Colony Confidential Podcast

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PestWorld 2018 Bonus Nov 06, 2018

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Dr. Nina Jenkins is an expert on safe pest control methods and she gives us the rundown on the science behind getting rid of bed bugs with the New Aprehend treatment from ConidioTec. Then Dan Fleischer from Pestex in Boston joins us and things get crazy.

K-9 Scent Detection in Pest Control Part 2 Nov 06, 2018

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The guys get back into the discussion of K-9 Scent Detection. We talk about what's coming next with scent detection. Rodent abatement, Drones and Inspections.

LIVE from PestWorld 2018 Continued Nov 04, 2018

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Of course we have so much more to share with you Live from PestWorld 2018 in Orlando FL. So in today's episode, we speak with a PWIPM grant winner from Canada. Rachel Alexander AKA Lady Venom shared some of her views on the challenges she faces and the state of the Pest Control Industry with our neighbors up North. We can't get enough of the crazy war stories in Pest Control, so, of course we had to ask her to share one outrageous encounter. And trust us, this will make your ears ring!

There was a lot of Buzz about the great seminars at PestWorld 2018, and thankfully we were able to track down Rick DeDonato the Presenter of: "7 Sneaky Ways to create Publicity for your Brand." He stopped by to give us some 1-on -1 Marketing Tips that you can definitely take advantage of.

There's even more marketing advice from one of the brains behind Turf Signs of Tampa FL who tells us how she's helping Pest Control Operators to get more customers. Lastly, we make a new friend from Kansas, Michael Patton, who joins us to talk Tech, good 'old fashioned Hard Work and succession planning. This is another jam packed episode you won't want to miss!

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Live from Pest World 2018 continued Nov 01, 2018

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A grant winner from Canada speaks about the challenges she faces and the state of the industry with our neighbors up north, she also shares one horrible encounter that will make your ears ring. The presenter of one of the most talked about seminars from Pest World 2018 "7 Sneaky Ways to create Publicity for your Brand" stops by, the owner of turf signs tells us how her product can help get you more customers and a new friend joins us to talk tech, hard work and succession planning. This is another jam packed episode you won't want to miss!

LIVE from Pest World 2018 Oct 30, 2018

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Did you miss NPMA Pest World 2018? Hey - No worries because here's your chance to hear all that went down at the show and behind the scenes. This series includes our Exclusive Interviews with Pest World 2018 Professionals sharing great tips and insights on their businesses. We even get them to answer our questions on a bunch of our favorite topics like: the Newest Industry Technology, smoking hot Scientific Breakthroughs, Living the American Dream, Animal Birth Control, and even More!

Also! A great investing Tip, Straight from the Showroom Floor!

This episode features Courtney Ray of Senestech https://senestech.com, the makers of Contrapest, Brian Wickstrom of Inspection Implements https://inspectionimplements.com Pamela Brunges of All Risks Insurance http://www.allrisks.comand Andrea Hancock of the Mattress Safe Company http://mattresssafe.com. You'll learn something new from each of them AND it's all in one place. Enjoy!

K-9 Scent Detection Part 1 Oct 29, 2018

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We've done a lot of work with Scent Detection Dogs over the years. And fresh off some recent training at CSI in Florida and Ocean City Maryland we're giving away all the Details with:

Joe's Breakdown of NESDECA Training and Step by Step Instructions on How our Bedbug Dogs are trained.

Is the dog a pet or Nah? It's no surprise that Ed and Joe don't agree on the answer AND Learn How you could be screwing yourself out of a more successful Scent Detection Program.

How to do Sales Right Oct 23, 2018

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The guys talk the talk on Sales in Pest Control and the Service Industry. Commercial and Retail. They spar on a bunch of stuff starting with:

2:00 Highlights of Ed's trip to Russia

8:47 Joe sums up what Ed said for the last 8 minutes

19:50 The traits of the most excellentest sales person to hit the Pest control scene. We hope he's not listening :|

16:36 THE keys to being a good salesman

So you didn't get the bid - what now? One killer tip that will help you turn a loss into gain$$

Pests and the City Oct 18, 2018

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This episode looks at Pests and City Life. We talk with an urban ecology educator about the importance of training and education. And share info about the Rat's Documentary that Ed worked on. Also some really helpful info on different organizations to seek out membership in your city.

*What you should be teaching your clients

*Lessons learned working on new construction

*The Real Deal with pet rats

Another Round of Answering Questions and Talking $hit Oct 16, 2018

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So many questions So many Answers we had to come back with another round of Q&A

Today we Discuss

2:12 DIY Tips for a listener agonized by Roaches in the living room/dining room. Learn everything you're doing at home to keep the roaches happy. Plus what you need to do instead.

9:22 How to determine Pricing for a job. All the details you need to look at and calculate your profits

15:23 Advice to a PMP facing recurring problems with centipedes and sow bugs.

Leftover Pest Talk Oct 12, 2018

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*Bonus Episode*

Hear Ed advise Joe on dealing with a$$holes and how he can make more money.

:32 Osha Director J.O

2:22 Trade shit for gold

3:32 What Ed loves

3:53 Don't do instagram