Episode 1 - Deals, Contingencies, and Gotchas
Welcome to the Buzz! Co-hosts Paul Giannamore and Patrick Baldwin kick off the podcast with a chat about how pest control transactions are different from those you see in other industries.
Episode 6 — A Rare, First-of-its-Kind Conversation with Independent Wall Street Equity Research Analyst James Clement
James is an important part of co-host Paul’s inner circle and one of his go-to guys for insight on the pest control industry. For many years, the two have talked shop in private. In this episode, you’ll get to listen in on one of their discussions.
Episode 13 — Incentive Structures, Opportunity Costs, Mindset and the Great Terminix/Copesan Disengagement
In this episode, co-hosts Paul and Patrick shoot the breeze about a variety of business issues, including what’s going on with Terminix pulling millions of dollars from Copesan partners and affiliates. You’ll want to tune in!
Episode 19 — Private Equity in Pest Control
There comes a time when a business owner might be asking themself if it’s time to sell. But how much of your business should you sell? How much control do you want to keep? Listen in to hear how the Clairvest duo is thinking about their options!
Episode 20 — Life After a Death: How Brandon Hier Saved His Family’s Business
Brandon Hier enters the Boardroom to reflect on the responsibilities he inherited when his dad passed away. Running the family pest control business meant way more than just becoming the new boss.
Episode 22 — Open Book: A Transparent Conversation with Jeff Annis and Dena Thomas from Advanced Services
Unique. Innovative. Culture-focused. Accountable. It’s hard to pin down a single reason why Jeff Annis and Dena Thomas have had such sustainable success with Advanced Services. That won’t stop the Buzz crew from trying!
Episode 28 - Family Business Realities: The Good, The Bad, and the Unproven with Jeremy Kreer
Listen in to the Boardroom as they learn the story of Jeremy Kreer and Advanced Pest Management. Through family turmoil, Jeremy and his brother Nam became full-time 3rd generation owners of the family pest control business.
Episode 29 - Sage Advice on Life, Relationships and Business with Mike & Debbie Rogers of Killingsworth
Hang out with the Boardroom Buzz crew as they chat with Mike and Debbie Rogers of Killingsworth and discuss life, business advice, relationships, and funny stories of pest control days gone by.
Episode 30 - John Myers, CEO of Rentokil North America: On Growing a $1.5 Billion Pest Control Business
Hang out with the Buzz crew and John Myers, President and CEO of Rentokil North America, as they talk about growing a multi-billion-dollar pest control business. John scaled a regional pest control company to a national empire, and he’s here to share
Episode 32 - The Stevenson Sessions, Part 2: CFO Doug on Modern's Moneyball
Join the Buzz as we continue with the Stevensons, Part 2. Hear how Doug, who serves as Co-President & CFO, and his brothers grew Modern Pest Services to an $18 million-dollar business before selling to Anticimex.
Episode 35 - Twas the Listeners' Show of 2020
Join the Buzz crew for a festive episode where they cover the gamut (the grinder that’s been 2020). From knowing when to sell to how the virus has affected prices, markets, and business overall, the Boardroom merrymakers wax (mostly) philosophical.
