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.
Bug Bux Podcast
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 it into three thriving branches with a fourth on the way.
Chad shares his journey from grinding it out on the doors to leading a PCT 100 company and why he believes ethical door-to-door sales can elevate the entire pest control industry. Allan and Chad dive into:
- The real cost of door-to-door teams and what makes them worth it.
- Whether to grow through acquisitions or door-to-door.
- How to find (and keep) quality technicians while scaling fast.
- Why most reps struggle financially and how Chad helps his people think long-term.
- The shelf life of a door-to-door career, and what reps should do with their money now.
Packed with candid stories and hard-won insights, this episode is a must-listen for pest control entrepreneurs, sales leaders, and anyone curious about what it really takes to grow from nothing into a powerhouse.