Bug Bux Podcast
Bug Bux Podcast is designed to help pest control owners start and rapidly scale their company. The hosts, Eric Bassett and Jake Claus, are experts in the pest industry, and they are committed to providing the best guests and resources to help entrepreneurs. Their goal is to help you become a bug money millionaire.
Eric Bassett started out as a door-to-door sales representative in 2008. Then he quickly worked his way into upper management and a sales director role before joining Natura as an owner and Vice President. His areas of expertise are inside sales and customer service training, organizational leadership development, and business strategy. He's also an Associate Certified Entomologist. You can follow his journey on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram @iamericbassett
Jake Claus started his journey in the pest control world in 2005, selling door-to-door for brands across Idaho, California, and Texas until he and his wife, Jana, started Natura Pest Control in the Portland, Or/Vancouver, Wa area in 2013. Jake loves the science and service side of pest control, as well as developing innovative ways to grow and expand his business. Personal development and pursuing his vision for his business and family achievements are his number one endeavor. Aside from being the President and Founder of Natura Pest Control, Jake is also an Associate Certified Entomologist, Structural Pest Inspector, and holds licenses in every major category of structural pest control. Jake is also a part-time paid Firefighter/EMT with his local fire department.
Bug Bux Podcast
Ep 123: From Lawn Care to Pest Control: A Journey of Growth
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)