D and A Pest Control Podcast
217 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsA podcast made for the pest control industry. We will cover a large variety of topics such as pests, products, equipment, strategies, and much more! Our goal is to spread as much information out into the pest control industry as possible for both seasoned technicians and newcomers to the industry. A large voice is something our industry is lacking, and pesticide/rodenticide/herbicide mishaps are unfortunately the leader of the discussion. Let's get the truth out there! Find more episodes here: https://dandapodcast.com
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Pest Guest: Wes Brown
April 18, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBThis Pest Guest is coming from Tennessee and has one of the grossest stories D and A have ever heard! Wes has 3 years in the industry and just like all the past pest guests he has a unique story of how he got into the industry and how he has seen growth and even grown to enjoy this very unique industry. Listen in to his fun and kind stories. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Pest Guest: Sylvia Kenmuir (BASF)
April 15, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBSylvia 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: ...
Pest Guest: Casey Roberts
April 08, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBD 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: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Pest Guest: Brian Goldman Big Blue Bug Solutions
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBStarting 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 ...
Kick Off (National Pest Management Month)
April 01, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBDaniel 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...
March Bonus Episode!
March 30, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn 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: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Q&A March 2024
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBBack 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: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpod...
Selontra Label With D&A
March 25, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWelcome 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 t...
Pest Guest: Cristian Cervantes From Illinois
March 21, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBPest 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 ind...
Doctors, Lawyers, and Pest Control Professionals
March 18, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBDoctors, 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...
Pest Guest: Benjamin Gomez (The Future Of Pest Control)
March 14, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBRight 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 indu...
Safety First
March 11, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn 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...
R.U.P. Whats Happening To Pest Control
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBR.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: [email protected]...
Pest Guest: Billy From Arizona
March 04, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBFirst 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: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Q&A February 2024
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBQuestions 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...
Family Vs. Professional
February 26, 2024 17:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBThe 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...
Learning Is Earning
February 21, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBSo 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 year...
The Struggles Of Starting A Pest Control Business
February 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBAnother 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...
Ways To Work Smarter
February 12, 2024 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBAn 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?...
Work Smarter Not Harder (Refreshed and Renewed)
February 09, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBIf 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: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Secrets To Concur Apartments
February 05, 2024 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBIn 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@gm...
Secrets To Conquer Apartments
February 05, 2024 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBIn 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@gm...
Pest Control, But Do You Control Yourself?
February 01, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBWe 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 f...
January Q&A
January 30, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThe 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 or h...
The Managers Mind
January 25, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBMost 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 di...
Rodent Market Facts 2024
January 22, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBTis 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 ...
Culture (key to success)
January 18, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBCulture 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 wh...
Bedbug Market Facts 2024
January 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBHave 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: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Change on Change
January 11, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB2024 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 ab...
New Years 2024
January 09, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBA 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: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
November Q&A
November 30, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBI 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.co...
Ignite Las Vegas (Recap)
November 09, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThis 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: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Ignite Las Vegas (Day 2)
November 08, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBD and A are back at the conference bringing you the good and the bad. This episode will cover the rest of day 1 and half of day 2. D and A talk about what was good and what needs some improvement. Also listen in to find out who was the keynote speaker on day 2. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Ignite Las Vegas!
November 07, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBListen in to what the gang has going on this week! D and A are on the road to bring you new experiences. This episode is brought to you from Las Vegas. Ignite by Service Titan has put together a new interactive experience for all of its users and soon-to-be users. They have asked Daniel and Aaron to come check it out and to show listeners what this 3-day event has to offer. So join us on this 3-day adventure to learn and grow! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodc...
Pest World 2023 Hawaii Recap
November 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBWelcome to the recap episode of Pest World 2023 Hawaii. Have you ever been to Pest World? Have you ever thought about going? Dont worry! Daniel and Aaron have a quick recap for you! This short episode will cover Pest World from Day 1 to Day 5, from exhibitor with D and A to being an attendee. They cover the highlights of each class they took and the new things they learned to grade this Pest World compared to others. Check out this episode to understand Pest World and what it has to offer. ...
August Q&A 2023 (In October)
October 30, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIs late better than never? Well, we think it is! This has to be one of Daniel and Aaron's favorite episodes every month. They get to dive into some of the best questions from our amazing listeners. No more words needed just sit back and enjoy this Q&A Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Hiring and Firing.... What do you do?
