Growing a Pest Control Company During Tough Financial Times

When Jeff Simmons first stepped into pest control, he was just a college student looking for a summer sales job. Now, as the owner of Malang Pest Control, he has built a thriving business from scratch after having launched, of all times, during the Great Recession in 2009.

In a new episode of FieldRoutes’ Pest in Class podcast, Simmons shares how he bootstrapped his business with no loans, leveraged door-to-door sales, and navigated industry shifts to create a sustainable and successful pest control company. He also reveals how COVID unexpectedly boosted his business and why embracing technology, such as FieldRoutes software, is crucial for growth. 

Tune in to learn Simmons’ grassroots strategies for scaling a pest control business the smart way.

Join Simmons and Pest in Class host Amanda Salvatore as they discuss:

• [2:34] Building a business from scratch during tough times.

• [9:13] How technology has helped Simmons scale his business.

• [12:53] Training a thriving door-to-door sales team through partnerships.

Check out these resources mentioned during the podcast

• FieldRoutes

• D2D Millionaire

• The D2D Experts

• ”Eat What You Kill,” by Sam Taggart

To hear more stories from the pest control industry, subscribe to Pest in Class on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music, or subscribe on YouTube to watch episodes. And as always, FieldRoutes welcomes your review and rating.