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.
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Thankful, Focused, and Ready for 2026: Allan’s Ultimate Goal-Setting Episode | EP 214
In this special Thanksgiving episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Allan Draper opens up about gratitude, community, and the transformative power of clear goal-setting. Recorded ahead of the holiday but released on Thanksgiving weekend, Allan reflects on the origins of the Bug Bucks community, how it was born during one of the most turbulent times in the pest control industry, and why he’s more grateful than ever for every listener, member, and contributor.
Then, Allan dives deep into his personal goal-setting process—shaped since childhood—and shares the exact steps, frameworks, and mindset shifts he uses to set and achieve meaningful goals in both life and business. You’ll hear:
- Why goal-setting unlocks opportunities you didn’t even know were around you
- The 7 areas Allan uses to map out his yearly personal goals
- His seven most powerful hacks for setting and achieving business goals
- The importance of team buy-in, scoreboards, celebrating effort, and identity-based goals
- How to prepare your pest control company for its strongest year yet in 2026
This episode is packed with practical direction, personal stories, and strategic insights designed to help you create clarity, inspire your team, and confidently map out your next year. Whether you’re listening on Thanksgiving, Black Friday, or weeks later—this is your moment to recalibrate and level up.
And don’t forget: Bug Bucks Plus memberships opened with a locked-in rate through the end of the year. If you’re serious about growth, now’s the time to take advantage.