October 27, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBHiring is usually a big topic for everyone, but firing is just as important when it comes to running a successful business. Daniel and Aaron had a great experience with mediocre technicians. Listen in to hear what they think when it comes to techs what a business should do and what they have done. Also if you are a tech listen up so you are not the one on the chopping block! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: [email protected] Insta: @da...
Seasonal Pests Not So Seasonal
October 23, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBSeasonal pests come and go but if you have been in California lately the weather has kept these pests around a lot longer than normal. In this fun episode, Daniel and Aaron go back to the basics and show what they do to take care of these general pests. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Pest World 2023 (Day 3)
October 20, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBBack to back to back episodes bringing you to Pest World 2023 Hawaii. Get ready for another quick episode and sound bits with everyone Daniel and Aaron have been meeting. Listen in to what different classes they have been taking and what the new guest have to say about their experience at Pest World 2023 Hawaii. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Pest World Hawaii (Day 2)
October 19, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBWelcome to day 2 of Pest World Hawaii. In this episode, you get to listen to a few of the classes taken by Daniel and Aaron. They cover one of the bedbug classes and Non-repellents vs. repellents. Apart from these two amazing classes you get to hear from a great group of people ranging from attendees, fans, and exhibitors! Listen in to everything you have missed so far! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: [email protected] Insta: @dandape...
Pest World Hawaii (Day 1)
October 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBWelcome to Pest World Hawaii Day 1. You will get the intro to what Pest World is about and you will get to hear what it has to offer! Daniel and Aaron are very excited as they will be attending as attendees as well as exhibitors with a booth! Come check them out at booth 112! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Pest Guest: Gary w/Cinch
August 21, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBAnother great episode on the books! This one is a must-listen for all pest control operators who are looking to get to the next level in your company. Gary covers what new technology pest control can use to grow and start competing with the big guys! This one is a note pad and pen-worthy episode. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Pest Guest: Michael Keith (Emotional Intelligence)
August 14, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this wild episode, Daniel and Aaron have on a long-time listener Michael. He opens up about his pest control business and how he got started, he also opens up about emotional intelligence and how he uses this to help educate customers. Listen in and see what new things you can implement! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Q&A July
July 31, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThis month's Q&A is an interesting one. We are diving into what software system Daniel and Aaron use and what Daniel has used. This is always a great subject because so many software companies exist and it has now become so hard to choose who is the best. There is also some bonus content so listen in to find out what else is in store for this month's Q&A! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
Pest Guest: Chandler Larsen (Money Man)
July 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBEver wonder how to fix your money problems? Well, I will give you a little secret... it's not with money! Chandler has been on the podcast before but gave his expert opinion on insurance and benefits. Today he dives in deep with Daniel about money. What is a 401k, simple IRA, Roth IRA, etc. They also talk about what companies can do to provide benefits to employees and what employees can do to start saving today to protect themselves for the future. Listen in and get ready for awesome ideas!...
Employees VS Employers The Great Battle
July 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBGrowing? Trying to grow? Wanting to grow? This is a great question for all pest control companies. Also one of the scariest things a company faces... actually what the owner faces. That is talking money with employees!!! When it comes to money, raises, bonuses, etc. what do you have in place to make sure this goes smoothly? Well if you don't have any ideas or are not sure what to do listen in to Daniel and Aaron on how they have handled these money situations. Want to be a guest or have an...
Q&A June
July 07, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThis very late Q&A episode comes from a great place! Daniel and Aaron are both running around crazy this summer but found time to answer a great question from one of the listeners. If you ever wanted to switch from a power sprayer to a backpack sprayer listen in to how Daniel implemented this in his companies. One company did it over 5 years ago and the most recent was done just 2 years ago. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gma...
Pest Guest: Cedar Software
July 03, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBAnother great pest guest! Get ready to learn about how this new pest software company is starting to sweep the pest control world by storm! Daniel and Aaron ask Mathew the CEO and Founder about how he has changed the software industry. They also dive into some solutions to some of the biggest hurdles Daniel is going through in his office and how software companies could possibly change that forever! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpod...
Pest Guest: Pest Posse
June 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBThis pest guest is a local from California! Daniel and Aaron dive into some of the highs and lows of his career and how he is changing the training world for PMPs. Get ready to have fun and laugh with this high-energy episode! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast
(QC) The Importance Of Quality Control
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBQuality Control... Not as scary as it sounds! QC is so important and only will be more important as time goes on. Daniel and Aaron talk about what they have implemented in their company and how it has impacted the company. They also touch on how this will give you a competitive advantage by implementing something as simple as QC. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: [email protected] Insta: @dandapestpodcast