com/podcast/

    We’d love to hear from you. Drop a comment, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and connect with us on social media @PMPIndustryInsider.

    🎧 Listen On: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Podcasts

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    17 m
  • Episode 245: Building Business, Industry & Community with Audrey Hall
    Oct 2 2025

    This week Dan and Donnie host Audrey Hall, president of Eco Serve Pest in New York, who discussed her journey from growing up in the pest control industry to turning a small operation into a thriving company with 27 employees. She shares her development as an entrepreneur, the company's expansion plans and her philosophy for community giving.

    Guest: Audrey Hall, President, Eco Serve Pest Services Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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    42 m