Bug Bux Podcast
The Bug Bux Podcast is your go-to resource for launching, growing, and scaling a successful pest control company. Hosted by Allan Draper, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of multiple high-growth service businesses, the podcast delivers real-world insights and proven strategies for pest control owners ready to level up.
Allan brings a unique perspective as someone who has built and led pest control companies from the ground up, scaling from zero to multi-million dollar operations. With a passion for entrepreneurship and a deep love for the pest control industry, he shares not just tactics, but mindset shifts and leadership principles to help owners win in business and life.
Each episode features expert guests, in-depth conversations, and powerful solo sessions where Allan breaks down everything from pricing strategies and P&L breakdowns to team building, vendor relationships, and personal development.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to break into the PCT Top 100, the Bug Bux Podcast will help you become a bug money millionaire.
Episodes
212 episodes
Family, Grit, and Growth | EP211
In this episode, Allan Draper sits down with Davin, the 21-year-old owner of Redline Pest Control, a fast-growing, family-owned company out of Arizona. Davin shares how his early experiences in solar and carwash sales fueled his passion for ...
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38:02
Real Pest World: The Legacy Blueprint | EP 210
Join your host, Allan Draper, and the guys on the final night in the Real Pest World house in Orlando. With the "The Real Pest World Orlando" officially wrapped, the crew is both tired and motivated as they share their clos...
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Episode 210
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31:49
15 Pest Business Owners, One House, $100M in Combined Revenue | The Real Pest World Begins | EP 209
In this episode, Allan Draper hosts a special edition of The Bug Bux Podcast—recorded live from The Real Pest World House in Orlando during PestWorld 2025.Joined by 15 pest control owners representing over $100 million ...
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Episode 209
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39:39
Motivating Technicians & Mastering Reviews | EP 208
In this episode, Allan Draper sits down with Taylor Olson, CEO and co-founder of Applause, the employee engagement and performance platform designed specifically for home service companies.Taylor, who many in the industry know as the co...
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Episode 208
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37:39
A House Full of PCOs? What Could Possibly Go Wrong? | EP 207
This episode kicks off something totally new for the Bug Bux community. Allan is joined by Travis Bottoms and Tyler Sublette from Nice Pest Company to talk about their plans for Pest World — where they’ll be staying in a house packed with pest ...
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Episode 207
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48:26
The #1 Secret to Retaining Pest Control Employees (Hint: It’s NOT a Pay Raise) | EP 206
Hiring is tough. Retaining great technicians? Even tougher. The pest control industry is facing one of its biggest challenges yet: keeping good employees from walking out the door.In this episode, Allan is joined by Erik Osborne and Ant...
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Episode 206
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35:03
Your PCO website may be out of date and you might not even know it – with Mat Rogers | EP 205
Allan is joined by his business partner, Mat Rogers, for a powerful deep dive into what Mat calls the second digital marketing renaissance. They break down how AI is completely changing the way pest control companies are found online, why websi...
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Episode 205
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42:56
Starting at 21, Scaling to Millions | EP 204
In this episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Chad Louk, founder of Prodigy Pest Solutions in Florida. Chad launched his company in 2018 at just 21 years old, starting as a one-man operation and scaling i...
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From Zero to a Pest Control Powerhouse | EP 203
In this episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Allan welcomes Seth Fenn, the founder of Cura Pest Control and a third-generation pest professional with deep roots in the industry. After starting his career in pest control, Seth stepped away to gain ...
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Episode 203
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37:10
The Truth About D2D in Pest Control | EP 202
In this episode, Allan sits down with Lenny Gray, a pioneer in door-to-door (D2D) pest control. Lenny sold nearly 500 accounts in his first summer with Orkin, later founded Mountain West Pest Control (Rove) before its acquisition ...
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Episode 202
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49:44
Episode 201: From Survival to Legacy
In this inspiring and candid episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, host Allan Draper sits down with Skye LaJaunie, CEO of LaJaunie’s Pest Control and founder of the Eagles Nest Mastermind, to explore the deeper side of entrepreneurship in th...
