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PMP Industry Insiders

Brought to you by Donnie Shelton and Dan Gordon

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.

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All Episodes

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Episode 185: 8 Critical Factors for Profitability in...

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/07/18

Description: On this episode, Dan and Donnie share eight factors that can help you create a sustainable, thriving pest or lawn business and achieve a healthy bottom line. Dan details a list of useful operational ratios and gives an accountant's view on them, while Donnie gives an operator's perspective. Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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29:55

Episode 184: GPT-4o: Unleashing Its Power for Your...

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/07/11

On this episode, Dan and Donnie review GPT-4o — OpenAI's latest artificial intelligence model. They cover how the algorithm is different from previous models, why that matters and how you can use it in your pest or lawn business. Donnie also demonstrates how to use it for data analysis, so be sure to check out the video version of this episode at youtube.com/@pmpindustryinsiders.Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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40:32

Episode 183: Review Generation & Its Impact on Your...

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/06/27

Coalmarch's Christin Nein joins the podcast to share her expertise on the always important topic of generating customer reviews. She covers why reviews matter, how to generate more reviews, how to make sure you get the right reviews and what to do if you get a negative review.Guest: Christin Nein, Sr. Director, Product Development, Coalmarch by Workwave Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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45:52

Episode 182: Fly On The Wall: What We're Hearing in...

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/06/20

David Billingsly, president and founder of The Billingsly Group, gives the inside scoop about what he's hearing as the facilitator of the PMP Industry Insiders Peer Groups, including insights on the economy, pricing, routing and AI. David also discusses how the groups are going so far and goals for the future.Guest: David Billingsly, President & Founder, The Billingsly Group Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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39:49

Episode 181 - 6 Keys to Customer-Centric Innovation

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/06/13

On this episode, Dan and Donnie welcome Dr. Cassie Krejci Ph.D., Head of Science & Innovation, North America, for Rentokil Initial — better known as the Bug Doc. She updates us on Rentokil's new North American Innovation Center, details her six points of customer innovation and shares four ways she leverages social media to raise the profile of the pest control industry. Guest: Dr. Cassie Krejci, Ph.D., BCE, Head of Science & Innovation, North America, Rentokil Initial Hosts: Dan

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40:51

Episode 180: Google AI Overview: The Next Frontier...

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/06/06

On this episode, Dan and Donnie break down Google's new AI-powered tool, formerly known as Google SGE. They cover why the search giant is rolling it out, how it works and what you need to know about it to market your pest control or lawn care company more effectively.Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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Episode 179: 3 New Regulations Employers Need to Know

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/05/30

HR expert Jean Seawright is back to discuss the latest federal regulations that affect employers, including pest control and lawn care companies. Tune in to hear what you need to know about three new rules that pertain to independent contractors, overtime pay and noncompete agreements.Guest: Jean Seawright, President, Seawright & Associates Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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43:14

Episode 178: Protecting the Future of Pest Management

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/05/23

JD Darr, Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs for the National Pest Management Association, joins Dan and Donnie on this episode to share the legislative and regulatory issues on NPMA members’ minds. He also covers the importance of using your voice to influence public policy and what you can expect when you attend a Legislative Day event. Guests: JD Darr, Director, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, National Pest Management Association Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers &

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Episode 177: What To Do About Distracted Driving

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/05/16

Distracted driving is on the rise, driving up auto insurance claims and increasing exposure for pest control companies. PestSure's Director of Safety Linda Midyett joins Dan and Donnie to discuss the problem and the most important things PMPs can do to fix it and control costs. Guests: Linda Midyett, Director of Safety, PestSure Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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40:52

Episode 176: Optimizing Your Taxes as a PMP

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/05/09

On the heels of tax season, Dan Gordon & Donnie Shelton review common questions pest control company owners have about optimizing their taxes. They discuss filing extensions, avoiding penalties, tracking expenses and claiming tax credits, among other FAQs. Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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Episode 175: Rentokil's Leaders Talk Growth Strategy

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/05/02

Join Dan and Donnie as they welcome Rentokil's John Myers and Brad Paulsen to the podcast. John shares the leadership lessons he's learned during Rentokil's period of explosive growth, Brad discusses the firm's The Right Way 2 Growth Plan, plus they cover the Terminix integration, M&A prospects, and much more. Guests: John Myers, CEO of U.S. Pest Control, & Brad Paulsen, CEO of North America, Rentokil Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie

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Episode 174: Lawn Care Issues Update

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/04/25

On this episode, Dan and Donnie welcome back Andrew Bray, senior vice president of government relations & membership for the National Association of Landscape Professionals, to discuss top-of-mind issues on the lawn care side of the business. They cover the Farm Bill's significance, state preemption of local pesticide laws, election year scenarios, overtime pay and other regulatory concerns. Guest: Andrew Bray, Senior Vice President, Government Relations & Membership, National Association

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50:32

Episode 173: Optimize Your Organizational Health...

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/04/18

Join Dan and Donnie for an energizing episode with best-selling author Patrick Lencioni, the mastermind behind "The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team" and "The Advantage." They dive into the dysfunctions, three three essential traits of exceptional team players and how to get more out of meetings. Patrick also shares details about his latest book and concept, "The 6 Types of Working Genius." Guest: Patrick Lencioni, best-selling author & founder of The Table Group Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO

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Episode 172: The Economy Here & Now

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/04/11

On this episode, Dan and Donnie review some of their recent predictions about the economy and whether or not they were correct. They also cover economic positives and negatives, trends to consider in the near term, and tips for pest and lawn companies. Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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41:51

Episode 171: What's on Deck for PPMA

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/04/04

Jim Fredericks, Ph.D. is back on the podcast to share the latest Professional Pest Management Alliance initiatives and what's coming down the pike. They cover large-scale projects, media coverage, the benefits of investing in PPMA and other ways the organization is growing and protecting the industry. Guest: Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., Senior VP of Public Affairs of NPMA and Executive Director of PPMA Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home

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Episode 170: Say THIS, Not THAT: Mastering Customer...

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/03/28

In this episode, Margaret Garcia, president of Grit PPO, joins Dan and Donnie to share her expertise in pest control customer service. She covers how to take control of a phone call, the importance of tone, words to avoid, what to say instead, why call scripts work and more. Guest: Margaret Garcia, President, Grit PPO Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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Episode 169: From Zero to $100 Million+

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/03/21

Hawx Pest Control Co-founder Matt Mehr walks Dan and Donnie through how he and his partners have built a nine-figure enterprise from scratch. He discusses how his door-to-door business has evolved using data and proprietary technology, what it's like to get a private equity infusion and key metrics they're focusing on to continue to scale up.Guest: Matt Mehr, Co-founder, Hawx Pest Control Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home

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Episode 168: Customer Reviews: Do's & Don'ts

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/03/14

In this episode, Dan and Donnie cover why online reviews are so critical in the pest control and lawn care industry and what you can do to up your review game. They go into the psychology of consumer reviews, Google's policies, how to get more reviews and tactics to avoid. Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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Episode 167: Is Work From Home Dead?

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/03/07

On this episode, Dan and Donnie ask whether there is still a place for allowing some staff to work from home in the service industry. They discuss the effect on productivity, culture, communication and client relationships, and they brainstorm ways to mitigate the downsides of WFH.Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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Episode 166: Q&A with an AI Expert

PMP Industry Insiders ·

2024/02/29

Dan & Donnie quiz AI consultant Andrew Louder about implementing AI in your business. They cover writing effective prompts, AI tools to consider and potential opportunities for the pest management industry, including marketing, operations and beyond. Guest: Andrew Louder, Founder, Louder Co. Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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