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Power the Nation: Stories That Shine a Light on the Trades

May 13, 2025
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Power the Nation: Stories That Shine a Light on the Trades
Episode Overview

What happens when tradespeople go beyond the job and become pillars of their communities?

Jen Roberts, senior director of integrated marketing at ServiceTitan, joins the Pest in Class podcast from FieldRoutes to discuss Power the Nation, a movement dedicated to amplifying the incredible ways trades professionals give back in their markets. 

From friendly rivalries and food drives to local scholarships and surprise community makeovers, Roberts shares how these unsung heroes power more than just homes and businesses.

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

  • The mission of sharing tradespeople’s community impact.

  • How competitors unite to feed a community.

  • Why celebrating philanthropy in the trades matters.

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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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