Bug Bux Podcast - Allan Draper

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Episode 195: Mid-Season Motivation, P&L Mastery & a Call for Clarity

Episode 195

Thursday, July 17, 2025 • Duration 33:55

In this special solo episode, Allan Draper brings a timely dose of motivation, strategy, and tough love for pest control business owners. Recorded on the 4th of July from rainy Idaho, Allan reflects on three key topics every PCO should hear:

A Lesson in Clarity: Allan clears up a recent podcast comment on organic products and shares a crucial lesson about sticking to your service model and avoiding costly client misunderstandings.
Mid-Year Mindset Check: Are you sacrificing what matters most while scaling your business? Allan gets personal about burnout, imposter syndrome, and why growing your company starts with growing you.
Know Your Numbers: From merchant fees to tech wages to net profit targets, Allan breaks down the exact P&L benchmarks your pest control business should be tracking right now, plus what the PCT Top 100 can teach you.

Whether you’re in growth mode or fighting burnout, this episode is packed with real-world insights to help you finish the season strong and build smarter for the long haul.

💪 Listen in, level up, and let’s keep building.

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Episode 194: Flipping the Script: How Travis Bottoms Is Making Pest Control 'Nice

Episode 194

Thursday, July 3, 2025 • Duration 31:47

Don't miss the part where Allan admits: "I didn’t think I’d be crying during this episode."

It’s raw, it’s inspiring, and it’s... Nice.
In this heartfelt and high-energy episode, host Allan Draper sits down with Travis Bottoms — 13-year industry vet and co-founder of Nice Pest Company — to explore how authenticity, humor, and heart are transforming what it means to run a pest control business.
Travis shares how Nice uses organic social media (with zero ad spend) to drive real customer engagement, foster loyalty, and boost company culture — all while staying true to who they are. With over 140,000 views in just 30 days, Travis explains why their secret isn’t just funny content — it’s content that feels real.
But this episode goes deeper. The guys talk about mental health in the trades, overcoming industry judgment, staying focused on your own "race car," and what growth actually means beyond the numbers.
Whether you're a new owner, a scaling operator, or a seasoned vet — this is one of those conversations that might just change how you see the industry… and yourself.

Real talk on branding, culture, and connection
Behind-the-scenes of viral reels and organic growth
Leadership, legacy, and building a company that matters

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Episode 185: Scaling through Unity and Extreme Ownership with Aaron Davis

Episode 185

Thursday, May 1, 2025 • Duration 51:40

In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Eric Bassett and Jake Claus sit down with Natura Pest Control's GM and intrapreneur extraordinaire, Aaron Davis. From unexpected beginnings to leading a powerhouse team, Aaron shares the real-world strategies behind building unity, developing leadership, and running tight, high-performing pest control operations. Plus, a hilarious discussion about Jack Black movies, how to lead with love, and why accountability is the ultimate game-changer. If you're ready to transform technicians into leaders and scale smarter, don't miss this one!

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Ep 96: 40 Years and $25 Million: What Does it Take to Building a Lasting, Successful Company?

Episode 96

Thursday, August 17, 2023 • Duration 34:54

In today's episode, Eric welcomes Austin Burns. Austin is the director of operations at Burns Pest Elimination. What started as a father and son business in 1983 with 43 customers and one service truck has turned into a $25-million venture for the Burns family. Eric and Austin discuss the importance of finding a unique differentiator in the pest control industry and why building a strong team is crucial for success. Austin also shares the challenges and rewards of running a family business and the impact it can have on future generations.

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Ep 95: Tips to Boost Technician Motivation For Your Pest Control Company

Episode 95

Thursday, August 10, 2023 • Duration 34:22

Creating consistent and genuine recognition can go a long way in motivating technicians. In today’s episode, Allan and Eric discuss ways to keep technicians motivated and committed to providing great service for your pest control company. When you and your technicians share a common objective, they are more likely to work together, collaborate, and support one another in achieving that goal.
In addition, offering training and development opportunities for the professional growth of your technicians shows that you value their skills, and are committed to their career advancement.

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Ep 94: Expert Tips For Building and Managing A Winning Inside Sales Team For Your Pest Control Company

Episode 94

Thursday, August 3, 2023 • Duration 37:41

In today’s episode, Eric discusses the process of building and maintaining a high-performance inside sales team. Eric provides answers to the 10 most common questions he receives about inside sales, covering topics such as when to create an inside sales department, finding the right candidates, the onboarding process, and compensation plans. If you are looking for a comprehensive how-to guide on creating, developing, and scaling a high-performance inside sales team visit www.bugbuxplus.com for more information.

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Ep 93: Finding Your Niche To Maximize Growth and Sustainability

Episode 93

Thursday, July 27, 2023 • Duration 24:53

In today's episode, Allan and Eric discuss the importance of finding a niche for your pest control company. Is it important to research your market and find out where you can find the best ROI to serve your customers? By focusing on a specific niche, you can position your pest control company for long-term success in a competitive market. In addition, by specializing in a niche, you can position yourself as an expert in that particular area.

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0:00 Teaser.

2:18 Being a jack of all trades.

5:19 How to look at adding new services.

7:44 Focus 90% on what you know.

9:34 What drives your economic engine?

11:45 Why are we doing this?

14:41 Focus on what you are good at.

19:48 How to cross sell your current list.

22:08 Monetizing your home services.

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Ep 92: Tips on How To Strategically Reinvest Profits to Maximize Growth for Your Pest Control Company

Episode 92

Thursday, July 20, 2023 • Duration 28:01

How are you managing your profits? In today's episode, Allan and Eric discuss the key strategies and considerations a PCO should make when reinvesting profits in your pest control company. The importance of planning out how to spend your profits will be based on how aggressively you want to grow. Implementing a verified growth plan provides your pest control company with a strategic roadmap to navigate the complexities of growth, minimize risks, and achieve sustainable success.

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Ep 91: How to Leverage the Benefits of Google Reviews for Your Pest Control Company

Episode 91

Thursday, July 13, 2023 • Duration 32:16

Google reviews are important for your pest control company, they provide valuable feedback from customers about their experience with your company. In today’s episode, Allan and Eric discuss Google’s rules about prohibited and restricted content. PCOS needs to understand that reviews, photos, and videos must adhere to Google’s policies. These policies aim to ensure that the reviews are helpful, informative, and authentic. Responding to reviews, both positive and negative, shows that your business values its customers and is willing to address and improve any concerns or issues they may have. Click on the link below for more information.

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Ep 90: How to Use Educational Tools to Grow Your Pest Control Company

Episode 90

Thursday, July 6, 2023 • Duration 39:41

Are you feeling stuck and in need of some guidance to kickstart or scale your pest control company? In today’s episode, Allan and Eric welcome Hunter Annen. Hunter is the President and Co-Founder of Bug Bux+. Allan, Eric, and Hunter discuss all the aspects of the Bug Bux+ platform. This high-quality, professional platform was designed to help PCOs learn from multiple industry experts. Check out www.bugbuxplus.com for more information.

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