Sylvia Kenmuir... Have you heard of her? If you haven't it's okay Daniel didn't either but after finding out what she has done to give back to this industry, we are sure you will have seen her or have been part of something she has done. Sylvia has been in this industry for more than 30 years and she is the creator of the RODENT ACADEMY! If that didn't suck you in to listen just wait, D and A have more in this amazing pest guest interview! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.d...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min
D and A are going strong! NPMM is still here and they brought on another great pest guest. Casey Roberts shares his experience in this great industry, and how he got in, and shares a little bit about what you should do if you are just getting in. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Apr 08, 2024•36 min
Starting this national pest management month off with a bang! Or should we say with a Big Blue Bug Bang! This episode has been planned for almost a year and it all starts with Michael Cash. If you haven't listened to his episode go back now! Brian Goldman is the CEO of Big Blue Bug Solutions and they have been in business for almost 90 years! In this episode, Daniel and Aaron get to hear the story of how it all got started, from a humble beginning with just a nickel in a man's pocket to now hitt...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Daniel and Aaron start the month of April right. Bringing back national pest management month (NPMM). Get ready for the kick-off of this great month. They talk about the origin of where pest control came from and where we are today. They talk about some pest guest opportunities and how you can win a swag box from D&A! listen in to learn how to win this box and how to get free gear just being apart of this podcast! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email:...
Apr 01, 2024•27 min
In this bonus episode, Daniel and Aaron go over a little letter they received from the AG department about some very important changes. They also go over the national pest management month, what they are doing, and what they need from all of our fellow PMPs. Listen in advance listeners this one is good! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Mar 30, 2024•36 min
Back at it in March 2024 with a brand new Q&A. Listen carefully and watch if you want to! But listen carefully to an update on the last Q&A to hear some feedback from a fellow listener. Also, find out where D and A get some of the information that they bring to you. The last question asked well, you will just have to listen to hear how Daniel and Aaron answer back. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @dandapestp...
Mar 28, 2024•44 min
Welcome to a new episode series that will be coming to you once a month and maybe more... only if you like it. But today Daniel and Aaron jump into a very relevant product that most likely will sweep the USA by storm as new regulations start to come out. This is Selontra by BASF. They came out with this product to replace a commonly used product nationwide called Contrac. This product is owning the California market and is one of the most used products in the state. This Label is very easy to re...
Mar 25, 2024•33 min
Pest Guest is the favorite among fans and Daniel and Aaron. This pest guest is bringing a whole new perspective to what pest control looks like from a startup point of view. For those starting a pest control company, this is a must-listen-to someone who is only 1 year in and growing. Already with a second truck and a possible new higher this is as close as you can get to hearing what is needed to push in the beginning even when all looks downhill. Cristian talks about how he got into the industr...
Mar 21, 2024•52 min
Doctors, Lawyers, and PMP's what do we have in common? I bet you can't guess... Okay, I will tell you. We are professionals and our customer service has to be a little different than the rest. Our level of customer service is not just being nice, saying yes ma'am, yes sir. It is so much more than that. With that being said I would hold you any longer and let you jump into this amazing episode that will make your head spin. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com E...
Mar 18, 2024•50 min
Right from our neighbor Benjamin Gomez joins the D and A pest control podcast from Mexico City. Benjamin has dozens of years in the industry as well as manufacturing products. He distributes these products all over the world and gives great insight into where he thinks the industry is going and what to be prepared for in the future. Benjamin also gives some tips on when some of these changes will start to hit the U.S. and the world. Be prepared and get ready for some crazy change in the industry...
Mar 14, 2024•39 min
In the crazy pest control world we usually focus so much on treatments, products, and how to eliminate pests. We never take the time to focus on US! We seem to forget what is most important in our life and that is taking a step back and protecting the thing that makes us the most money that's US! Daniel and Aaron break down what safety is and what it means to them and what it should mean to you. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail...
Mar 11, 2024•36 min
R.U.P. Do not get confused with R.I.P. This episode is bringing what's going on in our industry to your ears! Restricted Use Pesticides is on the topic and most of you may not even know what it is and how this is going to affect your future. Daniel and Aaron break this down into digestible bites that will help small business owners, managers, and technicians prepare for what is to come. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Inst...
Mar 07, 2024•44 min
First pest guest of the year and very excited to bring Billy on. This episode was a little different than other pest guest episodes. Billy came out swinging with questions and wanting to learn what he could do to be a better technician. Listen to see what real technicians are going through in the field and what Billy is experiencing. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Mar 04, 2024•50 min
Questions and Answers for February are in and another exciting one! These questions line up well with January's and February's episodes. This Q&A focuses on business and really good business questions. If you are starting a pest control company this is the episode to listen to. You have two great questions from technicians who currently have companies in the works and are still working full-time. The great thing about these episodes is to remind you that you are not alone and that people are...
Feb 29, 2024•38 min
The title might lead you in the wrong direction. But in recent events at the pest control company Daniel and Aaron run, Aaron had this great idea to explain more about what we mean when we say be a professional and don't act like family. They hit on a lot of pros and cons about running a company in this way. They bring up some personal experiences that have propelled them to where they are today. Let us know what you think. Do you prefer to work for a company that "treats" you like family or do ...