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Episode 201
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48:19
Episode 200: How One Relationship Can Change Your Business
When Alan Framer started his pest control company 16 years ago, he faced the same uncertainty and challenges every new business owner experiences. But he had something many don’t, a seasoned guide. Ray Johnson, former owner of Johnson Pest C...
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Episode 200
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48:05
Episode 199: Starting a Pest Control Company with $5K; Real Talk from the Field
What would you do if you only had $5,000 to start your pest control company? In this special roundtable episode, Allan Draper is joined by industry pros Paul Alley, Kyle Weaver, and Bill Kellough to break down exactly how they'd launch from scr...
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59:29
Episode 198: The First 5 Hires to Build a Pest Control Empire (Without Burning Out)
In this powerful solo episode, Allan Draper dives deep into one of the most important decisions a business owner will ever make, who to hire first when starting or scaling a pest control company.Allan breaks down the first five...
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Episode 198
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23:23
Episode 197: Hiring Gold: How VAs Can Transform Your Team Without Breaking the Bank
Don’t miss Allan’s take on the most compelling reason to hire a VA, spoiler alert: it’s not just about saving money. In this episode, Allan sits down with Seth Watson of Focus Virtual Assistants to dig into one of the most overlook...
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Episode 197
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37:54
Episode 196: How to Actually Stand Out: Real Marketing for Real Pest Control Growth
Are you just another pest control company, or are you building a brand that stands out? In this episode, Allan Draper sits down with Andrew Peluso, founder of Pesty Marketing, to talk about what really separates high-g...
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Episode 196
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33:01
Episode 195: Mid-Season Motivation, P&L Mastery & a Call for Clarity
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:
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Episode 195
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33:55
Episode 194: Flipping the Script: How Travis Bottoms Is Making Pest Control 'Nice
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 Bot...
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Episode 194
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31:47
Episode 193: Culture, Creativity, and a Big Reveal with Lee Barrett of NISUS
In this powerhouse episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Allan sits down with Lee Barrett, President of NISUS Corporation and former CFL running back, to talk about what really makes a company thrive; ts people. From building strong internal cultur...
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Episode 193
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31:03
Episode 192: Don't Get fined by the department of AG with Toni Simei
In this info-packed episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan sits down with Toni Simei of Arkion to dig into the world of natural pest control. From what really makes a product “organic” to how Arkion is changing the game with their unique formula...
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Episode 192
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35:34
Episode 191: The Power & Pitfalls of Partnerships with Allan Draper
In this episode, Allan Draper, entrepreneur and founder of Bug Bux, shares the origin story of Bug Bux and what’s on the horizon. He dives into the dynamics of partnerships in the home services space, discussing the challenges, opportunities, a...
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Episode 191
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24:37
Episode 190: Mayor, Firefighter, Pest Pro: The Wild First Year of Matt Alexander
What do you get when you combine a firefighter, a small-town mayor, and a first-time pest control business owner? You get Matt Alexander—a man who's literally putting out fires on and off the job.In this high-energy episode of the Bug B...
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Episode 190
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47:20
Episode 189: The Spy Who Loved Bugs: Global Pest Control, Mad Science & the Future of Insecticides
In this wildly entertaining and surprisingly heartfelt episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Eric and Jake sit down with the “mad scientist of Syngenta” herself, Lisa Eppler. From studying parasitic wasps in Germany to field-testing herbic...
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Episode 189
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53:35
Episode 188 : Beating the Algorithm: How AI is Rewriting Marketing Rules for Pest Control Companies
In this high-energy episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Eric and Jake sit down with Matt Rogers, COO of Lizard, to break down how artificial intelligence is flipping the script on digital marketing. From old-school Yellow Pages nostalgia to the l...
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Episode 188
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48:38
Episode 187: Behind the Scenes of the NPMA with Dr. Jim Fredericks
In this jam-packed episode of the Bug Bux podcast, Eric and Jake sit down with the legendary Dr. Jim Fredericks—board-certified entomologist and Senior VP of Public Affairs at the NPMA. From tick awareness and pest control PR to the difference ...
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Episode 187
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47:15