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The Opportunity Engine: How to Transform Strengths Into Spinoff Businesses

Feb 10, 2026
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The Opportunity Engine: How to Transform Strengths Into Spinoff Businesses
Episode Overview

Leah and Chase Hazelwood have dismantled the traditional boundaries of pest control growth, transforming internal departments into a thriving ecosystem of independent ventures.

In a new episode of the Pest in Class podcast, they detail their unique galaxy, which includes Go-Forth Home Services and Go Forth Marketing in High Point, NC. The Hazelwoods explain the strategic mindset shift required to turn cost centers—like marketing, HR, and wellness—into profitable revenue streams. They discuss the critical role of robust systems in scaling operations beyond a specific niche and ensuring quality across multiple business lines.

Their conversation with Pest in Class host Amanda Salvatore also highlights how culture serves as a competitive advantage. 

Listen in, and you'll pick up actionable strategies for designing a workplace environment that attracts and retains top talent, ultimately driving long-term sustainability.


Join them as they discuss:

  • [6:19] The potential sparks for spinoff businesses and their benefits.

  • [13:40] Advice for owners who are thinking about expanding services outside their niche.

  • [22:46] Sustainable systems and navigating shared success and failure.

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About the Show

The Pest In Class podcast from FieldRoutes is your destination for hearing insight, inspiration, and stories from fellow pest control industry leaders and entrepreneurs. Pest In Class host Amanda Salvatore will interview a new leader each episode as FieldRoutes celebrates the success of its customers while delivering software solutions to help them along their growth journey.

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