Comments on: How I started my pest control business http://pestcemetery.com/how-i-started-my-pest-control-business/ Finally a place for pests to rest Mon, 21 May 2012 10:37:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Is Your Pest Control Company Built On A House Of Cards?-It May Not Be Up To You http://pestcemetery.com/how-i-started-my-pest-control-business/comment-page-1/#comment-7301 Is Your Pest Control Company Built On A House Of Cards?-It May Not Be Up To You Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:51:19 +0000 http://pestcemetery.com/?p=3405#comment-7301 [...] made it through those daunting and perilous times unscathed. Sure it was tough and there were some peanut butter sandwiches along the way but hey, it was worth it right? You’re on solid ground now and barring an earthquake or some [...] [...] made it through those daunting and perilous times unscathed. Sure it was tough and there were some peanut butter sandwiches along the way but hey, it was worth it right? You’re on solid ground now and barring an earthquake or some [...]

]]> By: The Bug Doctor http://pestcemetery.com/how-i-started-my-pest-control-business/comment-page-1/#comment-3775 The Bug Doctor Mon, 17 May 2010 02:56:34 +0000 http://pestcemetery.com/?p=3405#comment-3775 Jonathan, It would be a great world in which to live if we could all just do what we wished with no training or thought of other people and their safety. Not only do you need a license you really need a thorough understanding of what you're getting into. I've written an article with local links for pest control. http://pestcemetery.com/links-pest-control/ Find your state and you should be able to find the qualifications you'll need and if it's something you think you can do, then let me be the first to say. Good Luck. Thanks for reading The Bug Doctor Jonathan,

It would be a great world in which to live if we could all just do what we wished with no training or thought of other people and their safety. Not only do you need a license you really need a thorough understanding of what you’re getting into. I’ve written an article with local links for pest control. http://pestcemetery.com/links-pest-control/ Find your state and you should be able to find the qualifications you’ll need and if it’s something you think you can do, then let me be the first to say. Good Luck.

Thanks for reading
The Bug Doctor

]]> By: The Bug Doctor http://pestcemetery.com/how-i-started-my-pest-control-business/comment-page-1/#comment-6148 The Bug Doctor Mon, 17 May 2010 02:56:00 +0000 http://pestcemetery.com/?p=3405#comment-6148 Jonathan, It would be a great world in which to live if we could all just do what we wished with no training or thought of other people and their safety. Not only do you need a license you really need a thorough understanding of what you're getting into. I've written an article with local links for pest control. http://pestcemetery.com/links-pest-control/ Find your state and you should be able to find the qualifications you'll need and if it's something you think you can do, then let me be the first to say. Good Luck. Thanks for reading The Bug Doctor Jonathan,

It would be a great world in which to live if we could all just do what we wished with no training or thought of other people and their safety. Not only do you need a license you really need a thorough understanding of what you’re getting into. I’ve written an article with local links for pest control. http://pestcemetery.com/links-pest-control/ Find your state and you should be able to find the qualifications you’ll need and if it’s something you think you can do, then let me be the first to say. Good Luck.

Thanks for reading
The Bug Doctor

]]> By: Jonathan http://pestcemetery.com/how-i-started-my-pest-control-business/comment-page-1/#comment-3774 Jonathan Sun, 16 May 2010 23:09:13 +0000 http://pestcemetery.com/?p=3405#comment-3774 i want to do pest control for myself. Do i need a certain liscense to apply chemicals when custermers call me, or do i act like it as a side job. i want to do pest control for myself. Do i need a certain liscense to apply chemicals when custermers call me, or do i act like it as a side job.

]]> By: Jonathan http://pestcemetery.com/how-i-started-my-pest-control-business/comment-page-1/#comment-6147 Jonathan Sun, 16 May 2010 23:09:00 +0000 http://pestcemetery.com/?p=3405#comment-6147 i want to do pest control for myself. Do i need a certain liscense to apply chemicals when custermers call me, or do i act like it as a side job. i want to do pest control for myself. Do i need a certain liscense to apply chemicals when custermers call me, or do i act like it as a side job.

