Arthropodcast is a weekly pest control podcast to promote professionalism and industry expertise to business owners, pest control operators, sales reps, and inspectors.
Scott has his wife Jennifer join the show and talk about what it is like to work together, run a business together, and be married to a hoot of a husband.
Bryan and Scott talk hurricanes and ramdom acts of kindness.
Welcome back!!! Bryan and Scott have been busy growing their businesses. We finally nailed down a time to talk and we had a great time. The guys continue their random conversations about just about everything.
Bryan and Scott talk about how they pay their techs. Shout out to Brantley Russell and you should download and subscribe to Pest Daily.
Bryan reviews to B&G pack mules. The ProShield Sleeve and Qspray Pack Mule. Scott shares a story of a customer going to work for a competitor's pest company.
Bryan and Scott start of this episode welcoming the termite season. May the swarms be with you. Bryan suggests to watch the inspection videos of Termite Tom on YouTube. The guys then dive into a sticky conversation.....when is the right time or wrong time to report another company. Scott takes us on a wonderful rabbit trail about staying focus on what matters.
Bryan and Scott welcome Rick Haney and Shaun Reeves from American Pest CEU.com. Check out the episode you will not want to miss it!
Jerry Schappert talks about his Nov and the struggle of finding the right people. HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
The guys start with a fun story of Scott's tank continuing to mess up. Is it the tank or Scott? Bryan shares a fun story about seeing his customer's at the voting station and them not knowing him. The guys send a shout out to Jasmine Pest Pro for being a rock star!
Triple D is back for another great show. Bryan, Scott, and Danie talk what makes a great quarterly service. What standard operating procedures are important and what it means to have a good company culture.
The guys welcome the GREAT DANIEL DYE!!! He gives us some insight on different types of ant control for the PCO's.
Bryan and Scott are back with another great episode. They talk about the fun this pest season has been. Bryan talks about life after the hurricane that rip through his area. Scott shares a fun story about ants and the bait/switch method.
We have Daniel Dye on the show and we talk about his relationship with our friend Stoy Hedges. We lost him 7/9/23 he was a leading technical director and trainer /educator in the pest control industry for more than 40 years. He will be missed.
The guys talk about lots of things this episode. Taurus Dry, Formosan Termites, and Fugus Gnats. Shot out to Chase Funk and RJ Mehl. Thank you for listening the show.
The guys are back with another super fantastic episode of the greatest pest podcast in all of the multiverse.
Bryan and Scott interview the owner of Gorilla Desk, Chris Moreschi. We really enjoyed his passion for the industry. This episode is definitely one you don't want to miss.
Bryan and Scott discuss the interview with David Giannetto and the future of the pest industry. Scott talks about how he feels PestPac is more user friendly for bigger companies. The guys start talking about perception is reality when dealing with what the customer views.
Bryan and Scott got to sit down again with the CEO of WorkWave, David Giannetto. They talked about all things WorkWave and Mr. Giannetto let the guys know just how awesome WorkWave was doing to start 2023. Bryan asked a few questions that he got from Pest Cemetery facebook page. Scott pitched a million dollar idea that was already working within PestPac.
Bryan and Scott start this week's show talking about the podcasts they listen to. This was sparked by Rusty Prewett mentioning the Arthropodcast Show on his podcast The Journey. The guys list were Bug Bux, The Boardroom Buzz, Pest Geeky to name a few.
Bryan starts the show off talking about if he could he would do some things different. Scott points out that its really all about perspective. Scott asked Bryan his opinions on Non-compete clauses. Bryan loves COVID.
Bryan and Scott open the 2023 season on a serious note. Bryan shares a personal story about the hard year of 2022. Never take for granted what you have and the honor you have to run a pest business. Bryan shares a story about tracking powder in a dog food store. Scott explains why the mystery of rice weevils in a bedroom closet almost killed him.
Bryan and Scott are back again with another fun show. Bryan ask the question if it is hard to work with your friends. Scott gave his opinion and experience on working with his friends. Bryan profiles Jerry Schappert on a new podcast called Pestie Profiles Podcast. Check it out. Scott sends a shout out to Wade Sanders with Veseris. Scott shares a fun story about a customer that felt he forced her to do the a service. Pest Podcast's shouldn't be this fun and entertaining. Check it out
Scott starts the show with a wonderful roach house if horrors. Bryan helped him to understand the best way of take control of the roach infestation. Bryan talks about the issue of not having the right person in place for you and your company. Bryan shares a fun story about customers thinking they had termites but it was mud dobbers.
Bryan and Scott are back with a fun episode catching up on the busy season and what's been going on. Scott shares a story of the never ending mouse infestation. Bryan true to form always supplies a sarcastic comment or words of wisdom on any issue. Check it out and enjoy!
Bryan starts off the show talking about what is necessary to move up in the company you are in. He gives us practical steps to work and move up the right way.
The guys start out talking about the prices and how it effects the industry. Bryan talks about a fun bed bug job that he has worked for 2 days. Scott shares a scary story of a house that had termites after 9 months but the customer is letting Scott fix it.
Bryan tells a story about a $15,000 piece of wood left by the house. A picture is worth a 1000 words and Bryan got a lot of good press for the video. Scott jumped on a rabbit trail about the importance of showing value in pest services. Bryan punched a guy with his words for saying Must be nice!
