Most pest control owners are stuck chasing leads, but that’s the slowest (and most expensive) way to grow. In this episode, I break down the three growth levers that actually move the needle: pricing, close rate, and lead flow, and why you're probably pulling them in the wrong order. Using a simple funnel visual and real numbers, I show you how to 5x your profit without spending a dollar more on ads. If you want a more scalable, profitable, and stress-free pest control company, this episode is your blueprint.

Most pest control businesses don’t fail; they just stall. In this episode, I break down the five core reasons companies hit a plateau and stop growing, and exactly how to break through them.

Whether you're stuck at $30k a month or coasting on past wins, this episode will help you get unstuck, regain momentum, and scale smarter and faster. No fluff. Just the hard truths and practical steps that actually move the needle.

In this episode of The Route, I drop two uncomfortable truths every pest control owner, especially those just starting, needs to hear:
* Nobody knows who you are.
*Nobody cares who you are.

But here’s the twist: That’s exactly why your growth has no limits.

I break down the mindset shift that changed everything in my own journey, from being the top sales rep at a big company to launching my own and realizing past accolades don’t count. You’ll learn how to build your brand from the ground up, why caring more than anyone else is your greatest competitive edge, and how to get people to know and care in a noisy market.

Whether you’re in month one or year ten, this episode will realign your focus on what actually drives long-term business success.

Listen in to be reminded of what really matters and what your customers actually remember.

In this episode of The Route, I dive deep into the one skill that could explode your growth without spending a dime: time management. Most pest control business owners are stuck putting out daily fires, handling callbacks, fixing invoices, managing employees, and never getting around to scaling.

I share the exact system I use (and teach my clients) to go from reactive to intentional. You’ll learn four time-saving strategies, a simple 5-step weekly planning system, and why letting some fires burn might be the best thing for your business.

If your days are packed but your business isn’t growing, this episode will help you regain control and make serious progress.

Ready to work on your business instead of in it? Start here.

In this episode of The Route, I get real about the biggest bottleneck holding back pest control businesses under $1 million in revenue: not enough people know who you are.

If you’re stuck in constant fire-fighting mode, dealing with broken equipment, missed invoices, or customer service issues, this episode is your wake-up call. I share why focusing on visibility and brand awareness is the fastest path to growth, how to block out time to get your name out there, and why letting a few fires burn might be exactly what your business needs.

Whether you're doing $100K or $900K, this mindset shift could be the game changer.

Topics covered:

• What actually grows your business

• Why hiring a marketing agency too early is a mistake

• Simple tactics to get more eyeballs on your brand

• How to use your calendar as a growth tool

Listen now and take the first step to scaling beyond $1M.

In this episode of The Route, I break down one of the simplest yet most powerful hacks to boost your pest control business, tracking your numbers. Learn why “what gets measured, improves,” and how simply becoming aware of metrics like reservice rates, close rates, and collection percentages can transform your company’s growth, profitability, and team culture.

I share real examples from my own experience and explain how this low-effort system creates massive change, without new hires, equipment, or expensive tools. Tune in to find out how to get your team aligned, empowered, and producing at a higher level just by knowing the numbers and setting clear standards.

In this reflective episode, I share the 5 biggest lessons I've learned from building, growing, and ultimately selling my pest control company. From understanding that people are the true foundation of a business, to learning the hard way that cheap is expensive, I get real about what I wish I knew earlier in the game. If you're in the thick of building your business, especially during the high-stress summer season, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom to help you move forward with more clarity, speed, and confidence.

Whether you're brand new or years in, these are the lessons that stick.

In this episode of The Route, I break down 5 actionable strategies to quickly boost revenue in your pest control business. No gimmicks, just smart, overlooked levers that drive real growth. Whether you're a solo operator or leading a large team, these methods will help you generate at least $10K this month and possibly much more.

You'll learn how to:

• Raise prices the right way (without losing customers)

• Upsell existing clients with high-value add-ons

• Tap into old leads that are pure gold

• Fix your collections system and unlock money already owed to you

• Reduce cancelations and retain more high-paying customers

These aren't “nice-to-have” ideas. They're essential plays to stop leaving money on the table. Tune in, take notes, and get to work. Your revenue curve is about to change.