PMP Industry Insiders

PMP Industry Insiders

Brought to you by Donnie Shelton and Dan Gordon

Episodes 296
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (95)
Since Aug 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
78%
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About This Podcast

The PMP Industry Insiders podcast helps pest control and lawn care professionals grow their businesses. Every week, hosts Donnie Shelton and Dan Gordon talk with the biggest players in the pest control and lawn care markets about what’s changing in the industry and take listeners to the front lines of what the future holds.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 278: Gamifying Growth: Using Data to Help Your Team Perform

Jun 11, 2026 35m

This week, Dan and Donnie welcome Adam Weber, co-founder and CEO of Driven, to discuss how data and employee engagement tools can help pest control companies improve performance. Adam shares his…

Episode 277: What’s Happening with Rollins & What It Means for Pest Control M&A

Jun 04, 2026 31m

This week, Dan and Donnie break down the recent drop in Rollins stock, what’s driving Wall Street’s reaction and why it matters for the pest control industry. They discuss the impact of CFO Ken…

Top Takeaways From May | Insiders Rewind

Jun 01, 2026 14m

🎙️ Welcome to Insiders Rewind — Recapping May.   This month, we are looking back to: Ep. 273 - Answering the Call: When & How to Deploy AI Voice In Your Business Ep. 274 - Brace for Impact:…

Episode 276: CEO Perspective: Next-Gen Leadership at Epcon Lane

May 28, 2026 31m

In this episode of the PMP Industry Insiders Podcast, Dan and Donnie interview Kacey Wyman, CEO of Epcon Lane Pest Control, a fourth-generation family business. They discuss her transition to CEO,…

Episode 275: Streamlining the Pest Control Sales Process

May 21, 2026 40m

This week, SmarterLauch Co-Founders Eric Fletcher & Cody Smith join Dan and Donnie on the PMP Industry Insiders Podcast. They walk through the development of their proposal software, how it works…

Episode 274: Brace for Impact: Economic Signals Pest & Lawn Owners Should Watch

May 14, 2026 37m

Economist, author and Forbes contributor Bill Conerly, Ph.D., join Dan and Donnie this week on the PMP Industry Insiders Podcast. Bill discussed the potential for a global recession related to the…

Episode 273: Answering the Call: When & How to Deploy AI Voice in Your Business

May 07, 2026 40m

This week, Dan and Donnie welcome back Raymond Kidwell, director of business development for Voice for Pest, for an update on the current capabilities of AI voice agents. Raymond explains how pest…

Top Takeaways from April | Insiders Rewind

May 04, 2026 18m

🎙️ Welcome to Insiders Rewind — Recapping April.   This month, we are looking back to: Ep. 268 - After the Exit: How to Keep More of What You’ve Built Ep. 269 - Q1 Wrap: A Cooling Economy or Just a…

Episode 272: Scale Smarter with ROI-Driven Marketing in Pest & Lawn

Apr 30, 2026 37m

This week, Donnie and Dan welcome back Alex Booth, a digital marketing consultant for Coalmarch, to the podcast. He explains how AI search changes are affecting marketing strategies for pest and lawn…

Episode 271: How to Build Strong Mid-Level Management in Pest Control

Apr 23, 2026 38m

This week, Dan and Donnie sit down with Kevin Lemasters, Founder of PCO Leader Academy and Action Leadership, to tackle one of the pest control industry’s biggest challenges: developing strong middle…

Episode 270: Reactive to Proactive: Rethinking Driver Safety in Pest Control

Apr 16, 2026 34m

In honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Dan and Donnie welcome David Coleman from Truce Software and Romex Pest Control's Technical Manager Kannon Cravey to the show. They cover how…

Episode 269: Q1 Wrap: A Cooling Economy or Just a Cold Winter?

Apr 09, 2026 39m

This week, Dan and Donnie analyze the available data for the first quarter of 2026, including the Pest Index, unemployment figures and fuel, labor and material costs. They discuss the impact of this…

Top Takeaways From March | Insiders Rewind

Apr 06, 2026 16m

Welcome to Insiders Rewind - Recapping February   This month, we are looking back to: -Ep. 264 - No More Artificial Harmony: Master Conflict and Build a Better Company -Ep. 265 - 100 Years In: How…

Episode 268: After the Exit: How to Keep More of What You’ve Built

Apr 02, 2026 45m

This week, Dan and Donnie welcome Nick Bartolo, CFA, CPA, founder of Essential Partners, a wealth management firm specializing in post-exit planning. He shares strategies for maximizing after-tax…

Episode 267: Exit by Design, Not by Exhaustion: A Planned Exit vs. A Desperate One

Mar 26, 2026 44m

This week, Dan and Donnie discuss why 80 percent of businesses fail to sell when they go to market, and they explore what it takes to maximize a company's value over several years using a proper…

Episode 266: Why Getting Involved with Regulatory Issues Matters

Mar 19, 2026 36m

In Part 3 with the Pest Control Business Coach team, Rick Bell, former VP of government relations at Arrow Exterminators, joins Dan and Donnie to discuss why smaller companies need to engage with…

Episode 265: 100 Years In: How Sprague Pest Grows & Wins in Commercial Services

Mar 12, 2026 35m

This week, Dan and Donnie welcome AJ Treleven, executive vice president of Sprague Pest Solutions, to the show. He covers the history and philosophy of the 100-year-old family business and shares how…

Episode 264: No More Artificial Harmony: Master Conflict and Build a Better Company

Mar 05, 2026 42m

This week, Dan and Donnie address the best way for leaders to encourage healthy conflict to ultimately improve their companies. They share their mistakes, signs you may have a problem and…

Top Takeaways from February | Insiders Rewind

Mar 03, 2026 13m

Welcome to Insiders Rewind - Recapping February   A shout to our sponsors!   Coalmarch:  Digital strategies and conversion-driven websites are waiting for you and it's time for a free month! Visit…

Episode 263: Legislative Day: Focus On State Pesticide Preemption

Feb 26, 2026 38m

This week, Dan and Donnie welcome Andy Architect (COO) and Megan Striegel (Senior Director of Public Policy) from NPMA to discuss the 2026 Legislative Day event, March 15-17 in Washington, D.C. They…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does PMP Industry Insiders have?

PMP Industry Insiders has published 296 episodes since August 2020, covering topics in Business, Management.

Is PMP Industry Insiders still active?

PMP Industry Insiders is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 41m.

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