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Hosted by Allan Draper · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 252 episodes
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The Bug Bux Podcast is your go-to resource for launching, growing, and scaling a successful pest control company. Hosted by Allan Draper, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of multiple high-growth service businesses, the podcast delivers real-world insights and proven strategies for pest control owners ready to level up. Allan brings a unique perspective as someone who has built and led pest control companies from the ground up, scaling from zero to multi-million dollar operations. With a passion for entrepreneurship and a deep love for the pest control industry, he shares not just tactics, but mindset shifts and leadership principles to help owners win in business and life. Each episode features expert guests, in-depth conversations, and powerful solo sessions where Allan breaks down everything from pricing strategies and P&L breakdowns to team building, vendor relationships, and personal development. Whether you’re
Allan Draper hosts Bug Bux Podcast, a business show with 252 episodes published.
Your marketing isn't always the problem—sometimes your sales process is. In Episode 250 of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper welcomes Tanner Crookston, founder of Plaibook, to discuss why pest control companies lose valu
Bee removals are usually seen as one-time jobs. Jean Navarro saw something different. In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with the owner of Mega Bee Rescues & Pest Control to break down how he
Taylor returns to break down fresh numbers from Applause's 2026 State of Home Services Benchmark Report, covering the new standards for technician performance like daily visit volume, reservice rates, routing efficiency,
Most entrepreneurs don't struggle because they aren't working hard enough—they struggle because they feel like they're constantly falling short. In this episode, Allan Draper sits down with Aaron O'Brien, owner of Pro St
This week, Allan Draper welcomes back the original Bug Bux co-founder, Solomon Earhart, for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on the podcast. After building Arusa Pest Control into one of the fastest-gr
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with John Speed, founder of Kilauea Pest Control in Hawaii, to talk about what it really takes to build an exceptional company. John shares the lessons he's
Most pest control companies offer the same products. So why do some businesses earn loyal customers while others lose them? In this episode, Allan Draper sits down with Ben Riches, founder of Apex Pest Solutions, to disc
What can a CPA teach a pest control owner about scaling a business? In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Brandon Sizemore, co-founder and COO of Mint Pest Control, for a conversation packed
What happens when a former FBI intelligence analyst enters the pest control industry with zero experience? In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Luke Lewis, founder of Native Pest Management
In this solo episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper opens up about the emotional side of building a business that most owners never talk about. From difficult employees and angry customers to growth pressure, burno
What does it actually take to scale a pest control company past $1M? In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Andrew Peluso, founder of Pesty Marketing, to break down the marketing systems, sal
Allan Draper sits down with Tony Carder, owner of True North Pest Control, for a powerful conversation about leadership, relationships, patience, and building businesses the right way. After a successful exit from Active
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Kyle Turner, founder and CEO of Proactive Pest Control, to unpack how he scaled a pest control company to 140+ employees and multiple locations without
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Alex Daie, former F/A-18 Super Hornet combat pilot, F-35 instructor pilot, Wharton MBA, and now founder of Fortis Pest Control. Alex shares why he left
Most pest control companies are spending thousands on marketing… and still missing a huge percentage of their leads. In this episode, Allan Draper sits down with Aaron Cooper, CEO of SameDay AI, to break down exactly why
If you’re struggling with employee retention… this episode is for you. Allan Draper sits down with Maria Sorrentino, CEO of Pest Pros, to break down what actually keeps great people around and it’s not just pay, processe
Most pest control owners are chasing growth in the wrong place. In this episode, Allan Draper sits down with Reagan Nickl (VP of Customer Success at Ask Nicely) to break down one of the most overlooked, but highest-impac
In this unscripted episode, Allan Draper and Mat Rogers dive into what actually separates businesses in today’s AI-driven world and it’s not what you think. They unpack a powerful idea: AI can only remix what already exi
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Chris Wrex, owner of Wrex Wildlife & Pest Control, to talk about building a business from the ground up and mastering one of the toughest niches in the
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Matt Deroest, owner of Ultimate Pest, to break down how he went from a side hustle to a fast-growing pest control business in the Phoenix market. Matt s
Aaron Cooper
former Nike Footwear Creative Director · Same Day AI
1 appearance on this show
Allan Draper
Business Startup Expert, Investor, Pest Control Guru, Business Podcaster · Bug Bux
1 appearance on this show
Matt Thompson
Senior VP of ECM Solutions · Barfoot and Thompson
1 appearance on this show
Tanner Crookston
Plaibook
1 appearance on this show
Jean Navarro
Mega Bee Rescues & Pest Control
1 appearance on this show
Solomon Earhart
Arusa Pest Control
1 appearance on this show
John Speed
Kilauea Pest Control
1 appearance on this show
Andrew Peluso
Pesty Marketing
1 appearance on this show
Tony Carder
True North Pest Control
1 appearance on this show
Kyle Turner
Proactive Pest Control
1 appearance on this show
Alex Daie
Fortis Pest Control
1 appearance on this show
Maria Sorrentino
Pest Pros
1 appearance on this show
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