Ep 144: 20 Tips to Grow Your PCC with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus

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Whether it's through digital marketing, community involvement, or direct engagement, there are numerous ways to grow your pest control company. In today's episode, Eric and Jake address a question posted from Dominion Pest Control in the Bug Bux+ Facebook Group. Dominion Pest Control is a new company looking for advice on how to get customers. Eric and Jake share their top 20 tips for acquiring new customers.
Topics include:
Introduction (0:00)
Shoutout to Dominion Pest Control (3:45)
Getting Customers: No Easy Way (6:11)
Leveraging Friends & Family for Initial Customers (7:29)
Creating a Google My Business Profile and Social Media Presence (8:35)
Importance of Attractive Branding (10:02)
Using Local Social Media Influencers (14:55)
Sponsoring Local School Sports Teams (16:50)
Join Local Facebook Neighborhood Groups (23:30)
Trade Shows and Community Events (27:42)
Leveraging Neighbors for Business (36:25)
Pounding the Ground and Knocking Doors (42:30)

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Ep 144: 20 Tips to Grow Your PCC with Eric Bassett and Jake Claus

Bug Bux Podcast

published about a year ago

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192 episodes

#MBA #Entrepreneur #Business #Allan Draper #Solomon Airhart #Solomon Airhart and Allan Draper #Pest Control #Pest Management #Pest Professional #Exterminating

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Episode 191: The Power & Pitfalls of Partnerships with Allan Draper 24:37

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Episode 190: Mayor, Firefighter, Pest Pro: The Wild First Year of Matt Alexander 47:20

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Episode 189: The Spy Who Loved Bugs: Global Pest Control, Mad Science & the Future of Insecticides 53:35

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In this wildly entertaining and surprisingly heartfelt episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast , Eric and Jake sit down with the “mad scientist of Syngenta” herself, Lisa Eppler. From studying parasitic wasps in Germany to field-testing herbicides for the Swiss EPA (no, she’s not actually a spy… or is she?), Lisa takes us through her unique journey into the world of pest control. She dishes on: What it's like to freeze cockroaches (for science) Why under applying product can create insecticide-resistant superbugs How a new active ingredient—Plenazoline Technology—could shake up the industry And how she raised Atlas moths from eggs during COVID (in case you thought you were productive during lockdown) Lisa also gets real about being a lifelong “bug girl,” her mission to demystify pest control, and why the U.S. industry’s respect and openness toward the field makes it unlike anywhere else in the world. This one’s part entomology masterclass, part global adventure, and 100% unforgettable. Whether you're a technician, business owner, or just a fan of creepy crawlies, you’ll walk away smarter—and maybe even a little bug-obsessed.…

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Episode 188 : Beating the Algorithm: How AI is Rewriting Marketing Rules for Pest Control Companies 48:38

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Episode 187: Behind the Scenes of the NPMA with Dr. Jim Fredericks 47:15

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Episode 186: Nailing the Knock: Mastering Door-to-Door Sales with Eric Bassett & Jake Claus 1:02:33

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Episode 185: Scaling through Unity and Extreme Ownership with Aaron Davis 51:40

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In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Eric Bassett and Jake Claus sit down with Natura Pest Control's GM and intrapreneur extraordinaire, Aaron Davis. From unexpected beginnings to leading a powerhouse team, Aaron shares the real-world strategies behind building unity, developing leadership, and running tight, high-performing pest control operations. Plus, a hilarious discussion about Jack Black movies, how to lead with love, and why accountability is the ultimate game-changer. If you're ready to transform technicians into leaders and scale smarter, don't miss this one!…

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Episode 184: How to Reduce Customer Cancellations and Boost Retention Rates 45:06

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Episode 183: Rain, Snow, and Pests—Oh My! Pest Control Protocols for Every Forecast 31:48

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Episode 182: Crushing Sales Barriers and Revolutionizing Field Teams with Paiv 50:45

9 weeks ago50:45

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Episode 181: Bug Bux Con Recap: A First Time Success and What’s Next 53:44

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Episode 185: Scaling through Unity and Extreme Ownership with Aaron Davis 51:40

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Episode 180: Industry insights and innovations with Nick Grisafe from Syngenta 36:49

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Episode 179: Mastering Product Inventory & Strategy with Pest Management Supply 43:16

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