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Pest-Free Parenting: Entrepreneurship and the Work-Family Balance

Nov 12, 2024
1 min read
Pest-Free Parenting: Entrepreneurship and the Work-Family Balance
Episode Overview

Rachel Mendes has traveled a distinctive journey that shapes her empathetic approach to pest management as the owner of Last Call Pest Control in Ontario.

In addition, her bold personal aesthetic infuses her business branding, making Last Call as unique as she is. 

In this episode of Pest in Class, this new mother also opens up about the delicate balancing act between parenting and entrepreneurship, the power of community support, and her inspiring mission to uplift other women in the industry.

Join Mendes and host Amanda Salvatore to hear more about: 

  • [09:23] A compassionate pest control approach

  • [20:45] Mendes’ unique branding success

  • [37:32] How to delegate and build trust in your team

  • [45:52] Advice for new business owners

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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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