Feb 26, 2024•42 min
So many of us in this industry don't come from the best of backgrounds with the best education. This hasn't stopped us from creating something bigger than us, creating businesses that produce income for a lifetime or even create generational wealth. But the biggest problem in this industry is the knowledge to grow more. Learning is earning, knowledge is potential power, and education is part of life and will happen our entire lives. Daniel and Aaron share what they have learned over the years an...
Feb 21, 2024•56 min
Another fun episode where Daniel and Aaron try to help you understand the real struggles of a pest control business and what it takes to start one. So many try and so many fail. Not only do they fail but they fail for reasons that could have been prevented from the start. Daniel gives you the real talk about the struggles he faced as he started growing and he tells a few stories about pest control companies that have triple the amount of time in the business and have not grown at all. If you wan...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min
An unplanned part 2, to Work Smarter Not Harder. In this episode Daniel and Aaron cover specific ways you can work smarter in the office, as technicians, and as managers. This episode covers many scenarios with customers from each part of your small business. We always want to hear questions and get more involved with our listeners. Please send in questions and comments about these episodes and let us know if you want us to hit on a specific topic. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Websi...
Feb 12, 2024•50 min
If this title looks familiar, it's a remake of an episode from years ago. This new and improved episode takes a deeper dive into office, management, and we will never forget the technicians. No more description is needed other than LISTEN NOW! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Feb 09, 2024•45 min
In this episode, Aaron guides the conversation on how he has successfully added more apartment complexes and commercial properties. From the estimate, setting up the account, starting service, and adding more services once they are on. Daniel adds what he thinks is why many pest control companies don't even try to service commercial properties. Pay attention to this one, you will learn a lot! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.co...
Feb 05, 2024•54 min
We are in pest control, and being in the business of controlling pests we seem to focus more on controlling pests than controlling our emotions. We all have been in situations where a customer is angry or upset about something that happened. We have had customers who seem not to care about a pest problem as much as we do. The list goes on and on. Daniel and Aaron go over personal experiences with these emotional rollercoaster rides with customers in this D and A episode. They talk about it from ...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min
The first Q&A of the 2024 year! For all who have been waiting for their questions to be answered this episode will bring you them all. Daniel and Aaron bring a new style to this Q&A, you will hear them uncut and giving you the raw answers to these questions. Some of these answers may be hard to swallow but real. You will also hear what just dropped from a pest software company and a story from a fellow technician. Sit back and relax with this intense but fun episode! Want to be a guest o...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Most people go through life working for someone and not even know what that person expects of them, wants for them, what they need help with, how to grow to the next level, and what they are thinking. In today's episode, Daniel sits Aaron down and starts asking the hard questions about what he is thinking for his team. Find out the good and the bad of what managers are looking for and what they may be thinking. Now remember, not every manager is created equally. Your manager could be very differ...
Jan 25, 2024•46 min
Tis the season to catch rodents. Yes, everyone seems to agree as well. This market fact is brought to you by PCT Magazine. Daniel and Aaron break down the facts that they have compiled and put in some great opinions on the matter and what other companies should do with this changing market. New laws, new labor, and of course new prices. This market fact will break down what other companies are going through in different regions of the U.S. Listen in and let us know what you think! Want to be a g...
Jan 22, 2024•39 min
Culture is a subject most shy away from. Some probably don't even have a culture in their company. Do you know what your company culture is? If you own your own company do you have a culture? This episode brings some pain back to when Daniel took over his pest control company and he began with the "Family" culture. This was a massive failure. Listen into why it failed and what a monster is created. Also, take in the opinion of Aaron who helped shape the company culture they have today and what s...
Jan 18, 2024•29 min
Have you ever wondered what other companies charge for bedbug services? How do they do it? What do other companies use for treatments? This episode will bring you the bedbug market facts from PCT Magazine. Daniel and Aaron give back some feedback about what they think is real and what might be a little exaggerated. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr
2024 is full of changes. Personal goals are already set, business goals have been planned, and relationships are ready to be better! This year D and A are breaking down what went down in the 2023 year that brought on very good changes. Change is hard, but it creates better people and even better companies. This episode is bringing on the change. Bring your thinking cap! This episode is going to break down some growing pains that brought on a lot of great change and will leave you thinking about ...
Jan 11, 2024•47 min
A year has passed and a new set of episodes are about to drop! Get ready for the best year of D and A. Today's episode is a short listen but brings you the highlights of the year and the excitement of what was accomplished with all the help from our listeners! Thank you and we hope you enjoy the first episode of the year! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Jan 09, 2024•27 min
I hope we have everyone's attention! This Q&A is a great one. Some questions were more of a concern and some were important with some being very relevant to right now. Daniel and Aaron jump right in to get these questions answered to the best of their knowledge. For those who asked the questions this is the time to get answers! We will also send you a message letting you know which Q&A your question will be answered on! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast....
Nov 30, 2023•41 min
This short and sweet episode is going to break down this years Ignite Las Vegas conference. You will hear a few tips that could help improve this conference for years and some great things they are already doing! Overall, it was a great conference, and D and A have to say thank you for the invite and we will be back next time to cover this event again! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @dandapestpodcast...
Nov 09, 2023•26 min
