In today’s episode, Eric and Jake welcome Jonas Olson the CEO of Turf Badger and host of the Pest Control Millionaire Podcast.
Jonas shares his candid story of starting out in lawn care, transitioning to pest control, and the lessons learned along the way. He emphasized the importance of focusing on one service, mastering it, and then scaling up before adding more services. Topics include:
Introduction (0:00)
Introducing Jonas Olson (2:33)
Jonas’s Background in Pest Control (5:25)
Transitioning to Pest Control from Lawn Care (10:00)
Scaling the Pest Control Business (14:10)
The Importance of Focusing on One Service at a Time (16:08)
Discussing Business Expenses and Profit Margins (18:40)
The Importance of Knowing Your Business Numbers (21:00)
Adjusting Service Offerings for Seasonal Challenges (23:00)
Maintaining a Clean and Organized Workspace (27:26)
The Impact of Culture and Standards on Business (29:41)
Closing Remarks (34:30)