]]> By: The Bug Doctor http://pestcemetery.com/how-i-started-my-pest-control-business/comment-page-1/#comment-2890 The Bug Doctor Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:08:46 +0000 http://pestcemetery.com/?p=3405#comment-2890 Hey Will, I can almost feel your struggle by the words you've written. I reread my article again and then ended with the comments which fit so well with the story as if I had them written specifically for the post. This is not a unique thing to the bug world but so many of us go through it. Actually a good friend of mine (was in the franchise too, which is where I met him) started his company 3 months after I did so we were able to 'bounce' things off each other and be sounding boards etc. When I was down he'd pick me up and vice versa. Now all these years later we reminisce about those days and wonder how we ever made it. Now I am along farther than he at this point but he got to his goal along time ago and is fine with where he is-- For advice to help you which believe me is my privilege to do; let me tell you what my friend says to me as to why I excelled. #1 I have a partner (wife) who did anything and everything including spraying for a week while I learned how to walk on a cast and crutches. He had no real support and to him that was the biggest difference. #2 The flea market I wrote about was a nice boost and probably was my best lead generator. (the market was on Sundays so it made for a long week) #3 While we all benefitted from the housing boom around here I continued to build my route and didn't do as much real estate. When that burst I wasn't hurt quite as much. #4 (and he admits this grudgingly and I attribute it to having kids so I HAD to) I worked anywhere, any time, any distance and always shot for the big commercial jobs--that always opened me up to a big pool of new prospects and it all worked out. #5 I bit the bullet and bought a small route in 03 which was really key. I didn't have the cash so it took some work at the bank to get the deal done. There is a lot more of course & not knowing you're situation all I can tell you what worked for me. Both my friend & I did everything you mentioned and even door knocked which I hated.. I'm always wary and mindful of what it took and I still do 10 and 12 hour days partly because I never want to struggle again. Not sure if this helps but please feel free to e-mail me anytime if you ever need a little advice or encouragement. It sounds like you're on your way but the first few steps are always the hardest. Thanks for reading The Bug Doctor thebugdoctor@pestcemetery.com Hey Will,
I can almost feel your struggle by the words you’ve written. I reread my article again and then ended with the comments which fit so well with the story as if I had them written specifically for the post. This is not a unique thing to the bug world but so many of us go through it. Actually a good friend of mine (was in the franchise too, which is where I met him) started his company 3 months after I did so we were able to ‘bounce’ things off each other and be sounding boards etc. When I was down he’d pick me up and vice versa. Now all these years later we reminisce about those days and wonder how we ever made it. Now I am along farther than he at this point but he got to his goal along time ago and is fine with where he is–
For advice to help you which believe me is my privilege to do; let me tell you what my friend says to me as to why I excelled.

#1 I have a partner (wife) who did anything and everything including spraying for a week while I learned how to walk on a cast and crutches. He had no real support and to him that was the biggest difference.
#2 The flea market I wrote about was a nice boost and probably was my best lead generator. (the market was on Sundays so it made for a long week)
#3 While we all benefitted from the housing boom around here I continued to build my route and didn’t do as much real estate. When that burst I wasn’t hurt quite as much.
#4 (and he admits this grudgingly and I attribute it to having kids so I HAD to) I worked anywhere, any time, any distance and always shot for the big commercial jobs–that always opened me up to a big pool of new prospects and it all worked out.
#5 I bit the bullet and bought a small route in 03 which was really key. I didn’t have the cash so it took some work at the bank to get the deal done.

There is a lot more of course & not knowing you’re situation all I can tell you what worked for me. Both my friend & I did everything you mentioned and even door knocked which I hated.. I’m always wary and mindful of what it took and I still do 10 and 12 hour days partly because I never want to struggle again.

Not sure if this helps but please feel free to e-mail me anytime if you ever need a little advice or encouragement. It sounds like you’re on your way but the first few steps are always the hardest.

Thanks for reading
The Bug Doctor
thebugdoctor@pestcemetery.com

]]> By: The Bug Doctor http://pestcemetery.com/how-i-started-my-pest-control-business/comment-page-1/#comment-6146 The Bug Doctor Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:08:00 +0000 http://pestcemetery.com/?p=3405#comment-6146 Hey Will, I can almost feel your struggle by the words you've written. I reread my article again and then ended with the comments which fit so well with the story as if I had them written specifically for the post. This is not a unique thing to the bug world but so many of us go through it. Actually a good friend of mine (was in the franchise too, which is where I met him) started his company 3 months after I did so we were able to 'bounce' things off each other and be sounding boards etc. When I was down he'd pick me up and vice versa. Now all these years later we reminisce about those days and wonder how we ever made it. Now I am along farther than he at this point but he got to his goal along time ago and is fine with where he is-- For advice to help you which believe me is my privilege to do; let me tell you what my friend says to me as to why I excelled. #1 I have a partner (wife) who did anything and everything including spraying for a week while I learned how to walk on a cast and crutches. He had no real support and to him that was the biggest difference. #2 The flea market I wrote about was a nice boost and probably was my best lead generator. (the market was on Sundays so it made for a long week) #3 While we all benefitted from the housing boom around here I continued to build my route and didn't do as much real estate. When that burst I wasn't hurt quite as much. #4 (and he admits this grudgingly and I attribute it to having kids so I HAD to) I worked anywhere, any time, any distance and always shot for the big commercial jobs--that always opened me up to a big pool of new prospects and it all worked out. #5 I bit the bullet and bought a small route in 03 which was really key. I didn't have the cash so it took some work at the bank to get the deal done. There is a lot more of course & not knowing you're situation all I can tell you what worked for me. Both my friend & I did everything you mentioned and even door knocked which I hated.. I'm always wary and mindful of what it took and I still do 10 and 12 hour days partly because I never want to struggle again. Not sure if this helps but please feel free to e-mail me anytime if you ever need a little advice or encouragement. It sounds like you're on your way but the first few steps are always the hardest. Thanks for reading The Bug Doctor thebugdoctor@pestcemetery.com Hey Will,
I can almost feel your struggle by the words you’ve written. I reread my article again and then ended with the comments which fit so well with the story as if I had them written specifically for the post. This is not a unique thing to the bug world but so many of us go through it. Actually a good friend of mine (was in the franchise too, which is where I met him) started his company 3 months after I did so we were able to ‘bounce’ things off each other and be sounding boards etc. When I was down he’d pick me up and vice versa. Now all these years later we reminisce about those days and wonder how we ever made it. Now I am along farther than he at this point but he got to his goal along time ago and is fine with where he is–
For advice to help you which believe me is my privilege to do; let me tell you what my friend says to me as to why I excelled.

