Pest in Class: Expert Voices in Pest Management Podcast

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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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Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Pest in Class: Expert Voices in Pest Management.

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Markus Konietzka is the Director of Integrations at AXN Growth Partners, with experience in logistics and as a technician, focusing on people-first approaches to route management and operational efficiency.
Kyle Selbach is the Director of Operations at All U Need Pest Control. He is an industry leader known for his expertise in operational management and his insights into overcoming challenges in pest control businesses.
Sam Taggart is the Founder and CEO of D2D Experts, a company dedicated to training and empowering door-to-door sales professionals. He is recognized for his leadership in sales strategies and entrepreneurial development within the pest control and sales industries.
Rachel Mendes is the Owner of Last Call Pest Control. She is an entrepreneur and industry leader who advocates for strong leadership, team support, and maintaining a positive mindset to succeed in pest management.
Jen Roberts is the Senior Director of Integrated Marketing at ServiceTitan, a leading software platform for the trades. With extensive experience in marketing and a passion for community engagement, Jen has been instrumental in promoting initiatives that highlight the contributions of trades professionals to their communities. She is dedicated to amplifying the voices of those in the trades and showcasing their philanthropic efforts.
Jeff Simmons is the Owner of Malang Pest Control, a company he founded during the Great Recession in 2009. Initially starting as a college student seeking a summer sales job, Jeff has successfully bootstrapped his business without loans, utilizing door-to-door sales strategies and adapting to industry shifts. His innovative approach and embrace of technology, including FieldRoutes software, have been crucial in scaling his business, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which unexpectedly boosted his operations.
Dan Farah is the Chief Administrative Officer at RIDD Home Services, a pest control company that has achieved significant growth since its founding in 2020. With a background in corporate finance and software development, Dan has been instrumental in streamlining operations and optimizing the use of software tools like FieldRoutes to enhance efficiency and scalability within the company. His expertise in automating tasks and refining scheduling has made him a key figure in the pest control industry, particularly in discussions around operational excellence and business growth.

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Here's the recent few episodes on Pest in Class: Expert Voices in Pest Management.

0:00 21:58

Route Optimization: How Field Data and Tech Can Reduce Fuel Use by 20%

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Ausha
Guests
Markus Konietzka
Keywords
route optimization fuel reduction technician empowerment logistics route data analysis scheduling auditing practices

Route optimization isn’t just about saving miles. It’s about empowering technicians and improving operational cohesion. Markus Konietzka, Director of Integrations at AXN Growth Partners, joins the show to share how his experience in logistics and as a technician shaped his people-first approach to route management. From reducing gas consumption by 20% to slashing technician windshield time, Markus explains how implementing rigid scheduling, auditing practices, and route data analysis paid off big for his team.


Join us as we discuss: 


  • [5:10] Why empathy for technicians is a routing manager’s greatest soft skill

  • [8:17] How routing efficiencies helped slash overall fuel consumption by 20%

  • [14:18] The benefits of quarterly vs. monthly service agreements


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0:00 12:29

Get Inspired: Motivational Moments From Pest Control Leaders

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Ausha
Guests
Kyle Selbach Sam Taggart Rachel Mendes
Keywords
mindset pest control discomfort burnout career moves leadership entrepreneurship

Mindset in pest control plays a crucial role in navigating the challenges of daily operations and long-term growth. In this special compilation episode of Pest in Class, we revisit three powerful conversations with industry leaders who’ve tackled discomfort, burnout, and bold career moves. Hear inspirational highlights from:


This is your mid-season reminder to keep pushing, keep growing, and keep your mindset sharp.


Join us as we discuss: 

  • [1:02] Why getting uncomfortable is key to success

  • [4:36] How to help a struggling team member rediscover their “why”

  • [7:06] The value of building a supportive entrepreneurial community

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0:00 15:08

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

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Amanda Salvatore
Guests
Jen Roberts
Keywords
tradespeople community impact philanthropy Power the Nation ServiceTitan

What happens when tradespeople go beyond the job and become pillars of their communities? Jen Roberts, Senior Director of Integrated Marketing at ServiceTitan, joins us to discuss Power the Nation, a movement dedicated to amplifying the incredible ways trades professionals give back. From friendly rivalries and food drives to local scholarships and surprise community makeovers, Jen shares how these unsung heroes power more than just homes and businesses.


Join us as we discuss: 

  • [5:08] The mission of sharing tradespeople’s community impact

  • [8:38] How competitors unite to feed a community

  • [12:18] Why celebrating philanthropy in the trades matters

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

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0:00 20:21

Growing a Pest Control Company During Tough Financial Times

Hosts
Amanda Salvatore
Guests
Jeff Simmons
Keywords
pest control business growth financial challenges door-to-door sales technology COVID-19 impact

When Jeff Simmons first stepped into pest control, he was just a college student looking for a summer sales job. Now, as the Owner of Malang Pest Control, he has built a thriving business from scratch — even launching during the Great Recession in 2009.

Jeff shares how he bootstrapped his business with no loans, leveraged door-to-door sales, and navigated industry shifts to create a sustainable and successful pest control company. He also reveals how COVID unexpectedly boosted his business and why embracing technology, like FieldRoutes software, is crucial for growth. 

Tune in to learn Jeff’s grassroots strategies for scaling a pest control business the smart way.

Join us as we discuss:

  • [2:34] Building a business from scratch during tough times

  • [9:13] How technology has helped Jeff scale his business

  • [12:53] Training a thriving door-to-door sales team through partnerships

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Pest in Class on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here


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0:00 24:33

The Road to the PCT Top 100: Optimize Your Operations at Scale

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Amanda Salvatore
Guests
Dan Farah
Keywords
pest control business scaling operations optimization software tools staffing strategy RIDD Home Services PCT Top 100

Scaling a pest control business is no small feat, but RIDD Home Services has done it with remarkable efficiency. In this episode, we sit down with Dan Farah, Chief Administrative Officer at RIDD, to discuss how the company has grown exponentially since its founding in 2020 — landing a coveted spot on the PCT Top 100 list.


Dan shares how his background in corporate finance and software development equipped him with the skills to streamline operations, optimize FieldRoutes, and create a scalable staffing strategy. From automating tasks to refining scheduling, his insights offer valuable takeaways for any pest control business looking to improve efficiency.


Join us as we discuss:

  • [4:47] Key contributors to RIDD’s exponential scaling since 2020

  • [10:22] Software tools to help streamline operations and marketing

  • [17:01] How the pest control community provides support for growth

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Pest in Class on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here


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