The Journey Podcast - Navigating Pest Control & Business Rusty Prewett

Do you remember life before podcasting? We went from live radio shows, to cassette tapes, to audiobooks, and everything in between. As a podcaster, it’s crazy to think about the evolution of how we receive information. As we maneuver through 2023, it’s safe to say that with the access we have to podcasts, there is NO excuse not to develop a skill you may have interest in. In today’s episode Rusty shares a few of his favorite podcasts, podcasts he has enjoyed listening to in the past, and what he has queued up currently. He gives recommendations for those of you who are in the pest control industry, for those of you who are interested in current events, and of course, for those of you who are looking to develop, both personally and professionally. If you have any favorite podcasts that you think are worth mentioning - shoot us a message, we would love to hear from our listeners! 

Pest Control Podcasts: 
The Boardroom Buzz
The Bug Bux Podcast
PMP Industry Insiders Podcast 
Arthro-Pod
The Pest Geek Podcast
Pest Equity Podcast
Non-Industry Related : 
The Real Estate Guys Radio Show 
The GaryVee Audio Experience (Maria’s favorite)
Business Wars
American Scandal 
Business Movers 
The Insurance Guys Podcast
Leadership Podcasts: 
Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast 
Leadership Podcast - Craig Groeschel’s Podcast 
In the Queue: 
The Pest Life Podcast - Danny-J & Jill Coleman  
Real AF 
The School of Greatness 

We’re kicking off this year with a new name! Welcome to The Journey Podcast - Navigating Pest Control and Business. The purpose of this podcast is to document our journey from start to scale while sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly. In today’s episode Rusty and Maria talk about theme words, setting “rocks” for Q1, SMART goals, and more. There’s a lot of great things happening right now within the pest control industry, and we’re excited to share our first Journal Entry Update for 2023! Additional topics include sales, profitability, gross margin goals, pest daily, and marketing. 
Resources from today's episode: 
Theme Words: https://www.eloisedesignco.com/post/2023-theme-word
EOS: https://www.eosworldwide.com/
Pest Daily: https://growing.pestdaily.com/pages/home-screen-2

It was 3 years ago when Rusty shared with his family, over Thanksgiving, his vision of starting a pest control company. If you're new to the podcast, Rusty has been documenting his entrepreneurial journey navigating pest control and business since the launch of Prewett Pest Control (PPC) in 2020. As 2022 comes to an end, Rusty reflects on PPC's accomplishments and shortcomings while revisiting journal entries from his personal planner. Join in as Rusty takes a look back at where it all began, shares his goals for 2023, and gives his recommendations on tools & resources for yearly planning and goal strategizing. 
Resources from today's episode: 
https://fullfocus.co/planner/
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Kevin Poland serves as President of American Pest, an Anticimex Company based in Maryland, with over 400 employees and $59 million in annual revenue. Poland graduated from Shepherd University in 2010 with a Sports Communication degree and began his journey with American Pest in 2010 as the event marketing specialist. During his time at American Pest, Kevin has found a way to “gamify” his company’s culture, while also maintaining multiple locations. His team has maintained their place on the PCT Top 100 list for a few years now, with hopes to meet $100 million in revenue by their 100 year anniversary in 2025. In today’s episode Rusty and Kevin discuss the importance of networking within your industry, finding leadership groups, customer retention, and more. Additional topics include NPMA’s Academy Program, coaching team members, and the future of home based services.
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Shawn Hollis has been at Waynes Pest Control for a little over 12 years and entered the business in Huntsville as the service center leader. He now serves as President and has played a pivotal role in the growth of Waynes, one of the country’s top pest control & lawn care providers. In today’s episode Shawn and Rusty discuss maintaining culture, leadership, how to scale your business, and brand awareness. If you know Shawn, you know he has a heart for servant leadership. He dives deep into their SHERPA training, Project Everest, and discusses the future of Waynes and their 2025 goals. Learn how to become an impact player, how to effectively invest in your people, and MORE! Additional topics include team retreats, the future of pest control, and unlocking your potential.
Resources from today's episode: 
https://www.facebook.com/prewettpestpodcast
Contact Information:
Shawn Hollis, President 
shawn.hollis@callwaynes.com

Scott Bell is the CEO of High Level Marketing (HLM), a leading digital marketing company serving over 2,000 businesses across the country. HLM currently employs over 100 team members, with $20+ million in annual revenue. Bell graduated from Auburn University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. His entrepreneurial journey started shortly after when he founded Bell Media LLC. in 2008, a full-spectrum digital marketing agency. HLM and Bell Media merged in 2021 and as his agency continues to grow, he has an annual revenue goal of $100 million over the next 10 years. Rusty and Bell discuss growth vs. profitability, how to plan & prepare for acquisitions, the future of digital marketing, and MORE! Ever heard of “multiples of 3”? Learn how Bell and Prewett have adopted this business model presented by Harvard Business Review and figure out how much your business is really worth to help reach your revenue goals.
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