#1 I have a partner (wife) who did anything and everything including spraying for a week while I learned how to walk on a cast and crutches. He had no real support and to him that was the biggest difference.
#2 The flea market I wrote about was a nice boost and probably was my best lead generator. (the market was on Sundays so it made for a long week)
#3 While we all benefitted from the housing boom around here I continued to build my route and didn’t do as much real estate. When that burst I wasn’t hurt quite as much.
#4 (and he admits this grudgingly and I attribute it to having kids so I HAD to) I worked anywhere, any time, any distance and always shot for the big commercial jobs–that always opened me up to a big pool of new prospects and it all worked out.
#5 I bit the bullet and bought a small route in 03 which was really key. I didn’t have the cash so it took some work at the bank to get the deal done.

There is a lot more of course & not knowing you’re situation all I can tell you what worked for me. Both my friend & I did everything you mentioned and even door knocked which I hated.. I’m always wary and mindful of what it took and I still do 10 and 12 hour days partly because I never want to struggle again.

Not sure if this helps but please feel free to e-mail me anytime if you ever need a little advice or encouragement. It sounds like you’re on your way but the first few steps are always the hardest.

Thanks for reading
The Bug Doctor
thebugdoctor@pestcemetery.com

]]> By: Will http://pestcemetery.com/how-i-started-my-pest-control-business/comment-page-1/#comment-2875 Will Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:33:24 +0000 http://pestcemetery.com/?p=3405#comment-2875 Hey Bug Doctor I'm 24 and I started my own pest control company in January and I'm struggling. I was amazed by your story on this website. I just wanted to ask u what all u did to advertise and get your company out there. I can't seem to get any customers. I've gone out and put flyer on cars at walmart, told friends to tell other friends, and even put a nice big ad in the local newspaper. I just can't seem to get a consistent rout going. So if there's any advise u have for me and your willing to tell and help me it would be very nice. Thanks for your time. Will.H Hey Bug Doctor I’m 24 and I started my own pest control company in January and I’m struggling. I was amazed by your story on this website. I just wanted to ask u what all u did to advertise and get your company out there. I can’t seem to get any customers. I’ve gone out and put flyer on cars at walmart, told friends to tell other friends, and even put a nice big ad in the local newspaper. I just can’t seem to get a consistent rout going. So if there’s any advise u have for me and your willing to tell and help me it would be very nice. Thanks for your time.

Will.H

]]> By: Will http://pestcemetery.com/how-i-started-my-pest-control-business/comment-page-1/#comment-6145 Will Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:33:00 +0000 http://pestcemetery.com/?p=3405#comment-6145 Hey Bug Doctor I'm 24 and I started my own pest control company in January and I'm struggling. I was amazed by your story on this website. I just wanted to ask u what all u did to advertise and get your company out there. I can't seem to get any customers. I've gone out and put flyer on cars at walmart, told friends to tell other friends, and even put a nice big ad in the local newspaper. I just can't seem to get a consistent rout going. So if there's any advise u have for me and your willing to tell and help me it would be very nice. Thanks for your time. Will.H Hey Bug Doctor I’m 24 and I started my own pest control company in January and I’m struggling. I was amazed by your story on this website. I just wanted to ask u what all u did to advertise and get your company out there. I can’t seem to get any customers. I’ve gone out and put flyer on cars at walmart, told friends to tell other friends, and even put a nice big ad in the local newspaper. I just can’t seem to get a consistent rout going. So if there’s any advise u have for me and your willing to tell and help me it would be very nice. Thanks for your time.

Will.H

]]> By: The Bug Doctor http://pestcemetery.com/how-i-started-my-pest-control-business/comment-page-1/#comment-2519 The Bug Doctor Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:39:19 +0000 http://pestcemetery.com/?p=3405#comment-2519 It amazes me to hear different stories and I think you're right--once bitten you can never go back. Some people run for the exits with the kind of start you had. You must have pest control in your blood for sure. Thanks for sharing your story. The Bug Doctor It amazes me to hear different stories and I think you’re right–once bitten you can never go back. Some people run for the exits with the kind of start you had. You must have pest control in your blood for sure.

Thanks for sharing your story.

The Bug Doctor

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