Episode 36 - 2020 M&A Wrap-Up, Channel Partners, Joint Ventures and Patrick Preps Paul for a Board Meeting

The new year is here at last, but before we can move forward let’s take a look at where we’ve been. Board Member Paul reflects on all he’s learned from The Buzz and how it has changed his perspective, while Patrick recalls cringiest past moments.

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No New Year’s Day to Celebrate

It’s been a year for the books in the Boardroom. Board Members Patrick and Paul remember their favorite episodes and lessons from the insightful to the ridiculous.

Remembering the realities of chasing shiny objects vs. making internal improvements.
What - better yet who - makes up an effective board?
Is it possible for call center overflow to pay for itself?

The hosts of Boardroom Buzz and Pest Daily Contributors

Patrick Baldwin

Patrick spends most of his time producing The Boardroom Buzz while consuming Chick-Fil-A and Milk Bottle Cookies. He defines success by delivering the most interesting and thoughtful people into the Boardroom each week. Some have accused Patrick of producing 'art', and not just a podcast. Patrick Baldwin has been in the pest control industry for over 12 years. He is a partner in the largest privately-held pest control company in Central Texas, 855bugs.com. His firm was awarded the Rising Star Award by PCT magazine in 2019. While at 855bugs.com, Patrick has fulfilled various roles including sales, management, franchise development, software director, and CEO.

Managing Director Paul Giannamore

Paul is recognized as the leading global authority on valuation and M&A in the pest control industry by institutional investors, Wall Street equity research analysts and the largest firms in the industry.

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