Bug Bux Podcast

Stop Overcomplicating Your Pest Control Business: Real Advice From 3 PCOs Who’ve Built It | Ep. 263

What are pest control owners actually struggling with right now—and what can they do about it? In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Bug Bu

The Right Way to Pay, Recruit & Retain Top Salespeople | Ep. 262

What does it actually take to build a sales team that performs—and stays? In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Josh Crittenden, a seasoned

80–90% of Pest Control Claims Start Here | Ep. 261

Insurance probably isn't the sexiest part of owning a pest control company—but ignoring it can get VERY expensive. In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Dra

Inside The Real Pest World: How Collaboration Is Changing PestWorld | Ep. 260

What happens when pest control owners stop competing with each other and start working together? In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Trav

Gross Profit, Route Density & Knowing Your Numbers | Ep. 259

What happens when pest control owners stop guessing and actually start knowing their numbers? In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Patrick

These Pest Control Opinions Started Some Arguments | Ep. 258

What happens when you put 50+ real pest control hot takes on the table and let Allan Draper and Mat Rogers debate them? In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan and

The Pest Control “Tree”: Relationships, Door Knocking & Building a Business That Lasts | Ep. 257

Coleman Spaulding has been part of Allan Draper’s pest control story from the very beginning. Nearly 20 years after they first crossed paths, the two reconnect to talk ab

Going Viral Isn’t Enough: Turning Attention Into Pest Control Customers | Ep. 256

In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Dan Christensen, co-owner of Bigfoot Pest Control, to talk about building a memorable pest control bra

Stop Hiring the Wrong People: How to Build a Winning Team | Ep. 255

Hiring, employee performance, SOPs, delegation, and scaling are some of the biggest challenges facing pest control business owners. In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcas

Why Entrepreneurs Keep Starting Over (And Why You Shouldn't) | Ep. 254

What happens after a successful exit? For Ryan Marshall, it wasn't another shiny business opportunity—it was a renewed commitment to pest control. In this episode,

You Think You Can’t Afford a Manager. You Probably Can’t Afford NOT To. | Ep. 253

What happens when a pest control owner is suddenly forced to step away from the business? Jason Woodbury found out firsthand. After moving from Florida to Idaho to help

Would You Rather? (Pest Control Edition) | Ep. 252

In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper hands the mic to Mat Rogers, partner at Lizard Marketing, for a "Would You Rather" showdown covering sales, marketing

Why Your Pest Control Leads Aren't Converting (And How to Fix It) | Ep. 251

Your marketing isn't always the problem—sometimes your sales process is. In Episode 251 of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper welcomes Tanner Crookston, founder of P

The Bee Business: How to Turn Specialty Services Into Recurring Revenue | Jean Navarro | EP 250

Bee removals are usually seen as one-time jobs. Jean Navarro saw something different. In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with the owner of M

The 2026 Benchmarks Every Pest Pro Should Know (and the Google Review Changes Nobody's Talking About)

Taylor returns to break down fresh numbers from Applause's 2026 State of Home Services Benchmark Report, covering the new standards for technician performance like d

Why You'll Never Feel "Balanced" (And That's Okay) | EP 248

Most entrepreneurs don't struggle because they aren't working hard enough—they struggle because they feel like they're constantly falling short. In this e

Why Your "Why" Matters More Than Your Revenue | EP 247

This week, Allan Draper welcomes back the original Bug Bux co-founder, Solomon Earhart, for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on the podcast. Afte

The Hidden Cost of Reacting Too Fast | EP 246

In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with John Speed, founder of Kilauea Pest Control in Hawaii, to talk about what it really takes to build an

The Communication Advantage: The Small Things That Separate Great Pest Control Companies | EP 245

 Most pest control companies offer the same products. So why do some businesses earn loyal customers while others lose them? In this episode, Allan Draper sits down with

Stop Doing Everything Yourself | Scaling Systems, Leadership & Growth | EP 244

What can a CPA teach a pest control owner about scaling a business? In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Brandon Sizemore, co-founder and