First show of 2022 and the guys are super excited to be back. Bryan starts the show off talking about his year of 2021. Scott talks about employees and getting policies and procedures in place. We always need to make sure our expectations are clearly explained. The guys then talk about the big companies buying up the little guys and the customers that we get. Scott believes there is a definite need for a local owned and operated pest companies in the world.
The guys are back with another fun episode of your favorite pest podcast. We talk about gratitude in our industry and a huge shout out to Charlee Messina on being a boss at taking care of her customers.
The guys are back from a looooooong break. We apologize for being quiet for so long. Bryan is mad at Scott but I'm sure they will work out there difference so the greatest Pest Duo in all of the multiverse!
Bryan starts us off with talking about the business he just bought. The guys talk about the importance of character and integrity in our industry. Scott gives us an update on his business and how busy they have been. Bryan mentions the great Daniel Dye and how he help him identify a type of fungus. Scott shares a horror story about a dehumidifier and drying the crawl space out to quick.
The guys are back with another amazing episode. Scott talks about good competition and back competition. How it effects you and your bottom line. Bryan shares a story of a bad example of competition.
The guys open the show with fun times about being chunky in the August heat. Bryan brings up a fun story from Pest Cemetery about a new employee losing his hat and not really caring what the owner thought. The guys talk about how employees are not going to hold owners hostage because they don't want to follow policies. Bryan talks about the painful ordeal of buying a new van. Scott share a fun story of a pretreat that turned bad.
Jerry Schappert and Daniel Dye come on the show to help us celebrate our 200th episode. Bryan and Scott want to thank Steve Jackson for starting the show. We pick Jerry and Daniel's mind on the state of the pest control market. We talk about how COVID has hurried the change of our market. Finally the guys discuss where our industry goes in the next 20 years.
Bryan and Scott are back after a two week break to bring you a great show. Bryan discusses importance of being efficient in every thing. Scott shares a story that got him thinking about his company's efforts to be better efficient for his customers. Bryan shares an update on the business he has taken on. The ups and downs of taking on a new company. Scott talks about a possible acquisition that is available.
The guys are back with another amazing episode of your favorite pest podcast duo. Bryan talks about a sickness he fought for a month. Of course Scott was very sympathetic to Bryan's walking pneumonia. Bryan gives a shout out to the Boardroom Buzz podcast.
Bryan and Scott interview the President of Target Specialty Products David Helt. The guys talk about the amazing new partnership that has Target Specialty Products and Work Wave Pest Pac working together to save the PCO some money. David was able to give the guys some cool insight on how this partnership was formed. Bryan beat the fact in our heads that he loves Target Specialty Products. Don’t miss this episode!
The guys are backing talking about all things related to pest control. Scott shares a frustrating issue that happened on a termite job. Bryan adds his two cents which is always a pleasure. Scott travels down many rabbit trails and Bryan does his best to keep him focus. Check it out and let us know what you think!
They guys are back with another masterpiece for your listening pleasure. Bryan talks about a small acquisition he is adding to his company. Scott praises his wife as she is doing a great job at learning the business. Scott also gives a shout out to Mark from Mark’s Pest Control.
The guys interview the CEO of Work Wave David Giannetto about the exciting new partnership between Work Wave Pest Pac and Target Specialty Products. They talk about everything from saving money on products from Target Specialty Product to being a Delaware River Decoy Carver. You don’t want to miss this amazing episode!
The guys are back again. Scott tells a fun story of a customer that called him fat. Bryan shares a hilarious story about an exchange with his customer. The guys talk about the importance of woman in the pest control industry. Scott wants to know Bryan’s opinion on contracts vs agreements. Scott has some big news about a special guest coming to the show!
Bryan talks about the importance of taking your time on wood Infestation reports. Don’t cut corners and just be honest. Scott talks about things that bother him and how your reputation in this industry is everything. Bryan talks about inspecting a vacant house and the atmosphere of the home. The guys talk about two instances of customer believing their bugs should already be gone...Pest Control shouldn’t be this funny!
The guys open the show talking about a guy treating in front of an Applebee’s. Bryan sends a shout out to Jasmine Exodus. Scott sends a shout out to John Carney. Scott talks about the rough week he had. The devil is in the details in service. Bryan changes the subject and talks about hourly rates versus production rates. The guys tease something big on the horizon.....will it come true this time....?
The guys have the Icon Jerry Schappert on the show. Jerry was recently on the cover of PMP magazine. The guys pick his brain about growing our businesses through acquisitions. Bryan wants Jerry to walk us through the process of getting to the table for acquisitions. Scott gives a shout out to the owner of Safe Spray John Carney. Bryan talks about an issue he had on a termite letter he did. Jerry announces on the show about the new Pest Cemetery Community that’s coming down the pike.
Scott opens the show with something that frustrates him in our industry. Scott and Bryan talk about losing a customer to another company but only to gain them back because their service was better. Bryan brings up having GPS tracking devices on your work trucks. Bryan shares a story about a bad bed bug job and going beyond the call of duty. We must service our customers like they are member’s of our family. Shout out to Nina Jenkins with Apprehend.
Bryan and Scott start the new year with one of their favorite and greatest guest The Great Daniel Dye. Scott talks about his COVID-19 positive test. He has lost his taste and smell which sucks. Bryan picks Daniel’s brain about a bed bug issue with one of his accounts. Daniel tells us about the article he wrote for Mallis Vol 11. Scott talks about Arthropodcast Show getting recognized from PCO Bookkeepers.
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